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CONTACT
Charlotte, NC
LANGUAGES
English & Hmong
SKILLS
Copywriting, Concept Art, Digital Design, Illustration, Layout Design, Logo & Branding, Package Design, Prepress, Print Design, Sequential Art, UX & UI Design, Visual Development
SOFTWARE
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Procreate, Figma, Miro, Google Suite, Microsoft 365 Office
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Windows & Mac
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, 4.0 GPA
December 2023
Relevant Course Work: Digital Foundations, Design Thinking, Graphic Design I-II, Typography I-II, Interactive Art & Design, Communications Design, UX & UI Design, Print Production, Graphic Design Projects, Illustration I, The Figure in Illustration, Story & Sequence, Contemporary Art, Modernism, Islamic Art & Architecture
Catawba Valley Community College, Hickory, NC
Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies, Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Art, 4.0 GPA
May 2020
Relevant Course Work: Writing Foundations, Creative Writing, 2D Design, 3D Design, Drawing I-II, Art History I-II
JOB EXPERIENCE
Freelance Artist, Charlotte, NC
Self-Employment
August 2024 – present
Develop branding and subsequent artifacts to use on physical and virtual platforms
Schedule content designed to grow and nurture an audience across social media
Write and optimize resumes to highlight the client’s experience and skills to potential employers
Combine illustration and graphic design to create custom artworks according to specifications
Manage cost of labor, materials, and time needed to complete a commission
studiolulu, Charlotte, NC
Co-Founder & Artist
January 2024 – present
Illustrate and design merchandise based on existing intellectual property
Handcraft and design original jewelry and accessories in niche styles
Communicate and network with event organizers to secure vendor spots
Plan and execute the setup of various products including prints, stickers, and jewelry
Organize inventory, greet customers, and keep up with sales at art & craft fairs
Aman Magazine, Atlanta, GA
Part-time Graphic Designer
January 2024 – August 2024
Provided media and news on social media platforms through video and photo graphics
Curated and edited photography to align with the brand’s vision and art direction
Constructed and revised magazine spreads using an organized design system
Followed up with editor-in-chief to ensure excellent branding solutions
Worked remotely with a strong internet connection under tight deadlines
UNC Charlotte Student Affairs Marketing & Creative Services, Charlotte, NC
Senior Student Graphic Designer
January 2022 – December 2023
Produced various digital and print materials for university programs across the campus
Created effective and efficient designs under the guidance of art directors
Communicated directly with clients to discuss marketing plans and to make edits accordingly
Mentored junior student graphic designers on best design practices
Became familiar and followed university standards, practices, and policies
EXHIBITIONS
UNC Charlotte MORPH Graphic Design BFA Showcase, Artist Feature, 2023
UNC Charlotte 55th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Artist Feature, 2023
UNC Charlotte Virtual Gallery Gradient, Artist Feature, 2020
Rock School Arts Foundation CVCC Student Exhibition, Artist Feature, 2020
PUBLICATIONS
Nova Literary-Arts Magazine Vol. 54, Artist & Writer Feature, 2023
Nova Literary-Arts Magazine Vol. 53, Artist Feature, 2022
HONORS & AWARDS
Association of College Unions International: Steal This Idea, 1st in Logo & Brand Identity, 2024
Association of College Unions International: Steal This Idea, 2nd in Posters, 2024
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Chancellor’s List, 2020-2022
Catawba Valley Community College, President’s List, 2017-2020
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: Mid-Carolina Region, Honorable Mention for Visual Arts, 2017
North Carolina General Federation of Women's Club Arts Festival, District Winner for Photography, 2017
North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities Art Showcase, 1st in Photography, 2016