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Los Angeles, CA, US

San Francisco, California, United States

• Created storyboard concepts and animatics to effectively communicate ideas and concepts to stakeholders.
• Conceptualized and designed engaging motion graphics for various projects, including paid social animations, explainer videos, broadcast media, and stadium assets.
• Executed design concepts into polished motion graphics using industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro and Cinema4D.
• Contributed in all stages of creative production: from… Show more
• Contributed in all stages of creative production: from brainstorming and planning, to executing, designing, editing, taking feedback and communication.
• Assisted with other design and light VFX-related tasks, such as creating static graphics, chroma-keying, or background cleanup.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Collaborated with a team of 10-15 to strategize and implement marketing campaigns over an annual timeline, focusing on market research, audience analysis and creative strategy.
• Developed and created assets for Smorgasburg Los Angeles. Produced long and short-form Tiktok commercials for one of the largest open-air food markets in the country.
• Spearheaded the creation of TikTok AR Filters for Brands.

• Used 3D creation software like Maya, Unreal Engine, and Cinema4D to create immersive landscapes and scenes in VR/AR/XR
• Set up, configured and troubleshot the use of motion capture rigs and cameras for various creative projects
• Led training workshops and created tutorials to educate students and faculty on editing, animating, and rendering motion capture

• Reimagined the experience of the LA Coliseum in 2123, 100 years from now
• Conceptualized and presented a dynamic vision for the revitalization of Exposition Park and greater Los Angeles through the transformation of the Coliseum into a thriving center for culture, commerce, and education.

• Analyzed emerging sustainability technologies, delivering an impactful presentation on converting highways into energy-capturing corridors
• Mediated an inter-team conflict by employing diverse project management techniques and redefining the team’s needs and objectives, resulting in an amicable resolution
• Orchestrated and directed a dynamic team of 7 peers to brainstorm, design, prototype, and present, culminating in the creation of a completed and polished solution to a problem in… Show more
• Orchestrated and directed a dynamic team of 7 peers to brainstorm, design, prototype, and present, culminating in the creation of a completed and polished solution to a problem in healthcare
• Produced a video demonstrating the future potential of our invention, conveying its usability, target user, ideal scenario, and transformative impact
• Created a stakeholder map that depicts the different interactions and contributions from each player in our proposed new system, succinctly communicating the multifaceted, holistic value proposition of our solution.

• Immersive 3D Experience
• LED Wall Display
• 3D Modeling and Design
• AR/VR Experience
• Interactive Motion ExperienceAccolades:
• The AR+NFC business cards were featured in the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2023 held in Vienna, Austria.

• Designed web solutions for international and local clients including universities, fintech start-ups and SMCs.
• Conducted user and competitive research; wireframed, designed and prototyped with a focus on web accessibility.

• Designed and prototyped 40+ screens (as part of a design team of 5) that satisfied client’s need for a modern, but whimsical UI and player experience.
• Presented design iterations and proofs of concepts weekly where I engaged in both giving and receiving critiques.
• Developed features along with user journey maps, design systems, notes for engineers, and comprehensive hand-off documents

• Spearheaded and lead 3D Design workshop in Blender
• Created brand assets and animations for a location-based game start-up.
• Established UI user flow and design system.

• Worked alongside a product manager and two developers to create and pitch an MVP to venture capitalists.
• Conducted user and competitive research; wireframed, designed, and prototyped the Ul/UX for a productivity web tool.
• End product: ApplyUp, a web tool that automatically fills and tracks jobs applications in seconds.

• Worked closely with the Director, Cinematographer, and Editor to develop storyboards during pre-production.
• Collaborated with the Art Director to design props for the set and the final movie poster.

• One of 40 artists selected to produce artistic pieces for a silent auction

• One of two filmmakers selected to produce a 6-minute documentary for their Youth Assistant Choreographer summer programme
• The process included: storyboarding, interviewing, directing, shooting, and editing

• Released a campaign titled “Growing Love” to advertise a new line of engagement rings.
• Shot and edited the campaign commercial, product close-up stills and videos for their e-commerce store

Bachelor Of Science In Arts, Technology And The Business Of Innovation, Graphic Design

• Dean's Scholar • Iovine and Young Academy Dean's List (2021-present)

Minor, Future Cinema

Precollege Graphic Design

• Pre-College 4-Week Program (Graphic Design) • Studio-focused, college-level courses in Art History, Design Fundamentals, Typography.

High School

International Baccalaureate Program • Higher Levels: Film (full score rewarded), Economics (microeconomics + macroeconomics), Mathematics.