Hi!
I'm a graphic designer, English teacher, artist, digital marketing specialist, and content writer with an extensively expanded worldview approach in style + design.
Please browse through my portfolios below
Savethewaves.org
Santa Cruz, CA
Digital Campaign Manager
2020 - 2021
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Posted blogs: Whales of Cortez and Green Sea Turtles Rally
DIGITAL MARKETING PROJECTS
LAKEVIEW EAST ART FESTIVAL
CHICAGO, IL
FREELANCE DESIGNER
Summer 2008
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Created 1.5’ x 2’ foldable brochure map, artists’ content and showcases, ad placement, and available workshop information on Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. 20,000 brochures in rotation!
TwoXFour
Advertising Agency
Chicago, IL
Creative Director Intern
2003 - 2003
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Collaborated with the creative director and copywriting team in designing logos, magazine layouts, and client presentation preparation.
PAST GIGS
Zenith International School
Hong Kong + Taiwan
ESL TEACHER
2013 - 2020
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Taught English grammar, reading and writing to Cantonese + Mandarin students.
ISPN Helpdesk Services + Engineering
Lenexa, KS
Internet Desk Support Technician
2018 - 2019
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Performed Tier 1 support and troubleshooting for test and production environments both onsite as well as remotely while demonstrating outstanding customer service for inbound internet and cable support centers.
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Analyzed and logged daily student data and developed workflow charts while supporting and communicating with Regional Operational Manager ensuring quality control for strict state and federal deadlines for continuous grant/aid sponsored by The No Child Left Behind program.
EDUCATION
THINKful
Digital Marketing Certification
2020 - 2021
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Attracting and maintaining customers via Email, content marketing, search platforms, social media, blogs, Wix, WordPress, SEO, and Google Analytics.
Columbia College Chicago
BA Art + Design
1998 - 2003
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Graphic Designer, Art Direction focused on Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
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Minored in Typography and Film.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
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Social Media Marketing - Developing strategies and content for social media platforms.
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WordPress and Content Marketing - Writing compelling copy for a target audience and creating content that attracts prospective customers at each stage of the buyer’s journey.
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Email Marketing Mail Chimp - Crafting open-worthy and compelling emails and promotional campaigns.
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SEM/SEO Yoast and Google Analytics - Collecting data to measure, assess, and optimize a campaign's performance.
INTERESTS
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World Traveler: 46 countries around the world.
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Avid ukulele player
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Certified PADI certified scuba diver.
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Gallery Management for 10+ art galleries throughout Chicago
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AED Certified
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Attended Real Estate courses in Oahu, Hawaii
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Certified Dental Assistant, Truman College Chicago 2009
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Excellent poi dancer
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Butterfly whisperer
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Oldest of 7 brothers and sisters.
