# Suzen C.

> Designer + Marketing Director | Growing Schools Through Story, Strategy & Community

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/suzen

Creative Marketing and Communications Leader with over a decade of experience in design, branding, and storytelling. Passionate about delivering impactful campaigns that engage diverse audiences and foster community connections. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail, collaborative leadership, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines and budgets. Skilled in leveraging innovative tools and strategies to amplify organizational success.

## Work Experience
### Director of Marketing, Communications and Recruitment @ AIMS K-12 College Prep Charter District
Jan 2022 – Present | Oakland, California, United States
- Supported AIMS through 3 charter renewals (2020 MS & HS via OUSD, 2025 AIPCS II K-8 via ACOE appeal) by leading strategic communications, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
- Lead the organization’s artistic and branding strategy while managing the communications and marketing department.
- Develop and oversee department budgets to align with organizational goals.
- Boost student enrollment and teacher/staff recruitment through targeted marketing campaigns and community engagement initiatives.
- Execute and manage multi-channel marketing campaigns that increased community engagement.

### Designer / Communications and Marketing Coordinator @ AIMS K-12 College Prep Charter District
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Oakland, CA
- Mentored a team of junior designers, copywriters, and interns, enhancing team productivity.
- Designed promotional materials and event assets using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Led live streaming of key events, increased audience reach by 300%
- Strengthened brand consistency across all internal and external communication for a team of 140+ employees.
- Collaborated with city officials and media outlets to highlight organizational achievements and policy updates.

### Co-founding Graphic Design Teacher @ AIMS K-12 College Prep Charter District
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Oakland, California, United States
- Pioneered and developed a new graphic design course with a focus on creative expression and technical skills, introducing design concepts with minimal resources.
- Collaborated with school leadership to design and build a state-of-the-art graphic design lab, featuring a chroma key studio and 30+ iMacs equipped with Adobe Creative Suite.
- Taught and mentored over 100 8th-grade students, helping them build foundational skills in graphic design, visual communication, and digital media.
- Organized and curated student exhibitions, including a silent auction, showcasing student artwork and raising funds for future projects.
- Advocated for the program by representing the school in presentations to grant authorizers, securing critical funding to support the graphic design lab.

### Graphic Designer @ Quintara Biosciences
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Hayward, CA
- Collaborated with scientists to create compelling marketing materials that communicated complex research services and products, including flyers, email newsletters, packaging, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Designed scientific illustrations and integrated them as art assets in layouts, enhancing the visual communication of research findings.
- Managed the production process, from requesting quotes to placing orders and performing quality control for marketing materials such as flyers, presentation folders, and packaging, ensuring high-quality standards and timely delivery.

### Multimedia Designer @ Self Employed
Jan 2011 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area
- Created customized marketing packages for clients, including print materials (flyers, brochures), websites, 2D/3D animations, and video/motion clips, to drive sales and brand engagement.
- Collaborated with iPhone game developers to design game characters, environments, control buttons, and icons, translating the developer's frameworks into visually appealing assets.
- Developed game narratives, enhancing user experience by aligning design with gameplay concepts.
- Consulted with clients, presenting design and marketing solutions that helped meet business objectives and achieve visual cohesion across all materials.
- Planned and executed design projects, from concept to final product, including sketches, wireframes, and mock-ups, ensuring high-quality deliverables within deadlines.

### Graphic Designer @ ProMab Biotechnologies, Inc.
Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 | Richmond, CA
- Collaborated with R&D managers to design innovative and functional exterior concepts for medical equipment, ensuring that designs met both aesthetic and practical standards.
- Oversaw the production of concept models, working closely with manufacturers to ensure timely delivery and readiness for mass production.
- Designed product packaging and managed quality control processes, ensuring packaging adhered to branding standards and met production specifications.
- Liaised with the China office to ensure smooth website operations, maintained the site’s functionality, and upheld branding consistency across digital platforms.

### Design Intern @ Off Base Productions
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013
- Created storyboards from hand-drawn concepts to animated products, contributing to the visual development of game projects.
- Designed and developed game manuals in both print and digital formats, ensuring clear instructions and cohesive branding.
- Led a team of four to successfully complete a webpage design project, coordinating tasks and ensuring timely project delivery.
- Organized and maintained the project database, streamlining workflows and ensuring easy access to project assets.

### Communications and Multimedia Intern @ BART
Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | Oakland, CA
Seat Lab Project
- Collaborated with the Public Affairs and Marketing Department to enhance media coverage for public events by engaging ethnic TV, radio stations, and newspapers.
- Represented BART as a Chinese spokesperson on KTSF Channel 26, introducing new services to the Chinese community and expanding outreach.

Clipper on BART Video Tutorial Project
- Worked with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and BART Customer Service Department to create engaging opening animations and assist with video production for public service tutorials.

Multilingual and ASL How-to-BART Video Tutorial Project
- Proposed and managed a comprehensive project plan for a multilingual video tutorial series, including project description, tasks, budget, timeline, and key contacts.
- Collaborated with the Customer Access Department to ensure the videos met accessibility standards and effectively communicated key information.
- Managed live updates and responded to media inquiries during emergency situations, ensuring accurate and timely communication with the public.

### Multimedia Technician @ UC Berkeley Center for Latino Policy Research
Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | Berkeley, CA
Event Promotion and Branding
- Increased seminar attendance from 50 to over 200 guests by designing and launching a comprehensive branding package, including a new website, promotional posters, videos, and a Facebook page.

Multimedia Department Rebuild
- Re-established and managed the multimedia department, ensuring the proper functioning and maintenance of essential equipment, including camcorders, light kits, tripods, microphones, and projectors.

Design and Content Creation
- Created and published promotional materials such as event calendars, flyers, and website content using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and WordPress.

Video Production and Coordination
- Directed, filmed, and coordinated video production for seminars, overseeing both filming and post-production processes using Final Cut Pro to deliver high-quality content.


## Education
### Bachelor of Arts in Art Practice
University of California, Berkeley


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/suzen-c-085b6a32
- Website: http://www.suzencwchu.com
- Website: https://github.com/lightcatcher415

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Last updated: 2026-04-08