M I K A Y L A L I
J E W E L L E R Y
EDUCATION
September 2015 - June 2019 - Ontario College of Arts and Design University, Toronto, Canada
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Bachelor of Design Degree in process, anticipated date of completion June 2019
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Major in Material Art and Design- Specialty: Jewelry Design
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Courses enrolled related to Jewelry Skills: Casting, Fabrication, Silversmithing, CAD/CAM, Jewelry Rendering
EXPERIENCE
May 2018 - Volunteer For GRAD EX 103 Sale At OCAD University, Toronto, Canada
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Organized the sale and helped with set-up of the sale
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Cashier at the sale: handle cash, debit or credit transactions with customers and wrap packages
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Welcome customer and answer customers' questions about origin of products and designers involved
December 2017- Volunteer For MAAD Holiday Sale At OCAD University, Toronto, Canada
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Organized the sale and helped with vetting of the sale
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Welcome customer and answer customers' questions about origin of products and designers involved
January 2016 - Volunteer For Toronto Offsite Design Festival, Toronto, Canada
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Volunteer as a docent and representative of the festival at participating events and exhibition across the city
October 2014 - Volunteer For Red Ribbon Art Show, Fort Erie, Canada
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Red Ribbon Art Show was held by the local artists in Fort Erie for artists to display their artworks
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Helped to cater and assist guests in the show
AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS
June 2016 - OCAD University GradEX Exhibition, Toronto, Canada
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Jewellery works were displayed in the MAAD Department
December 2014 - Third Place In Juried Art Show, Flagship Gallery, Hamilton, Canada
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The Strangling Bow was awarded third place
December 2014 - Student Artist In The Red Ribbon Art Show, Fort Erie, Canada
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Paintings were displayed in the show
SKILLS
Jewelry Skills
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Basic Proficient in Laser Welding Machine
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Experienced in metalsmithing including fabrication and silversmithing
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Experienced in concept development, prototyping and design
Soft Skills
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Problem Solving
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Creative and Critical Thinking
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Communication Skill - Advocating for myself and my cases, work well in team
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Organization Skill - Attention to detail, meeting deadlines and detail planning
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Motivational Skill - Self-motivated and self- disciplined
Languages
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Native in Cantonese
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Professional proficiency in English and Mandarin
SOFTWARE
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Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
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Basic Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Rhinoceros
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Proficient in Microsoft Programs- Word and Powerpoint and Mac Programs- Pages and Keynote
INTEREST
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Reading - Arts, fashion, design, psychology, sociology and politics
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Painting and Drawing - Portrait and fashion illustration
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Graphic Design - Branding and marketing
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Psychology and Sociology - Theory and critical analysis
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Fashion - Fashion design, fabrication process, styling and influence of fashion in political and cultural issues