NOY CHATOYAN
Graphic Designer Product Designer Entrepreneur
***********@*****.***
linkedin.com/in/noychatoyan
HONORS & AWARDS
Adobe Certified Associate
Adobe ACA Program
2018
State Honors
MTAC Certificate of Merit Program
2020
KEY SKILLS
Website Administration
Project Management
Brand Development
Team Leadership
Content Development
Writing & Editing
Budgeting and Planning
Client Support
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Interpersonal Communication
Nonverbal Communication
Problem Solving
Time Management
Collaboration
Persuasion
Results-Oriented
Work Independently
EDUCATION
University of Southern California Aug. 2021 - Present Arts, Technology, and the Business of Innovation
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE Jun. 2020 - Jun. 2021
Business Administration
● Dean’s Honors
● First Year Student Scholarship
● Featured in the PCC Foundation Impact Magazine, Spring 2021
● Occupation Certificate In Design Technology (CAD Technician) EXPERIENCE
CO-FOUNDER Nov. 2020 – Present
Armenian DNA Glendale, CA
In response to the Artsakh war, we created a brand that will raise awareness of our Armenian culture and heritage to the local community here in Los Angeles about the atrocities happening in our homeland.
● Design a logo that resembles human DNA but also portrays the colors and meaning of our country’s flag that make up each strand of the DNA
● Collaborate with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and displaced families to donate 30% of our proceeds to assist with the financial burden they are experiencing
● Coordinate, create, and schedule content, designs, and periodic updates to the company’s website
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Mar. 2020 – Present
The Shopping Hut Altadena, CA
Oversee the marketing operations of The Shopping Hut, a face-mask company whose top priority is the safety and comfort of our shoppers both in-state and nationally. We take high priority in the cleanliness and quality of our products.
● Direct cross-functional teams for retail, and wholesale market segments
● Achieve 50% customer satisfaction by gathering and defining requirements of our clients, by establishing scopes, and managing project deadlines in a timely manner
● Develop creative design for marketing packages, including print materials, brochures, banners, and signs
● Establish social media accounts, create and post content and increase customer engagement by 25%
● Manage marketing budget of $1,500, and ensuring profitability EXPERTISE
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere Pro
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Fusion 360
Figma
Canva
Adobe Acrobat
Zoom
Canvas
Email Marketing
Logic Pro X
EXTRACURRICULARS
VENTURE LAUNCH PROGRAM
Pasadena City College
2021 - Present - Pasadena, CA
MEMBER
Armenian Students’ Association
(ASA)
2020 - Present - Los Angeles, CA
VICE PRESIDENT (VP)
PCC Corporate Finance Club
2020 - 2021 - Pasadena, CA
PIANO
Forte Piano Playing Studio
Jan. 2011 - Present - La Crescenta,
CA
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jan. 2018 – Present
24seven Comfort Apparel Altadena, CA
Create various graphics and branding for 24seven Comfort Apparel across their social media platforms as well as their ecommerce website.
● Redesigned brand logo
● Designed clothing label and worked with label manufacturers
● Created poly bag package designs in many different colors
● Developing hang tag for packaged clothing
CO-FOUNDER Jun. 2014 – Present
Smiles in a Box La Canada, CA
In 2014, my brother and I started a charitable organization called Smiles In a Box. The goal of our organization is to make someone's day a little brighter.
● Conceptualized and designed the company’s logo, labels, and packaging
● Sold little clay smiles about 2-3 per box and sold over 5,000 smiles
● Created and designed our organization’s website to be bright, colorful, and interactive just like our product
● Conducted mass email marketing and Facebook advertising
● Spoke at our town’s local Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce
● Donated 50% of all proceeds to numerous local and national charities such as St. Jude Children's Hospital, UCLA Neuro-Oncology Center, LA Children's Hospital, and the Eye on Jacob Foundation each year Jun. 2018
Sep. 2018
Mar. 2018 - Jan. 2019
Sep. 2019 - Dec. 2019
Jul. 2021
Aug. 2021
FREELANCE DESIGN EXPERIENCE
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
DMARSK Realty Corporation Los Angeles, CA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
NATEK Los Angeles, CA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
BAM Express Car Wash Las Vegas, NV
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Beach Bum Burgers La Crescenta, CA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Angeli Los Angeles, CA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Diosa Health Los Angeles, CA
BRAND STRATEGIST
Tall and Tapered Los Angeles, CA
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Alpha Flow Los Angeles, CA
Jan. 2022
Mar. 2022 - Present