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Mong Phu
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Explore the imaginative world of Mong Phu, a versatile designer with a strong focus on creativity and adaptability. Inspired by Eastern and Western influences, my designs reflect strategic thinking and disciplined craftsmanship. In the entrepreneurial realm, I showcase visually compelling creations that tell stories of resourcefulness and a determined pursuit of success. With a knack for branding and marketing, I bring an extra layer of storytelling to my designs. Beyond the canvas, I am also engaged in mentoring and coaching as a sensei and MMA coach. Join me in this vibrant world, where each design is a living expression, leaving a mark on the ever-evolving landscape of creativity, always learning, always growing.
RESUME
SEEDWAY, LLC - Hall NY
July 2024 - Present
Digital and Print Content Marketing Manager
Deliver expert graphic design, web design, and art direction services to a diverse range of retailers and small businesses.
Strategize, plan, and execute comprehensive digital and print marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
Maintain a strong presence across all digital channels, developing impactful social media and email communications, and ensuring consistent and engaging content.
Design and manage website updates, employing skills in WordPress, WooCommerce, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Measure and report the effectiveness of marketing initiatives, using insights to optimize future campaigns.
Collaborate cross-functionally to create dynamic landing pages, ensuring a user-friendly experience.
Stay ahead of industry trends to integrate innovative marketing strategies that support SEEDWAY’s goals.
Utilize Adobe Creative Suite for the development of visually appealing marketing materials, including brochures, catalogs, and display ads.
Demonstrate exceptional project management, communication, and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.
Employ creative and analytical skills to spearhead new marketing solutions that align with the company's growth objectives.
Creative Farm Design - Toronto ON & Clyde NY
Aug. 2000 - Present
Graphic Designer/Web Designer Art Director, & Creative Consultant
Deliver expert graphic design, web design, and art direction services to a diverse range of retailers and small businesses.
Lead creative direction for current fashion shoots, contributing to compelling catalogs and advertising campaigns.
Conceptualize and execute current marketing strategies, specializing in branding and strategic planning.
Orchestrate the development of captivating in-store point-of-purchase displays through innovative art direction.
Advise on current visual merchandising displays, playing a key role in strategic brand development.
Offer comprehensive creative consulting services to clients in the retail sector.
Collaborate with current retailers and small businesses to enhance their brand presence through effective marketing and branding strategies.
Provide guidance on current visual merchandising, ensuring captivating displays align with strategic brand goals.
Clyde-Savannah School District - Clyde NY
Sept. 2004 - July 2015
Computer Lab Instructor/Teacher’s Assistant
Digital Education Instructor
Developed and co-taught innovative courses at the 8th-grade level, encompassing Digital Music, Digital Business, Digital Technology, and Digital Media Arts.
Fostered a dynamic learning environment, integrating cutting-edge digital concepts into the curriculum.
Enrichment Facilitator Instructed the Generation YES enrichment class, empowering students with foundational digital literacy skills.
High School Digital Film Instructor
Led the High School Digital Film Class, guiding students in the creation of compelling digital film projects.
Cultivated a creative atmosphere that encouraged students to explore and express their cinematic talents.
STEM Video Competition Mentor
Mentored a successful S.T.E.M. video competition team, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Guided students to victory through strategic planning, technical expertise, and effective communication.
Amerella of Canada Ltd. - Toronto, ON
Oct. 2002 - May 2003
Art Director/Graphic Designer, Fashion Merchandise Consultant
Led a team of five graphic designers in the Graphic and Fashion Merchandiser Department, overseeing their work and providing training for skill enhancement.
Implemented effective training programs resulting in a high-performing team of graphic designers.
Directed the design process for fashion prints, embroideries, hang tags, and packaging designs for renowned retail brands, including Mary Kate and Ashley, Henry Grethel, and Zeller’s Sportek.
Crafted compelling visual elements that enhanced the brands' identity and market appeal.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure design consistency and alignment with brand strategies.
Randy River, Brogue & Wall Street - Toronto, ON
Aug. 2000 - Jan. 2002
Graphic Designer/Web Designer Art Director, & Fashion Merchandiser
Generated impactful advertising and marketing concepts internally, contributing to the company's brand development and market presence.
Executed end-to-end photography for fashion shoots featured in catalogs and advertising campaigns, ensuring visual excellence.
Spearheaded the art direction and development of marketing concepts, translating brand messaging into compelling in-store posters.
Designed diverse fashion merchandise, including t-shirts, baseball caps, and woven prints, integrating creativity with market trends.
