Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
AWARDS
Timeline
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Bella Chan

Summary

Politely persistent and strategic media hound, with a focus on DE&I, consumer tech, retail, and gaming. Known for developing impactful strategies that make a positive difference in the real world and leading key community initiatives. Skilled in driving team collaboration, maximizing revenue, ensuring client satisfaction and landing that dream piece of coverage.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

OGILVY

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - PUBLICITY
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

CLIENTS: XBOX, WESTFIELD, SNAPCHAT

  • Built strong rapport with clients as day-to-day client lead through regular check-ins, status updates, and proactive problem-solving approaches.
  • Managed budgets for key clients, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact.
  • Mentored a team of 15, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged professional growth.
  • Drove impactful earned led strategies for tentpole game titles for Xbox and consumer product launches for Snapchat and Westfield.
  • Managed the evergreen influencer and creator function to ensure ROI with paid activity.
  • Managed the trust and safety function for Snapchat and Xbox.
  • Delivered measurable success by consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.

FRANK PR

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
01.2019 - 01.2021

Job overview

CLIENTS: BETHESDA SOFTWORKS, PROXIMO SPIRITS, DELIVEROO & BWS

  • Developed compelling press materials, including press releases, biographies, fact sheets, and talking points.
  • Enhanced brand reputation with successful crisis management tactics and timely response to negative press.
  • Generated positive publicity for clients by identifying and capitalizing on timely news hooks, industry trends, and relevant events.
  • Lead the execution and amplification of events and tradeshows including PAX, SXSW and E3.

ALLEN & UNWIN

PUBLICITY COORDINATOR
01.2018 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Enhanced visibility by coordinating press releases, press kits, and promotional materials.
  • Managed publicity requests including author interviews, extracts and review send-outs.
  • Maintained media lists, contacts and databases.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Bachelor of Business and Marketing from Communications
01.2019

University Overview

RAVENSWOOD SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

High School Diploma
01.2015

University Overview

Skills

  • Strategy and creative ideation
  • Media relations
  • Management and mentoring
  • Client relations
  • Scope management and budget forecasting
  • Influencer management
  • Project management

Certification

  • Deaf Connect 1, 2023: Australian Sign Language

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Pioneered inclusive programs such as the introduction of Auslan Santa (Australian Sign Language) at Westfield centers.
  • Delivered impactful storytelling for tentpole game titles including Minecraft's 15th Anniversary press tour with Mojang Studios and Microsoft Flight Simulator's New Zealand world update.
  • Elevated the trust and safety policy function on Snapchat and Xbox locally to mitigate perception risks in line with increased online safety discussions.
  • Lead communications of Westfield's Local Heroes grant program, achieving 154% growth YOY.

AWARDS

AWARDS

THE DAVID HELLABY BEST MEDIA RELATIONS FINALIST 2023 | IT JOURNALISM AWARDS


The David Hellaby Best Media Relations award recognizes PR professionals who have demonstrated an understanding of how they can most effectively work with the technology and gaming media.

Timeline

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - PUBLICITY
OGILVY
01.2021 - Current
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
FRANK PR
01.2019 - 01.2021
PUBLICITY COORDINATOR
ALLEN & UNWIN
01.2018 - 01.2019
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Business and Marketing from Communications
RAVENSWOOD SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
High School Diploma
Bella Chan