Hi, I’m Edward Cho—an English-language communications and digital marketing professional who blends performance marketing, social media growth, and high-quality content production. I’ve managed multichannel campaigns across Google (Display, Search, Performance Max, and YouTube), LinkedIn, Reddit, and geotargeting, and I’ve worked with partners to turn metrics into actionable improvements, including strong CTR results and consistently measurable outcomes. I also enjoy creating content end-to-end: planning and producing video for recruitment and fundraising, designing graphics and campaigns in tools like Canva/Photoshop/Lightroom, and writing web, email, and social copy with clear calls to action. Earlier in my career, I served as a Korean-English interpreter with U.S./ROK naval teams, and I bring that precision and calm under pressure into my day-to-day work managing campaigns, calendars, and timelines.…

Edward W. Cho

Hi, I’m Edward Cho—an English-language communications and digital marketing professional who blends performance marketing, social media growth, and high-quality content production. I’ve managed multichannel campaigns across Google (Display, Search, Performance Max, and YouTube), LinkedIn, Reddit, and geotargeting, and I’ve worked with partners to turn metrics into actionable improvements, including strong CTR results and consistently measurable outcomes. I also enjoy creating content end-to-end: planning and producing video for recruitment and fundraising, designing graphics and campaigns in tools like Canva/Photoshop/Lightroom, and writing web, email, and social copy with clear calls to action. Earlier in my career, I served as a Korean-English interpreter with U.S./ROK naval teams, and I bring that precision and calm under pressure into my day-to-day work managing campaigns, calendars, and timelines.…

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Hi, I’m Edward Cho—an English-language communications and digital marketing professional who blends performance marketing, social media growth, and high-quality content production. I’ve managed multichannel campaigns across Google (Display, Search, Performance Max, and YouTube), LinkedIn, Reddit, and geotargeting, and I’ve worked with partners to turn metrics into actionable improvements, including strong CTR results and consistently measurable outcomes.

I also enjoy creating content end-to-end: planning and producing video for recruitment and fundraising, designing graphics and campaigns in tools like Canva/Photoshop/Lightroom, and writing web, email, and social copy with clear calls to action. Earlier in my career, I served as a Korean-English interpreter with U.S./ROK naval teams, and I bring that precision and calm under pressure into my day-to-day work managing campaigns, calendars, and timelines.

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Language

English
Fluent
Korean
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Marketing Manager (Hybrid) at Heritage Christian Services
February 1, 2023 - August 1, 2026
Planned and managed multichannel digital campaigns across Google Display, Search, Performance Max, YouTube, LinkedIn, Reddit, and geotargeted ads; administered Google Ad Grants for multiple programs with an average 8% CTR. Served as the primary liaison with marketing partners to design, launch, and evaluate campaigns, tracking KPIs and translating performance data into actionable insights. Directed, produced, filmed, and edited recruitment and fundraising video content, including a flagship Day of Giving campaign video series that raised $100,000 in 24 hours.
Social Media Specialist at Heritage Christian Services
February 1, 2023 - August 1, 2026
Led social media content strategy and production to grow agency visibility across the Finger Lakes and Western New York. Increased job applications and engagement, including 30% growth in Facebook followers, 73% growth in YouTube subscribers, and 58% growth in LinkedIn followers. Captured professional-grade photos and designed graphics, posters, and flyers using Canva, Photoshop, and Lightroom. Managed social media accounts and content calendars for three brands: Heritage Christian Services, A Second Thought thrift store, and Expressive Beginnings Child Care.
Digital Marketing Manager at Heritage Christian Services
February 1, 2023 - August 1, 2026
Planned and managed multichannel digital campaigns across Google Display, Search, Performance Max, YouTube, LinkedIn, Reddit, and geotargeted ads, including administration of Google Ad Grants for multiple programs. Served as the primary liaison with marketing partners to design, launch, and evaluate campaigns, tracking KPIs and translating performance data into actionable insights. Directed, produced, filmed, and edited high-production video content for recruitment and fundraising, including a flagship Day of Giving video series that raised $100,000 in 24 hours.
Copywriter / Digital Marketing Specialist (Hybrid) at ADGC
August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Wrote social media captions with clear calls to action, product descriptions, email campaigns, and long-form SEO web copy. Developed marketing campaigns and copy for clients across agriculture/food, restaurants, cosmetics, news & media, and education. Managed and produced content for 14 client social media profiles, boosting Instagram and Facebook engagement by monthly averages of 45% and 39% respectively.
Copywriter / Digital Marketing Specialist at ADGC
August 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Wrote social media captions with clear calls to action, plus product descriptions, email campaigns, and long-form SEO web copy. Developed marketing campaigns and copy for clients across agricultural/food, restaurant, cosmetic, news & media, and education. Managed and produced content for 14 client social media profiles, boosting Instagram and Facebook engagement by monthly averages of 45% and 39% respectively.
Copywriter/Digital Marketing Specialist at ADGC
August 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Wrote social media captions with clear calls to action, plus product descriptions, email campaigns, and long-form SEO web copy. Developed marketing campaigns and copy for clients across agriculture/food, restaurants, cosmetics, news & media, and education. Managed and produced content for 14 client social media profiles, boosting average monthly Instagram engagement by 45% and Facebook engagement by 39%.
Interpreter (Korean & English) at Combined Forces Command / Republic of Korea Navy
November 1, 2019 - August 31, 2021
Interpreted between U.S. and ROK officers during operational and logistical situations requiring precision under pressure. Monitored emerging domestic situations as part of the Theatre Watch team while coordinating with senior officers. Deployed aboard ROKS-Gwangju and produced English translations of ROK military intelligence documents.
Interpreter (Korean & English) at Combined Forces Command/Republic of Korea Navy
November 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Interpreted between U.S. and ROK officers during operational and logistical situations requiring precision under pressure. Monitored emerging domestic situations as part of the Theatre Watch team while coordinating with senior officers. Deployed aboard ROKS-Gwangju, producing English translations of ROK military intelligence documents.
Photographer / Social Media Manager at Maverick
September 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017
Photographed products and shot/edited promotional videos and lookbooks for a startup retail clothing brand. Planned and produced a customer interactive “PASSION” social media campaign that increased product sales by 63%. Managed the brand social media page and coordinated with a graphic designer to create posts promoting brand awareness.
Photographer/Social Media Manager at Maverick
September 1, 2016 - May 1, 2017
Photographed products and produced and edited promotional videos and lookbooks for a startup retail clothing brand. Planned and produced a customer interactive “PASSION” social media campaign that increased product sales by 63%. Managed the brand’s social media page and coordinated with a graphic designer to create posts promoting brand awareness.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (English - Language, Media, and Communications) at University of Rochester
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts (English) at University of Rochester
January 1, 2018 - May 31, 2022
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English (Language, Media, and Communications) at University of Rochester
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts (English — Language, Media, and Communications) at University of Rochester
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts (English - Language, Media, and Communications) at University of Rochester
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts (BA) at University of Rochester
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

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