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Sean Sullivan

San Diego,CA

Summary

Advancing designer with 6+ years in pertinent software, UX, and visual design. Seasoned professional in hospitality and customer service with a global background, as well as a freelance fine artist with 20+ years' experience, language and culture enthusiast with unshakable integrity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Strategist

Miraculous Carpet Care
07.2022 - Current
  • Assist in development of brand identity and website design, increasing website traffic by consistently producing SEO-optimized content.
  • Boost brand engagement by creating compelling images and video, social media posts, and campaigns.
  • Enhance content strategy by conducting thorough user research and aligning content with target demographics.

Freelance Photographer/Videographer

Sean Sullivan Photographer, LLC
08.2015 - Current
  • Capture stunning images for weddings, events, and portraits, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Manage visually engaging storytelling based on client preferences, expectations, pain points, and interaction.
  • Document events, including a Naval special forces training that won implementation of a novel rescue system into the Navy based on images I generated.

Design Intern

Visual Asylum
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with the design team for successful project completion within deadlines.
  • Assisted in the revision of curriculum guides for design instructors; reformatted page layouts in Adobe InDesign
  • Created engaging vector infographics using Adobe Illustrator.
  • Enhanced user experience by creating visually appealing and functional design elements.

ESOL Teacher

Academia Language School
08.2012 - 03.2015
  • Co-designed and taught lessons for culturally diverse language learners, encouraging interaction and active engagement among students.
  • Collaborated with staff for cohesive learning materials, curricula, and strategies.
  • Headed language- and culture-based activities like hikes, movie nights, concerts, festivals, and meetups.

Assistant Language Teacher

JET Programme
07.2009 - 08.2012
  • Designed, implemented, and led dynamic English oral communication programs for 300+ junior high and high school students on eight different islands in Okinawa Prefecture.
  • Assessed oral and written skills through games, interviews, contests, and creative exercises.
  • Directed students for successful prefecture-wide English speech contests, and organized engaging summer camps.
  • Created and implemented fun and interesting worksheets, games, activities, posters, and murals at over 20 schools.

Education

Associates of Arts - Interaction Design

San Diego City College
San Diego, CA
06.2024

Associates of Arts - Graphic Design

San Diego City College
San Diego, CA
06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI
05.2007

Skills

1 Design Skills:

  • UI/UX Design
  • Graphic/Product/Branding Design
  • User Journey Mapping and Information Architecture
  • Wireframing/Prototyping

2 Content Creation and Strategy:

  • Social Media Content Creation and Optimization
  • SEO Strategy
  • Blogging/Vlogging

3 Photography/Videography:

  • Photo and Video Logistics, Shooting and Editing
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Composition
  • Lighting Techniques

4 Teaching and Training:

  • ESOL and Language Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Curriculum Development

5 Quality Control and Assurance:

  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Process Improvement
  • Attention to Detail
  • Six Sigma Principles Novice

6 Technical Skills:

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Figma
  • HTML/CSS Basics using Webflow
  • CMS (Content Management Systems) using Webflow

7 Communication and Collaboration:

  • Clarity in Communication
  • Client Interaction and Hospitality
  • Team Collaboration

8 Multitasking and Time Management:

  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Deadline Management
  • Skillful Multitasking with Restaurant Server Mentality

9 Adaptability and Innovation:

  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking

10 Cultural Competence:

  • Cross-Cultural Sensitivity
  • International Communication
  • Cultural Exchange

PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Figma
  • Microsoft Office
  • Keynote
  • Webflow
  • Midjourney
  • Pencil and Paper
  • Nikon and Canon Equipment
  • Housecall Pro
  • Google Voice

Volunteering

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Outreach

San Diego, CA

2019 - 2023

  • Participated in disbursement of materials to women and their families in crisis.


Feeding San Diego

San Diego, CA

2020

  • Participated in food sorting, packaging, and disbursement for needy children and families.


Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

Honolulu, HI

2012 - 2019

  • Church and event logistics worker in installment of essential church interior design.
  • Visiting clergy transportation provider, usually each month for 7 years.


JETAA Hawaii

Honolulu, HI

2013 - 2019

  • Represented the JET Program to potential candidates at multiple Q&A sessions, events, and meetings.


Tabunka Culture Club

Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan

2011 - 2012

  • Participated at international festival and events through 'ukulele performance and singing, dancing hula, and playing sports.
  • Promoted international friendship between Japan and America/Hawaii.


Aloha'ole Kāne Hula Troupe

Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan

2010 - 2011

  • Setup, breakdown, and hula performance in Hawaiian culture exchange events.
  • Promoted community engagement and participation through hula.


Rock My Soul Underwater Rock Rugby Team

Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan

2010 - 2012

  • Team promotion and community outreach participant.
  • Dragon boat racer and rock rugby athlete.


Birch Aquarium

La Jolla, CA

2000 - 2001

  • Contributed over 100 hours as an assistant Discovery Lab teacher instructing children on the ocean environment, as well as taking care of marine life as an Aquarium Docent.

Languages

French
Professional Working
Japanese
Limited Working
Hawaiian
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Portuguese
Elementary

Timeline

Content Strategist

Miraculous Carpet Care
07.2022 - Current

Design Intern

Visual Asylum
05.2022 - 08.2022

Freelance Photographer/Videographer

Sean Sullivan Photographer, LLC
08.2015 - Current

ESOL Teacher

Academia Language School
08.2012 - 03.2015

Assistant Language Teacher

JET Programme
07.2009 - 08.2012

Associates of Arts - Interaction Design

San Diego City College

Associates of Arts - Graphic Design

San Diego City College

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art

University of Hawaii at Manoa
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