resume

leah kim

I am an experienced graphic designer who is active and passionate about my work.

I have been focusing on website management that includes ensuring the website is professional, up-to-date, and functioning as intended.

I'm proficient with graphic tools and have an artistic approach towards everything I create. I'm also a team player and know how to improve myself when given feedback.

https://www.alphabetexp.com/

  • Web/Graphic Designer/Marketing Coordinator

    Hair Sisters - Niles, IL

    (October 2018 to Present)

    • Create new website design and migrate to a new platform (Shopify 2022)

    • Create new design of website (Xinno 2020)

    • Coordinate seasonal promotions and marketing plan

    • Manage website/Update website/Apps

    • Create web images; web banner, email, SNS images

    • Create and manage e-mail campaigns(SendGrid)

    • Work closely with web developers

    • Collaborate with marketing department to set sales plans and give visual suggestions for social media promotions

    • Manage Amazon Seller Account and activities.

    Graphic Designer

    Korean Media Group, Llc. - Glenview, IL

    (August 2017 to October 2018)

    • Create news paper ad and web advertising.

    • Collaborated with an senior graphic designer, sales man, client, and CEO to create explainer advertisement

    • Manage overall website activities, contents and images

    • Manage and sending weekly online news paper.

    Graphic Designer

    Sam's Beauty - Mount Prospect, IL

    (September 2016 to January 2017)

    • Create web images; web banners and emails

    • Photo shoot (models, products)

    • Image editing

    Graphic Designer Internship

    Joong Boo Market - Chicago, IL

    (February 2015 to May 2015)

    • Assisted clients with invoicing and payments.

    • Assisted the customer service.

    • Assisted the company with several graphic design projects.

    • Assisted a customer appreciation post card for a mailing project and logo design.

    Freelance Graphic/Web Designer

    self-emplyed - Hoffman Estates, IL May 2013 to Present

    • Manhattan Eyelash Extension, Michigan Eyelash Extension, Arlington Heights, IL(2017, 2022)

    : Create new website design and add schedule app(Squarespace, Mindbody)

    https://www.manhattaneyelash.com/

    • Timothy Korean Church(Grace Greek Church), Streamwood, IL(2019)

    : Create website (Wordpress)

    http://gracecreeklove.org/

    • Epic Academics, Schaumburg IL(2019)

    : Create a webinar and images (Webinarjam), set a schedule, slide show, and emails.

    https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/q3zy8hm

    • KCC Korean School, Hoffman Estates, IL(2018)

    : Create new website (Wordpress)

    • Top Fashion, Chicago(2016, 2017)

    : Manage website and resolve errors with support team.

    : Create web images, photo shoot and editing.(Volusion)

    • Jisangsa Korean School, Northbrook(2016)

    : Manage website. Create year book

    • Hana Travel Inc, Buffalo Grove(2016)

    : Create website and web images(Wordpress)

    • Milal Mission - Palatine(2015)

    : Create website and manage SNS(Wordpress, facebook)

    • One Nation Express - Palatine(2015)

    : Create website and image editing(Wordpress)

    http://onenationexp.com/

    • Club Champion-Willowbrook(2015): Create employee handbook; CCU Training Manual

    • Korean Church of Chicago - Hoffman Estates(2013, 2014): Create web images and event prints

    • Wind City Strings - Oak Park(2013): Create concert flyers and program

  • Korean Teacher/Korean Tutor

    KCC Korean Saturday School - Hoffman Estates, IL

    (September 2010 to Present)

    • Teaching Korean age group pre-school to 12th grade.

    • Create and implement Korean Curriculum included reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

    • Create, deliver, and score assignment, homework, and test promptly.

    • Manage classroom according to class rules and regulations.

    • Monitor students behavior and follow school guideline for underperforming.

    • Provide individualize attention for all students offering encouragement, support, and advise as needed.

    • Adjust teaching strategies based on students performance in the classroom.

    • Maintain and update all records and files for students.

  • Associate in Arts (AA) in Graphic Design

    Harper College - Palatine, IL

    2014 to 2016

    Master's degree in Education

    Dankook University - Seoul, Korea

    1999 to 2001

    Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

    Suwon Women's Univesity - Suwon

    March 1991 to February 1994