DONALD JAKE V. CRUZ
*** ***** **** ****, **** Washington, MD 20744 703-***-****
********.****@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Diverse professional design experience.
. Supervised a team of graphic artists for several years.
. Articulate and persuasive communicator at ease in interacting with
clients, team members and management.
. Proficient in Corel Graphics, Adobe Graphics and Microsoft Office
applications in Windows
and Macintosh operating systems with relevant professional experience
in AutoCAD, 3D Studio Viz and OmniGraffle.
. Formal training and professional experience in digital photography and
post-editing.
. Received Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PHOTOGRAPHER January 2011
- Present
Created designs for various clients and industries, from digital to
print. Photographed and did
post-processing of events, product shots and special occasions.
IVENTURES INC., Pasig City, Philippines. - A Business Process Outsourcing
Company
www.iventuresph.com
Graphics Supervisor June 2009 - January 2011
Managed a team of eight graphic artists, assigned and distributed their
workloads and
schedules while maintaining fast and accurate artwork turnaround times.
Reported on key
performance indicators and did troubleshooting of technical issues
relating to efficient
processing of artwork as well as being the key graphics contact for
National Pen Company.
NATIONAL PEN PHILIPPINES LLC, Makati City, Philippines
(an offshore subsidiary of National Pen Co. of San Diego, CA.) - A Direct
Selling Specialty Company
www.callcenterdirectory.net/call-center-companies/National-Pen-Philippines-
133.html
www.nationalpen.com
Graphics Supervisor April 2008 - June 2009
Managed a team of eight graphic artists, assigned and distributed their
workloads and
schedules while maintaining fast and accurate artwork turnaround times.
Reported on key
performance indicators and did troubleshooting of technical issues
relating to efficient
processing of artwork as well as being the key graphics contact for U.S.
account executives.
Graphics Team Leader June 2007 - April 2008
Provided graphic artists with technical training and guidance on art
processing and pre-
production techniques based on the company's strict quality control
guidelines and
requirements. Maintained artists' efficiency and resolved technical
issues.
Graphic Artist July 2006 - June
2007
Responsible for the design and layout of artworks for promotional
products,
advertisements and preparation of art files for production.
ULTIMATE DISPLAY SYSTEM & GLEAMEDIA, Singapore - Signage, Display & Media
Companies
www.ultimatesign.com
Architectural Sales Designer March 2005 - November 2005
Composed design proposals for various signage, display, kiosks and media
projects. Prepared
marketing and presentation materials for the sales team. Drafted
technical and shop
drawings and coordinated with the production team for the accurate,
timely and efficient
implementation of various design projects.
UNITED NEON & UNITED LIGHTING SYSTEMS - An Out-of-home Media, Signage &
Lighting Co.
www.unitedneon.com
Graphic Designer April 2001 - March 2005
Composed design proposals for various advertising, signage, display and
lighting projects.
Prepared marketing and presentation materials for the sales team.
Drafted technical and
shop drawings and coordinated with the production team for the accurate,
timely and
efficient implementation of various design projects.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor's degree in ARCHITECTURE, 1998
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS (Manila, Philippines)
Certificate in AutoCAD Training & Proficiency, 1999
MICROCADD TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Quezon City, Philippines)
Certificate in Digital Photography, 2009
FEDERATION OF PHILIPPINE PHOTOGRAPHERS FOUNDATION (Manila, Philippines)
CHARACTER REFERENCE
Ms. Stacie D. Barrett
Graphics Manager
National Pen Company
342 Shelbyville Mills Road
Shelbyville, TN 37160
888-***-**** ext. 3220
********@****.***
Ms. Rhodora T. Gatchalian
Sales & Marketing Manager (F)
United Neon Inc.
HPL Bldg. Sen. Gil Puyat Ave.
Makati City, Philippines 1200
*******@*******.***
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Mr. Don Low Kok Tong
Asst. Director, Sales & Marketing
Ultimate Display Systems Pte. Ltd.
42 Tannery Lane
Singapore 347791
Office: +65-6741-2828 Mobile: +65-9688-0619
Email: ******@************.***
Makati City