Catherine Chao Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas Area

• Oversee year-round youth programming.• Assist in training staff to follow proper city and location-specific policy and procedure.• Work closely with, monitor, and provide leadership to youth program staff.• Create, review, edit, and submit accurate official records and documents, such as: timesheets, monthly performance reports, incident/injury reports, and program planning workbooks.• Design and update promotional materials, newsletters, fliers, and other program collateral.• Communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors, coworkers, participants, and parents.• Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance.• Adapt as needed to suit changing circumstances.• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certified (CPR/AED).• First Aid CertifiedPreviously: Culture & Arts Instructor II, through December 2016.• Prepare and execute themed lesson plans that include specific Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and Developmental Assets.• Assist, monitor, and supervise youths of elementary school age.• Adapt lessons to student age, physical ability, and interests.• Maintain organizational system to allow easy access and inventory of classroom supplies.• Exhibit efficient classroom and individual positive behavior management, focusing on problem solving, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), listening, and communication skills.• Cover basic art elements, design principles, and art history.• Lead thoughtful discussions, reflection activities, and positive critiques.• Encourage creativity and expression at all times.Previously: Culture & Arts Activity Specialist III, through May 2015Previously: Culture & Arts Activity Specialist I, through August 2014• Monitor and supervise youths of elementary school age.• Assist teaching staff with tasks, errands, and lesson follow-through.• Employ positive behavior management skills.• Sort, tidy, organize, and replenish resources and supplies.• Carry out and complete assigned tasks and preparations with efficiency.

• Create, design, and develop graphic design, illustration, and art works for various print and web applications including but not limited to: client commissions, freelance contract work, and art shows.• Work on multiple projects at a time, prioritizing as necessary.• Keep an organized schedule with marked dates for events and deadlines.• Negotiate, coordinate, consult, and communicate (verbal & written) with clients, organizers,and buyers to best understand what is needed and to complete the project and establish good working relationships.• Design and produce self-promotional materials, print & web.• Use computers to create work in Adobe CC programs but also to handle financial aspects, such as bookkeeping, billing/invoicing, taxes, etc.Clients Include: Wearable Hope, The Chaos Studios, Henning Record Consoles

Austin, Texas Area

Wearable Hope• Negotiate, brainstorm, collaborate, problem solve, and coordinate with non-profit organization partners and art director(s) to determine how to best serve the cause.• Receive and build upon constructive comments and critiques.• Build vector designs in Illustrator to be printed on t-shirts.• Photograph models during photo shoots with a digital SLR camera.• Digitally edit product shots for store graphics and promotional materials in Photoshop.• Create various graphics for use in web and social media campaigns.• Work on multiple campaigns at a time, multitasking and prioritizing as necessary to keep up with tight turnarounds and fast-paced schedule.• Keep honest and accurate record of clocked hours.

Sunset Valley, Texas

• Communicate, listen, collaborate, and problem solve in order to help customers to the best of my ability.• Count register cash drawers between shifts and at store close with efficiency and accuracy as a cash handler.• Train new cash handlers on drawer counting and register closing procedure and policy.• Work cash register checkout accurately and effectively while maintaining a pleasant demeanor.• Fold, stack, hang, sort, and straighten probably a billion articles of clothing.• Carry out complicated denim display diagrams.• Otherwise assist with organizational tasks in service of store cleanup and recovery.• Change out signage to reflect current sales and promotions.• Applied window decals and set up other in-store graphics for current promotions.• Find and replenish sizes and styles from back-stock.• Assist with store product inventory.• Communicate with customers, managers, supervisors, and coworkers.• Carry 20+ pounds of merchandise, hangers, fixtures, and hardware on the regular.• Smile a lot.

Houston, Texas Area

• Create concepts for various forms of advertisements: newspaper, billboard, web banners, mailers, and promotional materials.• Use QuarkXpress for print layouts.• Update drafts and revise working copy.• Draw simplified road maps with labeled landmarks and locations in Illustrator.• Build and construct exact and accurate physical mockups for various assignments

Master Of Arts (Ma), Illustration

Advanced Skills Certificate (Ct3), Illustration

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: AIGA, National Society of Collegiate ScholarsCertified in Service Learning

Education record

College Now!, summer sessions, supplemental classes

Early Childhood Education And Teaching

Professional Development