Ken Li
Contact
Tel : 206-***-****
e-mail : ***.**.***@*****.***
Seattle Wa, 98118
Profile
I am a recent graduate of the University of Washington Extension program with a Certificate in Independent Film making. I also have a UW BA in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts. My passion is in digital media and I have gained video editing and production skills through schooling and experience. I have worked for over 4 years as a Market Development Manager and Merchandiser for various brands. Gaining valuable skills in training and communication with anywhere from small to large groups of people.
Key Skills
Proficient or familiar with several art, design, and video production programs including:
Macromedia Fireworks
Macromedia Flash Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects Final Cut Pro
*Bilingual in Chinese
Education
2010 to 2011
Certificate in Independent Filmmaking (University of Washington Extension, Seattle)
•Shot, edited, and produced 3 short films
•Became proficient in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects
•Gained experience in writing, producing, directing, sound, lighting, and camera.
2005 to 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts (University of Washington, Seattle)
•Graduated with 3.19 GPA
•Learned Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator programs
•Created art pieces that were put on display in the UW Hospital
•Created an art flipbook that was put in the UW Collections.
2001 to 2005 High School Degree (Cleveland High School, Seattle Washington.)
•Class Valedictorian
•Graduated with 4.0 GPA
•Received Washington Scholar Scholarship, awarded to top 1% of each school.
•Awards: School Athletics award, Washington State 2003 Scholar/Athletics award, Cleveland High School golden eagle scholar awards.
Work Experience
Actionlink – Seattle, Washington
Market Development Manager/ Merchandising Rep/Sales Rep September 2008 to March 2012
•Has been a rep for Toshiba Laptops, Jabra, Dell Laptops, Activision, and LG.
•Managed entire Washington market for Toshiba Laptops, training and increasing brand presence in over 50 stores.
•Planned and performed training seminars/presentations with groups ranging from 4-30 people.
•Built, set up, and managed numerous special displays in over 50 stores across Washington as a merchandiser.
•Accumulated customer feedback and communicate them to the brand so they can improve their market strategy.
•Actionlink Communication Award – Given to the associate who works best with associates in the field.
•LG Merch MVP Award – Awarded by manager for being the best merchandising rep in the West region.
Sears – Seattle Washington
Electronic Sales Representative July 2007 to September 2008
•Sold various products ranging from large TVs to appliances.
Biz Kids – Seattle Washington
Post Production Intern
October 2011 to December 2011
•Watched and transcribed video interview footage for to help edit later.
•Archived and documented old episodes of the BizKids show.
•Helped shoot content for the show.