About
Me
Hello, my name is Ava, I was born in Washington DC in 2001!
I am currently a junior product design major at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Most of my work come from my interests in fashion, furniture, homeware, and package design. I also have a passion for ethical and sustainable manufacturing in product design.
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For my more artistic works I focus on the female body and mental health. As a woman you are expected to act or look a certain way; struggles with body image, sexuality, and mental health all play a role in my practice.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Makeup Artist — Freelance
2016 - 2019
Helped clients to accomplish their desired makeup look based on the occasion, outfit, and season.
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Superdry, Tysons Corner Center — Visual Sales Associate
May 2018 - August 2019
Performed tasks such as keeping the store tidy, assisting and communicating with customers, and brainstorming new creative visual aesthetics.
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Pacsun, Tysons Corner Center — Sales Associate
November 2019 - January 2021
Collaborated with my coworkers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience for our customers by keeping the store clean and helping customers with any questions they may have.
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Aesop, Tysons Corner Center — Key Holder
July 2021 - January 2022
Assisted customers in prescribing skin care based on their current needs, such as lifestyle and budget. Took the responsibility of opening and closing the store and keeping it visually sound.
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EDUCATION
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Bishop O’Connell High School, Arlington, VA — High School Diploma
August 2015 - May 2019
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McDaniel College, Westminster, MD — Transferred
August 2019 - May 2020
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Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD — Currently Enrolled
August 2020 - Present
SKILLS
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Point of Sales System, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Google Doc, Microsoft Word, Mac OS
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Customer Service, Active Listening, Creativity, Conflict Resolution, Adaptability, Team work
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AWARDS
Made the Dean’s List at McDaniel College and still remains on it at MICA.
LANGUAGES
English and Korean