Graphic Design Senior Associate
Resume:
PORTFOLIO
https://www.behance.net/MaryaSesilya**
PHONE
*******.*********@*****.***
AREA
* ****** ***. ***** ******** General Ave. Proj. 8, Quezon City
www.linkedin.com/in/maria-cecilia-mendoza-642b1589 SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
My 23 years of work experience in various fields of industry e-commerce, web design, advertising, graphic design, publishing, digital printing, production, event manage- ment, social media content, purchasing, and sales are a part of my strength.
I am a critical thinker, love life, a social person, am passion-driven, open to new learnings and experiences, and full of ideas. My intuitive nature balances my keen interest in the world around me and a desire to contribute to society.
MARIA TERESA DEL VALLE
Boehringer Ingelheim (Phil.) Inc.
Sourcing Manager
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ROCHELLE BRAGAIS
Smart Comunications, Inc.
Creative Design Junior Manager
************@*****.***
REFERENCES
https://www.facebook.com/maria.c.mendoza.75
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Major in Advertising Arts
University of Santo Tomas (UST)
SY 1994 - 1998
SKILLS/EXPERTISE
. Hybrid Competency
. Team Player
. Entrepreneurial
. Adobe Photoshop 2022
. Adobe Illustrator 2022
. Adobe InDesign 2022
. Adobe XD
. MS Word
. MS Excel
. MS PowerPoint
. Canva
HOBBIES/INTEREST
. Art/Designing
. Interiors
. Movies
. Decors
. Dogs
. Travel
. Food
. Music
. Resin/Craft
Graphic Designer (Consultant)
Created engaging ads and cover photos for both FB & IG plat- forms of Rural Bank of Silay (RBSilay) and GoodPay. Produced marketing collaterals for tie-up events with our various partners (QRtable tops, tarpaulin, posters, info sheets, id, calling cards among others)
Conceptualized a landing page for GoodPay.
Web Graphic Designer
Designed Century Properties Nuliv project website which is targeted to be launched before the year ends. Collaborated with David and Golyat Web Vevelopment team as well as the Creative and Accounts Department.
Revamped existing landing pages and innovated the whole design project experience.
Creative Designer (Consultant)
Designed several inside app campaigns for Sublime App which is targeted to be launched before the year ends.
To innovate other ads for in-house merchant and Sublime delivery service.
JOB EXPERIENCES
GOODTECH HOLDINGS
Project-based
2022
DAVID & GOLYAT
Project-based
2022
SUBLIME APP PROJECT
Project-based
2022
Freelance Multimedia Designer
I created engaging social media advertising layouts for Matimco brands (Gudwood & Ecofor). Static and moving/video ads for their Instagram and Facebook platforms. Tasks include photo manipulation of brand lifestyle photos and MP4 output of combined photo layouts.
Monthly meetings directly with the client. Close collaboration with the Social Media Manager for the alignment of creative content. Researched and collated images that fit their brand requirements.
Operations & Social Media Manager
Hello Omma Mi Casa (Helomica) is a small medium enterprise
(sme) vision that rose due to last year's pandemic. It is still a work in progress for my partner and me. We are both mothers, creative artists, dreamers, and entrepreneurs.
We both love and breathe design, interiors & product selling. We started selling coffee essentials such as Torani brand products and Nespresso branded products such as pod holders, organizers, and coffee machines. We hope to widen our product line to cleaning supplies and home care items.
Operations Manager
A business venture my partner and I put up for go-to digital printing solutions for corporate and customized giveaways - shirts, jackets, slippers, stickers, labels, invitations, mugs, USB lighters, passport holders, mugs, tumblers, planners, pens, among others.
Handle purchasing materials, spearhead production, attend client meetings, costing & deliveries for retail and corporate promotional requirements.
Owner/Coordinator/Stylist
An events coordination business that caters to clients that have corporate events, birthdays, debuts, weddings, fashion shows, and baking workshop requirements. We are a hands-on team that offers a solution to catering, venue, coordination, styling, giveaways, flower arrangement, balloons, hosts, entertainment, JOB EXPERIENCES
ANTS@WORK
(Quad Media Solution &
Events Management)
2021 - 2022
HELOMICA
(Hello Omma Mi Casa)
2020 - 2021
PICKZEL POINT CO.