Managed comprehensive graphic design responsibilities, encompassing the creation of brochures, hang tags, catalogs, packaging ideas, and fashion line lists.
Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams to maintain brand consistency across various design elements.
RESUME
Monroe Community College - Rochester, NY
Jan. 2018 - Aug. 2018
UI/UX Design Certificate Program
Acquired expertise across all phases of the UI/UX development process, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding from initial user research to the meticulous definition of project strategy, scope, and information architecture. Proficient in crafting detailed sitemaps and wireframes to ensure a cohesive and user-centric design approach.
The Canadian Film Centre - Toronto, ON
Jan. 2002 - May 2003
Immersive Training Program in Interactive Entertainment and Cultural Content Development
Engaged as a resident in a dynamic 24-week program, dedicated to the conceptualization and development of distinctive interactive entertainment and cultural content.
Key Components:
Leadership and Team Building: Immersed in materials covering leadership development and effective team-building strategies.
New Media Technology Analysis: Acquired in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge new media technologies through rigorous analysis.
Interactive Storytelling and Game Design Models: Explored various models of interactive storytelling and game design to enhance creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
New Media Business Practices: Gained insights into strategies for implementing innovative new media business practices.
Hands-On Project Development:
Preliminary Business Plan: Formulated a comprehensive preliminary business plan, focusing on the strategic aspects of project development.
Fully Functional Prototype: Led the creation of a fully functional prototype, translating conceptual ideas into tangible and interactive experiences.
Documentation: Produced detailed design, technical, and project documentation, ensuring clarity and coherence throughout the development process.
The Art Center - Toronto, ON
Sept. 1995 - June 1998
Graduated from the 3-Year Art Program
Embarked on a comprehensive artistic journey, acquiring proficiency in a diverse range of disciplines.
Key Areas of Study:
Life Drawing and Painting: Mastered the techniques of bringing life to canvas through in-depth studies in life drawing and painting.
Illustration and Sculpture: Cultivated skills in visual storytelling through illustration, and explored the three-dimensional realm through sculpture.
Art History: Gained a profound understanding of artistic movements and their impact on contemporary expressions.
Video Making and Editing:
Acquired practical expertise in video production and post-production, honing skills in storytelling through moving images.
Communication Arts: Explored the nuanced intersection of visual elements and effective communication.
Photography: Developed an acute eye for capturing moments and expressing ideas through the lens.
Major Area of Focus: Graphic Design and Digital Photography
Graphic Design: Delved into the principles of design, typography, and visual communication, shaping a strong foundation in graphic design.
Digital Photography: Explored the art and technology of digital photography, blending creativity with technical proficiency.
RESUME
Style-Kraft Sportswear Ltd. - Brampton, ON
May 1999
Brand Development
Successfully helped launch a new clothing line entitled Clench for Style-Kraft Sportswear Ltd.
Ontario Music Teachers' Association - Toronto, ON
April 1998
Award Winning Music Posters
Designed an award-winning poster for Sound of Toronto, A Presentation by the Secondary Music Teachers Associations.
Smirnoff International Fashion Awards
April 1993
Winner of the 1993 Canadian Smirnoff International Fashion Awards
I represented Canada at the Grand Finale in São Paulo, Brazil and competed with finalists from 27 other countries.
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TESTIMONIALS
Mong Phu gave me such great advice in a very honest and insightful way. I appreciate him showing me his "lens" of our brand and what we may do to improve it from here. Being of such a different background, it was so nice to have someone who has had experience in this industry as well as a new set of eyes give me feedback and advice on a start-up and also reflect on what he has done and what he wishes he knew when he was my age. Thank you so much Mong Phu for talking with me and I can't wait to continue our friendship.
Katherine Tan
Feel Good Clothing Company
I'm opening a gym and I needed a name. Many possibilities ran through my mind but none of them really felt right. I spent the better part of a month searching an was growing frustrated. I only spoke with Mong for an hour. I didn't have high expectations because I wasn't sure what an hour could actually accomplish. What I received exceeded my expectations. I now have a gym name and a logo that show the world the core of my business. The beautiful thing is how simplistic the design is. Occam's Razor tells us that the simplest answer is usually the correct answer. Multiple connotations now lie within a single word, an arc, triangle and line. I couldn't have asked for a better representation of what my correct values are. Moreover, Mong brought out aspects of my background as a musician and carpenter. It takes a truly great teacher to recognize the value of a student's current knowledge and connect that with what the teacher understands to bring about the result. I'm excited to see what he brings to the table for my next project.
John Smith
Arc Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu