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Education



MDes Graphic Design University of Illinois, Chicago 08.2024-Present
BA Asian Studies California State University, Long Beach
Minors Japanese Language and Culture Korean Language and Culture Fashion Design
Exchange Student Kyungpook National University
Global Student Ambassador Global Gateway Peer Mentor Global Korea Scholarship
Graphic Design Courses DeAnza College Cupertino, California
Graphic Design Courses Ohlone College Fremont, California

Experience

Graphic Design Intern

Insattva Ventures
Chicago, Illinois 07.2025 – 09.2025
Collaborated with another graphic designer and the business marketing team to strategize and implement social media marketing.

Created digital graphics for fashion sub-brand Macho Genie's weekly email newsletters, Instagram and Facebook posts, and blogs using Adobe Photoshop, Figma Buzz, and Constant Contact.

Produced three fashion lookbooks for upcoming clothing releases. 

Designed informational posters to be used as A+ content.


Native English Teacher
Maecheon Middle School
Daegu, South Korea 02.2023 – 02.2024


Prepared and conducted weekly lesson plans for 450+ Korean middle school students and Korean teachers.

Evaluated 450+ students’ writing and speaking abilities.

Created interactive PowerPoint games to supplement and foster interest in learning and practicing English


Peer Advisor
Education Abroad
California State University
Long Beach

Long Beach, California
02.2022 – 05.2022


Advised 50+ CSULB students studying abroad in Asia and Australia during their program search, application process, and departure preparation.        

Participated as a speaker in student outreach panels in person and online.
 


Team Leader & Mentor
International Writing Center
Kyungpook National University

Daegu, South Korea
03.2021 – 12.2021


Managed, guided, and trained 8+ mentors while mentoring 50+ KNU students.

Directed the mentors’ IWC projects aimed to improve learning programs, implement new ideas, and promote the IWC to KNU students.

Maintained student records for 200+ students, completed administrative tasks efficiently and accurately, and processed payroll monthly.

Taught KNU students academic writing and speaking in person and online.