Yabin Lou

MBS at Massey University (Auckland, New Zealand) | MA in Fashion Enterprise (Leeds, UK) | Future-focused Marketing Professional

New Zealand

About

A research-oriented postgraduate with a Master’s from the University of Leeds. Specialist in the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Strategic Branding, and Cross-border E-commerce. Proven track record in designing rigorous mixed-methods research frameworks, combining large-scale quantitative surveys with expert qualitative interviews, to solve complex market entry and brand positioning challenges. Fluent in English and Mandarin, with a professional background in global firms including CHANEL and MSL.

Experience

  • Planning Intern at McCann
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    - Supported the development of brand and social media strategies for clients - Conducted consumer and market research to generate actionable insights - Assisted in campaign ideation, including creative concepts and content directions - Monitored social trends and platform dynamics to inform strategic recommendations - Collaborated with cross-functional teams (account, creative) on campaign execution

  • Social Media Coordinator at Gio Genco
    Apr 2022 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    - Developed strategic marketing calendars to ensure synchronised content delivery across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc, eventually drove sales conversions. - Proficient in utilising editing tools such as Canva, Photoshop, and Illustrator. - Utilised tools such as Stripo and Mailchimp to refine email marketing campaigns, increasing customer acquisition by 10%. - Optimised SEO and meta-information strategies via Google ADs, resulting in a 60% boost in brand output. - Analysed large-scale consumer behaviour data to gain insights into market trends and com- petitive positioning.

  • Marketing Intern at ELLE Magazine
    Mar 2020 - Jul 2020 · 5 mos

    - Executed integrated advertising campaigns and professional shoots for Atelier Cologne (L'Oréal), ensuring global brand consistency. - Analysed competitor dynamics and market trends for clients including Anna Sui and Clinique to support data-driven strategy. - Synthesized monthly consumer behaviour reports to evaluate the effectiveness of market- ing initiatives in the Chinese media ecosystem.

  • Communications Intern at CHANEL
    Sep 2019 - Feb 2020 · 6 mos

    - Participated in PR events, supported large-scale event logistics. - Managed relationships with celebrities and influencers to strategically enhance brand exposure. - Managed PR sample room and loan system, ensuring products exposure on fashion magazines including Vogue, Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, etc - Edited and translated press kits.

  • Marketing Intern at Mikimoto America
    Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 · 3 mos

    - Managed content on social platforms such as Weibo and WeChat, getting 10K+ views. - Produced monthly marketing reports, competitor reports, and newsletter. - Liaised with local stores and landlords for visual merchandising and marketing promotion. - Tracked marketing insurance.