# Cindy Tran > Marketing Coordinator @ Toray Advanced Composites Location: San Jose, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/cindytran Hi there! My name is Cindy Tran. I’m a multidisciplinary creative and marketing coordinator with a B.S. in Advertising: Creative Track, and double minors in Interaction Design and Graphic Design from San Jose State University. My work blends design, social media content creation, marketing, and branding. I’ve honed these skills as an intern, student leader, contractor, freelancer, and now in my current full-time role — bringing ideas to life across both tech and product-driven industries. I thrive at the intersection of community, design, and technology, with a particular passion for consumer goods. My goal is to craft innovative and meaningful digital experiences that resonate with people and create lasting impact. ## Work Experience ### Marketing Coordinator II @ Toray Advanced Composites Jan 2025 – Present | Morgan Hill, California, United States ### Digital Marketing Captain @ COOP Careers Fellowship Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 Mentored first-generation and recent college graduates through a 16-week digital marketing fellowship, helping Fellows strengthen digital expertise, build confidence, and expand peer connections, accelerating their pathways into full-time roles in marketing, advertising, and tech. Led career-readiness workshops and project-based learning sessions to develop both technical capabilities and critical soft skills often under-addressed in college, helping bridge the gap between academic experience and real-world employment. Collaborated with program instructors to deliver a rigorous 200-hour digital marketing curriculum covering SEM, SEO, content development, web copywriting, and social media advertising, while fostering peer-to-peer learning and professional community building. ### Product Marketing Manager Intern @ Muchmade Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 Developed Muchmade's first-ever digital marketing slide deck and Instagram-ready content to launch brand awareness and value proposition for B2B and B2C markets. Conducted in-depth market research to identify the food waste industry, seller/customer needs, and competitive landscape. Used insights to inform marketing strategies and product development. Collaborated with the design, development, and sales teams on a weekly basis to ensure marketing efforts are aligned with marketplace launch and outreach. ### Content Creator @ cindskin Jan 2020 – Jan 2025 | San Jose, California, United States Spearhead Instagram content development and delivery of compelling social assets for a portfolio exceeding a dozen renowned cosmetic brands and agencies (e.g. Caudalie, Then I Met You, ZitSticka, and Allies of Skin). Conceptualize and implement a diverse range of content formats, including UGC, in-feed static and carousel posts, reels, and stories. Achieve and maintain 1.4k Instagram followers through a strategic approach involving meticulous identification, analysis, social listening, and integration of relevant and prevailing trends and hashtags. ### Social and Fundraising Chair, Advisor @ San Jose Dragon Boat Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | San Jose, California, United States Generated 100+ pieces of engaging social media content (23+ reels); grew the team's Instagram page by 242% within two years. Ideated and executed 35+ in-person events, while leading and collaborating with 2-3 interns, to provide a worthwhile experience to improve retention, satisfaction, and a sense of community. Raised over $1,500 for the team of 50 active SJSU student paddlers through on- and off-campus fundraisers, and helped secure a $3,000 team sponsorship from Provident Credit Union and $1,000 university grant. ### Graphics / Video Marketing Assistant @ San Jose State University Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | San Jose, California, United States Developed visual content that communicated key messages for graduate and international programs and events, improving brand consistency and audience reach. Created over 50 pieces of print and digital collateral, including videos, flyers, and social media posts, which drove a 30% increase in event attendance and inquiries for graduate programs. Coordinated a range of marketing and design projects, meeting 100% of the deadlines despite frequent changes in event schedules and shifting priorities from my team. ### Adobe Ambassador @ SJSU @ Adobe Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | San Jose, California, United States Contributed to virtual and on-campus Adobe workshops and peer training to elevate student projects using Adobe Express and Creative Cloud. Drove over two annual campus-wide workshops, increasing student proficiency with Adobe tools. Partnered with SJSU faculty and student organizations to expand awareness and access to Adobe resources. Created engaging content and leveraged social media to boost Adobe's visibility and drive product activations at SJSU. ### Advertising Intern @ Dwight Bentel & Hall Communications Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | San Jose, California, United States Developed impactful