2017 - 2020
CELESTINE'S PARTY HIVE
2015- 2019
invitation, HMUA, lights and sounds, entertainment, and full-event management.
As a coordinator and stylist, I met with clients, worked on ideas, designed, and handled different vendors to cater to the needs of our clients. A great experience that honed my interpersonal skills, and event styling, engaged my creative thinking, and helped me broaden my knowledge.
Marketing Designer (Project Based)
Created a brand new look for Great Well Pharma Inc. product
(Rosy Peel). Produced a fresh, informative, engaged, and exciting concept for their social media platforms. Conceptualized new packaging, marketing collaterals, and logo for another brand. Inputs ideas and strategies for their monthly marketing campaigns and contests.
Creative Virtual Assistant (Project Based)
As a Virtual Assistant/Designer, I handle PSBC's Powerpoint presentations, schedule monthly meetings of the council, and prepare various ad layouts for their calendar events, meeting requirements, and other responsibility given directly by PSBC's Head.
Work is remote-based through email coordination but on some occasions, my boss and I meet face-to-face for faster and immediate revisions.
Buyer (6 months contract)
Positioned as an Outsourced Buyer assigned to BIPHI
(Boehringer Ingelheim Philippines), a leading pharmaceutical company. Assigned to Sourcing & Procurement Team that handles Hotels, Events, and Travels accounts. Led the requisition flow through the actual purchase (PR-PO process) and closely worked with various Departments in the company. We are the first point of contact for the Requestors in the fulfillment of their purchase requests.
JOB EXPERIENCES
GREAT WELL PHARMA
INC.
2017
PHILIPPINE SWISS
BUSINESS COUNCIL
2016
AOBS
(Advanced Outsourcing &
Business Services)
2014 – 2015
Senior Sales Executive
Developed and established qualified contacts into Key Accounts and generated new Key Account leads through cold canvas and networking.
Offer various marketing solutions that cater to our client's marketing needs. Make quotations and closed deals with clients while coordinating directly with the Art Department for rendering, Logistics, Accounting, and Procurement Department for purchasing corporate giveaway products from suppliers that meet budget, quality, and delivery.
Corporate Sales
Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls, and emails; Visit potential customers to prospect for new business; act as a contact between the company and its existing potential markets; Negotiate the terms of agreement and closing sales; Gather market and customer information; Represent the organization at trade exhibitions and events; Check quantities of goods on display & stocks;
Record sales & order information and sends copies to the sales office; Review own sales performance, aiming to hit or exceed targets; Gain a clear understanding of customer’s business & requirements; Make accurate, rapid cost calculations, and provide customers with quotations.
Purchasing Manager
Responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and controlling procurement of goods & services at the most economical price yet highest quality, the best terms & conditions, and consistent in both delivery requirements and quality.
Sources-out local and international suppliers/vendors to cater to our diversified requirements. Report to both VP-Operations
& CEO for requirements of the company for its sponsorships, retail, company events, and corporate orders.
Spearheaded the Purchasing Department in quality control check purchases were done in a timely and orderly manner. Designated responsibility to the team and instill an open communication, fast-paced and friendly environment. Process requisitions with signed job orders by the CEO. JOB EXPERIENCES
LANGHOFF PROMOTION
PHILIPPINES, INC.
2011 – 2013
RUDY PROJECT
PHILIPPINES, INC.
2009 - 2011
Check shipment local and abroad. Coordinate with brokers and logistic companies. Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
Closely monitored and checked all deliverables/goods are in their best quality and quantity along with the Warehouse Department before updating report to VP-Operations, CEO & all departments.
Attended conferences and trade shows to broaden our roster of suppliers. Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers/vendors.
Purchasing Manager
Upon obtaining audio recordings from previous events, source local suppliers/vendors for our audio transcription services. Compares costing, timetable of production and delivery, quality, and efficiency.
Sources out and closely coordinates with international vendors such as A/V contractors, online printers, FedEx, and corporate giveaways. Negotiate with FedEx Kinko’s online all the printing and deliverables to the closest drop-off of the event. Keeps on track with costing, timetable of production and delivery, discounts, and efficient suppliers/vendors that meet above standard quality and project commitment in deadlines. Production Manager
Oversees and manages the production of Conference Program Materials such as PowerPoint presentations, handouts, posters, directional and event information signs, speaker’s biographies, and conference program, badges of clients, speakers, advertisers, sponsors, registration, and exhibitors. Close coordination with the ART Dept., Speaker Relations, and Accounts.
