Khanh Duong is a Marketing and Communications Manager @K12 Center at New York University. They is proficient in Vietnamese and Spanish. Colleagues describe them as "Michael (Khanh) is a true joy to collaborate with, and possesses that rare combination of strategic creativity and the skills and focus to follow-through in executing an exceptionally wide variety of marketing, project management, and operational initiatives. I first met Michael as a student in my experiential learning class, where he quickly made the transition from being a student in the course to a team leader, making substantive suggestions and contributions that advanced the course's objectives and team productivity. Based on his performance in the course, I recommended him for an internship with our social media team and the Center for K12 education at NYU Tandon, where we he now has a full-time role in which we continue to work together as colleagues on marketing campaigns and communications that support the Center. He's a wonderful team member and a very fast learner who takes initiative – a critical component of success in today's fast-moving landscape." and "It is my pleasure to recommend Michael. Michael served as a Marketing Project Lead for the Center for K12 STEM Education, a leading provider of niche STEM education programs. During this time, they consistently demonstrated exceptional skills, creativity, and a deep understanding of effective marketing strategies. One of Michael's key strengths was their ability to develop and execute highly engaging social media and communications campaigns targeting high school students interested in STEM fields. They spearheaded the creation of a robust social media strategy that leveraged platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to reach this crucial demographic for expanding the recruiting potential of our programs. Michael's content was not only visually appealing and on-brand, but it also resonated deeply with our high school STEM audience. They demonstrated a keen understanding of the latest trends, language, and communication styles preferred by this age group, crafting messaging that felt authentic and relatable to students passionate about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The impact of Michael's work was evident in the impressive metrics they achieved. Their social media campaigns consistently outperformed benchmarks, driving significant increases in follower growth, engagement rates, and website traffic from the high school STEM target audience. Beyond their marketing expertise, Michael stood out for their exceptional collaboration skills and proactive approach. They seamlessly integrated with cross-functional teams, working closely with the communications, design, and program teams to ensure a cohesive and impactful brand presence for the company's STEM initiatives. Notably, Michael demonstrated the ability to effectively liaise with various management levels, from the marketing leadership team to the program directors. They consistently kept all the stakeholders informed, solicited feedback, and incorporated insights to optimize the outreach strategies. This collaborative approach was instrumental in aligning the organization's goals and ensuring the successful execution of the high school STEM campaigns. Michael consistently demonstrated initiative, taking on additional responsibilities and identifying new opportunities to enhance the company's outreach to high school STEM students. Their dedication, problem-solving abilities, and willingness to go the extra mile were truly impressive."