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MixerBox Inc. Product Management & Marketing Specialist (Japan)
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Yu-Jie Kao

MixerBox Inc. Product Management & Marketing Specialist (Japan)
- Proven competency and experience in Brand Marketing, Product Launch, and Mobile App Marketing. - Strategic and logical mindsets possessed with a major in International Business. - Analytical insights driven by the understanding of Google Analytics, Google Ads, and SPSS. - Strong negotiation and teamwork skills with cross-country, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and agencies. - Proficiency in English and Japanese with interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
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MixerBox Inc.
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Tokyo Gakugei University
Taipei, 台灣

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Employed
  • Profession
    Marketer
  • Fields
  • Work experience
    2-4 years (2-4 years relevant)
  • Management
    None
  • Skills
    Japanese N1
    TOEFL 107
    Toeic 900+
    Firebase
  • Languages
    Chinese
    Native or Bilingual
    English
    Professional
    Japanese
    Professional
  • Highest level of education
    Bachelor

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Marketing
  • Desired work locations
    Taipei, Taiwan
    Taipei City, Taiwan
    New Taipei City, Taiwan
  • Freelance
    Part-time freelancer

Work Experience

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Product Management & Marketing Specialist (Japan)

Apr 2019 - Present
Implement marketing strategies for Android and iOS applications in Japan to drive engagement and minimize churn. Act as an ambassador internally and as the primary contact for queries related to the product. • Manage day-to-day push marketing campaigns and in-app messaging strategies based on local consumers’ insight and preferences, achieving 38%+ growth of daily active users. • Develop weekly A/B and multivariate tests to leverage insights to optimize users' onboarding process, retention and engagement, delivering 5%+ growth of day 1 retention within 3 months. • Analyze campaign performance to make recommendations for improvement, identifying new opportunities for growth by utilizing monitoring tools such as Kibana, Firebase, and other tools as needed. • Collaborate with frontend and backend engineers on UI design, UX experience, and features development on the basis of market research and user feedback.
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Freelance Translator

Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
8 mos
• Provided language skills to convert texts from Japanese to Traditional Chinese with accurate translations, reflecting the style and manner of expression of native speakers. • Translated and localized creative copy to retain the essence of the intended message.
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Marketing Specialist

Jul 2017 - Sep 2018
1 yr 3 mos
Developed the brand strategy and marketing activity plan; launched a rebrand of EVITA (16 channels and 697 stores) simultaneously with the home market Japan within 4 months of preparation, resulting in 150%+ of the previous year’s sales and 600%+ sales growth of the main product category. • Held a launch event in 2,000+ people reach, 920 people in attendance, 100 media exposure; cooperated with distribution channels, yielded Facebook Live with 4,936 views, 157 shares, and 826 replies. • Explored new vendors to create multichannel BTL marketing materials, including KV, display cabinet, planogram, POSM, in-store sampling, and other customized options. • Implemented ATL and digital marketing plans, such as Google Ads (Keyword/GDN), Social Media Contents (Facebook/YouTube), Influencer Marketing, Media Tie-ups, and TV Advertising. — Achieved 1,000+ traffic/day on Facebook and website in 1 month, Facebook fan base from 0 to 3,000 in 3 months with cost per fan below USD$1.5. • Coordinated directly with the foreign manager and headquarters, liaising with cross-functional teams, vendors, and agencies to ensure strategies executed locally and punctually, presented a consistent brand image. • Monitored consumer reviews, competitor activity, and market trends; managed A&P budget for modified plans to support cost reduction.
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Marketing Intern & Freelance Translator

Feb 2016 - Jul 2017
1 yr 6 mos
A Japanese company, aiming to spread "Harajuku Culture" like fashion, music, and lifestyles worldwide. • Managed the official Facebook account, providing insights into content development based on Taiwanese customers’ preferences from a domestic perspective. • Executed comment moderation, consumer interaction, building engagement with followers. • Provided Japanese to Traditional Chinese translations in articles regarding fashion, cuisine, sightseeing spots, and commodities, applying language skills of grammar and terminology.
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Public Relations & Sales Associate

Oct 2016 - May 2017
8 mos
A Japan's fashion retailer, researches fashion trends of urban cities, and as a select shop, carrying various goods, including in-house lines, domestic and international brands. ∙ Initiated a 3-day accessory pop event, contributing to pricing, shop layout, and the coordination with designers; disseminated press releases and online contents — reached 200%+ of the daily sales target. ∙ Managed social media channels, negotiating with agencies, media, and KOLs, engaged in PR activities including grand openings and anniversary parties to maintain relationships. ∙ Demonstrated customer service skills according to past purchases and preferences, responding to inquiries and complaints. Trained 3 junior coworkers, analyzing reports based on sales and consumer behavior. ∙ Conducted daily tasks with accuracy and efficiency, such as POS system operation, inventory control, display managing, and other ad hoc support.

Education

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Other
Exchange Program
2015 - 2016
Description
Courses: ∙ Japanese Business Enterprises ∙ Understanding Japan (Consumer Behavior and Trends in Japan) ∙ Introduction to Contemporary Japanese Society ∙ Japanese (Conversation/Grammar/Listening Comprehension/Pronunciation/Business Japanese)
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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
International Business
2012 - 2016
Description
Courses: • Marketing Management • Marketing Research • International Marketing Management • Multinational Business Management • International Business Strategy