Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Languages
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Maru Korean Bistro: Menu/ Logo Design
Timeline
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Sophie Yeonju Baek

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Graphic Design Freelancer and English-Korean Translator with a proven track record of delivering creative and innovative design solutions at A Round Entertainment. Expert in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, with exceptional multitasking abilities and cultural awareness, ensuring projects exceed client expectations. Also, run an own fashion business called, 'Cutified Pearl'.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graphic Design Freelancer

None Yet
Milwaukee, WI
03.2024 - Current
  • Developed layouts for album covers, inserts, and labels according to customer specifications.
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to brand standards.
  • Created digital designs for product packaging, brochures, and webpages.
  • Designed logos, icons, and other brand elements according to client specifications.

English-Korean Translator

None Yet
Milwaukee, WI
02.2024 - Current
  • Proofread, edited and revised translated documents.
  • Translated spoken words simultaneously orally, maintaining message content and style.

Graphic Design Intern

A Round entertainment
Jersey City, NJ
01.2024 - Current

Including poster, flyers, and social media content, I collaborated with teams like marketing and UX teams to ensure cohesive branding and communication, while also contributing to the design of apps such as JOOPI, Housweet, and Jobjam. Under the guidance of the Graphic design team lead, I received feedbacks by experiencing in cross- department collaboration and management skills.

English Tutor

Seoul
05.2022 - Current
  • I worked as a English tutor teaching from kindergarden to Adult with broadly, Toefl, Toeic, Teps, English speaking contest, grammar, English speaking in general and literature
  • And some of my students did get the awards from contests

Pip Advisory Committee

UW-MILWAUKEE Center for International Education
Milwaukee, WI
04.2022 - Current
  • Panther International Pals (PIP) is a mentor-mentee program and I am part of the group as a mentor
  • I have been helping new incoming international students (both full-time and exchange students) from all over the world to adjust better and build a bridge and establish connections on campus
  • I also give resources, information and opportunities (on and off- campus) for them to experience different activities and have memories
  • As a member of the committee, I attend monthly meetings and help with implementation of the fall and spring welcome activities and other special CIE activities

Walker's Point Gallery& Classroom Assistant Intern

Walker's Point Center for the Arts
Milwaukee, WI
09.2024 - 12.2025
  • Assisted visitors with navigating the gallery and locating specific works of art.
  • Provided customer service to guests, including answering questions about artwork and exhibitions.
  • Organized and maintained gallery inventory, including cataloging new acquisitions.
  • Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents as needed.
  • Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.

Union Art Gallery Assistant

Union Art Gallery
Milwaukee, WI
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • I work in an art gallery located in UW-Milwaukee Student Union
  • I have a wide range of duties, from greeting visitors and answering questions about the artwork and assisting with sales, also I am responsible for keeping the gallery clean and organized, as well as keeping track of inventory
  • I install the exhibition and uninstall as well with my coworkers when we have exhibitions

Substitute English Teacher

Jongpil English Academy
Seoul
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Managed time efficiently during class periods to cover required material within allotted timeframe.
  • Took attendance and maintained attendance records during period as substitute.
  • Organized materials necessary for daily instruction including textbooks, handouts, worksheets.

Culcum English Speaking Tutor

Culcum
Seoul
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • I have taught college students to adults to speak better English.
  • Presented tutoring workshops and academic support sessions for small groups.
  • Monitored and recorded students' progress, providing detailed reports to parents and teachers.
  • Provided homework help and test preparation strategies to improve study habits and test-taking skills.

Café Barista

Compose Coffee
Seoul
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • I worked as a barista at a cafe
  • I was in charge of everything mostly, so I was at the counter and made drinks and did the wrapping for all pick- up or delivery orders
  • Moreover, I was trained to do the waffle machine and did all the cleaning and wrapping up before closing

Cafe Barista

Mega Coffee
Seoul
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, including cleaning coffee machines, countertops, and seating areas.
  • Supported highest standards of conduct and service to support company reputation.

Tattoo Artist Trainee

Hongdae tattoo shop
Seoul
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Completed basic administrative work and managed household accounts.
  • Created original artwork for custom tattoo designs based on client requests.
  • Trained family members to provide hygienic bedside care.
  • Prepared records of client progress and services performed under care.
  • Submitted reports to and reviewed reports with supervisor.

Wedding Greeter/Bilingual Customer Service Representative

Wedding City
Seoul
12.2020 - 01.2021
  • Answered customers' questions about hours, seating, current wait time and other information.

Education

Digital Visual Communication - BFA

University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
05-2025

Skills

  • Branding
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Typography, Logo Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Rhinoceros 3D
  • Maya
  • HTML5
  • p5js
  • Unreal Engine
  • Davinci Resolve
  • Multitasking Abilities

Certification

  • PALS Certification, Present
  • Digital Art Certificate (DAC)
  • Drawing Vector Graphics, 09/22 to Present
  • Drawing Vector Graphics: Iconography, 09/22 to Present
  • Print Production: Spot Colors and Varnish, 10/22 to Present
  • Korean History Proficiency test (level 4), Present

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Korean
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • November 21-23, 2024
  • Kenilworth Square East Gallery
  • 3D Interactive Game Design Modeling

Affiliations

  • Asphyxia (Jaevii, oozu; 2024)
  • Blue Roses (Jaevii, oozu; 2024)

Maru Korean Bistro: Menu/ Logo Design

  • I re-designed a logo and a menu template (flyer) for this authentic Korean family dining called Maru.

Timeline

Walker's Point Gallery& Classroom Assistant Intern

Walker's Point Center for the Arts
09.2024 - 12.2025

Graphic Design Freelancer

None Yet
03.2024 - Current

English-Korean Translator

None Yet
02.2024 - Current

Graphic Design Intern

A Round entertainment
01.2024 - Current

Union Art Gallery Assistant

Union Art Gallery
10.2022 - 12.2023

Substitute English Teacher

Jongpil English Academy
05.2022 - 07.2023

English Tutor

05.2022 - Current

Culcum English Speaking Tutor

Culcum
05.2022 - 08.2022

Pip Advisory Committee

UW-MILWAUKEE Center for International Education
04.2022 - Current

Cafe Barista

Mega Coffee
02.2021 - 05.2021

Wedding Greeter/Bilingual Customer Service Representative

Wedding City
12.2020 - 01.2021

Café Barista

Compose Coffee
11.2020 - 08.2021

Tattoo Artist Trainee

Hongdae tattoo shop
10.2020 - 04.2021

Digital Visual Communication - BFA

University of Wisconsin
Sophie Yeonju Baek