Cassey Wang
Worcester,MA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Scenic Design Assistant
Performing Arts Center, College of the Holy Cross
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with the theater director and the technical director to translate 2D stage renderings into functional 3D environments, optimizing spatial layout and visual storytelling by actively experimenting with the actors’ movement and interactions with props and settings on stage during rehearsals.
- Design scenic backgrounds based on aesthetics, and the performance narratives. Prepare and paint wooden and fabric surfaces using production-specific color palettes; create realistic scenic textures (stone, foliage, water) through layering, spraying, and surface treatments.
- Build large-scale stage sets by reading and following technical drawings, including houses, staircases, balconies, and other architectural elements; operate power and hand tools to assemble and reinforce stable scenic structures.
Research Assistant
McLean AD Lab, McLean Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Collected behavioral data using GPS-based mobile tracking and monthly psychological surveys to study how childhood trauma histories influence patterns of social engagement in emerging adults.
- Assisted with experimental sessions involving MRI, guiding participants through tasks using an interactive screen and remote input while maintaining protocols for comfort, compliance, and standardized data collection.
- Collaborated with the research team to design and refine an interactive on-screen task, improving visual clarity, timing logic, and participant usability, which strengthened task engagement and data quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art, Minor in Neuroscience
College Of The Holy Cross
Worcester, MA05.2026
Skills
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Lightroom Classic
- Photoshop
- Procreate
- Figma
Projects
Editor & Graphic Designer
Educational Magazine Tu Bu / Oct 2023 - Dec 2023
- Structured page layouts using clear visual hierarchy, balanced spacing, and high-legibility typefaces, while selecting color palettes and illustration styles that supported attention and emotional engagement for K–12 readers.
- Simplified complex topics by breaking text into digestible segments and pairing key ideas with explanatory illustrations and narrative elements, making academic material approachable for young learners with limited resources.
- Conducted informal user testing by gathering feedback from teachers and students; used iterative refinement to adjust readability, tone, and page density, resulting in improved comprehension and emotional connection.
Learning Experience Designer
ASDAN Online Teaching Program / Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
- Designed interactive online English lessons supported by animated visuals, modular pacing, and clear layout principles to create an engaging and intuitive learning experience for 9–10-year-old students with varied language levels.
- Incorporated reward-based participation cues and friendly team competitions (e.g., point challenges, collaborative problem-solving rounds) to increase motivation, improve attention, and encourage peer encouragement in a remote classroom setting.
- Adapted lesson structure and explanation strategies in real time based on student feedback and engagement patterns, improving comprehension, confidence, and overall participation.
Timeline
Research Assistant
McLean AD Lab, McLean Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
Scenic Design Assistant
Performing Arts Center, College of the Holy Cross
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art, Minor in Neuroscience
College Of The Holy Cross