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“fashion literate & design conscious”
OBJECTIVE : To contribute both my marketing mind
and design background in innovative settings to create
unique and engaging user experiences.
EXPERIENCE
LUTE LOOKS
AUGUST 2013 - CURRENT
CREATOR AND EDITOR
TACOMA, WA
MEDIALAB
APRIL 2014 - CURRENT
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY -
TACOMA, WA
T1
OCTOBER 2014 - CURRENT
MEMBER
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY -
TACOMA, WA
IMPACT
FEBRUARY 2014 - CURRENT
DIGITAL MEDIA DIRECTOR
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY -
TACOMA, WA
• Founded Pacific Lutheran University’s original student fashion blog.
• Produce content that reaches over 1,400 individuals per week on Lute Look’s Facebook page.
• Conduct over 80 hours of focus group and field research investigating web design,
interaction and content appeal of individuals between the 18-24 age demographic.
• Implement information gathered to design and generate Lute Looks' website,
launching in January 2015.
• Lead a team of four content contributors, to manage and review content.
• Generate graphic design, marketing, and video content for local, national, and
international businesses.
• Work independently on various projects requiring high work ethic, self-motivation, and
time management.
• Communicate clearly with clients in order to successfully market their specific needs.
• Using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, created a community event poster for Korean Women’s
Association (KWA), estimated to have reached over 400 community members.
•Design and develop a 14 page media kit for Korean Women’s Association (KWA).
• Recruited to an exclusive group of top-tier designers at Pacific Lutheran University.
• Pursue freelance design work within the Puget Sound Region.
• Collaborate with clients via email and in-person to develop visually appealing and engaging
promotional materials.
• Develop multimedia advertisements for various on-campus organizations.
• Provide client service through administrative and client support.
EDUCATION
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY (PLU)
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION W/ MARKETING CONCENTRATION
TACOMA, WA | SEPTEMBER 2012 - EXP. MAY 2016
3.51 / 4.00 GPA
LEADERSHIP
T1 DESIGN CLUB
TREASURER
NOVEMBER 2014 - CURRENT
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF PLU (ASPLU)
AT-LARGE SENATOR
MAY 2013 - MAY 2014
RESIDENCE HALL COUNCIL (RHC)
PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR
MAY 2013 - MAY 2014
SKILLS
SELF MANAGEMENT
PEOPLE-ORIENTED
VISUAL DESIGN
RESEARCH
MICROSOFT OFFICE
LET’S CONNECT
References Upon Request