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Houston, Tx, Us

As a volunteer graphic designer and Instagram manager for the Korean Ministry at Hanmaum RTP Church, I increased follower engagement by 137% through targeted strategies and visually impactful content. Using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite, I designed digital posters, banners, and promotional materials for events and announcements that aligned with church events and values, collaborating with leadership to ensure consistency. By managing social media, I strengthened the church’s connection with its community.

As a freelance graphic designer, I collaborated with Seol Grille to redesign their restaurant menus, enhancing both the visual appeal and user experience. My role involved revamping the layout, typography, and imagery to create a more cohesive and engaging brand identity, while ensuring clarity and accessibility for customers. In addition, I captured high-quality photographs of their dishes to incorporate into the menu, ensuring an authentic and appetizing presentation.Key responsibilities:- Redesigned restaurant food and drink menus to improve visual appeal and readability, giving friendly and welcoming first impression of the restaurant.- Worked closely with the restaurant executives to understand branding and customer experience.- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Canva to create intuitive and visually compelling menu.- Photographed dishes and integrated the images into the menu design, enhancing the visual impact and brand authenticity.- Ensured the final design was print-ready, meeting technical specifications for high-quality production.- Delivered a menu that effectively highlighted signature plates and promotions, supporting the restaurant's marketing goals.

Cary, North Carolina, United States

In my role as a line manager at Seol Grille, I was responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, and managing staff. My focus was on creating a positive dining experience for guests while maintaining smooth workflow and coordination between front-of-house and kitchen staff. As a server, I provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment, ensuring guests had a positive and memorable dining experience. My role involved taking orders, delivering food, and maintaining a high level of professionalism while addressing customer needs.Key responsibilities:- Supervised and trained new servers to maintain high service standards and ensure efficient operations.- Managed tables, coordinated with team members, and maintained cleanliness and organization of the dining area.

As a freelance web designer, I worked remotely to renovate the church's website, enhancing both functionality and user experience. I collaborated with church leaders to ensure the site aligned with the church's mission. My role involved designing a responsive website that catered to the needs of the congregation and provided easy access to church services and resources. The website has changed since my involvement.Key responsibilities:- Designed and developed a fully responsive website to improve user experience across devices.- Worked closely with church leadership to ensure the website reflected the church's brand and mission.- Created a user-friendly sitemap and interface that simplified navigation and improved access to church services and resources through problem solving.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

As a teacher at Hanmaum Church, I taught teenagers Korean, focusing on preserving their cultural heritage and strengthening their connection to their motherland. My role involved creating engaging lesson plans, fostering a supportive learning environment, and helping students develop proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening in Korean.Key responsibilities:- Designed and implemented lesson plans to teach Korean language basics, including grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.- Created interactive and engaging activities to enhance students' understanding and connection to the language and culture.- Organized cultural activities and events with other teachers in the program to foster a deeper understanding of Korean traditions and values.

In my role as a freelance web designer, I undertook a remote project to revamp a NC State University professor's website, optimizing its usability and user experience to inform potential qualified graduate students for research opportunities. I ensured the site aligned with his academic and research objectives, effectively presenting his areas of study and works. My responsibilities included designing a responsive, user-friendly website that made it easy for prospective student and colleagues to explore academic content, research publications, and professional opportunities.Key responsibilities:- Created a responsive and user-friendly website, ensuring a seamless experience for both prospective graduate students and academic peers.- Improved site functionality and user experience to facilitate easy access to research publications, research area details, and professional news.- Ensured website was accessible across various devices and browsers, providing a consistent and inclusive user experience.

Hired by a professor in Department of Forest Biomaterials at NC State University.Assisted in translating the related field company websites and their information that are in English to Korean, and briefly documented them for the professor to see.

As a student reporter, I designed and produced 10 informative news cards, each meticulously crafted to present weekly topics provided by the team manager. My role involved in-depth research and content organization to ensure accurate and engaging visual presentations on important subjects such as COVID-19. Utilizing Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Wordpress, I created visually compelling cards that achieved an average engagement of 3.3K viewers per post.Key responsibilities:- Conducted thorough research on assigned topics to endsure accuracy and relevance, organizing information for effective presentation.- Created 10 news cards using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and WordPress, focusing on visual appeal and clarity.- Managed and updated news cards on the platform, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of information.- Monitored post performance and engagement metrics, achieving an average of 3.3K viewers per card.

Ux/Ui Bootcamp Certificate

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Art + Design

Activities and Societies: KSEA YG GroupMajor — Media Arts, Design and Technology Minor — Psychology