Graphic Designer
Type -Enthusiast
Occasional Illustrator
Part-Time Copywriter
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FALL 2018–SPRING 2021

Kapi‘olani Community College

New Media Arts, Interface Design

Academic Achievements:

• Dean’s List GPA (3.9)
• Arts & Humanities Achievement Award Scholarship

FALL 2016–SPRING 2018

Honolulu Community College

Communication Arts

Academic Achievements:

• Dean’s List GPA (3.5)
• AIGA Student Vice President

Pele Silver

American Advertising Awards (ADDY's), The American Advertising Federation

Collegiate Winner, District 13 Hawai‘i

Online/Interactive App

Pele Gold & Judge's Recognition Awardee

ADDY's, AAF

Collegiate Winner,District 13 Hawai‘i

Online/Interactive Website

National ADDY's Finalist - Silver

ADDY's, AAF

GOLD Collegiate Winner, District 13 Hawai‘i

Publication Design

Shining Star Awardee

AAF, District 13 Hawai‘i

Runner-up

Pele Bronze

ADDY's, AAF

Collegiate Winner, District 13 Hawai‘i

Direct Marketing

Arts & Humanities Achievement Awardee

Kapi‘olani Community College

Responsibilities Included:

• Generated social media content
• Created print collateral including; brochures, greeting cards, newsletters, flyers, business cards, and branded promotional items
• Brand Development; logo-design, development of brand assets
• Developed front-end user-interface designs

Role Description:

I took direction from and stayed in communication with the creative team and project managers in order to meet project goals. I successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously and met project deadlines. I was engaged in each stage of the creative process from ideation to execution. Many projects required an understanding of branding and adherence to clients’ style guides.

Responsibilities Included:

• Assisted students with lab-related needs
• Tutored students with software and lab equipment
• Managed inventory of rental equipment including cameras and tablets
• Maintained lab equipment
• Reported to Lab Manager
• Opening and closing duties

Role Description:

This role required me to be accountable to students by being punctual and fulfilling my duties as a lab monitor. I practiced diplomacy while serving in a position of authority and learned to communicate effectively when assisting and tutoring students. I helped ensure successful lab operations by reporting to my supervisor in a succinct and timely manner.

Responsibilities Included:

• Designed branded print collateral including; logos, packaging, and ads
• Developed front-end user-interface designs including; website and mobile app design
• Assisted with photoshoots and post-shoot editing
• Generated social media content

Role Description:

For this role, I worked closely under the creative director and often had to take initiative. I learned to work efficiently at a fast pace and listened carefully to my supervisor to respond to clients’ needs. Because I worked on a small team, I also had to be adaptable and resourceful.

Responsibilities Included:

• Assisted with production of printed media including; booklets, banners, posters, laserengravings, flyers, business cards, envelopes, foam core prints, parking passes, door hangers, embroidery, and stickers
• Generated graphic assets to support printed media including; logos, banners, and signs
• Accommodated students during production of their projects
• Served clients remotely and in-person

Role Description:

My role involved safe and accurate operation of valuable machinery for projects of diverse sizes and mediums. I had to be vigilant in searching for errors prior-to and during production. My knowledge in print-production was essential in order to effectively communicate the capabilities of the Design Center to best suit clients’ and students’ needs. I worked independently to deliver projects with minimal supervision.