Resume
Experience
2016 - Present
FREELANCE ARTIST & DESIGNER
Poster Art & Design​
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Actively collaborate with clients to deliver creative brief and meet client goals.
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Brainstorm and develop multiple, viable options to meet strategic goals of client for review.
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Use Adobe Illustrator to create digital artwork for events and clients. Turn into digital and painted prototypes.
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Have conceptual/strategic thinking across a multitude of mediums.
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Harness a strong sense of design, attention to detail, creative problem solving, excellent communication skills, and ability to articulate reasons for conceptual solutions as well as deliver and apply constructive feedback.
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Think beyond the immediate task. Self-starter that is naturally curious and proactively brings new and provocative thinking.
Photography​
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Provide direction and initiative that is friendly and patient to create a comfortable and fun experience for clients.
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Use Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom to clean up and make touch ups of each image.
Tattoo Art​​​
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Create various illustration samples for tattoo artwork using Adobe Illustrator and hand sketching.
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Help finalize rough draft, hand draw images for clients and create finalized digital versions that can be used for tattoo artist.
2019 - 2020
CHILD ART TUTOR
Joanne's Art Lessons
Cupertino, California
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Taught children ages 5-10 studio art and design techniques, how to troubleshoot problems, and find creative solutions.
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Used artboards, photographs and artist examples to develop student understanding of art principles (perspective, values, color, mediums, and composition).
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Implemented instructional learning activities and games to make the class interactive.
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Guided students in brainstorming techniques to expand individual creativity and prepare for competitions.
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Modified provided lesson plans to support/reinforce classroom objectives.
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Reinforced positive behaviors and a safe and engaging learning environment.
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Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom spaces.
2021-Present
BARISTA/CUSTOMER SERVICE
Common Grounds Coffee
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Greeted, took orders from and served customers.
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Prepared wide range of drinks and food.
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Setup indoor and outdoor arrangements and cleanup.
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Made informational/commercial posters.
Education
2016 - 2020
CUPERTINO HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma
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Graduated with APs and Honors.
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Member of National Honors Society, Best Buddies, and Track and Field.
Cupertino, California
Technical Skillset
Adobe Illustrator & Acrobat
Adobe XD
Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom
Figma
Rhino7
Vectorworks
Google Office (Drive, Slides, Docs, Sheets)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Professional Skillset
Teamwork & Collaboration
Problem Solving Skills
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Creative & Organizational
Communication Skills
Time Management & Multitasking Skills
Languages
English (native)
Chinese (native)
Spanish (proficient)
2020 - PRESENT
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
Bachelor's Projected 2024
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Design Major with a focus in graphic, product and UI/UX design.
Davis, California