I am a highly motivated professional with a passion for delivering excellent customer service. I bring a strong work ethic and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude to every role in hospitality and retail. I am also a talented artist with a keen eye for detail, experienced in drawing, painting, and sculpture, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to develop ideas and bring artworks to life that convey emotion and story.

Edison Li

I am a highly motivated professional with a passion for delivering excellent customer service. I bring a strong work ethic and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude to every role in hospitality and retail. I am also a talented artist with a keen eye for detail, experienced in drawing, painting, and sculpture, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to develop ideas and bring artworks to life that convey emotion and story.

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I am a highly motivated professional with a passion for delivering excellent customer service. I bring a strong work ethic and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude to every role in hospitality and retail.

I am also a talented artist with a keen eye for detail, experienced in drawing, painting, and sculpture, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to develop ideas and bring artworks to life that convey emotion and story.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
May 1, 2022 - Present
Wrote and illustrated an entire comic issue; contributed creative input and design; produced a poster for the EACC club at VC U; designed a book cover for a self-publishing client; handled various freelance gigs.
Crew Member at Suki Hana
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2024
Logged and reported customer complaints to manager; prompted corrective action for recurring issues; logged and processed drive-thru orders; served guests at counter and drive-thru; processed orders with POS terminals accurately.
Studio Monitor at VCU Printmaking Studio
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Maintained studio environment; prepared teaching materials; aided in printmaking processes; supported students; ensured smooth operations.
Art Assistant at Highland Support
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Assisted Richmond artists; collaborated on creative projects; organized storage areas for efficiency; supported art production processes.
Comic Illustrator at VCU
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Created comic illustrations for ongoing projects at Virginia Commonwealth University; contributed to published and internal materials.
Barista at Starbucks
October 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Maintained knowledge of store menus to advertise promotions and limited-time offers. Organized storage areas for maximum efficiency of inventory control systems. Served guests at counter and drive-thru, processing orders with POS terminals accurately. Logged and reported customer complaints to manager, prompting corrective action for recurring issues.
Studio Monitor at VCU Printmaking
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Supported studio operations, supervised students, assisted instructors, and maintained equipment and facilities in the printmaking studio.
Studio Monitor at VCU Printmaking (Newport News, VA)
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Monitored studio activities in Newport News campus, assisted students, and supported printmaking processes.
Studio Monitor at VCU Art Printmaking
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Coordinated maintenance activities on a regular basis to ensure optimal performance from all audio equipment used in the studio. Obtained teaching materials needed for classes. Tutored or mentored students who need additional instruction. Completed laboratory projects prior to assigning to identify needed modifications. Prepared and proctored examinations. Notified instructors of errors and problems with assignments.

Education

Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Communication Art at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Communications Art at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Communication Art at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Retail