Experience

JapanLA

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• E-Commerce Administrative Assistant

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  – Assisting both online and in-store retail departments with customer service – Promoting merchandise on-camera through apps such as Popshop Live, Whatnot, and Tiktok – Greeting customers throughout retail space and register – Cleaning and tidying office, warehouse, and retail space – Reporting sales performance and customer growth to managers – Coordinating product release schedule with social media team – Meeting daily goals and deadlines – Knowledgeable of blind box series and designer toy products – Email and phone communication with suppliers and vendors – Utilizing Microsoft Office to draft invoices and sales reports Show less



Freelance

• Los Angeles, California, United States

• Illustrator and Gallery Artist

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  – Designing multimedia illustrations with Adobe Photoshop – Producing print-ready files for apparel with Adobe Illustrator – 3D modeling and sculpting with Zbrush – Managing orders and invoices through online storefront – Utilizing social media platforms to promote products – Collaborating with a diverse range of artists and companies – Creating product mock-ups for customers and clients – Maintain detailed financial records for accounting – Drafting legal documents for contract work Show less



Spectrum Laboratory

• Los Angeles, California, United States

• Illustration Mentor

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  – Character design and storyboards for animation – Moving thumbnail and concept sketches into final pieces – Adapting detailed notes and feedback from clients – Coordinating zoom meetings with clients and art director – Reporting progress to art director via email and phone – Teamwork with other artists on group-led projects – Prioritizing inclusive themes and messages – Character design and storyboards for animation – Moving thumbnail and concept sketches into final pieces – Adapting detailed notes and feedback from clients – Coordinating zoom meetings with clients and art director – Reporting progress to art director via email and phone – Teamwork with other artists on group-led projects – Prioritizing inclusive themes and messages



Super Cooper

• Los Angeles, California, United States

• Business Owner

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  – Package and ship: giclee prints, enamel pins, shirts, and stickers – Utilize Bigcartel to sell inventory – Keep track of credit card and Paypal transactions – Print labels for packages – Use social media to promote products – Send customers tracking numbers – Communicate shipping delays through email – Combine items for bundle orders – Package and ship: giclee prints, enamel pins, shirts, and stickers – Utilize Bigcartel to sell inventory – Keep track of credit card and Paypal transactions – Print labels for packages – Use social media to promote products – Send customers tracking numbers – Communicate shipping delays through email – Combine items for bundle orders



Japanese American National Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Museum Store Associate

  • Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

  – Cataloging sales and inventory through Excel sheets – Providing customer service through email and phone communication – Managing orders and packaging for international shipments – Adhering to guidelines set for handling specialty items and equipment – Emphasis on multitasking and teamwork – Organizing and maintaining store displays – Detailed credit card payments and cash handling – Maintaining accurate financial reports – Preparing Microsoft Word and PDF forms and invoices Show less



Hot Topic

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

  – Knowledge of product lines and media franchises – Credit card and cash tender through Point of Sale system – Greeting and engaging with customers – Arranging store appearance and displays – Completing opening and closing procedures – Working with a team to maximize productivity – Knowledge of product lines and media franchises – Credit card and cash tender through Point of Sale system – Greeting and engaging with customers – Arranging store appearance and displays – Completing opening and closing procedures – Working with a team to maximize productivity



Lighthouse Immersive, inc

• Canada
• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Retail Associate, Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Los Angeles

  • Jul 2021 - Oct 2021

  – Cash handling through Point of Sale system – Greeting and engaging with guests – Guiding patrons throughout retail space – Managing and stocking inventory – Answering customer inquiries about merchandise – Unpacking pallets and shipments – Lifting heavy objects – Cleaning and maintaining work environment – Teamwork with coworkers and staff members – Bagging items for customers at register – Cash handling through Point of Sale system – Greeting and engaging with guests – Guiding patrons throughout retail space – Managing and stocking inventory – Answering customer inquiries about merchandise – Unpacking pallets and shipments – Lifting heavy objects – Cleaning and maintaining work environment – Teamwork with coworkers and staff members – Bagging items for customers at register



