KATHY ZHU'S PORTFOLIO
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EDUCATION
2022 - 2023
Master's Degree / Digital Media
Toronto Metropolitan University
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Attended workshops, seminars, and guest lectures by industry professionals
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Explored emerging digital media trends
Key Courses
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Business Management in Digital Media
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Interaction Design
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Interdisciplinary Innovation
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Digital Media Environments
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Game Development
GPA: ​ 4.14 (on a 4.33 scale)
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Recipient of the 2022 Ryerson Graduate Fellowship Award
2017 - 2021
Bachelor's Degree / Architectural Studies
University of Toronto
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Developed strong visual communication skills through drafting, rendering, and model-making
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Understood the evolution of design concepts and styles.
Key Courses
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Design & Production
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Visual Concepts & Visual Strategies
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Exploring Design Practices
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Computation & Design
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Modeling & Fabrication in Design
GPA: ​ 3.8 (on a 4.0 scale)
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Recipient of the 2020 University of Toronto Grant
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Recipient of the 2017 Undergraduate Academic Scholarship
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Dean's List Scholar since 2018
EXPERIENCE
2022
Designer
PARTISANS
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Prepared various digital material such as project proposals, architectural drawings, renders, webpage designs, and technical animations
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Strategically managed the company’s social media accounts, focusing on brand-building and project marketing initiatives
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Generated innovative design solutions both individually and collaboratively, following through project phases from initial concept development to execution
Key Skills Acquired
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Design Thinking
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Social Media Outreach
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Client Communication
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Team Collaboration
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3D Modeling
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Spatial Analysis
2021 - 2022
Graphic Designer
Sunhope Consulting Inc
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Created compelling digital designs that best illustrate clients’ visions by making appropriate artistic choices
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Managed concurrent tasks efficiently around strict timelines
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Effectively communicated with colleagues to ensure successful project outcomes
Key Skills Acquired
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Design & Production
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Visual Concepts & Visual Strategies
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Exploring Design Practices
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Computation & Design
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Modeling & Fabrication in Design
SKILLS
Hard Skills
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Graphic Design
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Social Media
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Digital Marketing
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Web Design
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Data Analysis
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Writing
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Architectural Design
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Animating & Video Editing
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Interactive Media Design
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Rendering & Visualization
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Hand drawing
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Research
Soft Skills
Tools
Languages
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Communication
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Creative Storytelling
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Time Management
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Networking
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Problem-Solving
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Leadership
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Teamwork
English
Native
Mandarin Chinese
Native
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Microsoft Office
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Figma
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Webflow
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Rhinoceros 3D
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Blender
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Unreal Engine/Twinmotion
EXTRACURRICULARS
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Participated in the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution Mentorship Program from Oct. 2022 – Feb. 2023; engaged in various industry panels with company leaders and fostered insightful conversations with mentors
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Led the Event Planning team responsible for organizing the Industry Day graduate showcase for my Master of Digital Media cohort.
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Received Honorable Mention in the CBDX Borderlands International Design Competition for compelling, narrative visualizations; work published on the CBDX Competition website
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Operating educational social media accounts analyzing design principles across diverse industries, including architecture, urban planning, film production, and gaming
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Serve as social media administrator and lead vocalist of Vox Club, a Toronto-based Chinese singing group actively participating in prestigious large-scale performances across the GTA
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Engaged in novel writing in both Chinese and English since high school, with a cumulative output of over 150, 000 words to date; recently completed my first novel and am in the process of getting it published
Check out how I've been applying these experiences in my work by browsing my portfolio page.