I do not represent any BIR and all materials are to be viewed in the context as my role as designer only. Images and video used in this online portfolio are solely used as a visual resume, showing proof of experience and ability. I do not profit from my website, nor do I compete with BIR or other businesses. The portfolio website is used to report news and works of art created by myself solely. This is a common practice amongst graphic designers. The materials posted on my site are all public and have been distributed widely as marketing materials, and any mention of BIR or other businesses are factual and in no way defamatory or derogatory. All postings illustrate process of design and do not divulge any “trade secrets” or other confidential information pertaining to BIR or other businesses.
I spent a bit over a year working with a post secondary college in Chicago called BIR Training Center. This school’s main program of study was English as a second language, or ESL, along with a series of vocational programs including medical assisting and computerized manufacturing (CNC). My time at the school was to maintain existing standards as well as create new collateral marketing materials. Ads, collateral, and school forms all fell under my responsibility, as well as creating them in Korean, Thai, Ukrainian Russian, Polish, and Spanish.
Video for distribution to Agencies and YouTube: The school needed a video to send to agencies abroad to show prospective students the school, Chicago, and testimonials. With a shoestring budget, we shot over 2 hours of student interviews, classes in session, and Chicago scenes. Armed with my trusty aging MacBook Pro, I was able to edit it in iMovie. Background noise, cheap microphones, and low speaking students were challenges to overcome but for the most part successful. The voice over I recorded using Garage Band with friend Tessa Auza.
