SOPHIE CHAO RESUME


EDUCATION

Carnegie Mellon University 2025
Pittsburgh PA

BFA, Minor in Design

WORK EXPERIENCE

Graphic Design Intern, Redscout
New York City NY
June 2 - August 8

Assisted graphic designers in advertising and brand development firm


Lead Graphic Designer, Creator Vault
New York City NY
May 2025 - present

Designed logo, websites, and curated social media brand image for startup app Creator Vault. Created promotional video content and animations with Premier Pro and Photoshop.

Gallery Intern & Administrative Assistant, Maryland Art Place Inc.
Baltimore MD
May 2024 – September 2024 


Assisted with arts administration in a contemporary arts center. Coordinated exhibitions, managed online resource bulletins, assisted with the installation and deinstallation of art pieces, managed social media platforms, and designed print content for gallery events.


Artist Apprentice, Summer Arts for Learning Academy
Baltimore MD
May 2024 – August 2024

Taught arts-integrated curriculum to Baltimore public school students. Promoted youth development through creative expression. maintained a supportive classroom environment and developed strong classroom management and lesson-planning skills.


Intern & Art docent, Troy Hill Art Houses
Pittsburgh PA
September 2022 - June 2023

Hosted tour groups; greeted, escorted, and educated guests through specialized local art installations. Scheduled tours and assisted with the upkeep of exhibitions and artwork.


ACADEMICS

Curator, Lemon Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
January 2023 - present

Curated and sourced content for university arts publications. Determined layout and content of magazine spreads. Responsible for outreach and PR for magazine content


Syracuse University Florence, semester abroad, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Florence Italy
January 2024 - May 2024



Studied courses in art history, contemporary art, painting, drawing, and silkscreen abroad in Florence Italy


AWARDS AND GRANTS


Samuel Rosenberg Senior Award, College Honors

Pittsburgh PA
April 2025



The Frank-Ratchye STUDIO For Creative Inquiry Microgrant Recipient
Pittsburgh PA
September 2024 


SKILLS


Arts Administration, Studio Arts, Graphic Design, Arts Instruction, Adobe creative cloud Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Premier Pro, g suite, microsoft suite, Figma, Unity.