Serena Weil
Designer
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Roski School for Art and Design
Bachelor of Arts in Art
Expected May 2025
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Honors: USC Dean's List, Questbridge Scholar,
Roski Independent Student Exhibition 2025
GPA: 3.7
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In the future, I hope to pursue a creative international career in the fashion industry as a designer and art director.
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When I'm not designing textiles, I draw inspiration from my travels and through my writing and photography practices.
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Work Experience
September 2024 - Present
August 2023 - Present
May 2018 - Present
January 2017 - Present
June 2023 - July 2023
June 2021 - August 2021
July 2017 - August 2019
Daily Trojan, Los Angeles, CA
Staff Writer - Arts & Entertainment
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Write profiles and reviews about local and university events and people, specializing in fashion, art, and performance
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Conduct interviews and do event coverage to amplify a wide range of voices through journalism and storytelling
USC Rossier Master’s Program Office, Los Angeles, CA Student Worker - Graphic Design
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Design graphics for biweekly newsletters and Instagram; oversee newsletters for 650+ students and faculty
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Creatively strategize social media management including crafting engaging Instagram stories to an audience of 1K+
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Curate and built monthly holiday displays by hand to improve aesthetic of office interiors and exteriors
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Illustrate inviting signage for various graduate student events including career development and office snack bar
Depop, Los Angeles, CA
Shop Owner
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Pioneer management of an online secondhand clothing boutique aligned with ethos of slow, sustainable fashion
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Utilize photography and design skills to present merchandise in a visually compelling way, improving engagement by 20%
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Analyze sales data and trends to make informed pricing decisions, increasing sales and profits by 25%
Youtube, Worldwide Creator
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Film and produce content across 25+ countries, showcasing unique travel experiences and budget-friendly tips to empower gap year students through informative travel videos, documentary-style narratives, and fashion lookbooks
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Edit short and longform video content using Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and iMovie
VogueXChange, Victoria, Malta Fashion Design Intern
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Transformed scrap fabric into functional, upcycled products and garments using advanced sewing and serger techniques and expertise in garment construction, patternmaking, and precision fabric cutting
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Spearheaded business card redesign using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to streamline marketing and brand identity
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Advised customers on personal styling while influencing positive customer experience and excitement about sustainability
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Sketched educational visual merchandising initiative for windows at vintage and secondhand storefront
Trama Textiles, Xela, Guatemala Design Assistant
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Directed photography and videography projects to amplify social media and web assets, elevating visual storytelling
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Implemented strategic improvements to optimize organization of online store for optimal customer experience
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Acquired hands-on expertise in traditional backstrap loom weaving techniques and eco-friendly textile dyeing practices
Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE), Provincetown, MA Camp Counselor
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Developed and facilitated arts and crafts workshops relevant to the diversity, inclusion, and LGBTQ+ family experiences.
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Collaborated to organize the end-of-week talent show featuring 100 campers ages 7-17 to foster a sense of community
Skills
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