Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, 2009
Graduated with honors; GPA 3.82
Brown University, Providence, RI
Liberal arts: Japanese studies, 2007-2009
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
The Brooklyn Brothers, New York, NY
Freelance Designer, August 2010 - April 2011
Designed brand guidelines book for New Era Cap Co. and helped establish guidelines for New Era's rebranding. Also worked on print and digital advertising campaigns for various clients, including New Era, The Daily and Rockstar Games.
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, New York, NY
Freelance Jr. Art Director, June 2010 - August 2010
Designed packaging and marketing collateral for Martha Stewart retail products for Home Depot and Macy's.
Pentagram Design, New York, NY
Design Intern, January 2010 - May 2010
Worked on a variety of print, identity and signage projects under partner Michael Bierut.
Poketo, Los Angeles, CA
Design Intern, Summer 2008
Researched new markets for Poketo to expand to, prototyped new product designs and designed logo for labels of products currently for sale.
NASA, Providence, RI
Sponsored Studio, Spring 2008
Collaboration with NASA's human space factor analyst to redesign NASA's Human Integration
Design Handbook. Researched and provided various concept proposals and redesigns to create
a more user-friendly handbook.
Design Public, San Francisco, CA
Design Intern, Summer 2007
Worked with Design Public's creative director to strengthen the company's branding. Redesigned
company style guide and designed product guide.
Freelance
Completed various commissions in graphic design, digital art, and traditional art. Clients include Student Press Initiative at Teachers College of Columbia University, Sneaker Politics, SocialKey™, Tinyslide™, Reformed University Fellowship at Brown and RISD, Brown University's Visions magazine and imPulse dance team and Trinity Presbyterian Church in Providence, RI.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
Admissions Office Assistant, 2007
Opened and organized incoming mail and applications. Prepared various mail to be sent out to applicants. Responsible for filing daily documents and taking and transcribing phone messages.
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
Library shelver, 2006
Sorted books according to the school's cataloging system. Organized books on shelves and was responsible for general upkeep of the library.
SKILLS
Graphic Design
Strong skills in typography, grid layouts, color, photo manipulation, composition, conceptual thinking, and creating cohesive visual systems. Experienced in exhibit design, type design, letterpress printing, linoleum block printing and various types of bookbinding. Proficient with Windows and Mac platforms.
Artistic
Skilled in the use of most traditional media. Capable with a variety of materials used for 3D modeling. Experienced with black and white photography and digital SLR cameras.
Language
Proficient in Mandarin and Japanese.
Hobbies
Martial arts, acoustic guitar, mahjong.