I’m Elena Zhang, a driven marketing student at Schulich School of Business, York University, on track to graduate in April 2026. I have a passion for continuous learning and hands-on experience across digital marketing, content strategy, and project management. I’m excited to translate academic learning and real-world experience into data-driven marketing solutions, backed by a specialization in Marketing and a Certificate of International Management.

Elena Zhang

I’m Elena Zhang, a driven marketing student at Schulich School of Business, York University, on track to graduate in April 2026. I have a passion for continuous learning and hands-on experience across digital marketing, content strategy, and project management. I’m excited to translate academic learning and real-world experience into data-driven marketing solutions, backed by a specialization in Marketing and a Certificate of International Management.

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I’m Elena Zhang, a driven marketing student at Schulich School of Business, York University, on track to graduate in April 2026. I have a passion for continuous learning and hands-on experience across digital marketing, content strategy, and project management.

I’m excited to translate academic learning and real-world experience into data-driven marketing solutions, backed by a specialization in Marketing and a Certificate of International Management.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Digital Marketing Specialist at Joyful Parents with Myla Leinweber
January 1, 2026 - Present
Developed and executed email marketing campaigns and sequences for product launches, optimizing performance through A/B testing, audience segmentation, and analytics-driven strategy. Implemented on-page SEO strategies including keyword research, meta descriptions, title tags, and schema markup to enhance organic search visibility and drive website traffic. Built and managed Google Analytics dashboards to track website performance, user behavior, and conversion metrics, leveraging data insights to inform content strategy across channels.
VP of Marketing at YU Blueprint
December 1, 2025 - Present
Led comprehensive marketing strategy for a student-run tech non-profit, managing and mentoring a team of volunteers across content creation, design, and communications. Developed brand guidelines and produced promotional campaigns and marketing collateral for recruitment, events, and project launches using Canva and Figma. Built cross-promotional partnerships with campus media and student organizations, tracked marketing KPIs including engagement and application metrics to drive measurable results.
Project Manager & Marketing Lead at WHCC Corp.
August 31, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Volunteered at a local non-profit, coordinating cross-functional teams and developing comprehensive project documentation including scope charters, SMART goals, and risk registers to plan community-focused initiatives. Developed marketing strategies and managed budget allocation, supporting SEO/SEM and influencer outreach campaign planning aligned with organizational objectives.
Director of Finance & Partnerships at YorkU Gaming & Esports
October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Develop and maintain financial documentation systems to support budget oversight and revenue diversification initiatives. Streamlined financial management operations by implementing semi-automated receipt collection and reimbursement systems, improving workflow efficiency. Researched and secured in-kind partnerships with industry leaders like Red Bull and Riot Games, obtaining sponsored products that enhanced engagement and reduced operational costs.

Education

International Bachelor of Business Administration at Schulich School of Business, York University
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
Certificate of International Management at Schulich School of Business, York University
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
Study Abroad Program at Peking University
February 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate of International Management
September 1, 2022 - February 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization