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

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.
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.

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

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment