Sitename
work
animation
EDUCATION
Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Fine Art, Animation May 2005
Graduate with Distinction
Animation Departmental Honors
Temasek Polytechnic of Singapore
Specialist Diploma in Arts & Events Management, May 1999
Nanyang Technological University of Singapore, Singapore
Bachelor of Business (Merit), May 1995
SKILLS
Software
After Effects, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Flash, DVD Studio Pro, Frame Thief, Pro Tool,
Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Indesign and Microsoft office. Proficient in HTML and
CSS. Comfortable using both PC and Mac Platforms.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in speaking and writing English and Chinese (Mandarin).EXPERIENCE
Interactive designerCollective Brands, MA Sep 2009 to Present
Lead Designer for Keds, Prokeds, Grasshopper and Robeez
Conceptualized and provided original ideas within brand strategy and standards for
emails, landing pages, microsites and banner advertising for North America and European
markets.
Developed and hand coded web-ready html pages & assets.
Designed weekly e-commerce email campaigns.
Participated in the art direction of product and lifestyle photo shoots.
Web DesignerWorld Travel Holdings, Boston, MA Jun 2006 - Sep 2009
Lead Designer for Priceline, Hotwire, Orbitz, American Airlines Cruises, Delta Skymile
Cruises, Continental Airlines Cruises and US Airway Cruises.
Redesigned website and emails for Priceline Cruises
Redesigned website for Continental Airlines Cruises
Developed solutions for web initiatives including web page layout, promotional pages, ad
banners, user interfaces, HTML emails and content flow.
Collaborated with brand managers on brand strategy/positioning and delivered programs
that increase web traffic.
Interface DesignerInternshipSoliloquy Learning, Boston, MA Feb 2006 - May 2006
Assisted lead designer in animation, layout and interface design using Flash, Photoshop
and Illustrator.
Animator
InternshipDeos Animation Studio, Lawrence, MA Jun - Aug 2004
Edited promotion trailer.
Composited and animated Robert & Ribert.
EMPLOYMENT
TeacherMeridian Primary School, Singapore Jan 01 to Jun 01
Taught Grade 1 to Grade 3 Mandarin.
Arts AdministratorThe Fingers Player, Singapore Aug 99 to Dec 00
Administrative
Daily administrative work.
Wrote proposals for grants. Received $30,000 in funding.
Concepted, executed, marketed and promoted for 3 to 6, a series of puppetry show,
targeting kindergarten children.
Production
Production manager and Stage manager for Sang Nila and Peach Boy.
Tour Manager of International Festival
Duties included getting sponsorship for the tour, scheduling transportation, arranging
tickets and insurance and liaison with the festival organizer.
Senior UnderwriterCigna Insurance, Singapore Aug 95 to Jul 99
Marketing and underwriting property insurance and casualty insurance.
Liaison and communicated with Cigna worldwide office and their clients in Singapore.
AWARDS
American Design Monthly Awards 2007
Playground Studio website
Squealing Peg Awards 2005
Animation department outstanding student award
P K Hwang and A G Mackenzie Prize 1995
For achieving excellence in the subject of Marine Insurance
SCREENINGS
Boston First Night 2006
Cambridge Community Television 2004
The Woods Hole Film Festival, 2004 & 2005
Squealing Pegs 2003-05 Animation Show, Massachusetts College of Art, Boston MA
VOLUNTEER
Autism Association (Singapore) 1999 to 2001
THEATRE WORK
Actor and Assistant stage manager, Posteterne 1992
Actor, Osean 1993
abo2hz@r.postjobfree.com
Copyright c Keng Qui Chia 2012