CHRISTIAN CEA
A God-fearing kind of guy with serious level of competency in design,
good experience in fashion retail industry. Highly-skilled, passionate, team-player, fast-learner, with a “can-do” attitude & goal-getter. Has a great passion in music and arts, health & sports enthusiast, family-oriented with positive attitude for growth & knowledge. Education
Bachelor of FINE ARTS, major in Advertising Arts
University of the East, Caloocan City
1998 - 2002
Personal
Born & raised locally on the 10th of September 1981 in Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines. Well-built with brown eyes and fair complexion, stands 5 feet 7 inches tall. Achievements
Values & RACER awardee for Entrepreneurial Spirit
Golden ABC Incorporated, Penshoppe Young Men’s Tops 2014 - 2015
Colege Scholar / Academic Excellence
University of the East Manila, Certificate of Recognition 2000 - 2002
Technical Background
Proficient in computer operation - graphic software (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe illustrator, Macromedia Freehand, Corel Draw with basic video & audio editing using Adobe Premier, Movie Maker, Audacity and Acid Pro)
Professional Experience
Golden ABC, Inc. (Penshoppe, Oxygen, Regatta, Memo, ForMe, Red Logo) Senior Designer / Men’s Creative Head for Penshoppe 2010 – 2018
Research & mood development of global trend for tops, footwear & accessories. Presents and contributes concepts and ideas to both local and international clients.
Works with the agreed budget, fabric, look and added recommendations. Leads & trains newly-hired store managers for product knowledge on upcoming styles, trend, styling guide and technical matters. Emerald Garments Manufacturing Corporation (RRJ, Mr. Lee, Petrol) Men’s Designer / Product Developer
2009 – 2010
Conduct competitive market research in design, price points & new technology. Contribute concepts, ideas and presentations with co-designers. Works directly under the supervision of the CEO and head designer. Bonniriver / EuroAsia (Fila Garments) / Kids Like Us, Inc. (Jollikids Apparel) Head Designer / Merchandiser / VM / Marketing Assistnt / Event Coordinator 2005 - 2009
Create design campaign materials and contribute concepts and presentations to both existing and potential clients.
Assist the marketing specialist in developing marketing plans and strategies. Coordinate and works with the store and mall staff for more efficient and successful implementation of certain event.
Pink and Blue Soda Wears and Accessories, Incorporated / Puerto del Sol beach resort Graphic Designer / Visual Merchandiser
2003 - 2005
Set-up design for in-store window display and merchandise arrangements. Creates design for men’s line and have it approved with pre-production samples. Development of new design studies and concepts for island displays / streamer
/ tarpaulins / POPs / posters / packaging / brochures / flyers / display racks. F & A Philippines, Incorporated (Brute undergarments / 101 Main) Product Designer / Merchandiser
2003-2003
Concern for all merchandising, marketing and pre / post production creative tasks under the direct supervision of management committee. Contacts
Project 8, Quezon City, M. M., Philippines
0922.7989075
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