Cathy Zhao
Design Portfolio
Skills
In my approach to design, I prioritize client satisfaction the most, by doing so I actively hear my clients out to ensure a deep understanding of their needs and preferences. When challenges arise, I take a proactive stance in presenting creative solutions while respecting clients. I am a high-energy individual who can work well in a fast-paced environment and manage to complete tasks consistently. While I am highly knowledgeable in the arts and design, each opportunity that comes my way ensures that there is always room to grow.
Technical Skills
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Procreate
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe Express
Work experience
Mar/2018-July/2018
Art Teacher Assistant, Elementary School
Markham, Ont
OCT/2019- JAN/2020
Assistant, Louis Vuitton
Toronto, Ont
SEPT/2021-JAN/2022
Customer Service Representative, Harry Rosen
Toronto, Ont
Sept/2022-APR/2023
Art Production, Embreate- Toronto, Ont
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Worked with homeroom teacher in a professional manner regarding tasks such as student time management and upcoming assignments.
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Assisted art classes every school day, worked with grade 7 to 8 students by presenting assignments, grading assignments, and assisting students with projects.
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Assisted in fashion advising, operations/shipments, returns/product issues, and customizing store products.
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Worked well in a high demand role by working and communicating alongside customers and colleagues; solved problems in a professional manner.
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Worked at front desk for customer purchases, merchandise returns, and toke phone calls in regards to customer inquiries.
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Worked well and efficiently in high traffic environments by using timely problem solving skills while keeping a professional image.
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Produced artwork for ongoing project “Future Now” by creating new characters for lure and also created illustrations for the story of “The Girl Who Fell to Earth”.
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Worked with the production team on Online Teams Meetings.
Education
2019 - 2023 Ontario College of Art’s & Design University, OcadU, Toronto, Ont
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Graduated with Bachelor of Design ( Honours)
2015 - 2019 Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Pierre Elliott Trudeau SS, Markham, Ont