J E S S I C A W. L . M A
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THINKER | MAKER | DESIGNER 862.248.9856
jessica.wlma@gmail.com
issuu.com/jessica.ma
E D U C AT I O N SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN (SCAD)
S E P 2 0 1 7 - N OV 2 0 2 0
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design Hong Kong, Savannah, Atlanta 4.00 cumulative GPA, Summa Cum Laude, Valedictorian • Achievement Honors, Academic Honors, Student Incentive & Student Opportunity Scholarships THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY (POLYU)
S E P 2 0 1 6 - M AY 2 0 1 7
Courses in Biomedical Engineering Hong Kong • Presidential Scholarship: Full Tuition, Accommodation & Living Expenses
EXPERIENCE MOOCHI | MACAU
OCT 2020 - PRESENT
Co-Founder • Lead graphic designer, marketing and social media • Premium and sustainable online bakery ARCHITECTS ASSOCIATED | MACAU
J U LY 2 0 2 0 - P R E S E N T
Junior Designer • Full-time interior and architectural designer • Focused on government uban planning and commercial design SCAD PEER TUTOR
N OV 2 0 1 8 - J U N 2 0 2 0
Writing, English, ESL & Art History Tutor • Assistant for both campus and online tutoring • Curated quarterly writing guides for university students GENSLER | SAN FRANCISCO
JUN 2019 - SEP 2019
Interior Design Intern • Full-time Commerical Workplace Studio 2 • Unity Technologies Office: conceptual and design development BENOY | HONG KONG
JUN 2018 - SEP 2018
Interior Design Intern • Full-time Hospitality design assistant • Vanke, Wuhan Shopping Mall: conceptual development
SKILLS • Adobe Creative Suite • Autodesk AutoCad & Revit
• Rhinoceros 3D • Sketchup
• Vray, Enscape • Lumion, Podium
AC H I E V E M E N T S
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INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS EMERGING INTERIOR DESIGNER
FEB 2021
• Awarded to one exemplary designer of the year: “The Independent Living Inc.” SCAD 2020 GRADUATING VALEDICTORIAN
JUN 2020
• Graduated top of the class and recognized as Outstanding Graduate of the year HIRSCH BEDNER ASSOCIATES (HBA) ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
JUN 2019/20
• Awarded to exceptional interior design student pursuing hospitality design NEWH HARVEY NUDELMAN SCHOLARSHIP • Awarded to hospitality student with outstanding academic achievement, community involvement and financial need ASID STUDENT PORTFOLIO COMPETITION WINNER • • • •
FEB 2019/20
Two-time winner selected from over 250 portfolio submissions in North America Evaluated on conceptual design, public presenting and achievements Sponored to travel to N.Y.C. and Seattle for annual SCALE conference Scholarship awarded
ASID DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD • • • •
APR 2020
Best Best Best Best
M AY 2 0 1 9
Commercial Design Concept, individual: “Allbirds Commercial Office Design” Residential Design Concept, group: “Star Studios Hong Kong” Rendering/Computer Generated, individual: “The Independent Living Inc.” Rendering/Computer Generated, group: “Net-A-Porter Pop Up Cave”
GENSLER BRINKMANN SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
APR 2019
• Awarded to an interior designer who personifies the essence of design, vision and leadership UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN (USJ) DESIGN CHALLENGE 2ND PLACE
M AY 2 0 1 8
• Sponsored to travel to Osaka USJ, to research and develop concepts for promoting visitor interaction and experience through content merchandising and marketing • Scholarship awarded
L E A D E R S H I P AC T I V I T I E S AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS (ASID)
DEC 2018 - PRESENT
• Student member, participated as guest speaker in conferences and events SCAD SERVE VOLUNTEER
SEP 2018 - JUN 2020
• Painted for Breast Cancer Survivors, Kids Cafe Arts and Crafts SCAD INTERIOR DESIGN ORGANIZATION
SEP 2017 - JUN 2020
• Organized and managed faculty events to promote interior design CONNECT, HONG KONG VOLUNTEER
J A N 2 0 1 7 - M AY 2 0 1 7
• Taught English to low-income ESL families and children POLYU BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING STUDENT SOCIETY • Vice Financial Secretary, planned and curated student activities and events
D E C 2 0 1 6 - M AY 2 0 1 7