Experience.
Lasting Impressions Inc. | Laser Operator
Sept 2023 - PRESENT, Marysville, WA
‣ Operates laser engraving equipment to process over 100 rotary and flat products daily using both raster and vector files.
‣ Handles all additional production machinery, including screen printer, heat press, vinyl cutter, and embroidery machine.
‣ Launched and manages TikTok page, filming and photographing products for Etsy, Instagram, and TikTok to enhance brand presence and engage customers.
Fisher-Price, Mattel Inc. | Product Design Intern
Jun - Aug 2022, East Aurora, NY
‣ Generated a diverse portfolio of over 200 toy concepts catering to children aged 6 months to 5 years.
‣ Conducted comprehensive color studies and skillfully crafted prototypes aligned with current market trends.
‣ Led a cross-departmental team in successfully executing a design project from inception to completion within a focused 4-week timeline.
NihonGO Now! | Illustrator & Video Editor
May - Aug 2020, Columbus, OH
‣ Translated three character concepts into vibrant and engaging cartoon-style illustrations.
‣ Enhanced weekly lecture videos by cropping, adding engaging captions, and incorporating introduction and credits.
‣ Acquired proficient video editing and illustration skills utilizing Adobe Creative Cloud.
Cynergy Future Education | Summer Intern
May - Aug 2019,Hangzhou, Zhejiang
‣ Provided professional interpretation services from Chinese to English for company web pages and event speeches.
‣ Successfully executed and coordinated a three-week study abroad program for English teachers, facilitating their placements at various schools across China.
‣ Sharpened leadership skills while overseeing the administration of an international program.
Suzhou Daily Newspaper | Summer Intern
May - Aug 2018, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
‣ Fluently translated speeches and articles from Chinese exhibitions into English.
‣ Edited a comprehensive book of approximately 100 pages titled ‘The Allure of Suzhou,’ introducing the city of Suzhou.
‣ Managed the Facebook page of ‘The Allure of Suzhou,’ overseeing a dedicated community of over 50,000 followers.
education.
B.S.D. Industrial Design | 3.8 GPA
The Ohio State University, Jun 2019 - May2023
B.A. Japanese | 3.8 GPA
The Ohio State University, Jun 2019 - May2023
LEADERSHIP.
Industrial Designer's Society of America | Secretary
The Ohio State University Jun 2021 - Aug 2022
‣ Regularly communicated weekly updates and reminders to board members.
‣ Implemented a streamlined document organization system, ensuring easy accessibility for all members.
‣ Initiated contact with two companies to coordinate and arrange visits for IDSA members.
Japanese Student Organization | Designer
The Ohio State University Jun 2020 - Aug 2022
‣ Promoted organization events through strategic advertising on various social media platforms.
‣ Pioneered and spearheaded the organization of four innovative social events amidst the challenging circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‣ Created captivating designs for officer and officer assistant t-shirts, resulting in over 30 successful purchases
‣ Acquired and applied proficient graphic design skills while successfully managing and revitalizing an organization during the critical phase of the pandemic.
rewards | honors.
1st Place Honda Challenge / MakeOHI/O 2022
2nd Place Honda Challenge / MakeOHI/O 2023
Dean’s List / The Ohio State University
Magna Cum Laude / The Ohio State University
skills.
Design: Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effect, InDesign), Design Thinking, UX Research, UX/UI (Figma, Adobe XD), Storyboarding, Illustration, Procreate
Rapid Prototyping: 3D model/CAD modeling & rendering (Solidworks, Keyshot), Model Making (Woodworking), Video Production & Editing)
Cross-Cultural Communication: Japanese (Fluent, JLPT N1), Chinese (Intermediate)