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Awards
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Esther Hwang

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

A self-driven and hardworking student who desires to constantly self-improve and learn, especially within the creative field. Proficient in both physical and digital drawings, displaying creativity across diverse media. Capable of working under time pressure and demonstrating dedication to academic excellence, even in a team. Constantly prepared to accept educational and creative challenges with a positive attitude.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Market Design Intern

OZ-Link Technologies
2024.01 - Current
  • Prepared concept design ideas to improve branding image.
  • Collaborated with senior designers and provide feedback for design improvement .

Youth Camp Assistant Planner

Nakwon Church
2023.12 - 2024.01
  • Managed and encouraged successful group activities for children between 7-14 year olds.
  • Assisted planning and scheduling day-to-day timetable that lasted three days.
  • Aided students to improve and build confidence in speaking and writing English through fun activities.

Front of House Waitress

The Craft Embassy
2022.11 - 2023.01
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
  • Managed over 20 customers per day, explaining menu items, ingredients, and suggesting popular drinks

Front of House Waitress

Korean Spicy House
2022.07 - 2022.10
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Scheduled numerous reservations and managed seating arrangements simultaneously in high-traffic restaurant while maintaining calm, professional manner.
  • Managed reservation time schedule and phone call orders for 20 customers per day

Education

Bachelor of Architectural Studies -

The University of Auckland
Auckland, AUK
05.2024

Skills

    Technology Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro
  • Rhino (3D computer software)
  • Rendering Software: Lumion, Vray
  • Microsoft: Word, OneNote, Powerpoint, Excel
  • AutoDesk: AutoCAD
  • Artistic

  • Hand-Drawing
  • 3D Model Making
  • Conceptual thinking/Storytelling
  • Atmospheric Rendering
  • Music

  • ABRSM Grade 8 Piano
  • Language

  • Korean (Native)
  • English (Native)
  • Interpersonal Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to Detail

Clubs

Kiwi Asian Club, UoA (2021-2023)

Korean Architecture Student Associate, UoA (2021-2023) 

Korean Youth Christian Fellowship, UoA (2022)


Awards

Leavers' Scholarship Award 

UC Hiranga Scholarship - for academic excellence (declined offer) 

Wellington Tangiwai Scholarship (declined offer) 


High School Awards 

NZQA, NCEA Level 1/2/3 Excellence (2018-2020)
Rangi Ruru Girls' High School Academic Scholarship Award (2019-2020)
1st Level 2 Graphics (2019)

Rangi Ruru Girls' High School Music Pocket award (2018-2019)

Volunteering

3D Modelling Tutoring (2023)

Privately tutored first year architecture students basic computer software programming (Rhino 7).

Student Volunteering Army - Plunket (2020) 

Volunteered with the SVA team at Plunket. As a team we renovated the outdoor area by painting the fence and playground. We also did some gardening and recreated the outdoor area to be clean and inviting.
Maths Tutoring (2020)
Tutored junior students at Rangi Ruru Girls' School who needed some assistance with Maths. 

Youth Church Leader (2020) 

Was responsible for students between year 7 to year 13. Organised teamwork activities on Sunday and youth Church camp. Communicated problems between the youth group to the elder leaders.
Service Council (2020)
Motivated the students in our school to give back to the community. Created events which promoted community service within and outside of Rangi Ruru Girls' School. Designed logos for events, pamphlets, and organised social media page. 

Art Council (2020) 

Taught and supervised junior students with their artwork once every week after school at Rangi Ruru Girls' School. 

Pianist on Sunday (2018-2020) 

Accompanied piano for the church band and performed. 

Timeline

Creative Market Design Intern

OZ-Link Technologies
2024.01 - Current

Youth Camp Assistant Planner

Nakwon Church
2023.12 - 2024.01

Front of House Waitress

The Craft Embassy
2022.11 - 2023.01

Front of House Waitress

Korean Spicy House
2022.07 - 2022.10

Bachelor of Architectural Studies -

The University of Auckland
Esther Hwang