Oversee the documentation of previous events on the website containing conference programs, photos, and PowerPoint presentations.
Reports directly to CEO/President of complaints received from staff on site or feedback forms of grammatical errors, audio translations, contact errors (names, address, phone, fax, email, etcetera)
Report directly to CEO/President regarding problems, issues, and solutions for areas that need further improvement. JOB EXPERIENCES
NEW-FIELDS, INC.
2009
Purchaser
Sourced print suppliers/vendors for quotation of 6 medical publications (PPDr, PPD, NDG, BP, PVET, and CPM), Health.- Care magazine (bi-monthly) and other requirements such as flyers, calling cards, letterheads, birthday cards, PPD Tabs project. Coordinated with suppliers/vendors to get sample supplies of papers, boards, plastics, boxes, and stickers used for the proj- ects. Negotiates for the best price, timetable of production and delivery, discounts, and efficient suppliers that meet above standard quality and commitment to deadlines.
Oversee scheduling of publication release, proofing, delivery, and quality control.
Servicing/Production Assistant
Prepared weekly updates status of contracts for Production & Sales meetings.
Did follow-up calls to pharmaceutical companies & agencies for their advertising placements in our publications plus other special projects like ads on the website and PPDTabs. Weekly meeting with salespeople regarding concerns in contracts for advertising materials.
Coordinated with the Editor and the editorial staff for the layouts and advertising concerns. Handled (6) medical publication, ADIS journals and a health magazine (bi-monthly).
Supervised quality control of all publications for checking digital proofs to viewing actual runs. Involved from the first step up to the finish of the project. Close coordination with the marketing services department for color checking and printing quality of the publications.
Graphic Designer
Design ads per client's request, cover designs, magazine layouts, POPS, and other paraphernalia.Shared inputs on the looks of our books and magazine. From cover to the images of the articles.
Handle PPDTabs (a CD-ROM of drug information accessing drug interaction chart, table of values, hospitals, etcetera) from quotation to the printer to follow-up of design, relay-outing, coordination with supplier, viewing of proofs, and receiving final print.
JOB EXPERIENCES
MEDICOMM PACIFIC,
INC.
2002 - 2009
Creative Graphic Designer
Generally tasked to assist Label, A & R, Marketing, Ad & Promotions Department in conceptualizing studies for release. Coordinated with suppliers - from color separators & labeling to digital imaging specialists & printers. Design & layout for covers of tapes/CDs (Agaw Agimat, Battery, Bituin Escalante, Melissa Gibbs, Mystica, Moby, Zaldy Zhirkan to name a few). Conceptualized presentations for the karaoke tie-up projects with JVC – movie themes, rock, classic, slow, and pop. Relay out international & existing albums to appeal to our local market.
Oversee stage design, fabrication, artists' album launching,
& design promotional ads for print media. Undertake window display design & actual setup in numerous record bars.
Graphic Artist
Created & layout out stage designs for events such as concerts, product launching, exhibits, trade shows, awards, and fashion shows. Supervised the schedule of a stage production from design to fabrication.
Created cut-outs of text & logos, stickers, mock-up designs, and scale models. Negotiated with suppliers such as printers, outdoor fabricators, digital imaging, & media production houses for production requirements. Finalized comprehensive studies for client presentations. Coordinated with event organizers for requirements and design revisions.
Assisted in managing the firm’s premium clients such as: Ad Congress, Mead Johnson, Pepsi, San Miguel Corp
Street Party, L’Oreal fashion show, PLDT Brains launch, Ayala Center, Binibining Pilipinas, MMFF, & Globe. Application Specialist
Train clients (Snoopy and Paddocks) to PRIMA software. It is one of our main products that cater to their pattern & printing requirements. Designed & performed lay-outing of POPs for the textile and clothing industry. Done field work job to possible & existing clients.
JOB EXPERIENCES
ROCK RECORDS, INC.
2000 – 2002
STAGE MASTER INC.
1999 - 2000
GLOBIS, INC.
1998 – 1999
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