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Samantha Tong

Samantha Tong

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Experienced interior, graphic and environmental designer with a demonstrated history of working in the design industry. Graduated from Parsons School of Design summa cum laude with an MFA in Interior Design, and obtained Project Management Certification from Cornell University. Completed Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Art from Whitman College. Currently working as an Environmental Graphics Designer at Levin Silbert.

Employment 

Levin Silbert, New York, NY, US, Environmental Graphics Designer

• Upgraded existing environmental branding solutions in skyscraper renovation project in accordance to ADA regulations
• Partnered with FF&E contractors to fabricate custom environmental branding prototypes and installations
• Pitched streamlined design strategies to clients while establishing long-term business relationships
• Produced 2D mock ups, 3D renders and physical models to visualize design communications

Jan 2020 - current
 

Parsons School of Design, New York, NY, US, Student Assistant and Research Assistant

• Collected and analyzed data for research led by Cotter Christian, the Associate Dean of The School of Constructed Environments
• Designed and publicized marketing collateral for New School events that increased attendance by 50%
• Oversaw schedules, managed project timelines, and liaised with stakeholders within and outside of the organization

Aug 2020 - May 2022
 

Harlem Children's Zone, Employment and Technology Center, New York, NY, US, Art Technology Educator

• Composed High School-level lesson plans exceeding NY state curriculum standards for Graphic Design, Web Design and Photography
• Instructed classrooms of 5-25 students the Adobe Creative Suite
• Mentored a record-high number of students to win awards in design competitions
• Initiated design-based excursions, special events and student showcases

Aug 2019 - Aug 2020
 

Education 

Parsons School of Design, New York, NY, US, Masters, Interior Design

Aug 2020 - May 2022
 

Cornell University, Project Management

Dec 2021 - Mar 2022
 

Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA, US, Bachelors, Environmental Studies and Art

Aug 2015 - May 2019
 

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