I am a Finnish/American immigrant who grew up in the heart of silicon valley, learning about my passion for design, user accessibility, and quality communication. I have worked for a wide array of companies and projects from international student relations to clothing brands and education. Each project had their own unique problem that my team and I solved together.

Iida Mielikainen

I am a Finnish/American immigrant who grew up in the heart of silicon valley, learning about my passion for design, user accessibility, and quality communication. I have worked for a wide array of companies and projects from international student relations to clothing brands and education. Each project had their own unique problem that my team and I solved together.

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I am a Finnish/American immigrant who grew up in the heart of silicon valley, learning about my passion for design, user accessibility, and quality communication. I have worked for a wide array of companies and projects from international student relations to clothing brands and education. Each project had their own unique problem that my team and I solved together.

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Language

English
Fluent
Finnish
Fluent

Work Experience

Internship Taito Shop at Taito Shop
January 1, 2023 - Present
Planned and taught arts and crafts courses for ages 4-70. Designed products for Taito Shop Piesmaki and Taito Shop customers.
Intern at Taito Shop
January 1, 2023 - Present
Planned and taught arts and crafts courses for ages 4-70. Designed products for Taito Shop Piesmaki and Taito Shop customers. Hosted Taito Shop Kids Summer crafts camp and made marketing material.
Freelance Illustrator at Upwork
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Illustrated 2 children's books or client's author. Illustrated in client's requested style and provided children's illustrations to digital and modified according to client's requirements.
School Assistant at Seure
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Helped lead and teach 1-6 graders in Finnish primary school during covid while ensuring children were safe as possible both physically and from covid.

Education

BA in Art and Culture at Häme University of Applied Sciences
August 16, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Fashion and Textile Art at Silicon Valley Career Technical Education
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Fashion and Textile Art at Silicon Valley Career Technical Education
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment