Xeng Vang
Mat toon, I L *****
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www.xvang.com
Summa ry
Multimedia artist with 10 years experience in designing graphics, 3D modeling, and 2D
animation. Thorough knowledge of web design process, from thumbnails, prototyping,
coding, debugging, and finalization. Known for working independently or with a team to
complete tasks within t ight deadlines. Also has 7 years experience in retail, including 2
years as a team leader, t raining and developing new team members, and maintaining
several departments.
E ducation
Certificate in Web Technologies
Lake Land College – Mat toon, I L
May 2010
Bachelors of Fine Ar ts in Media Arts & Animation
The I l linois Institute of Art – Schaumburg, I L
March 2006
Xeng Vang 713 Prairie Ave Mat toon, I L 61938 217-***-****
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Associates in Art
Lake Land College – Mat toon, I L
May 2002
Areas of Expertise
• Adobe Creative Suite • 3D Max & Zbrush
• Microsoft Office • Traditional Art
• PC/Mac OS • M ySQL
Work Experience
Sears, Mattoon, I L 10/08 – Present
Customer Solutions Consultant
• Ent rusted with management responsibili ties during vacancy of department manager,
resulting in accurate, updated inventory counts and discovering and solving price
d iscrepancies
• I n teract with customers to discover suitable product for current needs, thus, increasing
sales and developing customer loyalty and satisfaction
• Problem solve technical issues for customers concerning electronic i tems
• P romote electronics accessories and attachments, increasing daily sales during every shift
• Take initiative to organize and clean work area, allowing professional representation for
customers and executive managers
L ake Land College, Mattoon, I L 10/09 – Present
Xeng Vang 713 Prairie Ave Mat toon, I L 61938 217-***-****
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T utor
• H elp students with web page design, Photoshop, I l lustrator, and M icrosoft Office
p rograms, from coding, t rouble shooting, and document layout, enabling them to
successfully complete and understand their courses with confidence
B roadway Christian Church, Mattoon, I L 08/09 – Present
Freelance Artist
• Create logo identity that will represent 7 different schools within the youth ministry
• Communicated with media director to create graphics for 6 week sermon series, and
created a web banner for the church website
• Painted 7 paintings to int roduce new topic for 7 week sermon series
• Conceptualized and digitally colored graphics within a limited time frame, allowing media
d irector to plan a week ahead of schedule
Effingham County Humane Society, Effingham, I L 02/10 – 05/10
I ntern
• Redesigned entire website, from thumbnail sketches, coding HTM L/CSS, to final design,
i n order to effectively communicate and advertise the adoption and well-being of animals
• Created custom graphics according to web standards to be used on web page
Target, Champaign, I L 05/06 – 07/08
Electronics/Entertainment Team Leader
Xeng Vang 713 Prairie Ave Mat toon, I L 61938 217-***-****
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• Communicated and helped customers, ensuring a positive experience and greater sales
i mpact
• Collaborated with management to resolve team member performance, allowing
i mprovement on team member character and development
• Managed a group of 10 individuals or more to complete daily tasks, resulting in quick
merchandise stocking and accurate clean up during closed hours
• Ent rusted with advanced knowledge of electronic merchandise as a result of remaining
abreast of new technology and entertainment media
• In terviewed potential team members, allowing human resources to easily choose from a
pool of qualified individuals
• T rained new team members, resulting in accurate work execution, attitude, and work
f low during every shift
• Worked in multiple departments, giving management the f lexibili ty to t rain new team
members and rearrange duties among the staff
Xeng Vang 713 Prairie Ave Mat toon, I L 61938 217-***-****
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