Designer/Illustrator
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Artist. Designer/Illustrator
US Arts Center • Chantilly, VA
Taught both in-person and online drawing to students ages 5-17 years old, with lessons on color theory, observational drawing, digital art, organic/geometric rendering, line quality, composition, and blending
Taught classes in graphite, oil/chalk pastels, markers, watercolors, and color pencils
Tracked student progress in Google Sheets, RMS, and Google Calendar
Assessed Trial Students' skills for assigned room-levels and prospective enrollment
Communicated with Office Managers, via Google Calendar and spreadsheets, on both the progress and completion of seasonal projects - documented artwork with photographs and Drop Box
Demonstrated class drawings for students to observe and reference from in the beginning stages of curriculum projects
Lead editor of student work images for print. Prepared student work images for print using Photoshop. Heat Pressed student work on print merchandises for parents and enrolled students to purchase. Used Sheets for tracking print/sales totals and for creating a more seamless task management system between printing tasks and communications with office managers
Photographed events and created slideshow presentations using Powerpoint and Canva, showcasing student progress, highlighting on outstanding improvements, showcasing completed art pieces and work in progress
Graded student work, providing mid- and end-of-year evaluations, assessing student room-levels based on work quality and progression throughout the program
Selected, organized, and prepared student artwork for display on walls in center, tracking both equal distribution and total number of student Wall Pieces from April of 2022 to August of 2023 and from September of 2024 to August of 2025
Merritt Academy • Fairfax, VA
August 2024 to June 2025
Taught art classes to grades K-8 with a variety of mediums that included, but were not limited to: graphite, charcoal, watercolors, mixed media, markers, clay, colored pencils, and pastels.
Developed art curriculum for all classes
Managed and organized all art supplies for the program, including inventory tracking, restocking, and submitting purchase requests to the Principal for budgeting and ordering.
Tracked all art supplies requested and used by homeroom teachers
Tracked and graded student work. Tracked student progress throughout the program and informed parents of their academic performances.
Communicated with homeroom teachers on student performances
Assisted with the dismissal of students at the end of each school day and maintaining a safe and orderly end-of-day routine.
Supported school-wide events, organized the 8th Grade Art Show, and classroom displays that recognized student artwork and fostered engagement.
Emily Kim Creations • Potomac, MD
April 2022 to September 2022
Photographed the artist’s original works using DSLR equipment and natural lighting techniques to ensure high-quality, color-accurate digital images for web and print use.
Designed and maintained a visually engaging, user-friendly artist portfolio and e-commerce website using Wix.com, including layout design, and mobile responsiveness.
Edited images in Adobe Photoshop to enhance visual presentation and maintain consistency across digital platforms.
Managed the artist’s online presence by creating and scheduling content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest), increasing audience engagement and visibility.
Maintained an organized inventory of artwork using Excel spreadsheets, tracking sales, stock levels, and upload history for accurate reporting.
Uploaded and managed product listings on Etsy and Society6, including writing, editing, and formatting item descriptions to align with brand voice and improve searchability.
Assisted with digital marketing initiatives including promotions, hashtags, and targeted outreach to grow the artist’s audience and increase online sales.
EF Coach and SAT Tutor
Illuminos Academic Coaching & Tutoring • Ashburn, VA
May 2021 to April 2022
Coached students with ADHD and other learning disabilities
Integrated executive functioning exercises in subject-tutoring sessions
Instructed lessons on test-taking, time management skills, prioritization of tasks, and organization of planners
Tutored SAT students on Reading and Writing, developing lesson plans based on provided PSAT scores and previous tests/evaluations
Helped students with school assignments and papers, integrating various EF strategies for both reading and writing
Wrote and emailed bi-weekly evaluations on student performances throughout the program, informing parents of students' curriculum progress
Problem-solved how students best learned based on provided test scores, MindPrint Assessments, and Personalized Action Plans
Communicated with clients both in-person and by email on the scheduling of both in-person and virtual sessions, and the list of session materials
Documented progress through session notes on Basecamp for management team's review and feedback on future lesson planning
Used Google Drive, Calendar, and Google Sheets for organizing events and student work
SAT/ACT English and Writing Tutor
Huntington Learning Center • Fairfax, VA
October 2020 to April 2022
Taught Reading and Writing to grades K-12
Taught SAT/ACT Reading and Writing to high school students
Worked with students on assigned schoolwork and class papers
Awarded Teacher of the Month - January 13, 2022 - recognized by Center Director, Manager, and Assistant Manager for outstanding contributions in SAT verbal tutoring
Received overall recognition for expertise in SAT Verbal sessions, increasing SAT students' scores from above-average to high score ranges
Organized and kept track of student progress with Learning Center's portal, Core Reader general answer sheets, and student handbooks
Wrote detailed academic evaluations for the director's review in preparation for monthly conferences with parents, discussing each individual student's progress at the center
Worked on administrative tasks for Learning Center's materials, which consisted of, but was not limited to: the filing of discrete assessments and the organization of student binders and center workbooks
Attended staff meetings for discussing with co-workers on curriculum developments, changes in job procedures, and new in-center policies
HR Director / COO / Lead Manager / Instructor
STEM exCEL / Bitcoin STEM • Fairfax, VA
November 2019 to August 2024
Lead Manager/HR Director (January 2021 - August 2024):
Managed HR processes, serving as both Onboarding Specialist and HR Recruitment overseer.
