VY NGUYEN
vynguyendesigns@gmail.com
| Los Angeles, CA
| vysigns.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Junior Creative Intern at George P. Johnson Experience Marketing (Hybrid)
May. 2025 - Current | Torrance, CA - Hybrid
Assist team on various accounts including Pokémon, Cisco, Alaska Airlines, Salesforce, and Honda
Design and finalize graphics for events including large banners, signs, walls, counters, and more
Support with on-site graphic requests and ensuring consistency and quality for event shows
Create & develop presentation decks to clearly articulate ideas and designs, recap events, and more
Web Design Lead for California State University, Long Beach - BFA Graphic Design SP’25 Senior Show, INTERLUDE
Feb. 2025 - May 2025 (3 mo.) | Long Beach, CA
Partnered with internal web team to design wireframes, build prototypes, and iterate using Figma, while coordinating with external developer to bring the website to life
Organized schedules and set deadlines to maintain smooth workflows
Assigned and managed tasks to ensure timely and efficient project completion
Web Designer for SWEL (Surf Waves Enjoy Life) Nonprofit Organization
Sept. 2024 - Jan. 2025 (5 mo.) - Remote
Designed website wireframes and improved overall site architecture
Revamped visual design for a more professional and engaging user experience using Figma and Wix
Collaborated with admin team and conducted user testing to address defects
Shift Lead at Bako Tea House
Jan. 2023 - Sept. 2024 (1 yr, 8 mo.) | Costa Mesa, CA
Led shift operations to deliver high-quality customer service
Maintained storefront and back-end cleanliness standards
Handled customer concerns and ensured a smooth service experience
Managed inventory and supported team efficiency
Supervisor & Team Member at South Coast Plaza - Christmas & Easter Photo Team
Supervisor: Nov. 2020 - Dec. 2020 (Seasonal) | Costa Mesa, CA
Team Member: Nov. 2017 - Dec. 2020 (Seasonal) | Costa Mesa, CA
Captured high-quality seasonal photos for families and events
Upsold packages and provided authentic holiday experiences
Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced retail setting
EDUCATION
Spring 2022 - Spring 2025 | Long Beach, CA
Degree: BFA Graphic Design, cum laude
Fall 2019 - Spring 2021 | Huntington Beach, CA
Degree: AA with Honors in Studio Art, Liberal Arts, & Fine and Applied Arts
SKILLS
Creative, organized, collaborative, time-efficient, adaptive, and inquisitive
Adobe Suite, Google Suite, Blender, Figma, Wix, Framer, Procreate
English, Vietnamese