Elder Care Alliance

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Digital Engagement Fellow

  • Oct 2020 - May 2021

  - Creating multimedia illustrations with Adobe Photoshop for social media - Integrating text into images with Adobe InDesign and Illustrator - Designing PowerPoint slides and graphs for company presentations - Utilizing Slack client to communicate project guidelines with employees - Scheduling one-on-one meetings with managers through phone and email - Exporting files at a variety of image resolutions for various applications - Sharing files through Dropbox and Google Drive - Creating multimedia illustrations with Adobe Photoshop for social media - Integrating text into images with Adobe InDesign and Illustrator - Designing PowerPoint slides and graphs for company presentations - Utilizing Slack client to communicate project guidelines with employees - Scheduling one-on-one meetings with managers through phone and email - Exporting files at a variety of image resolutions for various applications - Sharing files through Dropbox and Google Drive



California College of the Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Social Media Manager

  • Sep 2020 - May 2021

  – Promote student work and events for CCA Illustration Department – Design flyers for Instagram and email – Collaborate with students, teachers and faculty – Communication with clients via email and direct messaging – Utilize and manage a Linktree – Draft post copy – Organize analytics and user engagement – Maintain a timeline of posts weekly – Photo editing and cropping – Promote student work and events for CCA Illustration Department – Design flyers for Instagram and email – Collaborate with students, teachers and faculty – Communication with clients via email and direct messaging – Utilize and manage a Linktree – Draft post copy – Organize analytics and user engagement – Maintain a timeline of posts weekly – Photo editing and cropping



WOOT BEAR BELLY INC.

• United States

• Store Assistant

  • Feb 2020 - Feb 2020

  – Managed and allocated revenue from retail sales – Greeted and assisted customers – Collaborated with artists, store associates, and managers – Restocked and organized retail inventory – Processed credit card payments through a digital cash register – Managed and allocated revenue from retail sales – Greeted and assisted customers – Collaborated with artists, store associates, and managers – Restocked and organized retail inventory – Processed credit card payments through a digital cash register



California College of the Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Media Center Monitor

  • Aug 2018 - Feb 2020

  – Multitasking – Utilized online system to check out equipment – Scheduled and coordinated return dates to patrons – Managed and communicated late fines – Carefully handled expensive equipment – Multitasking – Utilized online system to check out equipment – Scheduled and coordinated return dates to patrons – Managed and communicated late fines – Carefully handled expensive equipment



Munky King

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Studio Intern

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  – Created and managed social media pages – Catalogued and sorted studio inventory – Prepared packages for online orders – Created and executed marketing plan – Set and communicated deadlines – Illustrated logos and artwork for enamel pins – Designed postcards for company events – Created and managed social media pages – Catalogued and sorted studio inventory – Prepared packages for online orders – Created and executed marketing plan – Set and communicated deadlines – Illustrated logos and artwork for enamel pins – Designed postcards for company events



Toy Art Gallery

• Gallery Curator

  • Feb 2013 - Oct 2013

  Curated group art show "Music to My Ears" from August 24 to September 10, 2013. Curated group art show "Music to My Ears" from August 24 to September 10, 2013.



Munky King

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Gallery Curator

  • Jan 2010 - Sep 2012

  List of Art Shows: "Cubes and Cylinders" - August 1, 2010 "Stop It!" - September 10-25, 2011 "Memories Are Made of This" - August 18-25, 2012 – Curated a variety of group art shows and exhibitions – Arranging art pieces for walls, shelves, and pedestals – Sending and drafting promotional emails for newsletter – Preparing artwork for outbound shipments – Organizing office space and warehouse inventory – Arranging production meetings with coworkers and managers – Maintaining positive relationships with artists and studios Show less



Kokoro Studio

• San Francisco, California, United States

• Gallery Co-Curator

  • Jun 2011 - May 2012

  Co-Curated "Earth Movement" with Jeremy Brautman from March 1-3, 2012. Co-Curated "Earth Movement" with Jeremy Brautman from March 1-3, 2012.