Hi,
I have discovered that I feel most like myself when I am surrounded by the unknown. I think it's because for three years I attended the International School of Paris, where I was able to learn alongside students from 96 different countries. I was able to explore countless cultures without ever having to leave the playground.
For example, my mom made me sushi everyday so that my lunch would match those of the “cool kids” from Asia. My best friend from India shared her Hindu culture with me by giving me bindi to wear on my forehead. I know what you’re thinking, I must have been a strange kid. Let’s be honest, a Mormon American living in Paris wearing bindi and trying to fit in with the cool Asians is not exactly defined as regular.
However, it was through these experiences that I learned to see through the perspectives of others. This discovery has become priceless to me as I have pursued a career in advertising. Understanding different perspectives enables us to create and share emotionally charged stories. Which is everything when it comes to advertising, and really life.
Resume
School
BYU Advertising Major & Advertising Design Minor // Graduates Spring 2016
Photography & Art History Study Abroad // Spring 2015
London Art History and Theatre Study Abroad // Winter 2013
Raising Star Humanitarian Trip to India // Summer 2012
Work
BBDO Art Director: Barbie, Hot Wheels, Uncle Ben's, Crave, HP, Wells Fargo // 2017 - current
BBDO Intern: American Girl, Barbie, Nutro, Cesar, Barefoot Wine, GE & HP // summer of 2016
BYU AdLab Art Director: Stance, Levis, Nike and JW Marriott // 2013 - 2016
Laycock Center Art Director: US State Department & Faith Counts // 2015
AAF Treasurer // 2014-15
mcgarrybowen Creative Intern: Aussie Hair & Verizon accounts // Summer 2014
Ken Garff Automotive Social Media Intern: came up with solutions on how to improve their social media accounts // Spring 2012
Skills
Adobe Cloud // Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Indesign, Lightroom
Oil Paining
DSLR Photography
Awards
2015 Gold Addy: Film, Video & Sound Television Advertising // Tesla Spot
2015 Silver Addy: Film, Video & Sound Television Advertising // Faith Counts, New Tech 1
2015 Silver Addy: Film, Video & Sound Television Advertising // Faith Counts, New Tech 2
Contact
Email // kahop93@gmail.com
Phone // 801.819.3223