ANICA LIN

Feb. '17 - present 

Jewelry and Metal Smith Apprenticeship |  Mantenga Metal Smith, Ezulweni Swaziland

Learning and understanding the complexities behind metal compounds and gemstones. Creating and combing functionality and form in an aesthetically captivating and timeless jewellery item. Listening to customers and working with them to ensure I deliver a custom order that balances their desires with my skills as a designer.

 

Oct. '16 - present

Founder and Director of Anica Lin 

A platform I created in order to market and sell my bespoke jewellery collection as well as a creative space where I can share the innovative stories and images that fuel my design process. 

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Jan.'10 - present 

Textile Designer

Established in 2010, I enjoy designing and creating textiles inspired by my personal experiences. My designs are a fusion of the multicultural, global aesthetic I have collected along the way. My medium of focus as a textile designer is screen printing. 

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Sept.'16 - Feb.'17

Marketing Manager and Floor Staff | Coogee Cafe, Sydney Australia

I interacted and met the needs of our customers’ culinary requests, and ensured they were served to their utmost satisfaction. I made sure everyones' dining experience was comfortable, efficient and relaxing.I was in charge of promoting and marketing Coogee Cafe, through social media, as a unique dining experience within Sydney in order to increase our customer database. 

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Feb.'15 - Jun.'16

          Executive Assistant | Taiwan Medical Mission to Swaziland, Mbabane Swaziland 

The Taiwan Medical Mission is a for government, non-for profit organization based in Swaziland. My main role was to ensure both countries (Taiwan and Swaziland) were in agreement with each other, in terms of international diplomacy and health care. I was the liaison consultant for our team and worked intensively with Swaziland’s Ministry of Health, the Embassy of the Republic of China, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Taipei Medical University. I ensured our Medical Mission completed and executed our yearly medical plan on time and to the highest standard. We held five medical outreaches in a year where we bring our medical services to the rural parts of Swaziland and provide free medical check ups to people of the community. 

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Feb.'14 - Feb.'15

          English as a second language teacher | Alphaville American School, Taipei Taiwan

I taught English as a second language to children ranging from kindergarten to senior high school and broadened their linguistic skills to promote their diverse understanding of our global culture.

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May '13- Dec.'13

          Graphic Designer | Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt Amrany, Fort Sheridan Illinois

 As the graphic designer for one of the most infamous public sculpture companies in the greater Chicago area, I designed visual aides for project pitches to potential and current clientele. I bridged the gap between the artist and the client, translating through digital design, what each party wanted and expected out of the project. 

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Jun.'13 - Dec.'13

          Sales Representative | Material Possessions, Winnetka Illinois

 I assisted in planning and executing floor designs for the highly renowned North Shore home goods store, Material Possessions. I aided in sales and simultaneously consulted with clients privately for all their interior decorating needs.I understood the importance of listening to your clients in order to understand their needs and pair them with items best suited to their personal tastes, color themes and interior styles. 

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Sept.'12 - Mar.'13

         Graphic Production Intern | The Joffrey Ballet, Chicago Illinois

I learnt the importance of branding and consistency. I drafted and designed advertising materials, which included pamphlets, web and print ads, e-blasts and e-zines, for the Joffrey Ballet. I excelled under such a high pressure environment and noticed it was where I was the most productive and created some of my best designs. I had the opportunity to work closely with the marketing team to construct designs that met their needs to best represent the Joffrey Ballet. 

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