My experience so far

Graphic Design

Illustration, print collateral, signage.
9 years experience

Video Editing

Motion graphics, video ads, informational videos.
9 years experience

Branding

Logos, typography, design systems
7 years experience

Photography

Mockups, 3D renderings, photo editing
5 years experience

UI & Web Design

Websites, apps, prototypes
7 years experience

Digital Marketing

Social media, online ads
7 years experience

Education

UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts 

B.A. in Art  |  4.0 GPA   |   2013-2016

At UC Irvine, I learned the fundamentals of design, as well as creative contemporary approaches to fine arts that involve thinking outside of the box and incorporating multimedia art into design.

Experience

InBrace 

Multimedia Designer   |   Aug 2021 - Present
  • Co-led the refresh of InBrace’s 2022 brand identity and currently maintain its design system
  • Developed a series of clinical education videos in collaboration with multiple teams
  • Designed the interior of a new manufacturing facility and a series of orthodontic practices
  • Designed and prototyped concepts for an original web app
  • Created presentations for national orthodontic conferences

Taqtful Toys, LLC 

Creative Director   |   Oct 2018 – Jun 2021
Graphic Designer   |   Dec 2016 – Oct 2018
  • Developed and implemented unique design systems for 8 brands in different industries
  • Created web graphics and designed UI for over a dozen clients’ web stores
  • Designed packaging for dozens of new products, including prototypes, renderings, and die-lines
  • Designed the UI and UX for an original iOS app

UC Irvine

Communications Assistant   |   Sep 2014 - Dec 2016
  • Created and implemented an animated logo for the UCI Donald Bren School and a template for motion graphics
  • Edited a series of faculty and event videos
  • Designed print and digital material to display throughout the building

Software

Adobe

Photoshop

9 years experience

Illustrator

9 years experience

Indesign

7 years experience

After Effects

8 years experience

Premiere

7 years experience

Acrobat

5 years experience

Web & UX Design

Figma

2 years experience

Sketch

1 year experience

HTML + Css

1 year experience

Shopify

4 years experience

Wordpress

3 years experience

Webflow

1 year experience

Documents

Google Docs

9 years experience

Microsoft Office

11 years experience

Volunteer Experience

Divercity Productions

Senior Editor  |   Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
  • Oversaw the editing process of 3 different video series by managing 3 video editors
  • Created a cohesive system of motion graphics for each video series
  • Composed original music for a short film

Asian Pacific Student Association at UCI

Public Relations   |   Sep 2014 - Sep 2016

The Asian Pacific Student Association (APSA) at UC Irvine is a student organization aimed at celebrating the Asian and Pacific Islander cultures and sharing the lived experiences of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, bringing solidarity through education and shared understanding.

  • Design event posters and other digital/print assets.
  • Design and manage websites.
  • Help coordinate events, including summits, speaker panels, etc.

Languages

  • English - Fluent
  • Vietnamese - Fluent
  • Spanish - Conversational

View my projects:

InBrace Website

UC Irvine

InBrace Brand Refresh

Electronics

SoFlow

Regal Games