- Basketball
- Video Gaming
- Mathematics
- Meeting new people
- Music
- Travelling
Herman Lin
Brooklyn,NY
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Marketplace Business Owner
01.2026 - Current
- Sold digital products on Roblox; generated $8,000+ in revenue
- Facilitated thousands of customer transactions
- 100+ returning customers
- Implemented marketing strategies to enhance customer engagement
Content Creator/Live Streamer
10.2025 - Current
- Built 8,000+ follower TikTok community through live streaming and content
- Accumulated 500K+ live views, 2M+ likes, and 400+ hours of live streaming
- Developed communication, audience engagement skills, and marketing techniques
Toy Business
11.2025 - Current
- Founded and operated reselling business focused on toys and squishies
- Followed market/social media trends to increase sales
- Generated ~$5,000 in revenue through marketing and sourcing
- Expanded sales beyond the U.S., including a purchase from the United Kingdom
Finance Club — Co-Director of Marketing
09.2026 - Current
- Selected for executive-board leadership role overseeing communications and marketing
- Helps communicate club opportunities, events, and financial education resources
- Used promotional strategies and social-media content to increase student engagement
YouTube Content Creator
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Built a YouTube channel to 6,000+ subscribers and 2M+ total views
- Earned $500+ through sponsorships and developed skills in audience growth, content strategy, and digital marketing
- Developed engaging video content aligning with audience interests and trends.
Local Business Assistant
BCA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Organized student records, spreadsheets, and databases using Microsoft Excel
- Assisted with administrative and business-operations tasks
- Improved organization of information and records
SHSAT Tutor & Student Leader
04.2026 - 06.2026
- Tutor younger students preparing for the SHSAT in mathematics and problem-solving
- Specifically worked with students from communities with fewer educational opportunities
- Leadership role helping to guide younger student volunteers and tutoring groups
Volunteer
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Provided 100+ volunteer hours to support children in foster care and financial hardship, helping to create a safe and nurturing environment
- Created handmade and digital cards, assembled toys and donation boxes
Stock & Market Analysis
09.2026 - Current
- Researching how social-media trends, current events, and investor sentiment can influence financial markets
- Managing $1,000+ in stocks
- Explores connections between online communities, information flow, and changes in market behavior
Education
High School Diploma -
Brooklyn Technical Highschool
Brooklyn, NY06-2027
Skills
- Product marketing
- Customer engagement
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Communication and leadership
- Entrepreneurial personality
Interests
Timeline
Finance Club — Co-Director of Marketing
09.2026 - Current
Stock & Market Analysis
09.2026 - Current
SHSAT Tutor & Student Leader
04.2026 - 06.2026
Digital Marketplace Business Owner
01.2026 - Current
Toy Business
11.2025 - Current
Content Creator/Live Streamer
10.2025 - Current
Local Business Assistant
BCA
06.2025 - 08.2025
YouTube Content Creator
09.2023 - 10.2024
Volunteer
09.2023 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Brooklyn Technical Highschool
Awards
- RIT Business Leadership Award: $120,000 Scholarship
- AP Scholar Award