“I had the pleasure of working with Winona at Smartcar, and I can't say enough about her talent, creativity, and strategic mindset. As a Senior Content & Brand Marketing Manager, she brought a unique ability to craft compelling narratives that not only engaged our audience but also drove meaningful business results. Winona thrives in fast-paced environments, balancing creativity with data-driven decision-making to produce content that resonates. Whether it was blog posts, case studies, or campaign messaging, she always ensured our brand voice remained authentic and impactful. Her collaboration across teams—especially with field marketing and sales—helped bridge the gap between storytelling and revenue-driving content. Beyond her expertise, Winona is an incredible team player. She’s proactive, thoughtful, and always willing to jump in and support others. Her positive energy made working with her a joy, and she continuously raised the bar for what great content marketing should look like. If you're looking for a content marketer who understands how to build brand authority, engage audiences, and align content with business goals, Winona is your person! I'd absolutely work with her again in a heartbeat.”
About
With a background in journalism and deep experience writing about software, I love…
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Activities and Societies: American Degree Program Student Union, ETC. Magazine
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Vice President of Leadership
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity
- 5 months
Social Services
Generate an effective leadership program for a chapter of more than 50 active members. Conduct and manage workshops for brothers catered to encourage leadership and skill-building.
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Participant
Leadership Today Retreat
- 1 month
Civil Rights and Social Action
Selected to participate in a 3-day retreat focused on diversity, social justice and cross-cultural communication hosted by San Jose State's MOSAIC Cross Cultural Center. Engage in discussions with faculty members from San Jose State and other California State University campuses as well as student leaders about the state of social justice in our local communities and how we can improve social inclusivity in a campus environment.
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Treasurer
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity
- 5 months
Social Services
Produce the budget for the semester and manage all chapter funds and fundraisers. Initiate a fundraising partnership between the Gamma Beta chapter at San Jose State with the SAP Center.
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Active Member
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity
- 1 year 5 months
Social Services
Contribute 20-25 hours of community service per semester to organizations and causes around San Jose and San Francisco.
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ISECE English Tutor
International Society of Educational and Cultural Exchange
- 2 months
Children
Teach English to school children from Nagasaki and Osaka, Japan, ranging from 5 to 16 years of age along with six other students from the Taylor's University American Degree Program. Create and plan a comprehensive and interactive syllabus for the children two months prior to the trip, with daily activities planned for a 3 day and 2 night English Camp held at the two separate locations.
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Community Volunteer
Lang Tengah Turtle Watch
- 1 month
Animal Welfare
A 7-day camp in Lang Tengah, Malaysia to patrol beaches on the island for nesting turtles as a part of the LTTW Turtle Conservation Project.
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Southeast Asian Youth Leadership Program Participant
American Embassy Kuala Lumpur
- 2 months
Environment
Sent by the U.S. Embassy of Malaysia as one of the five student representatives from the country to a three-week exchange program to Hawaii, Washington D.C. and Berkeley with four other Southeast Asian Countries. Engaged in discussions with diplomats, community leaders and local school communities about environmental sustainability and the differences noticed between sustainability in the United States and Southeast Asia.
Honors & Awards
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Magna Cum Laude Honors
San Jose State University
Graduated from the school of Journalism and Mass Communications with a grade point average of 3.76
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Nancy Skelton Journalism Scholarship
San Jose State University
This scholarship is meant to support journalism students at San Jose State.
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Deans Scholar
San Jose State University
Awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.65 or higher grade point average at San José State University in at least two contiguous semesters.
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Chris Panopulous Scholarship
San Jose State University
This scholarship is meant to support journalism students at San Jose State.
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Deans Scholar
San Jose State University
Awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.65 or higher grade point average at San José State University in at least two contiguous semesters.
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Magna Cum Laude Honors
Taylor's University, Malaysia
Commenced from the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a grade point average of 3.88.
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Deans List
Taylor's University, Malaysia
Achieved a grade point average that meets or exceeds 3.5 based on a minimum of 12 units of credit.
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Deans List
Taylor's University, Malaysia
Achieved a grade point average that meets or exceeds 3.5 based on a minimum of 12 units of credit.
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Deans List
Taylor's University, Malaysia
Achieved a grade point average that meets or exceeds 3.5 based on a minimum of 12 units of credit.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Malay
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Member
-Among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership.
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Alpha Phi Omega
Active Brother, Treasurer, Vice President of Leadership
-National co-ed service fraternity organized to provide community service, leadership development, and social opportunities for college students.
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ETC. Magazine
Editor-In-Chief
-ETC. Magazine is a magazine publication entirely owned and operated by students of Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus. ETC. Magazine is all about bringing you the latest news and updates on various topics, all from the urban Malaysian student’s point of view. As Editor-In-Chief I oversaw the departments of Writing, Design, Events and Marketing to run the biannual print magazine and online magazine.
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Taylor's University American Degree Program Student Union
Assistant Secretary
-Write meeting minutes and plan events for students – prom, complain booth, lecture course reviews.
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SMK USJ 4 Editorial Board
Editor-In-Chief
-Select, compile and edit articles, pictures, reports and graphics throughout the year to be put into the school yearbook.
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