Curriculum Vitae
Education
Bachelor's of Arts
Communication — University of Washington, Seattle
Relevant Courses:
- Communication – The Business of Media in the Digital Age
- Communication – Language in Society
- Visual Communication
- Marketing and Retail Geographies
- Introduction to Industrial Engineering
- Introduction to Communication I
- Introduction to Communication II
- Communication – Contemporary Race, Gender, and Sexuality
- Marketing and Management from a Sustainability Perspective
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Accounting and Financial Reporting
Graphic Design and Production Art – Shoreline Community College
Relevant Courses:
- Graphic Design I
- Introduction to Image Construction, Editing, and Print
- Photoshop I
- Digital Illustration I
- InDesign I
- Digital Printing
- Design and Materials: Textiles
- Photography I
Semester Study Abroad - University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Relevant courses:
- Documenting Complexities; Translating Anthropology into Film
- Course in Danish Culture (For International Students)
- Course in Danish Cinema (For International Students)
Achievements
University of Washington
2009 – 2010
Awarded in Quarterly Dean’s List (Honor Roll)
2010 – 2011
Awarded in Annual Dean’s List
Work Experience
2012 – Now
ID&T – Q-Dance, Amsterdam, Netherlands [Dance event organizer]
Freelance Copy Editor
2013 – 2013
Close to Clothes, Hong Kong & Paris
[Trim and accessories design & branding]
Merchandiser
2012 – 2012
Everbright Enterprise Limited, Hong Kong
[Garment accessories, trim, printing, and packaging manufacturer]
Sales & Communications Consultant
2006 – 2009
Williams-Sonoma Inc. - Pottery Barn, Seattle Washington
Sales Associate & Design Specialist
2010 – 2010
I Love Hot Yoga, Seattle, Washington
Receptionist & Account Manager
- Editing written articles for print and social media publications
- Improving and stylizing written articles to suit both multi-lingual and English speaking audiences
- Managed and operated exhibitor booth at North America’s largest, most comprehensive sourcing event, SOURCING at MAGIC 2012 – Contemporary Fashion and Accessories Tradeshow, Las Vegas
- Coordinated and organized exhibitor booth
- Represented and promoted the company
- Expanded customer base with understanding and expertise of the company’s products, procedures, operation, and goals
- Interpreted a clients’ product needs through personal interactions
- Followed up with existing and new clients with inquiries and orders
- Gained experience and knowledge of the fashion industry including design, manufacturing, merchandising, marketing and sales
- Visual merchandising duties
- Setting up floor-set and window displays
- Met weekly sales goals
- Handled in-store and online transactions
- Assisted customers with furniture orders
- Performed stockroom and merchandise responsibilities
- One-on-one client consultations
- In-home design consultations
- Gained an extensive understanding of retail operations and functions including:
- Communication that occurs between different areas and levels of a company such as sales floor, management, corporate, buyers, human resources, and design
- Balancing sales and budgets with predetermined sales predictions and allocated budgets
- Identifying market segmentation and gearing products toward the target market
- Conveying a company's marketing message with products, packaging, customer service, store displays, and advertising
- Building a solid clientele with a good understanding of customers and positive shopping experiences
- Filled and verified shipping orders
- Maintained inventory
- Archived samples
- Followed production process
- Communicated with manufacturers and clients
- Performed bookkeeping duties
- Managed client profiles, recording client information into computer system and filing paperwork
- Welcomed visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries
- Maintain a positive relationship with clients
- Assisted communication between instructors and customers
- Full responsibility of opening and closing store
Languages
English - Native language
Chinese (Cantonese) - Native language
Chinese (Mandarin) - Proficient
French - Basic Knowledge
Danish - Basic Knowledge
Technical Proficiency
Platforms - Mac OS X, Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Applications - Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Illustrator CS6, Microsoft Office Suite
Multi- and Social Media - YouTube, Vimeo, Flickr, Google +, Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, WordPress, Tumblr, Pinterest, LinkedIn
Interests
A self-proclaimed Foodie who loves sewing, knitting, jewelry making, arts and crafts, photography, fashion, Photoshop, guitar, blogging, snowboarding, volleyball, and computer gaming.