resume:: george chen
Executive Summary:
Well versed in many subjects, currently a student at the University of California, San Diego. Currently works as a graphic designer for the UCSD Guardian newspaper and teaches Model United Nations and FIRST Robotics at Preuss School UCSD. Has served on numerous non-profit boards of directors, most notably the Mira Costa High School Site Council. Has taught numerous subjects, including computer proficiency, leadership, graphic design, origami, and robotics at workshops and schools across California, including workshops at California State University Northridge. Resourceful, dedicated, hard-working, and self-motivated, has a proven track record that is continually recognized for excellence.
Skills
| HTML/Web Design | Graphic Design | Robotics |
| Leadership | Public Speaking | Curriculum Development |
| Windows/Mac OS | Project Management | Microsoft Office |
| Adobe Creative Suite | Public Relations | System Integration |
Experience
UCSD Guardian Advertising Designer
Created graphical advertisements online and in print for clients. Did graphical development for newspaper and designed marketing materials. In December 2005, became lead graphic artist for redesign of the newspaper, completed in January 2006. Continues to provide layout and graphical redesign for the newspaper's new identity.
Preuss School Mentor
Model United Nations: Developed curriculum to introduce students to Model United Nations program. Teaches weekly class on debate skill and world issues, advises students on competitions at local high schools and universities.
Robotics: Five-year veteran of FIRST Robotics program. Mentor in leadership, public speaking, community relations. Personal robotics career includes regional finalist award, two Engineering Inspiration awards, one regional Chairman's award, among others. Currently serve on San Diego Regional Organizing Committee.
Mira Costa High School Site Council
Board charged with budgeting specialized funds. Served as student representative throughout high school, elected vice chairperson of board in 2004. Founding member of council, helped write board constitution, guidelines for funding, and other founding documents.
Torrance Chinese School Substitute Teacher
Teach origami and paper art to Chinese students, help at local community events as ambassador of art.