Vaughn Curioso

Experience

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  Polynesian Cultural Center

  Sept 2018 - Oct 2020

  Food Service Staff Trainer

  • Collaborated with management for restaurant front-of-house operations, including managing opening and closing procedures, customer service, and staff training of 10-14 employees.• Led department training sessions and handling of employee reports with the supervisor. Hailed 3x employee of the month based on punctuality, customer service handling, and training services rendered to the department.• Regularly assisted in accommodating a nightly head count of 700-800 guests in Oahu North Shore's largest buffet restaurant. Show less

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  Freelance

  Apr 2020 - now

  Graphic Designer
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  Brigham Young University - Hawaii

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2022

  Brand Communications Graphic Designer

  • Collaborated directly with the Brand Manager for brand identity improvement for 8 internal organizations. Responsible for the production and creation of brand assets for external university clients.• Spearheaded the 2022 Asia Pacific Career Conference's brand development (over 90 US and 55 global companies). Generated $25,000-$30,000 of sponsorships by overseeing event branding, prospectus layout, and external marketing.• Enhanced university events' digital signage for an average of 900-1400 attendees by utilizing minimalism in motion graphics; improved UX design navigation ease of use. Show less

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  FEAST

  Mar 2022 - Jul 2023

  Brand Specialist

  • Outlined and established brand guidelines, including official logotype, lockups, rules of usage, and visual identity to increase startup client product efficacy.• Cooperated with a global design and development team comprising India, Japan, and the United States members. Regularly attended online design conceptualization and planning meetings, including preliminary market research.• Monitored the implementation of the official style guide throughout the app and web design process. Reviewed drafts with the product owner/CEO for launch and investment. Show less

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  Polynesian Cultural Center

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

  Visual Artist/Graphic Designer

  • Integrated a significant rebranding of the Culinary Services Division of Hawaii's number 1 paid tourist attraction, with over 1.5 million guests annually, to incorporate a Polynesian eclectic theme.• Monitored critical design operations such as drafting, printing, and approving deliverables worth $2000 monthly, ensuring deadlines while preserving output quality.• Reported directly to the division's Director of Operational Services and Vice President to generate marketing output/UX designs through utilizing Pacific postmodern art. Show less

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  AmazingTalker

  Dec 2022 - Mar 2023

  Online ESL Tutor

  • Advised 14 students from East and Southeast Asia on basic conversational English skills, technical/professional writing, and comprehension.• Garnered 5/5 star student satisfaction rating for more than 124 online lessons. Among the highest contact and conversion rates for 2 months• Assisted students in enhancing written/oral test preparation skills and learning English writing genres and conventions.ESL Online Teaching Certification (2023)

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  Simon Fraser University

  Sept 2023 - now

  Teaching Assistant