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AUGUST WOOD

AUGUST WOOD

Leesville,SC

Summary

Multidisciplinary creative and Korean language major with a 4.0 GPA and a strong foundation in communication, cultural analysis, and self-directed work. Co-founder of a fantasy-inspired small business where I manage everything from product design and SEO to photography, shipping, and social media. Skilled in digital tools, content creation, and customer support with experience across admin work, remote collaboration, and freelance projects. Passionate about storytelling, language, and building toward a career in Korean-English translation and publishing. Organized, neurodivergent, and best left unsupervised—just give me the task and I'll get it done.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Skills

  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Google workspace
  • Cultural expertise
  • Grammar mastery
  • Analytical mindset
  • Korean Language (Elementary Proficiency – Ongoing Study)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Research
  • Data entry documentation
  • Social media technologies
  • Content publishing
  • Sketches, drawings, and illustrations

Work History

Creative Director & Co-Founder

Fae & Fyre - Small Business Fashion & Accessories
11.2023 - Current
  • Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
  • Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
  • Formulated and monitored budgets to manage expenses and control costs.
  • Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
  • Designed innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for organization.
  • Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled, and sewed to create wearable garment.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area and verified safe and proper equipment functionality to reduce downtime.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Created detailed garment sketches and discussed specifications with clients.
  • Prioritized workload according to schedule to complete orders by delivery time.
  • Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
  • Conducted in-depth research to identify sourcing for high-quality materials and stones at attainable pricing.
  • Fabricated 100+ pieces by hand and using specialized equipment.

Freelance Writer

Contracted
01.2023 - Current
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Chose cover photography or artwork, selected fonts, and arranged designs to attract target readership.
  • Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
  • Contracted for 80,000 word novel, finished over the course of 4 weeks.

Client Service Representative

Dunwoody Labs
11.2016 - 12.2017
  • Contacted 30+ customers per day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with operations staff to resolve service problems and boost client satisfaction.
  • Maintained accurate record-keeping with proactive attention to client information updates.
  • Utilized active listening skills to identify customer needs and provide appropriate solutions.
  • Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
  • Tracked pending authorizations to resolve discrepancies and avoid revenue loss.
  • Followed up on denials, late payments, extensions and other special circumstances.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient finances, records, and health statuses.

Education

Associate of Arts - Korean Language

Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
12-2027

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Elementary

Accomplishments

  • Completed and presented a cultural interview project on Korean-European authorship and identity, integrating course concepts and first-hand testimony
  • Commissioned by Elian Jaimes (Author & Poet) to create cover art for Yellow Skeleton (Published work, 2023)
  • Strategically collaborated with alternative fashion creators to align product launches with key trends and subcultural aesthetics. Notable partnerships with Tiktok influencers. (Total reach: 2.3M)

Interests

Avid Reader

East Asian media and cultural storytelling

Fantasy and queer romance genres in serialized fiction

Creative writing and independent publishing communities (AO3, CyanBird)

Textile arts: sewing, embroidery, and visible mending

Jewelry-making and small-batch product design

Language learning and intercultural communication

Translation workflows, fan-driven media projects, and glossary building

Certification

  • AED, CPR, First Aid Certification

Affiliations

  • Member, Korean Language & Culture Club — Los Angeles City College Contribute remotely to language-focused discussions, cultural appreciation events, and collaborative planning for club growth.
  • Co-Founder & Designer, Fae & Fyre Small business and artist collective specializing in fantasy-inspired fashion, handmade jewelry, and embroidered accessories.
  • Contracted Author, CyanBird Media (2025–Present) Write long-form narrative fiction under contract for digital distribution. Work includes genre fiction with strong emphasis on character development, serialized pacing, and emotional arcs.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
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saturday
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morning
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkInternship

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceWork from home optionCareer advancementCompany Culture

Quote

“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”
— Ludwig Wittgenstein

Timeline

Creative Director & Co-Founder

Fae & Fyre - Small Business Fashion & Accessories
11.2023 - Current

Freelance Writer

Contracted
01.2023 - Current

Client Service Representative

Dunwoody Labs
11.2016 - 12.2017

Associate of Arts - Korean Language

Los Angeles City College

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