Taylor Tran

Experience

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  V AND T DANCE, LLC

  Jul 2018 - Mar 2020

  Dance Instructor

  Taught classical ballet to students ages 8-16 and choreographed dances for showcases. Communicated with parents and students about schedules and fees.Created a comfortable space to learn and improve while teaching discipline, technique, and expression.

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  Etsy

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

  Etsy Shop Owner - Taylornesia

  Handcrafted personalized dolls and created online campaigns.Achieved 25k+ visits, 160+ orders, and $13,000+ in revenue in the first year of business.Photographed items, prepared listings, and communicated with customers.Promoted shop across several social platforms to increase traffic and sales.

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  University Graphic Systems

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

  Intern

  Assisted specialty printing manager with sticker printing and dye sublimation heat transfer vinyl processes.Created standard operating procedure documents for the dye sublimation heat transfer vinyl process.Completed heat transfer vinyl shirt orders.

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  Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Honors Program

  Sept 2021 - May 2023

  Lead community-building activities for a class of 100 first-year Honors students. Spearheaded and oversaw an inclusive design contest to prototype and build spaces of belonging on the Cal Poly campus. Responsible for a multidisciplinary team of 20 learning assistants and launched a successful student mentorship program. Designed digital marketing focusing on increasing student outreach and highlighting student accomplishments.Planned professional development events.Provided one-on-one academic advising for Honors students.Managed program social media platforms.Helped update content on the program website.Designed and wrote articles for quarterly newsletter.Spearheaded peer advising program.

  • First-year Experience Lead

    Sept 2022 - May 2023

  • Honors Program Social Media Manager and Student Assistant

    Sept 2021 - Aug 2022
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  Design Village

  Nov 2021 - May 2023

  Redesigned and launched a website for annual undergraduate Architecture competition toincrease engagement, outreach, and membership. Implement innovative strategies to transformevent structure into a highly-anticipated unique community design challenge and event forover 300 Architecture students and competitors. Managed high volume requisitions.Organized competition event planning team.

  • Vice President

    Sept 2022 - May 2023

  • Director of Membership and Outreach

    Nov 2021 - Sept 2022
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  AAPI SLO

  Nov 2021 - May 2023

  Design and Marketing Intern

  Design print and digital marketing promoting Asian American and Pacific Islander solidarity.Organize cultural festivals and events surrounding Asian identity.Design social media posts and manage social media accounts. Communicate with AAPI community members and students to learn about and improve diverse experiences.

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  Cal Poly Iter8

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  Led a 5-member team in executing a web application for defense attorney case management.Achieved project objectives in 8 weeks including code-ready screens, brand guideline creation, and new feature development.Collaborated on comprehensive design strategy encompassing user research, UX/UI design, and user testing. Designed and prototyped mobile app for reducing food waste and providing people with accessible food options.Worked on UX development for mobile interface, wire-frames, user flows, and visual design.Conduct user tests and interviews for user flow feedback.

  • Project Manager

    Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

  • UX Designer

    Sept 2022 - Apr 2023
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  SLO Hacks

  Sept 2022 - May 2023

  Designer
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  MZH-HBL

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

  Footwear Design Intern

  Designed footwear in Adobe Illustrator, creating innovative styles aligning aesthetics and function.Coordinated material and color selection, costing, and manufacturing technology.Conducted market research for trend-driven designs.

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  Cal Poly Graphic Communication

  Sept 2023 - Dec 2023

  Teaching Assistant

  Graded all assignments for two web development classes - GrC 338 and GrC 339.Evaluated HTML/CSS based web design projects for 73 students weekly.Provided guidance and homework help to all students.

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  Skechers

  Mar 2024 - now

  Product Coordinator

  Develop and maintain an innovative Women's Work footwear line, including safety toe and slip-resistant shoes, by overseeing design, color selection, material application, and technical development.Collaborate cross-functionally with design, product management, and development teams to create line plans, briefs, and final product solutions aligned with consumer needs and industry trends.Conceptualize and design footwear graphics, logos, and color palettes tailored to the target market.Manage product development lifecycle, tracking status, coordinating samples, and ensuring timely handover for production.Liaison between teams, developers, and marketing, facilitating communication and issue resolution. Show less