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From designing custom T-Shirts for upcoming friends' birthdays to hoodies for school clubs, I have always been passionate about design. Combining my experience as an intern focusing on marketing and social media content design for the Asian Student Alliance, I am eager to continue my design experience.…

Candice Lin

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From designing custom T-Shirts for upcoming friends' birthdays to hoodies for school clubs, I have always been passionate about design. Combining my experience as an intern focusing on marketing and social media content design for the Asian Student Alliance, I am eager to continue my design experience.…

Available to hire

From designing custom T-Shirts for upcoming friends’ birthdays to hoodies for school clubs, I have always been passionate about design. Combining my experience as an intern focusing on marketing and social media content design for the Asian Student Alliance, I am eager to continue my design experience.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Final Cut Pro X

Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Chinese

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Volunteer at Emory Helpline

December 1, 2025 - Present

Counseling and psychological services; selected for intensive training under licensed psychologists to provide confidential peer support to students; assisting with non-urgent mental health and wellbeing needs; certified in QPR Suicide-Prevention Response. Trained in crisis response, risk assessment, support practices, and referral protocols through weekly assessments and scenario practice. Accepted into HelpLine’s competitive, student-centered support team, prioritizing dignity, trust, and emotional safety.

Executive Workshop Host at Emory Arts Club

November 1, 2025 - Present

Designed and led interactive art workshops for students across campus, fostering creativity and community engagement. Prepared lesson plans, curated materials, and guided participants through hands-on artistic techniques. Managed workshop logistics, including setup, instruction, and participant support, actively working with the entire executive board.

Student Operations Assistant at Asian Student Center, Emory University

October 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026

Belonging and Community Justice (BCJ) Center, Emory University. Managed daily operations at high-traffic cultural center; served as a peer resource for identity development and campus engagement. Increased student event attendance 400% through strategic outreach and biweekly culture-responsive programming. Coordinated logistics for large-scale BCJ events, ensuring accessible, well-run cross-center collaboration with Emory Black Student Union, Centro Latinx, Emory First, LGBTQ Life, and the Center for Women's Affinity spaces.

Traditional Chinese Folk Dancer at Emory Mulan Dance Team

September 1, 2025 - Present

Competitive dancer; national titles; performed at major events including the Boston Celtics game and NBA Hall of Fame appearances.

Youth Leader at Coalition for Anti-Racism and Equity

January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025

Selected from 150+ applicants for a 16-week civic leadership fellowship; collaborated with Representative Simon Cataño, the Massachusetts State House, and Mayor Michelle Wu’s Office of Arts and Culture; contributed to policy-facing arts and inclusion initiatives in Greater Boston.

Researcher at Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair

October 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024

Project: Analysis of First-Generation Antipsychotic Drugs in Reducing the Symptoms of Schizophrenia in American Veterans. Conducted a systematic literature review evaluating three first-generation antipsychotics for efficacy, affordability, and accessibility. Synthesized findings from 60+ peer-reviewed studies across PubMed, PsycINFO, and NIH databases. Co-authored a locally published research paper; presented findings at UCSB Summer Research Symposium.

Youth Leadership Chair at Chinese American Association of Lexington

September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025

Directed and mentored a 50+ member youth volunteer team; coordinated logistics and program planning for Lunar New Year performances and AAPI food festivals serving 500+ attendees, raising $7,000+ per event. Spearheaded advocacy for Lunar New Year, Diwali, and Eid to the public school and town-wide calendar. Invited as youth speaker to the 2024 United Chinese Americans convention; sole youth recipient of 'Certificate of Achievement for Community Service' at the UCA 2024 Gala.

Dance Instructor at Angel Dance Company

August 1, 2020 - June 1, 2025

Designed and taught weekly classes and summer programs for 20+ children ages 3–10, fostering confidence and creative expression. Developed culturally-grounded curricula and stretching routines for pre-ballet, pre-jazz, and traditional Chinese folk dance. Organized six biennial community performances engaging youth, families, and community members through the arts.

Founder, President (and Advisor) at Never-Fading Poppy Project

July 1, 2020 - Present

Founded a national arts-based non-profit supporting local veterans; grew a sustained network to 700+ members across 14 school districts and 5 states; led a 20-member core executive team. Created 8,000+ handmade cards and five public memorial installations; annual poetry contest honoring fallen soldiers in collaboration with Lexington Public Schools, Lexington High School English Department, and Town Celebrations Committee.