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SUMMARY__Digital graphic designer with experience in print design, nonlinear video editing, and web design. Most skilled in the use of Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, and AfterEffects, and Macromedia Dreamweaver. Familiar with hard-code HTML and CSS, plus working knowledge of Javascript, DHTML, and Macromedia Flash. Additional experience in the fields of amateur photography, education, copywriting, and copyediting.

OBJECTIVE__Forward-moving graphic design position in a progressive Internet company, with ample opportunity for advancement and further learning.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Academic Distinctions:

• Dean's List, 3 semesters (GPA of 3.35 or higher)
• Ateneo Dean's Award for the Arts in Visual Art - Graphic Design

Pertinent Classes/Seminars Attended:

• GUIDON Graphic Designers' seminar (1996): a crash course in Pagemaker, CorelDRAW, CorelPHOTO-PAINT, and their use in the layout of The GUIDON, official student newspaper of the Ateneo. Conducted by Xandro Castañeda.
• New Media elective (1997-1998): a 3-unit class in the theories and practices of multimedia and information design. Conducted by John Flores of NuBook Interactive.

CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE

1993 · Data Encoder (intern), Corporate Resources Group

• Designed spreadsheets for corporate profiles and studies.
• Handled various administrative tasks, e.g. typing, encoding, phone calls, collating.

1995-1997 · Graphic Design staffer, The GUIDON

• Executed page layouts for the the different sections of The GUIDON, official student newspaper of the Ateneo de Manila University.
• Aided in the design of GUIDON fliers and brochures.
• Contributed articles to the Features section.

1997-1998 · Graphic Design and Photography Editor, The GUIDON

• Oversaw art, layout, and photography of The GUIDON, including taking part in the inspection and correction of newspaper print and design at all stages of production, from typesetting to final output at printing press.
• Designed a new look for the newspaper and overhauled the template, including format, layout, style sheets, and pagination.
• Handled organization, training, and assignments of GUIDON staffers in the graphic design and photography departments.
• Designed business cards, letterheads, fliers, banners, and brochures for newspaper editors and staff.
• Took photos of different events and subjects for various News, Features and Inquiry section articles.
• Instituted an organized system for the use of GUIDON computers, photography equipment, and darkroom chemicals.
• Distinctions Received:
  • Ateneo Dean's Award for the Arts in Visual Art - Graphic Design (1998)

1998 · Digital video editor (intern), Scene Stealers Productions

• Observed and assisted in the editing of offline TV commercials on the Media 100 nonlinear video editing system.
• Performed image processing (i.e. scanning, conversion, retouching, color-correction) to ready client/agency graphics for video.

1998-2000 · Digital video editor (in-house), OmniPost

• Edited offline and online TV commercials, documentaries, audio-visual presentations, demo reels, and multimedia videos on the Macintosh-based Media 100 nonlinear editing system.
• Composed and rendered 2D effects, titles, countdowns, and animations for various projects using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe AfterEffects, with BorisFX and Blue Ice plugins. Also performed rotoscoping, masking, chroma keying, and subtitling to assist other editors' projects.
• Provided support graphics and composite elements (e.g. image processing, textures, interface buttons) for various projects using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe AfterEffects.
• Performed basic sound editing in Media 100, including audio lay-in, audio-video sync, music-mixing, and sound-effects mixing.
• Studied basic editing procedures and methods on the Quantel Editbox and HAL Express non-linear editing and compositing systems.
• Distinctions Received:
  • Araw Awards, 16th Philippine Advertising Congress (1999): Project "Dirty Finger," for Bench Alcogel:
    • Gold Award Winner, Low Budget TV Production
    • Silver Award Winner, Personal Care Category

2000 · Web Design Executive, MyPhilippines.com

• Oversaw web design operations for MyPhilippines.com, entailing
  functions in HTML design, management of the web design team, and
  collaboration with Web Development, Product Development, and
  Business Development teams.
• Aided in conceptualization of, and executed HTML design of the
  MyPhilippines.com portal site. (http://www.myphilippines.com)
• Aided in conceptualization of, and executed HTML design of the
  Wazu.net regional business directory. (http://www.wazu.net, currently being developed.)
• Aided in conceptualization and design of NoelGifts Philippines. (http://www.noel.com.ph, currently being developed.)

1997-present · Independent graphic designer, SimpleSight Graphics

• Web design and graphics for Larong Pinoy, a website on Filipino children's games.
• Print layout, photography, and graphics for Mosaic, a prototype children's newspaper.
• Print layout for an issue of Balitaw, a print compilation of Filipino works by artists and writers of the University of the Philippines, Diliman.
• Started SimpleSight Graphics, a contractual design service providing web/print design and personalized shell/desktop enhancements.
• Webmaster, [ FB4F ] (Facts Before Forward), a a website dedicated to archiving and debunking popular Filipino urban legends and hoaxes.

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

• Media 100
• Adobe AfterEffects
• Adobe Photoshop/ImageReady
• Adobe Pagemaker
• Adobe PageMill
• Adobe Illustrator
• Macromedia Freehand
• Macromedia Dreamweaver
• Macromedia Flash
• familiar with DOS, Windows95/98, and MacOS operating systems.
• self-studied in HTML, CSS, basic JavaScript, and basic DHTML.

OTHER SKILLS AND STRENGTHS

• excellent grasp of the English language, spoken and written.
• thorough, systematic, and well-organized worker, with an eye for quality and detail.
• fast learner, highly adaptable to a variety of situations.
• freeware developer of Windows logo screens, icons, and desktop wallpapers.
• licensed open-water SCUBA diver.
• freelance voice talent, specializing in character accents.
• choir member and church songleader, Greenhills Christian Fellowship South Metro
• qualified for membership, MENSA International.
• languages spoken: English, Tagalog, Basic Spanish.