Avelino J. Cortina IV

Education

University of San Francisco

BFA in Design | Minor: Architecture | 08/2022 - 12/2024

• Dean’s List
• Summa Cum Laude Graduate

Experience

Apple Inc. – Product Specialist

San Francisco, CA | 09/2022 - Present

• Guided customers through Apple products with clear, engaging demonstrations.
• Enhanced store layouts to create a more intuitive (and yes, attractive) shopping experience.
• Provided technical support by simplifying complex features.
• Built lasting relationships by aligning solutions with customer needs—consider it design seduction.

Ketchup! – UI/UX Designer (Seasonal)

04/2024 - 08/2024

• Collaborated in a team of four to design a user-centric app using Figma, iterating on functionality and aesthetics until it practically begged for attention.
• Managed remote work alongside my Apple gig, proving I can handle multiple creative cravings at once.

Criminal Studios – Design Intern

San Francisco, CA | 01/2024 - 06/2024

• Crafted pitch decks that communicated Criminal’s vision with flair.
• Translated complex ideas into visual narratives that captivate.

Marengo Morton Architects – Intern

Fall 2019

• Assisted the lead designer and architect in visualizing architectural concept presentations—turning blueprints into works of art.

Extracurriculars

KUSF Radio – Producer, Designer, and Radio Host

08/2022 - Present

• Led creative direction for radio shows with engaging on-air content.
• Curated playlists that balanced music discovery with audience interests.
• Hosted live DJ sessions, creating a dynamic and interactive atmosphere.
• Integrated design elements to enhance the station’s overall visual identity.

Drafting Intern – Mayor of San Diego

Fall 2019

• Assisted with drafting projects for municipal initiatives, blending high school hustle with city-scale ambition.
• Supported design tasks under the Mayor’s guidance, proving that creativity knows no age.

Skills

• Building Information Modeling
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• SketchUp 3D
• Adobe Creative Suite
• 3D Rendering & Visualization (Twinmotion, V-Ray, Lumion)
• Sustainable Design Strategies
• Design Development & Conceptualization
• Human-Centered Design
• User Journey Mapping
• Design Thinking
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Figma Prototyping
• HTML/CSS, JavaScript
• Responsive Web Design
• Systems Thinking

Interests

• Tech Innovation
• UI Prototyping
• DIY Projects
• Self-Publishing
• Exploring Automation and Engineering
• Human-Centered Design
• Empathy-Driven Experiences
• Cultural Narratives
• Inclusivity
• Accessibility
• Social Impact through Design
• Community-Driven Innovation
• Emotional Storytelling
• Cross-Cultural Perspectives

References

• Regis Matiyasic – Sr. Manager | Apple Union Square
• Niki Digrigorio – Professor | University of San Francisco
• Seth Wachtel – Program Director | USF Architecture

References available upon request.

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