Resume

About
Valerie Li is a video game marketer who specializes in guiding independent games gain visibility through organic strategies. Since 2016, she has worked with indie developers to uncover and amplify the unique selling points of their games, using creative, tailored approaches that ensure each title connects with its target audience. Valerie is highly skilled in market analysis, industry trend forecasting, and optimizing game releases to maximize visibility and audience engagement. Her strategic marketing has driven several games to top spots on trending, top seller, and upcoming release lists, all through organic methods. Most notably, she recently helped a game surpass one million players during its early access phase, while its Instagram content attracted over 21 million views in just a few months.
Skills
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Influencer and Media Outreach
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Community Building and Engagement
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Social Media Content Creation and Management
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Website Development and SEO Optimization
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Store Page Optimization and Visual Design
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Data Analysis and Reporting
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Sales Planning and Execution
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Email and Communications Management
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Cross-Team Collaboration
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Creative Problem Solving
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Project Management and Multitasking
Experience
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June 2022 – Present
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Game A
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Developed a comprehensive marketing campaign that attracted over 1 million players
during early access through targeted influencer outreach, media engagement, and store page
optimization to maximize appeal. -
Designed an Instagram strategy that generated over 21 million views in a few months by
creating high-impact reels, analyzing trends, and engaging the community—all without paid
advertising. -
Reached a total of 12 million views across platforms (YouTube, Twitch, TikTok,
Instagram, websites) through influencer and media outreach, significantly boosting the game’s
visibility. -
Conducted in-depth market analysis to identify key trends and shape marketing
strategies that align with gamer interests, increasing engagement. -
Created and managed the game’s store page, crafting visuals and optimizing content to
emphasize unique game features and increase conversion. -
Tracked social media trends to develop tailored content strategies, identifying
opportunities for increased engagement and brand presence. -
Compiled detailed reports on campaign metrics (reach, engagement, impressions) to
evaluate campaign effectiveness and inform future strategies.
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April 2020 – July
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Game B
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Secured over 450,000 views on YouTube, with one video achieving viral success at
150,000 views alone, driving extensive global exposure for the game. -
Launched targeted marketing campaigns that gained coverage from top international
YouTubers and major gaming websites, expanding the game’s reach. -
Led community engagement initiatives, managing interactions across social media
platforms and organizing events that maintained player interest. -
Fully created and managed the game’s website, including blog posts, content updates, and domain management, ensuring a strong online presence.
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Analyzed community feedback and identified opportunities for updates, conceptualizing a major overhaul that led to increased publicity and exceeded performance expectations.
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Designed and implemented community events, such as seasonal-themed content, to
engage players and encourage sustained participation. -
Strategized and managed all email communications with influencers, media, and
community members to maintain strong, professional relationships.
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January 2018 – June 2020
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Game C
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Led YouTube campaigns that generated over 830,000 views, significantly boosting game
visibility. -
Researched, contacted, and built relationships with influencers, resulting in extensive
coverage by international YouTubers and features on top industry websites. -
Fully created and managed the company’s website, overseeing blog posts, domain
management, and SEO optimization to increase traffic and player engagement. -
Handled multilingual community management, addressing player feedback across
multiple languages and demographics to improve satisfaction. -
Participated in game design discussions, contributing to gameplay features and decisions
to enhance the player experience. -
Assisted in the production of trailers and creation of the store page, ensuring alignment
with brand messaging and visual appeal. -
Developed and executed sales events, including promotions and seasonal discounts, to
optimize revenue and attract new players. -
Proposed pricing strategies that balanced market competitiveness and sales volume,
contributing to revenue growth.
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January 2016 – July 2017
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Game D
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Managed the community, fostering a supportive environment and addressing player
inquiries to build loyalty and engagement. -
Created a compelling Kickstarter campaign, designing the page layout and messaging to
attract backers and build community support. -
Fully participated in the development of the company’s website, collaborating to create a
cohesive online presence aligned with the game’s branding. -
Maintained all media communications, establishing relationships with journalists and
securing media coverage to boost game awareness. -
Conducted targeted outreach to influencers, building relationships and tracking the
content produced to gauge campaign success. -
Contributed to trailer creation, supporting storyboarding and feedback to develop
promotional visuals aligned with the game’s narrative. -
Tracked media coverage, analyzing exposure to assess campaign effectiveness and refine strategies as needed.
Education
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Advanced Business Strategy: Gaining a Competitive Edge
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Harvard Division of Continuing Education/ October 2024
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Using Neuromarketing to Predict Consumers
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Harvard Division of Continuing Education/ September 2024
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Data-Driven Strategies for a Modern Marketing Era
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Harvard Division of Continuing Education/ October 2021
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Marketing Major with Digital Media Concentration
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Columbia College Chicago/ Expected Graduation 2027
