Christina Zhao

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Christina Zhao
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    Graduates 05/13/2027

  • Marketing

    George Washington University

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Education

  • University: George Washington University
  • College: School of Media & Public Affairs
  • Degree: Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Major: Marketing
  • Minors: International Business
  • Campus Mode:On Campus
  • Start Date: 01 August 2023

Work Experience

Creative Strategy Coordinator Marketing + Events

Student Life At Gw NA

• Partnered with a 10-person marketing team to design and implement promotional campaigns for GW’s largest campus events, drawing 2,000+ attendees, boosting student engagement and event turnout
• Managed Student Life’s social media presence of 13,000+ followers by scheduling 10–15 weekly posts and responding to inquiries in real time, driving engagement and strengthening digital brand identity across campus
• Directed creation of the “Buff & Bloom” brand kit for GW’s largest campus event, designing graphics, stickers, and posters displayed campus-wide, establishing a visual identity reinforcing tradition and event recognition

Skills:
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Brand Development
  • Canva
  • Chinese (Native)
  • Event Coordination
  • Events
  • Fashion
  • Industries: Marketing
  • Interests: Pageantry
  • Languages: English (Native)
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Meta Business Suite
  • Microsoft Excel
  • NCAA Volleyball
  • Painting
  • Student Organizations
  • Technical: Adobe Photoshop
  • Vendor Negotiation

Strategic Marketing Events Intern

UKG NA

• Supported UKG’s flagship virtual event for 6,000+ attendees by managing 28 session credit email distributions, overseeing live Q&As, and launching the program’s first-ever Spotify playlist to drive attendee engagement
• Led experiential marketing activations for the GFOA conference, coordinating custom merchandise sourcing and managing an on-site “Spin the Wheel” activation to drive client engagement and brand-customer interaction
• Managed third-party vendor communications for large-scale tradeshows including NRF, securing a 50% rental cost reduction from $24K to $12K through strategic negotiation and competitive benchmarking

Skills:
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Brand Development
  • Canva
  • Chinese (Native)
  • Event Coordination
  • Events
  • Fashion
  • Industries: Marketing
  • Interests: Pageantry
  • Languages: English (Native)
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Meta Business Suite
  • Microsoft Excel
  • NCAA Volleyball
  • Painting
  • Student Organizations
  • Technical: Adobe Photoshop
  • Vendor Negotiation

Vp Of Marketing & Pr

Delta Sigma Pi Professional Fraternity NA

• Drove chapter visibility by leading Instagram account to 200K+ profile views during recruitment
• Designed 20+ themed posts to promote events and initiatives, ensuring cohesive branding and engagement
• Expanded PR by reaching out to 50+ external brands for partnerships and secured brands including Goli Gummies, Red Bull, and Poppi, enhancing recruitment initiatives

Skills:
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Brand Development
  • Canva
  • Chinese (Native)
  • Event Coordination
  • Events
  • Fashion
  • Industries: Marketing
  • Interests: Pageantry
  • Languages: English (Native)
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Meta Business Suite
  • Microsoft Excel
  • NCAA Volleyball
  • Painting
  • Student Organizations
  • Technical: Adobe Photoshop
  • Vendor Negotiation

Google Search Event Ambassador

Google @ Ymc 11 May 2026 To 12 November 2026 (6 Months 1 Day)

• Engaged 1,000+ university students and staff through interactive demos, clearly communicating new Google Search features
• Boosted booth traffic by creating an engaging, high-energy environment and efficiently managing giveaway activations and logistics

Skills:
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Brand Development
  • Canva
  • Chinese (Native)
  • Event Coordination
  • Events
  • Fashion
  • Industries: Marketing
  • Interests: Pageantry
  • Languages: English (Native)
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Meta Business Suite
  • Microsoft Excel
  • NCAA Volleyball
  • Painting
  • Student Organizations
  • Technical: Adobe Photoshop
  • Vendor Negotiation

Advisory Intern

United Talent Agency 20 May 2026 To Present

• Drove go-to-market strategy for top pharmaceutical client at Cannes Lions 2026 by producing in-depth brief books for 7 senior executives
• Coordinated strategic brand meetings and managed logistical on-site execution across the event week
• Led vendor outreach to 20+ hosts for a Parmigiano Reggiano x NY Jets experience, sourcing charcuterie board creators and coordinating venue tours supporting flagship influencer and celebrity activation plus public bookable series
• Guided intern capstone team to develop growth strategy pitch for Tubi, consulting current UTA teams to inform a short-form content recommendation designed to drive platform growth and relevance among younger audiences

Skills:
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Brand Development
  • Canva
  • Chinese (Native)
  • Event Coordination
  • Events
  • Fashion
  • Industries: Marketing
  • Interests: Pageantry
  • Languages: English (Native)
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Meta Business Suite
  • Microsoft Excel
  • NCAA Volleyball
  • Painting
  • Student Organizations
  • Technical: Adobe Photoshop
  • Vendor Negotiation

Equal Employment Opportunity

  • LGBTQ: no
  • Ethnicity: Asian
  • Disability: no
  • Veteran: no
  • First-generation College Student: yes
  • Pell Grant Eligibility: yes
  • Work Authorization: yes
  • Visa Sponsorship: no

Certification & Awards

Presidential Scholar

08/04/2023

George Washington University

University Alumni Award

08/04/2023

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Personal Information

  • Experience Time

    NA

  • Gender

    Female

  • Age

  • Currently pursuing

    Certificate

  • Languages

    english,chinese

Skills

NA

Career Interest

Open to Different Industries

No

Location Type:

on site, hybrid, remote

Location:

NA

Employment Type:

internship

Industry:
  • Marketing

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