Collaborated in writing, editing, and developing curriculums.
Assisted in responding to Fairfax County Park Authority's RFP for contract renewal
Facilitated working groups, directing managers for ensuring efficient company operations and optimizing all HR processes.
Trained Junior Managers with interviewing, onboarding, and instructor coaching.
Assisted in the tracking of annual enrichment center expenses using Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.
Managed teams of 20-42 instructors year-round.
Conducted end-of-year evaluations, organized employee contracts, and trained instructors on STEM curriculums.
Co-moderated STEM exCEL's Discord channel, providing information on class/camp procedures, assigned spaces, and workplace policies.(Summer 2021 - Summer 2022)
Scheduled instructors, tracked student registration levels, and managed onboarding processes. Confirmed instructor hours with enrichment center owner for timely processing of bi-weekly payroll.
Utilized Humanity and Google Sheets for scheduling and tracking.
Assisted in the development of Standard Operating Procedures for troubleshooting/setting up of laptops, 3D printers, and robotics kits.
Designed and edited promotional/marketing materials, including posters, tablecloths, course logos, catalogues, fliers, and job ads.
(Tools: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator)
Chief Operations Officer (September 2022 - August 2024):
Assisted in launching company's franchising operations, providing training to franchisees on HR processes and STEM curriculums.
Assisted with the start-up and business development of BSTEM Valley Enrichment in Clovis, CA
Oversaw operational functions, contributing to overall organizational success in hiring and recruiting
(Spring 2021)
Conducted sales calls, partnering with PTAs for scheduling before/after school courses with FCPA
Lead Instructor (November 2019 - August 2024):
Led instruction in various STEM classes and camps, including 3D Game Design, Intro to 2D Game Design, Fashion Illustration, 3D Printing, and Comic Book Illustration
Uber • Portland, ME
June 2018 to April 2022
Responsibilities Completed over 500 safe and timely rides and deliveries across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, earning Gold Tier status in Winter 2022.
Achieved multiple weekly driver-partner promotions under Blue Driver status by meeting performance benchmarks including trip volume, customer satisfaction, and delivery punctuality.
Operated as a self-managed contractor, balancing flexibility with professionalism and accountability in a fast-paced, customer-facing role.
Dunkin' • Damariscotta, ME
March 2018 to August 2019
Prepared meals and handled cashier
Washed dishes, cleaned tables, countertops, mopped and swept kitchen floors.
Order-taking at drive-through and front counter of restaurant
Skills were best applied to front counter
Handled food temperatures; recorded information in handbook for management staff
Handling cash drop-outs in restaurant manager’s office.
Lobby and walk-in maintenance; mopped and swept kitchen floors.
Skills in greeting and communicating with customers.
Complimented upon by the Wiscasset team for interactions with customers at front counter.
Recognized for maintaining a calm attitude during high-stress situations.
Demonstrated leadership to the team by being a listener for both new and experienced workers.
Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center, Freelance • Norwalk, CT
October 2016 to July 2017
Creative Designer and Animator of NDHR, a nursing home facility based in Norwalk, CT. Provided facility with prints, logo, business cards, brochure, and sign
Designed poster and flyer for the Micro grants-Sustainability grant of MassArt program
Showcased at RAW Boston in Malden, MA at Mixx360 on October 25th, 2018. Displayed art, livestreamed illustration process, and sold art prints at the show.
Showcased at RAW San Diego in San Diego, CA at Mixx360 on October 25th, 2018. Displayed art, and sold art prints at the show.
Designed poster and flyer for Chelmsford Acapella event at Northeastern University
Assisted with the design work of Into Your Art LLC Logo for artisan trunk show at Liquid Art House
Software Skills: Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Illustrator CS6, and Adobe InDesign CS6.
BFA, Illustration -Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 09/2012-08/2016
