Maxie Tran

Freelance 3D Artist & Motion Designer | Interested in Business and Technology | Strong background in Marketing and Sales | Looking for a Graduate role or an internship

Kingston, United Kingdom
A recent Masters graduate in Digital Media, Computer Animation at Kingston University London.

A creative and passionate animator and motion designer with experience in both 2D design and 3D techniques.

An ambitious and positive individual who is seeking to join a dynamic and productive environment to be challenged professionally at all levels. Made positive contributions to the success of organisations.

Demonstrated competencies in academic study and extra-curricular activities. Experienced in Sales, Marketing, Media relations and PR strategies. Has strong interest in Business and Technology. A big motivation to work in the Film, Media and Creative Industry for a desired future career.

Focus on pursuing the works related to the field of creative, visual, design and communication which can bring immediate and strategic value and develop current skill-set further to wherever going to.

Work Experience

The Little Gym Europe

Digital Marketing Intern

The Little Gym Cobham is a children’s gym offering educational activities for kids that seeking a Digital Marketing Intern. The main role is to work closely with the Gym Director and Program Director and will be responsible for key areas of Digital Marketing across the portfolio of The Little Gym brands/ franchiser within their division. The Internship takes on daily tasks/ project responsibilities in the following areas;
• Content creation; liaising with key stakeholders to provide content to be used in email marketing, on the brand site, on official website and on social media platforms
• Running Customer Relationship Management (CRM) campaigns; interpreting, testing and improving results to ensure campaigns run as best practice
• Search Engine Marketing (Google AdWords &SEO tools); managing and reporting on search performance
• Support the team in managing and running Social Media profiles and campaigns for the UK market. Creating and executing social media strategies to drive online traffic from social media platforms
• Apply the Digital Media and Marketing tools via using images and videos contents. Staying up to date on current and emerging digital marketing trends
• Website Maintenance. Managing the redesign of the company website to raise brand awareness. Improving the usability, design, content and conversion of the company website. Website analytics and reporting

May 2017 - Present London, United Kingdom

The Little Gym Cobham

Gymnastic & Sport Instructor

• Main role included teaching, developmental gymnastic based classes with children between the ages of 10 months to 12 years. Responsibilities included strong communication skills, dealing with customer relations as well as front desk, marketing and IT works on computer.
• Improved the competencies to perform under pressure, leadership & management skills, quick decision making, problem solving, strong teamwork and interpersonal abilities. Demonstrated the professional level, moral principles, ethical standards and loyalty as also business awareness and enterprise skills.
• Had offered for the position of a Program Director but refused it. Gave specific training, shared knowledge and experiences to new staff before leaving the job.
November 2016 - February 2017 Leatherhead, United Kingdom

Union Of Kingston Students

Marketing & Sales Assistant

• Marketed and promoted the Union’s services and events to students on any of the Kingston University sites as scheduled. Carried out all marketing tasks given and to the level requested. Recognised by manager as a key member. Offered abilities in focusing to meet targets, persuasive techniques and sales efficiency.
September 2015 - October 2016 United Kingdom

Kingston University

International Student Ambassador, Staff Bureau & Course Representative

• Main duties of these roles were integral to widening participation and student activities. Demonstrated a high level of respect and responsibility, flexibility and adaptability to change, conflict resolution and organisational skills.
• Interacted and connected to students from diverse background. Made influences and expanded a strong network.
June 2013 - October 2016 United Kingdom

EUROVINA Travel

Assistant Tour Manager & Tour Guide

• Organised and accompanied groups of holidaymakers on tours within specific locations of the UK. Responsible for ensuring the travel arrangements ran smoothly for whole journeys. Provided customers practical support throughout the trip with high quality in hospitality, customer service and CRM.
• Served clients with confidence, sociability, energy and enthusiasm along with capabilities in emotions control, planning, strategic and time management.
July 2015 - February 2016 Czech Republic

Pelham Primary School

Teaching Assistant

• Main role was to support teachers to plan and deliver art and design lessons. Worked with Children’s Art School after-school and holiday workshops.
• This opportunity was an excellent way to see how practicing artists can work in the education sector to develop their practice, earn a living and contribute to the health of the creative subjects in young children’s education.
• Offered technical support. Demonstrated the inventiveness and creativity.
April 2015 - May 2015 Wimbledon, United Kingdom

Fresh Student Living

Residential Accommodation Assistant manager

• Responsible for providing a high stage of customer service relating to student welfare and building security.
• Besides the office tasks on computer, an opportunity to train excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
May 2014 - September 2014 United Kingdom

Self-Employed

Creative Freelancer and Trend Coordinator

• Around 7 years of experience in contemporary art and trendy projects for young consumer market.
• Known as a freelance illustrator, designer and Graffiti artist. Worked with writers, planners, illustrators, photographers, designers, developers, studios.
• Was called to edit websites, create videos, identify target customers, plan marketing strategy.
• Creativity covers a broad range of diverse skills with good technical knowledge.
• Developed self-management.
June 2007 - May 2013 Vietnam

HK Film Studio & HONDA Motor Co.

