Kai Wang

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Marketing Manager - Sales and Promotion (Western Canada) at Mr. Lube Canada

  • Education

    • University of victoria

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      Master public administration
    • University of victoria

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      Ba anthropology
  • Experience

    • Ministry of attorney general, legal services branch, aboriginal research division

      Nov 1999 - Jun 2001
      Research assistant
    • Formosa consulting inc

      Jul 2001 - Apr 2013
      Research consultant

      • Conducted historical research in support of litigation claims for the Department of Aboriginal Affairs• Provided information management services managing hard documents and databases• Analyzed data and drafted summary reports

    • Vancouver police department

      Jun 2006 - Dec 2006
      Management consultant
    • Porsche centre vancouver

      May 2013 - Aug 2013
      Sales assistant/ general help
    • Mercedes-benz langley

      Sept 2013 - Mar 2014
      Sales and leasing consultant

      • Provided product information, and sales and leasing options• Built loyal customer relationships as was evident in repeat businesses and referrals• Self-marketed with local interest groups

    • Mercedes-benz canada

      Apr 2014 - Dec 2018

      • Coordinated all marketing activities for 4 corporate dealerships, 5 brands• Strategized monthly marketing plans with manager and media/creative agencies• Proofed and finalized campaign creatives following brand guidelines• Managed 5 websites, and social media channels• Oversaw SEO campaign and display re-targeting digital ads• Spearheaded project to expand social media presence• Monitored, analyzed and reported monthly performance indicators• Developed email communications and newsletters• Created impactful email content, copywriting and design• Conduct A/B testing of subject lines, time of deployment and types of content• Utilized CRM for email deployment in accordance with CASL• Managed email campaigns, segmenting database containing 45,000 names• Planned and executed customer appreciation and experiential events• Drafted annual strategic marketing plans for smart and Mercedes-Benz Vans• Represented Vancouver Retail Group and maintained relationships with vendors• Monitored annual and monthly budgets• Familiar with Asian traditional media and social media Show less

      • Marketing specialist

        Feb 2018 - Dec 2018
      • Marketing Coordinator

        Apr 2015 - Feb 2018
      • Business Development

        Apr 2014 - Apr 2015
    • Dilawri group of companies

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

      Transitioned and merged the Mercedes-Benz marketing department with Dilawri in the largest auto dealer acquisition in North AmericaManaged and planned marketing activities for the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche brandsResponsible for the marketing initiatives of over 7000 vehicle sales a yearManaged a $5 million dollar budget for six storesPlanned and executed events, auto show and VIP experiences

      • Marketing Strategy Manager

        Apr 2020 - Jan 2021
      • Marketing Strategist

        Jan 2019 - Apr 2020
    • Mr. lube canada

      Jan 2021 - now
      Marketing manager - sales and promotion (western canada)
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fundamentals of project planning and management

      University of virginia darden school of business
      View certificate certificate
    • Introduction to marketing

      The wharton school
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Race Traffic volunteer

      Issued by IRONMAN on Jun 2014
      IRONMANAssociated with Kai Wang
    • Child Life Volunteer

      Issued by BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver on Sept 2012
      BC Children's Hospital, VancouverAssociated with Kai Wang
    • Volunteer Sherpa

      Issued by BCMOS on Jul 2012
      BCMOSAssociated with Kai Wang