Experience

VERSO International School

• Thailand
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Upper Loop Cohort Leader & Lead Designer

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  ◦ Designed and implemented future-ready skills CBL curriculum, interdisciplinary PBL experiences, learner-personalized assessment practice, and skills-to-credit translation model and more. ◦ Led and managed a team of eight Learning Designers. ◦ Co-taught and advisor to G9-10 student cohort. ◦ Designed and led professional development on curriculum design, peer feedback system, PBL experience design, and assessment practices. ◦ Utilized data to identify and develop business strategies for enrollment and community growth. ◦ Managed aspects of the Upper Loop’s logistics including budgets, inventory and procurement. In addition, supported the school's marketing & communications department. Show less



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design & Education Consultant

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Public Speaker, Professional Development Leader, Workshops Leader, & Mentor Asia (Singapore, China, HK) 2016 - Present • VERSO Hack 2021 • Peking Normal University PBL Research Institute + Oak Yung Education, PBL PD 2020 • Startup Weekend: Education 2019 • HULT Prize Greater Bay Area 2019 • CIEO/CIS Int’l Education Conf. 2018 • EdTechGZ 2018 • Microsoft E2 2018 • Next Generation Learning Spaces 2018 • EduTech Asia 2017 OWN Academy [Program & Strategy Consultant] Hong Kong May 2019 - September 2019 Designed and implemented unique project-based learning curriculums and experiences formed around Design Thinking, industry professions, and the Future of Work Skills (as defined by the annual World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report) for Hong Kong schools and families. • Developed strategic initiatives to implement industry and school based collaborations. • Developed and taught industry-focused curriculums for in-school experiences. • Developed career development and professional / personal development curriculums. Calvert Catholic Schools [Design Consultant] Tiffin, Ohio, USA 2017 - 2019 • Designed CCS Elementary School’s Makerspace (2017). • Designed CCCS Secondary School’s Community Success Center (2019). Show less



Stamford American International School, Singapore

• Singapore
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Innovation Center

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

  ◦ Designed and transformed school spaces to serve as innovation and creativity hubs for the school community of faculty, parents, and K-12 students. ◦ Established, managed, and facilitated technology and skills curricular programs around coding, entrepreneurship, electronics, finance & economics, 3D modeling, robotics, textiles / fabrics, and virtual (VR), augmented (AR), and mixed reality (MR). ◦ Pioneered computational-thinking strategy and VR/AR/MR integration into classrooms, K-12. School group interest led to adoption of similar technology strategies in Vietnam, Thailand, and Hong Kong schools (under Cognita Schools). ◦ Established collaborations and partnerships with leading organizations including Microsoft, Google, Mastercard, Bloomberg, Lightneer, Sheer Industries, Serl.io, and various external providers. ◦ Planned and coordinated events with partners including Bloomberg Express, Lightneer Beta-Testing and Product Launch, and MasterCard Girls4Tech Program. ◦ Designed and led professional development on the integration of Design Thinking, STEAM / STEM, and technology tools / skills. ◦ Managed operational budgets, inventory and procurement resulting in an annual savings of $35k+ SGD. In addition, managed safety policies and audits, personnel, vendors and partnerships, event planning, programs and activities. ◦ Collaborated and advised design of innovation spaces for Cognita Schools (Parent Company) SE Asia schools portfolio (Vietnam, Thailand, and Hong Kong). Show less



WD Partners

• United States
• Design Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Designer

  • 2014 - Jun 2015

  ◦ Developed and presented creative designs to clientele, board members, and executives (layouts, plans, renders, models, etc.). ◦ Facilitated brand strategy and experience design sessions based off of client brief, data-gathered research, case studies and more. ◦ Designed future store experiences including a new checkout experience for the future CVS Stores and Pharmacies, while contributing to both interior and exterior store concepts. ◦ Designed concepts for interior and exterior designs of the future Samsung flagship store in Seoul, Korea, while contributing to fixture, landscape, and brand design. Clientele includes Intel, Microsoft, Samsung, The North Face, Gatorade, Propel, Wrigley, Mars Inc., Home Depot, Electrolux, CVS, Aramark, and others within retail, hospitality, and food services. Show less



Case Western Reserve University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Graphic Designer / Entrepreneurship Mentor

  • Sep 2012 - 2015

  ◦ Supported and mentored young entrepreneurs in brand identity, design, and presentation/pitch. ◦ Designed documentation for various departments, organizations, and projects. Projects include Great Lakes Energy Institute's Engineering Innovation Proposal, Big Data Center Proposal, Epilepsy Study Proposal, brand development for the Center for Statistical Research, Computing & Collaboration and others. ◦ Supported and mentored young entrepreneurs in brand identity, design, and presentation/pitch. ◦ Designed documentation for various departments, organizations, and projects. Projects include Great Lakes Energy Institute's Engineering Innovation Proposal, Big Data Center Proposal, Epilepsy Study Proposal, brand development for the Center for Statistical Research, Computing & Collaboration and others.



Sears think[box] at Case Western Reserve University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching & Tech Assistant

  • Jan 2012 - 2014

  ◦ Oversaw and supported faculty, staff and students with design and development of prototypes in a research/innovation center. ◦ Operated and/or instructed users on use of machines such as etching/laser cutters, plotters, CNC systems, 3D printers, etc. ◦ Developed and produced branding and communication design materials. E.g. for think[box]’s policies, safety standards, and environment logistics. ◦ Oversaw and supported faculty, staff and students with design and development of prototypes in a research/innovation center. ◦ Operated and/or instructed users on use of machines such as etching/laser cutters, plotters, CNC systems, 3D printers, etc. ◦ Developed and produced branding and communication design materials. E.g. for think[box]’s policies, safety standards, and environment logistics.



Electrolux North America

• Industrial Designer

  • Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

  ◦ Designed and developed for several appliance categories within Electrolux’s brands. ◦ Produced, assisted, and contributed in the development of concepts, renderings, CAD modeling, and studies for various projects. ◦ Presented research on market understanding and brand perception to internal product teams for future product considerations. ◦ Designed and developed for several appliance categories within Electrolux’s brands. ◦ Produced, assisted, and contributed in the development of concepts, renderings, CAD modeling, and studies for various projects. ◦ Presented research on market understanding and brand perception to internal product teams for future product considerations.



?What If! Innovation Partners

• Freelance Designer / Illustrator

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  ◦ Illustrated and supported workshop on design thinking for next generation services and product ideas in a between ?What If! Innovations and Abbott Laboratories. ◦ Illustrated and supported workshop on design thinking for next generation services and product ideas in a between ?What If! Innovations and Abbott Laboratories.

• Environments Designer

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  ◦ Developed and presented creative designs (layouts, plans, renders, models, etc.). ◦ Designed a new checkout experience for the future CVS Stores and Pharmacies, while contributing to both interior and exterior store concepts. ◦ Generated concepts for interior and exterior designs of the future Samsung flagship store in Seoul, Korea, while contributing to fixture, landscape, and brand design. ◦ Developed and presented creative designs (layouts, plans, renders, models, etc.). ◦ Designed a new checkout experience for the future CVS Stores and Pharmacies, while contributing to both interior and exterior store concepts. ◦ Generated concepts for interior and exterior designs of the future Samsung flagship store in Seoul, Korea, while contributing to fixture, landscape, and brand design.