Sam Mao

Designed and created a full prompt-engineering pipeline for generating production-ready data visualization components from unstructured input, spanning intake, classification, construction, and iteration stages across 8 structured deliverable files.

Authored a 60-rule design specification, CSS design token system, component builder, output template, iteration handler, and formal field-level paylo

Produced 22 campaign banner variations for Vipshop's 618 mid-year sale across two visual directions, each expanded into 12 format adaptations for different use cases and placements — including bus wraps, lobby LED walls, television screens, internal posters, printed media, and digital display formats — using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Designed and produced motion advertisement assets for ex

Engaged by former internship team to redesign commissioned office wall after contracted design firm's deliverables failed to meet project requirements. Developed comprehensive design specifications from concept through construction implementation, demonstrating continued professional relationship and design quality standards.

Designed experimental study using Flora's image generation to create morphing sequences between visually similar alphanumeric pairs (S&5, 1&I, 0&O, B&8) to identify precise thresholds where synesthetic color associations shift for individuals with grapheme-color synesthesia, specifically testing boundaries in friend Xinyi's perceptual experience.

Pivoted from Flora-generated assets to custom-buil

Created comprehensive hand-drawn animation consisting of 720 individual frames at 15fps over the course of one month, serving as high-impact promotional material for the company's executive-level internal review and formal product launch.

Developed advanced technical skills in Blender 3D modeling software during the internship period, expanding expertise in digital animation tools and 3D design w

Supporting organizational behavior research examining how beliefs about worth shape value attribution in workplace contexts. Working with faculty researcher exploring underexplored domains including play, relational dynamics, and moral leadership frameworks.

Contributing to multiple research streams. These investigate how play enhances psychological safety and team cohesion, why individuals strug

Led comprehensive interior design project for office space renovation, developing detailed design specifications and creative concepts for three commissioned walls that are currently being constructed by the facilities team.

Designed key visual (KV) diagram and promotional materials for HR department to support the strategic marketing launch of a new AI-powered product, contributing to cross-func

Working with Outlier AI as an AI Trainer on the Realtime Audio English project, helping improve the accuracy and quality of AI model responses in real-time audio processing. Evaluating and refining machine learning outputs to ensure they are contextually appropriate and linguistically accurate for English speech recognition and generation tasks.

Designed and fully constructed my own handbag, investing over 40 hours in construction alone while applying traditional techniques including the saddle stitch, renowned for its durability and refined aesthetic in luxury leatherwork.

Developed expertise in creating deeply personal, bespoke pieces while strengthening my understanding of brand identity, visual consistency, and uniform storytelling

Selected by an Emory Business School professor with over 30 years of experience in finance and economics to serve as a student editor for Microeconomics and Behavior (11th Edition).

Reviewed, refined, and contributed to the editing process of a widely used college-level economics textbook.

Collaborated closely with academic professionals to ensure clarity, accuracy, and engagement in economic co

Provided professional photography services for Schneider Electric’s China operations, capturing high-quality images of factory conditions, workflows, and industrial environments for corporate use.

Collaborated closely with business owners and clients to understand specific visual requirements, tailoring photography techniques to align with branding and communication needs.

Balanced creative free

Led in-depth campus tours for prospective and returning families, providing a welcoming and informative introduction to the school community.

Delivered tailored insights into academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and residential life, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the student experience.

Engaged with families to assess their specific interests and concerns, offering person

Served as a full-time Camp Counselor at Rambling Pines Day Camp, supervising and mentoring a group of 11-year-olds in a structured and dynamic camp environment.

Managed daily schedules, ensuring seamless transitions between activities while maintaining a safe, engaging, and supportive atmosphere.

Facilitated team-building exercises and group activities, fostering collaboration, social developmen

Personally invited by a senior Emory professor with over 30 years of experience in finance and economics to deliver a keynote address to the Business Economics Finance 201 class.

Presented on "Implications of Government Intervention on Economic and Social Welfare," providing an in-depth analysis of economic policies and their societal effects.

Conducted a comparative case study of China and the

Collaborated with the Director of the Hotchkiss Health Center and the Head of Mental Health by request to design and create a large-scale mural aimed at enhancing the work environment and promoting student well-being.

Developed a concept that aligned with the Health Center’s mission, digitally designing the mural before hand-painting it on-site over summer break.

Secured special campus access an

Led the conception, filming, and post-production of the official promotional video (https://www.samzmao.com/american-mural-project) for the inaugural public unveiling of the American Mural Project (AMP), a 21-year-long artistic endeavor.

Collaborated closely with Ellen Griesedieck, the visionary artist behind AMP, to align the video with her artistic vision and the project's historical significan

Pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interactive Media Arts at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Dean's List.

Dean's List

Completed secondary education at The Hotchkiss School, earning Dean's List recognition.

Dean's List

Completed middle and high school education at Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, earning Headmaster's Honor Roll.

Headmaster's Honor Roll