Sam Hsu

Sam Hsu

USC Marshall MBA Candidate in Los Angeles

Education

2023 — Now
MBA at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
  • Leadership: Marshall Interactive Gaming Association – VP of External Relations, Business of Entertainment Association – VP of Conferences, Graduate Asian Business Society – VP of Events

  • Honors: Dean’s List & Dean’s Scholarship Recipient, Marshall Leadership Fellows Program, Peer Coach

2014 — 2018
Bacherlor of Arts at National Taiwan University
Taipei, Taiwan

Work Experience

2024 — 2024
Marketing Intern at JadInferno Consulting
Los Angeles
  • Spearheaded competitive analysis for Blizzard's Overwatch franchise. Extracted and analyzed Twitch, Instagram, and YouTube data to assess engagement and influencer impact among key market competitors.

  • Conducted extensive audit and analysis of EA's brand assets across PS5, Xbox, and PC. Devised a digital asset optimization strategy to streamline workflow efficiency and bolster brand consistency across six major franchises.

2024 — 2024
Hong Kong SAR (Remote)
  • Led competitive analysis and user interviews. Identified market opportunities and key differentiators to drive strategic positioning and inform the core features of new product development.
2019 — 2023
Media Production Manager at Backer-Founder
Taipei, Taiwan
  • Strategized content planning for 40+ commercials; oversaw $135K+ production budget and ensured efficient resource allocation, resulting in $4.5M+ funding and 60K+ backers across crowdfunding platforms.

Projects

2024

Conducted comprehensive teardown; analyzed core loop, in-game economy, mechanics, monetization strategies, and competitive market analysis; developed strategies for enhancing retention and engagement

Contact

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