Kyle Tran

Experience

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  California State University, Fullerton

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2015

  Office Assistant/Receptionist - Student Assistant

  Provide administrative services for the Educational Opportunity Program- Provide administrative services for students and parents- Conduct outreach to candidates and follow-up about their application status- Provide courteous and professional phone and email support- Safely organize, file, and handle sensitive information

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  California State University, Fullerton

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2018

  I.T. Hardware Support Specialist - Student Assistant

  Provide I.T. support services for the College of Education members- Provide extensive technical support for faculty and staff- Provide training for faculty and staff of new equipment and/or software use- Maintain computer labs and technical equipment for optimal operations- Plan and execute hardware projects- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software issues- Safely and securely follow strict protocol to manage and dispose of assets (including sensitive data)- Manage enterprise ticketing system JIRA for organized process tracking and task completion Show less

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  Function Werk

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2022

  Co-Founder / Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

  Function Werk is a Southern California incorporated aftermarket parts company specializing in exhaust applications. We idealize, conceptualize, prototype, test, and sell proven parts with real-world testing to back up our claims. Current applications include off-road race parts for Honda Civic Type R, Honda Accord, and more in development.- Take role as Co-Founder and consult with business partner on strategic decisions for our company- Take role as CMO to manage our Marketing efforts- Build, manage, and update our e-commerce website- Manage all of our content such as creating product pictures and social media posts- Manage customer relations and sponsorships- Manage relations with our wholesellers and retailers- Analyze test/performance numbers and translate to consumers Show less

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  The Garage Team Mazda

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Experiential Marketing Account Intern

  Provide experiential advertising/marketing services directly to our clients from Mazda North America Operations- Idealize new experiential marketing concepts for event activations- Conduct on-site or in-person research to test concepts- Transition idealization concepts into real world implementations- Conduct in-depth research of topics and prepare options and potential actions for client review- Analyze data, derive insights from, and make recommendations and improvements towards future activations Show less

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  Page One Automotive

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  Vehicle Driver & Inspector / Events Specialist

  Page One Automotive is a premier automotive logistics contractor for OEM manufacturers specializing in fleet management, event activations, vehicle logistics, and vehicle care services.Provide logistics and upkeep services for our accounts' fleet vehicles- Fulfill vehicle logistics and services at the request of clients and accounts- Specialize in bespoke handling, transportation, and expertise of distinguished accounts such as Porsche and Mercedes-Benz- Provide professional event activation services and support (e.g. LA Auto Show, SEMA)- Educate and demonstrate to clients about unique vehicle features- Provide vehicle inspection services to maintain optimal condition and use of vehicles Show less

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  MotorTrend Group

  Jun 2019 - now

  Campaign Manager works with Sales and Ad Operation teams to drive successful execution and management of digital media campaigns for the company’s highest level and most lucrative clients. Scope of accounts covers aftermarket and non-endemic across the national level.The CM is responsible for ownership of campaign timelines, deliverables and for keeping all stakeholders informed of the progress and status of every element of execution.Role includes heavy data management and keen detail oriented focus to ensure successful and optimal performance of campaigns. Key skills include strong data analytics comprehension and the ability to provide ideal optimization recommendations, with the ability to form descriptive statistical summaries for client feedback. Show less After it's integration with Discovery, MotorTrend Group is by far, the world's largest automotive media company. With an audience of over 198 million and over two dozen publications, MotorTrend Group is an icon within the Automotive industry. Publications such as MotorTrend, Automobile Magazine, SuperStreet, and HotRod are just some industry recognized names which are owned by the MTG and are identified within households all over the world.Assist in managing the West Coast OEM and Aftermarket accounts of the Integrated Media Sales Team at MotorTrend Group- Collaborate with the MTG sales team to execute, facilitate, and manage programs per direction of our clients- Provide event management services of campaign activation- Take lead as a program manager to coordinate and conduct programs implemented by our clients- Serve as a primary point of contact and liaison between external accounts and clients of MTG- Conduct prospect research to extend opportunities for both potential clients and MTG- Formulate accurate and beneficial documentation for client facing meetings- Conduct on-site event scouting and create observational reports for team reiteration- Analyze, prepare, and translate account performance data to clients Show less

  • Campaign Manager

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Assistant Account Manager / Media Planner

    Mar 2021 - Jul 2021

  • Account Coordinator

    Jun 2019 - Mar 2021
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  Precision Drivers in Los Angeles

  Jul 2022 - now

  Vehicles Sourcing Coordinator for TV/Show/Film/Production

  Precision Drivers in Los Angeles specializes in the sourcing of vehicles for TV/Show/Film/Production and contracts in conjunction with Central Casting. Notable work includes sourcing vehicles for sets on Universal Studios, FOX, Disney Corporation, Pilot Shows, etc.The coordinator is responsible for sourcing, vetting, and logistically coordinating the usage of vehicles on productions. Responsibilities include the safe operation, placement, and possibly light stunt driving of vehicles on sets. Specialties include extensive knowledge of vehicles and their operation. Show less