About Weiling Pan
As an illustrator, Weiling finds art to be a magical and emotionally impactful experience that serves as an integral part of her life. For her, art describes the multitude of emotions she navigates, offering various expressions to convey feelings that are challenging to articulate verbally. It acts as a magnifier, enlarging and helping her explore solutions to real-life problems. Engaging in different media, particularly sculpture, has allowed her to deepen her connection with her work, feeling it form in her hands, a sentiment she carries into her paintings by leaving visible brush strokes.
Weiling Pan
Graphic Designer | Illustrator | Animator
Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) -Illustration
May 2024
3.92 GPA
Jersey City Arts AP visual art program
Jersey City, NJ
September 2016 — June 2020
Skill
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Graphic Design
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Illustration
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Poster Design
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Indsign
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Adobe Photoshop
LANGUAGES
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English
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Chinese
Experience
Mural Artist
The Jersey City Summer Youth Mural Arts Program
Heroes of the World Project
Jersey City, NJ
July 2019 - August 2019
A Vision of Hope
Jersey City, NJ
July 2023 - August 2023
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Originated innovative ideas for the final creative contribution
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Utilized spray and acrylic paint professionally for mural creation
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Beautify the community and use art to connect residents’ hearts
Assistant Manager
Hawa Smoothie and Bubble Tea
New York, NY
May 2022 - Present
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Led daily store operations, ensuring smooth workflow and consistent service standards
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Supervised team members, delegated tasks, and improved execution through clear follow-up
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Enhanced customer experience by resolving issues promptly and maintaining service quality
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Maintained food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring inspection readiness
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Supported team efficiency during peak hours, contributing to stable store performance
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Took ownership of shift performance and ensured operational consistency with minimal supervision
Freelance Illustrator and
Graphic Designer
Remote
September 2020 - Present
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Designed promotional posters and created an original illustration for the campaign.
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Collaborated with the organization to align visual elements with cultural and promotional goals.
Internship
Graphic Designer
NJCU Marketing and Communications
Jersey City, NJ
January 2023 - December 2023
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Designed 50+ digital and print marketing assets, including social media graphics, email templates, event posters, and campus-wide campaign materials.
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Collaborated with marketing team members to refine messaging and ensure on-time project delivery.
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Assisted in updating and improving existing design assets to align with current trends and engagement strategies.
Awards
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Biafarin Awards 2024
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Student Winner for Washington Park Pavement Art Festival
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Herbert Rosenberg Scholarship Recipient
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Presidential Scholarship Recipient
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Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (2019)-4 Gold Keys, 1 Silver Key
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RISD Pre-College Full Summer Scholarship
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Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (2018)-1 Gold key, 1 Silver Key
Residency
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IMUR Gallery Winter 2025 Residency
Exhibitions
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Lost and Found | April 2026 | Jersey City, NJ
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To You, From Me | September 2025 | Manhattan, NY
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Journey of Growth | February 2025 | Union, NJ
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XMAS Open | November 2024
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MAGIX | November 2024
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Artists That Inspire Future Generations | October 2024 | Jersey City, NJ
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Visionary Artists Show | October 2024 | Manhattan, NY
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Art on Paper NY | September 2024 | Manhattan, NY
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Weiling Pan 30 x 30 Exhibition | August 2024 | Manhattan, NY
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Wish You Were Here | June 2024 | Jersey City, NJ
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Modulation | April 2024 | Jersey City, NJ
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A Vision of Hope | October 2023 | Jersey City, NJ
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ONE: in three rooms | June 2021
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The Women | May 2021 | Jersey City, NJ
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Heroes of The World | November 2019 | Jersey City, NJ
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End of The Year Art Show | April 2017,2018, 2019 |Jersey City, NJ