digital and social media content to increase event awareness and participation for two clients—Milagro Marketing for Dia San Jose, and the College of Humanities and Arts (H&A) at SJSU. Engaged in dynamic collaboration with a diverse team, including account leads, photographers, videographers, graphic designers, and copywriters. Worked synergistically to promote clients' events, ensuring a comprehensive approach to reaching and resonating with the target audience. Played a pivotal role in executing multifaceted promotional strategies, emphasizing effective communication and coordination across various roles. Contributed to the success of client events through a holistic and integrated approach to marketing and engagement. ### Music Industry and Data Analytics Extern @ Thematic Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 Identified, evaluated, and gathered crucial information on prospective video content creators, strategically matching them with Thematic's vision. Developed and executed targeted outreach to convert creators into valuable paid customers to drive platform growth. Conducted thorough research to assess and compile essential information on music artists compatible with the platform's objectives to enrich their musical content landscape. Synthesized a comprehensive presentation summarizing pertinent business development trends and opportunities for Thematic. ### Editorial Intern @ H&A Marketing and Communications Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | San Jose, California, United States Collaborated within a dynamic team of five under the guidance of a professor and manager, consistently producing engaging social media content for SJSU's College of Humanities and Arts to elevate student engagement. Successfully contributed to the creation and publication of two collegiate newsletters, showcasing our commitment to effective communication within the academic community. Played a vital role in enhancing the digital presence of SJSU's College of Humanities and Arts, contributing to increased online visibility and connectivity through strategic social media initiatives. ### Employment Brand Intern @ Veritas Technologies LLC Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Santa Clara, California, United States Produced 5 ERG blogs, each attracting over 1,000 views, to showcase company culture, values, and employee diversity, strengthening internal communications and enhancing employer branding. Improved the company’s online reputation by highlighting key employee benefits and testimonials on LinkedIn Life and Glassdoor, aligning with the company’s talent acquisition goals. Collaborated with the employment brand, university relations, marketing, and talent acquisition teams to integrate job postings and employee stories, enhancing the company's employer brand and contributing to a 15% increase in qualified applicant pool. ### Product Design Intern @ Undivided Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Remote Formerly known as Special X, autonomously performed feature competitive analyses on 30 potential competitor companies and applications to inform strategic product development decisions. Translated conceptual ideas into user flows, wireframes, and mockups to achieve seamless, intuitive and user-centric interactions. Cooperated closely with a senior product designer, actively participating in the design and delivery of impactful user journeys and wireframes on Figma, gaining valuable mentorship and refining design skills. ### Creative Marketing Operations Intern @ Beauty By Us Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Remote Researched and analyzed graphic design trends to create weekly individual and carousel posts that appealed to BBU’s target audience. Collaborated with the founder and three interns on a weekly basis, brainstorming content and growth strategies that highlighted female creatives and topics like mental health and the creator economy. Boosted follower engagement via IG Live, comments, and direct messages. Increased followers from 7,700 to 9,000 from April - July, 2021. ### Social Media Coordinator @ CADRE Student Organization Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | San Jose, California, United States Crafted visually engaging content for weekly email newsletters and various social platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, and Discord, enhancing the organizations' presence and communication. Organized weekly creative and community-building events for Digital Media Art students throughout Spring 2021, fostering a sense of connection and collaboration within the academic community. Contributed to the successful launch of the CADRE Mentorship pilot program by curating and producing a virtual art showcase on New Art City, showcasing the talent and creativity of emerging student artists. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Advertising San José State University ### Digital Marketing COOP Careers Fellowship ### KIPP San Jose Collegiate ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cindyrtan --- Source: https://flows.cv/cindytran JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/cindytran/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13