Education

University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines Graduated: April 1991

Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising

Madonna School of Fashion & Design, Makati, Philippines Graduated: December 1986

Basic to Advance Fashion Designing

Experience

AND Apparel dba Good Works Make A Difference March 2011 to Present

Graphic Designer

• Research color and trend forecasting

• Plans concept by studying information and materials.

• Design, product development and specifications of leather accessories

• Obtains approval of concept by submitting cads for approval

• Ensures samples are as specified in cads

• Negotiates with supplier and factories to meet company cost margins and purchased order

• Confirm top of production samples before shipment

• Designs other requirements as may be assigned: t-shirt graphics, candle sticker and packaging design, flyers,

postcards, POP’s, look books, magazine ads, logo etc.

• Prepares mock-ups to print-ready files for in-house and suppliers

• Color separation of t-shirt graphics from time to time

Humanity LLC Los Angeles, CA 2008 to March 2011

Graphic Designer,

• Art directs and conceptualizes new product lines such as t-shirts, jackets and leather accessories.

• Designed collections for men, women and children’s t-shirts

• Responsible for directing silkscreen design and layout.

• Prepared line sheet and cads for trade shows and vendors

• Determines production parameters including preparation of design instructions for production,

staff and merchandisers.

• Oversee team of artists working on the line.

• Approves sample products prior to production.

• Ensures visual consistency within the line.

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Makati, Philippines 2005 to 2008

Creative Chair, Collateral Review Committee

• Designed corporate logo for DTI and OTOP (One Town, One Product)

• Established branding guidelines

• Ensure branding guidelines are met across all agencies and bureaus

• Evaluates the various print requirements to ensure that it complies with corporate branding set by the head agency.

• Handled special projects from time to time as required.

Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) April 1993 to May 2008

Creative Specialist IV

• Overall in-charge of the creative division.

• Handled staff of 5 graphic designers and 2 clerks.

• Spearheaded the collateral design and development of the agency’ s various major local and international trade fairs.

• Handled AVP and photography requirements for the agency.

• Negotiated with suppliers for print, photography and AVP requirements.

• Art directs various photography requirements.

• Evaluates the various print requirements to ensure that it complies with corporate branding set by the head agency.

• Project management travels to Japan, Germany, Spain, Dubai, China and Italy

• Programmed the 10-screen multiple projector presentation for Expo Pilipino: 100 Years of Trade and Industry, Clark, Pampanga

Mariko Novelwares, Makati City, Philippines December 1993 to April 1994

Merchandiser

• Responsible for stock monitoring, inventory and re-order of goods

• Assisted the designer in product development.

Sylvia Santos Inc., Quezon City, Philippines December 1991 to January 1994

Designer / Merchandiser,

• Designed ready-to-wear collections.

• Responsible for product development, budget preparation, stock monitoring, and inventory of store items.

Kyodo Advertising Agency, Makati City, Philippines June to December 1991

Junior Artist,

• Conceptualized and rendered final artwork for the agency’ s various print and media requirements.

Madonna School of Fashion and Design, Makati City, Philippines 1986 to 1989

Instructress,

• Taught basic to advance fashion designing.

• Supervised and assisted students in preparation for yearly fashion shows

Skills

MAC OS 10

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Acrobat - Proficient)

MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint (Advance)

Referrals

Available upon request

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