Seeking an internship in multimedia – areas of interest include graphic design, website design, digital photography and videography.
Multimedia Design ~
Beginner in digital photography and videography, blogging, podcast.
Website Design ~
Mid-level of HTML, CSS and Dreamweaver; Basic knowledge of Flash, ActionScript, JavaScript and PHP.
Graphic Design ~
Expert level of Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXpress, PageMaker and InDesign; Knowledge of editorial, corporate identity, direct mail, packaging, photography, signage, exhibits, informational design.
Computer Skill ~
Expert level on MAC; basic knowledge on PC.
09/2008-06/2009
Research Assistant, Mobilelab in Arts and Technology, The University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
Designed the logo and established graphics and icons for the lab. Presently designing the website, collaborating with the professor for website content development and with the programmer for website development.
03/2006-05/2007
Senior Designer, ET Business College, Hong Kong
Designed the bookcovers, CD-Rom, leaflets, newspaper ads, banners, signage, event material and web graphics for the investment and management seminars as well as the training courses; updated the company website on every single event; oversaw the print and website design of the company as well as the clients; art-directed and conveyed the project information and concept to the freelancers and contractors; coordinated with the project managers and project executives.
Clients: Citibank, Standard Chartered, Principal, Barclays, PCCW, KBC.
12/2000-06/2005
Art Director, NetSuccess, Inc., Dallas, TX, USA
Started as a Graphic Designer; promoted to the position of Art Director in August of 2002; managed, art-directed and designed on a wide range of projects from initial concept to finished work including logos, corporate identities, posters, brochures, direct mailers, cd-rom, self-promotions, and website designs; attended the creative meeting that initiates the print/website design process; coordinated with the printers, project manager, programmers and web developers on print and website designs.
Clients: Colortyme, Mercy Wine Bar, Big Mo Pro, Calabrese Associates, The Dallas Foundation, HeartPlace, Viseon.
07/2000-08/2000
Freelance Graphic Designer, Pyro Brand Development, Dallas, TX, USA
Designed promotional pieces for casino; learned to meet the tight deadline and how an advertising agency ran.
11/1998-05/2000
Graphic Designer, The Drummer, Ames, IA, USA
Designed newspaper covers, graphics and page layouts of monthly newspaper in a team environment; collaborate in design concepts, ideas and in group meeting.
05/1999-08/1999
Graphic Design Summer Intern, The McGraw-Hill Higher Companies, Dubuque, IA, USA
Learned real-world, hands-on design experience in large publishing corporation; designed 13 college textbook covers and 1 logo; worked with editors to generate design ideas; presented the book cover designs to in-house designers and editors in weekly group meeting; worked with several stock agencies for image research and negotiated image price.
07/1993-07/1994
Apparel Assistant Merchandiser, Pacific Rainbow Co., Ltd., Hong Kong
Served as communications liaison with Hong Kong suppliers, US clients and Chinese factories; handled orders from US client; business travel to China for quality control meetings and inspections; collected the samples of fabrics and accessories in Hong Kong for US client’s approval.
DFW Interactive Marketing Association
2004 Excellence in Interactive Marketing Awards (EIMA)
Most Effective Online Brand Experience
www.mercywinebar.com
Webaward 2004
Outstanding Achievement in Best Restaurant Website Development
www.mercywinebar.com
2004 Rockport: 1000 Graphic Elements
Details For Distinctive Designs
Company notecard design for Thompson Advisory Group
Present (graduating in May 2010)
M.A. in Arts and Technology, The University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
Major GPA: 3.89/4.0 (as of Fall 2008)
May 2000
B.F.A. in Graphic Design, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA
Major GPA: 3.14/4.0