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SARAH CHEN London, UK | sarah.chen@email.com | +44 7700 900123 | linkedin.com/in/sarahchen PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Data-driven marketing professional with 2 years of experience in digital campaign analysis, A/B testing, and performance reporting. Proficient in Google Analytics, SQL, and Tableau. Demonstrated ability to translate marketing data into actionable insights that improved campaign ROI by 18% year-over-year. EXPERIENCE Marketing Coordinator | Brightwave Digital | London, UK | Sep 2023 – Present • Analysed campaign performance across paid search, social media, and email channels using Google Analytics and internal dashboards • Designed and executed A/B tests for landing pages, achieving a 12% improvement in conversion rates • Produced weekly performance reports for senior stakeholders, synthesising data from 5+ marketing platforms • Collaborated with the content team to optimise SEO strategy, contributing to a 25% increase in organic traffic Marketing Intern | Greenfield Consulting | Manchester, UK | Jun 2022 – Aug 2023 • Supported market research projects by collecting and cleaning survey data for 3 client engagements • Assisted in preparing competitive analysis reports using publicly available financial and marketing data • Managed social media scheduling for 2 client accounts, maintaining consistent posting frequency EDUCATION BSc Marketing with Data Analytics | University of Manchester | 2019 – 2022 • First Class Honours • Dissertation: "Predictive Modelling in Digital Advertising Spend Allocation" SKILLS Analytics & Tools: Google Analytics, Google Ads, Tableau, Microsoft Excel (advanced), SQL (intermediate) Marketing: SEO/SEM, A/B testing, email marketing, social media analytics, campaign reporting Languages: English (native), Mandarin (conversational) CERTIFICATIONS Google Analytics Professional Certificate | Google | 2023 HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification | HubSpot | 2022

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to apply for the Marketing Analyst position at Meridian Group, as advertised on your careers page. With two years of experience in digital marketing analysis and a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making, I am confident in my ability to contribute to your marketing team's analytical capabilities. In my current role at Brightwave Digital, I analyse campaign performance across multiple channels and have developed a systematic approach to A/B testing that improved landing page conversion rates by 12%. I regularly produce stakeholder-facing reports that synthesise data from five marketing platforms into clear, actionable recommendations. This experience has given me practical proficiency with Google Analytics, SQL, and Tableau — tools listed as requirements in your job description. My academic background in Marketing with Data Analytics provided a strong quantitative foundation. My dissertation focused on predictive modelling for advertising spend allocation, which directly informs my approach to campaign optimisation and budget recommendation. I am particularly drawn to Meridian Group's emphasis on evidence-based marketing strategy. I would welcome the opportunity to bring my analytical skills and marketing experience to your team. I am available for interview at your convenience and look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Sarah Chen

Mentoring Session Agenda Mentor Persona: Senior Marketing Director (15 years' experience in FMCG) Session Topic: Transitioning from coordinator to analyst role Date: Prepared for session on 2025-01-25 1. Current Situation Review (10 minutes) • Review current role responsibilities and recent achievements • Discuss what aspects of the coordinator role are most and least aligned with career goals • Identify specific skills being underutilised in current position 2. Target Role Analysis (15 minutes) • Compare current skill set against typical Marketing Analyst requirements • Identify gaps between current capabilities and target role expectations • Discuss which gaps are addressable through self-study vs. on-the-job experience 3. Transition Strategy (15 minutes) • Explore internal mobility opportunities vs. external applications • Discuss timing considerations (market conditions, personal readiness) • Review application tracker status and prioritisation of current applications 4. Skill Development Plan (10 minutes) • Prioritise 2-3 skills for focused development over the next quarter • Identify specific resources or courses for SQL and Tableau proficiency • Set measurable milestones for skill development 5. Action Items & Next Steps (10 minutes) • Summarise agreed actions with deadlines • Schedule follow-up session topic • Note any questions for further research

Case Session Summary Case: "European Grocery Chain Profitability Decline" Difficulty: Intermediate Duration: ~25 minutes Dimension Scores (1 = Fail, 2 = Pass, X = Top 10%) Structure & Framework: 2 Quantitative Analysis: X Creativity & Insight: 2 Communication: 2 Business Judgment: 2 Synthesis & Recommendation: 2 Hypothesis-Driven Approach: 2 Composure Under Pressure: X Overall Rating: Pass Partner Summary Solid analytical approach with a well-structured profitability framework. Strong quantitative instincts — correctly identified the margin compression driver and sized the impact without prompting. Recommendation was clear and actionable. Areas for development: push harder on creative alternatives before narrowing, and stress-test assumptions more explicitly when presenting final numbers. Key Learnings • Your quantitative analysis was notably strong — continue leading with data-driven sizing to differentiate yourself in interviews. • When exploring solutions, force yourself to generate at least 3 distinct alternatives before evaluating — you narrowed too quickly on the operational cost lever. • Practice explicitly stating your assumptions aloud before calculating — interviewers want to see your reasoning process, not just correct answers.