Resume


Skills Profile

Communication Skills – Interacts well with others – communicate by phone, email and in-person. Experience in presenting information to large groups. Fluent in English, conversational in Vietnamese.

Computer Skills – Proficient with both MAC and PC and the full Microsoft Office Suite 2003+ editions. Knowledgeable of using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator version CS and higher. Can type at 100 WPM. Capable of using Internet Explorer, FireFox, Safari, and Google Chrome web browsers.

Qualifications – Goal-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Effective critical thinking, organizational and planning experience. Strong work ethic with demonstrated success in both teamwork and individual situations. Strengths include multi-tasking, planning, and project management.

Multi-media Interactions – Social media aficionado with experience in Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Youtube, Blogger, Wordpress, Google Applications, 22slides, Tumblr, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Bloglovin, Flickr, Vine, Instagram, Myspace, etc.


Education

The Art Institute of California - Orange County
Graduated
Fashion Design (B.F.A.)
Santa Ana, CA
Overall GPA: 3.9

Fairmont Preparatory Academy
Graduated
High School Diploma
Anaheim, CA
Overall GPA: 3.8

Leadership Roles

Member
Alpha Beta Gamma Delta-Phi
Santa Ana, CA
11/2011-Present

Public Relations Co-Coordinator
Pilipino Undergraduate Student Organization
Irvine, CA
08/2009-06/2010

Kababayan Winter Quarter Intern
Kababayan
Irvine, CA
10/2009-02/2010

Member
International Key Club
Anaheim, CA
08/2008-01/2009


Work Experience

Web Manager
Copped Goods – Garden Grove, CA
07/2017-Present

Freelance Designer
Finding Michelle – Chicago, IL
11/2014-Present

Creative Director
Jungle of Wolves – Chicago, IL
07/2017-10/2018

Digital Marketing Manager
HTML Global – Glenview, IL
09/2017-04/2018

Creative Director/Designer
LMTD Streetwear – Garden Grove, CA
12/2015-11/2017

Social Media Strategist Intern
Reign Media – Santa Ana, CA
11/2013-03/2016

Art Teacher Intern
Chuck Jones Center for Creativity – Costa Mesa, CA
10/2014-03/2015

Men's Design Intern
Pacific Sunwear – Anaheim, CA
10/2013-12/2013

Social Media Intern
Fashion Audio, LLC – Irvine, CA
05/2013-08/2013

Web Design Intern
O’Sheen, LLC – Stanton, CA
04/2013-06/2013

Sales Support Associate
J.Crew – Costa Mesa, CA
10/2012-03/2013

Fashion Design/Liberal Arts Tutor
EDMC – Santa Ana, CA
08/2011-03/2013

Camera/Video Equipment Specialist
EDMC – Santa Ana, CA
08/2011-03/2013

Fashion Assistant Intern
Hard Couture – Garden Grove, CA
11/2009-08/2012

Awards


  • Graduated with honors for Bachelor’s Program in Fashion Design
  • Won "Best of Show" at the 2013 Winter Portfolio Review Show for Fashion hosted by AiCA-OC
  • Recipient of the 2012 Adam Gable Fashion Scholarship at AiCA-OC
  • Won 1st Place at "Cool Days, Haute Nights" 2012 Fashion Show hosted by AiCA-OC
  • Finalist for the 2011 "Cool vs. Cruel" contest sponsored by The Humane Society and The Art Institute


Volunteer Work

Photoshoot stylist for LC Photography. Aided in picking out clothes for models to wear as well as accessorizing each ensemble accordingly.

Trunk show assistant for the Cultured Wasteland Trunkshow. Aided in maintaining the Hard Couture booth at the trunk show as well as providing assistance in selling items at the event.

Fashion show dresser for the "Cotton Couture" Fashion Show. Helped backstage at the fashion show hosted by The Art Institute of California - Orange County by dressing the models in outfits going down the runway.

Summer program volunteer for Fountain Valley Library. In charge of the library’s summer reading program booth and distributing prizes for the children.

Tutor for KidWorks, a nonprofit organization. Tutored children from grades 1-5 and supervised children’s activities during events.

Booth volunteer for Hearts of Charity Foundation. Provided service to customers who were buying clothes (all proceeds go to charity to help third world countries); Put the clothes back on the rack and worked the cash register.

Event coordinator volunteer for Discovery Science Center. Gave directions to parents to certain areas of the museum, ran booths for special events, help teach children about current events, help guide all visitors at the museum in and out of the buildings, greet visitors who enter and exit the museum, and help/participated in educational shows.

Student volunteer for Hemopet. Played with retired greyhounds, helped giving the dogs a bath, and walked the dogs in aiding them to find a forever home.
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