Professional Action Actor

• Selected by the Project’s panel to be one of the six regular people to stay alongside celebs and main songwriter for the project. 3000 contestants had applied.

• Starred as the brand ambassador in a Vietnamese TV-reality show named “12 Characters”. It was sponsored by HONDA Motor Vietnam. I authored the lyrics for the show' soundtrack

• Within the program, there were 6 teams with 2 contestants for each. We traveled through a long Vietnam to explore and discover the beauty and history of the country. Besides, It was a game-show; hence, every team had intensive and various competition with others in each location we arrived

• Gained valuable knowledge and experience in Media & Film industry.
August 2012 - October 2012 Vietnam

VNNPlus Multimedia & Communications Co.

Multimedia Intern

• Contributed to all creative work including authoring, editing news and designing web banners for nhacvietplus.com.vn

• Recorded, MC-ed, and voiced audio books and multimedia products for VNN Plus studio

• Researched information and created social networking for the company’s products
June 2011 - February 2012 Hanoi, Vietnam

LG Electronics

POS Associate and Sales Consultant/ Assistant Manager

• Conducted direct sales and marketing activities for LG mobile phones products in a 3000m2 store. Achieved 100% weekly and monthly sales target by consulting and closely engaging with customers

• Assisted store manager in training new staff. Wrote and directly lead marketing speeches for promotional events
January 2010 - August 2010 Vietnam

GIASUSUPHAM

Personal Tutor

• Taught and instructed young students in various subjects from Maths, Literature to History and knowledge for a good lifestyle by doing sports.
• Created class materials and lesson plans for improving study skills such as fast reading, effective communication, confidence in presenting, and writing basics.
May 2009 - January 2010 Vietnam

Education

Kingston University

Master in Digital Media/ CGI/ Computer Animation

Key features

• This course has been developed in consultation with our industry panel, which includes representatives from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, DreamWorks and Samsung Design Europe. We are also an active member of TIGA, the games industry's representative body, and the British Interactive Media Association (BIMA).

• The courses have a project-based curriculum where collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork is encouraged.

• The industry-focused learning experience enables you to hone your specialist skills in a professional context. Work placements, real projects, internships and an industry mentoring scheme will also prepare you for entry into the fast-growing and highly competitive digital media arena.
September 2015 - October 2016 United Kingdom

Kingston University

Pre-Master in Communication/ Graphic Design

• This is a stand-alone, credit-bearing, one-year pre-masters course to prepare for further study on one of our practice-based masters courses.
• It is ideal if you already have a bachelors degree in a related discipline and are intending to apply for one of our practice-based MA courses, but would like first to consolidate your practical skills and benefit straight away from the design education offered at Kingston University.
September 2014 - June 2015 United Kingdom

Kingston University

MSc in International Business Management

This is the most popular postgraduate course at Kingston University, offering modules covering a wide selection of topics that equip students with the practical skills they need to excel in management or consultancy. It gives them the opportunity to gain expertise in individual business disciplines without limiting your employment options.

• Accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and Educational Performance Analysis System (EPAS).
• Add study at the prestigious Boston University to your programme and gain a dual masters degree.
• Benefit from an international curriculum.
• Participate in a week-long study visit to a foreign business school where you will meet students studying a similar programme and undertake visits to local companies.
• Take part in a one-semester exchange programme with a business school in Europe (such as Berlin or Paris)
• Assessments that reflect real business situations.
• Undertake a consultancy project with a real business instead of a dissertation.
• Students come from all over the world to study on Kingston's business courses, so you will finish the course with an international network of contacts.
• Kingston Business School is one of only a few of the 120 UK business schools to be awarded an 'excellent' rating for its teaching quality by the Higher Education Funding Council.
• Kingston upon Thames has been rated London's happiest borough and has the lowest crime rate in London, as well as fast transport links to the city centre.
September 2013 - September 2014 United Kingdom

Hust

Bachelor in Mechatronics Engineering

• Mechatronics engineering is a multidisciplinary segment of the engineering field. Rather than embrace traditional divisions of engineering as distinct entities, it combines electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and control engineering.
September 2007 - June 2012 Vietnam

Languages

English (Fluent),
Vietnamese (Native),
German (Conversational),
Spanish (Beginner),

Awards

Kingston University

The Kingston Award - Gold medal

2017

Inside The Box Board Games

2nd place for Board Games Jam contest

2017

Skills

2D Animation, 3d Animation, Adobe Creative Suite, Blogging, Business Strategy, Computer Animation, Creative Art, Customer Service, Dance, Digital Media, Film Editing, Graffiti, Graphic Design, Illustration, Leadership, Management, Marketing & Sales, Microsoft Office, Mograph, Motion Graphic, Music, Photography, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Research, SFX, Social Media, Teamwork, Typography, VFX,