I’m an artist who’s always been easily captivated by stories that have the power to transport us beyond our own world. With a strong foundation in traditional art and over five years as a digital illustrator, I specialize in character-driven artwork and visual storytelling, creating characters and worlds that invite people to immerse themselves, build community, and feel accepted for who they are. Alongside my artistic journey, I earned a B.S. in Cognitive Science from UC Irvine, where I studied human behavior, visual perception, and emotion. I'm experienced in coordinating projects, supporting events, and collaborating across academic, research, and creative environments, and am passionate about turning creative ideas into reality through strong teamwork and execution.…

Cheri Chu

I’m an artist who’s always been easily captivated by stories that have the power to transport us beyond our own world. With a strong foundation in traditional art and over five years as a digital illustrator, I specialize in character-driven artwork and visual storytelling, creating characters and worlds that invite people to immerse themselves, build community, and feel accepted for who they are. Alongside my artistic journey, I earned a B.S. in Cognitive Science from UC Irvine, where I studied human behavior, visual perception, and emotion. I'm experienced in coordinating projects, supporting events, and collaborating across academic, research, and creative environments, and am passionate about turning creative ideas into reality through strong teamwork and execution.…

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I’m an artist who’s always been easily captivated by stories that have the power to transport us beyond our own world. With a strong foundation in traditional art and over five years as a digital illustrator, I specialize in character-driven artwork and visual storytelling, creating characters and worlds that invite people to immerse themselves, build community, and feel accepted for who they are.

Alongside my artistic journey, I earned a B.S. in Cognitive Science from UC Irvine, where I studied human behavior, visual perception, and emotion.
I’m experienced in coordinating projects, supporting events, and collaborating across academic, research, and creative environments, and am passionate about turning creative ideas into reality through strong teamwork and execution.

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Language

French
Intermediate
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

Research Assistant at Vision Perception & Neuroimaging Lab (UCI)
April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Coordinated participant recruitment, scheduling, consent, data collection, and debriefing for 2–3 weekly human-subject studies while maintaining protocol compliance and accurate study documentation. Reviewed and verified data from 100+ participant sessions, identifying inconsistencies and performing quality-control checks. Developed interview materials and onboarding resources for 12 research assistant candidates and trained 3 new team members to improve training consistency and operational efficiency.
Peer Academic Advisor at UCI School of Social Sciences
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Conducted 200+ individual advising appointments, maintaining confidential student records while providing personalized academic planning and administrative support. Increased advising engagement by ~20% through outreach presentations, orientation sessions, and clear communication of university resources. Prepared onboarding materials to improve training consistency and knowledge transfer.
Coach at Dragon Boat at UCI
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Led campus-wide recruitment reaching 250+ prospective members through outreach events, presentations, promotional campaigns, and branded marketing materials, resulting in 17 new members. Planned and coordinated 15+ events and 100+ weekly practices for 50–80 members, managing logistics, schedules, communications, and on-site execution. Collaborated with a 13-member executive board on fundraising, social media, and community engagement, raising $1,300. Designed recruitment flyers, team apparel, and other branded promotional materials to strengthen team identity and visibility.
Industry Outreach Liaison at UCI School of Social Sciences
November 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Conducted personalized LinkedIn and email outreach to recruit judges, speakers, workshop leaders, and sponsors, securing $2,000+ in sponsorships. Coordinated on-site operations for a 200+ attendee event, managing registration, guest logistics, volunteer coordination, technology, and venue setup. Built relationships with external organizations and industry professionals, coordinating schedules, communications, and event participation across multiple stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science (Minor in Business Management) at University of California, Irvine
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other
    Character Design 2
    Reference sheet for my original character, used when creating original comics and artwork.…
    "An Afternoon at the Dojo"
    Reinterpretation of a One Piece character.…
    "Love Letter to The Little Prince Pt. 2"
    Inspired by The Little Prince, a crossover with One Piece characters.…
    "Love Letter to The Little Prince Pt. 1"
    Inspired by The Little Prince, a crossover with a One Piece character.…
    "A Devoted Samurai"
    A reinterpretation of a One Piece character. Focus on expressions and facial features. Grayscale to color.…
    "Lost in Thought"
    Focused on atmosphere and environment.…
    Character Design 1
    Reference sheet for my original character, used when creating original comics and artwork.…
    "Modern Naiad"
    Focuses on skin rendering and aquatic environment.…
    "A Lover in Sight"
    A focus on rendering and facial expression.…
    "The Autumn Swordsman"
    Focuses on movement and facial expression.…
    "The Morning of the Ceremony"
    Explores the setting of an original character's homeland, with a primary focus on world-building and environmental development.…
    "Bad Timing" - Comic
    A quick interaction between characters from an original fantasy setting. Minimal word use, focusing mainly on imagery and environmental immersion.…