About
Kyle is a designer, maker, and creative.
He has worked as a graphic designer, software developer, marketing manager, photographer, builder, and teacher.
Skills
Art / Design
- graphic design
- layout design
- branding
- user interface (UI) design
- user experience (UX) design
- document and template creation
- Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat
- photography
- illustration
Code / Programming
- web development
- database management
- PHP
- Javascript, JQuery
- MySQL
- AJAX, APIs
- HTML
- CSS
- WordPress
- Google Apps Script
- C++
- Python
Music and Sound
- music production
- live and studio recording
- mixing and mastering
- front of house (FOH) sound engineering
Language
- English (native)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) / Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Mandarin Chinese (working proficiency)
- Japanese (elementary proficiency)
Curriculum Vitae
Work and Volunteer Experience
April 2021 – present
Web Developer and Designer
- designed and developed the company website using responsive CSS, HTML, PHP, JavaScript / JQuery, and other code on a blank WordPress base
- developed a product configurator with preview images and downloadable PDF data sheet generator
- developed a rental booking system with rental calendar, database, and automated confirmation emails
- performed regular site maintenance, updates, code improvements, bug fixes, site backups, and SEO optimization
- created and edited various images and documents using Adobe Creative Suite
Kyle Sage Cox Photo
2023 – present
Freelance Photographer
- photographed performances, concerts, and other events
- provided portrait and product photography
- captured video and audio recordings
- contacted and worked with event organizers and marketing coordinators
August 2020 – April 2021
Web Developer and Designer / Marketing Manager
- designed and developed the company website using responsive CSS, HTML, PHP, JavaScript / JQuery, and other code on a blank WordPress base
- created and edited images and other content for marketing and internal use
- performed site maintenance, SEO optimization, site backups, and translations
HiTutor
March 2020 – July 2020
Tutor (English as a Second Language)
- tutored English as a second language to students with intermediate English abilities
Additel
September 2019 – January 2020
February 2018 – March 2018
Instruments Assembly Technician
- calibrated pressure gauges
- assembled and tested pumps and gauges
JiuQu English
June 2017 – August 2017
Teacher (English as a Second Language)
- taught English as a second language to children ages 5 to 11
Brigham Young University—Idaho
January 2017 – June 2017
Teacher’s Assistant (Graphic Design)
- taught classes about graphic design and Adobe Creative Suite
- monitored and helped students
- graded student work
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
September 2013 – September 2015
Missionary Service
- represented The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- taught about Jesus Christ and His Gospel
- served in leadership roles
Education and Internship
Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology
October 2018 – January 2019
Taiwan Experience Education Program Internship
- taught English as a second language to children from kindergarten through 6th grade
- planned lessons and learning activities
Brigham Young University—Idaho
January 2016 – December 2018
Bachelor of International Studies
- 3.7 GPA
- International TEFL and TESOL Training: Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Front-end Web Development course
- Graphic Design courses
- Fine Arts courses
- Mandarin Chinese courses
- Mesoamerica Tour (cultural study in Mexico and Belize)
- Outdoor Activities Program Coordinator
Capital Normal University
September 2017 – December 2017
Mandarin Chinese Immersion Program
- Mandarin Chinese courses
- Chinese Culture courses
Esperanza High School
September 2009 – June 2013
High School Diploma
- Certificate of Achievement for Visual Art
- ROP Graphic Design course
- ROP Visual Communications course
- AP classes—20 college credits