Resumé
Web developer with Bachelor's degree in Communication and Master's degree in Digital Art; background in graphic design, video post-production, web development, and multimedia. Good with Photoshop, weblogs, and web standards.
Software Proficiency
- Web Development: HTML/XHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, Python
- Content Management: Wordpress, Movable Type, Zope
- Graphics/Multimedia: Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Freehand, Flash (v4-MX), Director (v8)
- Desktop Publishing: Pagemaker, InDesign
- Digital Video: Media 100, AfterEffects, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, ReelDVD
- Operating Systems: DOS/Windows (all versions), Mac OS (7 to X 10.4), Linux/UNIX (Darwin-FreeBSD)
Work History
- Technical Producer, U.S. News and World Report (April 2007 - present)
- In progress.
- Freelance Web Developer, Jopogo.com (January 2006 - April 2007)
- Built a variety of informational websites for clients from scratch or with content management systems.
- Took charge of domain names, web hosting, and content management installation.
- Conceptualized and launched a network of content-driven websites monetized by contextual advertising, affiliate marketing, and merchandise sales.
- Negotiated client agreements and managed outsourcing of contract work.
- Web Developer, Smokescreen.org (April 2002 - present)
- Conceptualized, built, and redesigned websites relating to smokefree activism, tobacco news, document archiving, travel, and e-commerce. Formulated site structure and information architecure, created design mockups and optimized graphics in Adobe Photoshop, coded XHTML/CSS/javascript pages by hand in Ultraedit, and integrated designs into a PHP-based site templating structure.
- Sites designed include: Tobacco.org, TobaccoDocuments.org, SmokefreeDC.org, Smokefree.net, Tobacco-on-Trial.com, Sunfinder.com, Traveljet.com, Travelrobot.com, USNationalparks.com, State-parks.org, ResortFinder.com, RentalHolidays.com, E-Favorites.com Network.
- Brought new and existing websites into conformance with standards according to W3C specifications, and improved usability and accessibility of content via semantic markup and stylesheet-based design.
- Designed various print materials (flyers, brochures, business cards, banners, shirts, stickers) and liaisoned with print production houses to deliver final product.
- DVD Archivist, New Media Archives and Productions, Inc. (October 2000 - January 2002)
- Authored interactive video archives on DVD, including GUI design for video menus in Photoshop, storyboard authoring in ReelDVD, and proofing of rendered video files.
- Created HTML and Acrobat-based CD-ROM print archives.
- Formulated systematic workflows for the production of print and video archives.
- Investigated additional archiving solutions for the industry, including delivery of digital video through the web.
- Designed Newmedia.com.ph website, with interactive Flash GUI.
- Web Executive, IMDG / MyPhilippines.com (May 2000 - September 2000)
- Managed web design team of Impact Digital Media Group and its subsidiary Philippine portal, MyPhilippines.com.
- Designed pages for the second iteration of the MyPhilippines.com portal.
- Collaborated with content executives and staff to conceptualize various web projects for IDMG and MyPhilippines.com.
- Executed page designs and oversaw designers executing page designs for these web projects, in collaboration with web development team.
- Oversaw and executed graphic design for other incidental documents and projects.
- Screened, interviewed, and tested web design applicants to the IDMG design team.
- Video editor (in-house), OmniPost (June 1998 - April 2000)
- 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.
- Provided support graphics and composite elements (e.g. image processing, textures, interface buttons) for various projects using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe AfterEffects.
- Performed rotoscoping, masking, chroma keying, and subtitling to assist other editors' projects.
- 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):
Two awards for project "Dirty Finger," for Bench Alcogel:- Gold Award Winner, Low Budget TV Production
- Silver Award Winner, Personal Care Category
- Araw Awards, 16th Philippine Advertising Congress (1999):
- Video editor (intern), Scene Stealers Productions (May 1998)
- Observed and assisted in the editing of offline TV commercials on the Media 100 nonlinear editing system.
- Performed image processing (i.e. scanning, conversion, retouching, color-correction) to ready client/agency graphics for video.
- Graphic Design and Photography Editor, The GUIDON (official campus newspaper of Ateneo de Manila) (June 1997 - March 1998)
- 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 whole new look for the newspaper, 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.
- 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)
- Graphic Design staffer, The GUIDON (June 1995 - March 1997)
- 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.
- Data Encoder (intern), Corporate Resources Group (May 1993)
- Produced spreadsheets for corporate research profiles.
- Handled various administrative tasks.
Educational Background
- Graduate Studies (2002-2003)
Maryland Institute College of Art: graduated Master of Arts in Digital Art- Distinctions Received: MICA Digital Art Award
- Undergraduate Studies (1994 - 1998)
Ateneo de Manila University: graduated Bachelor of Arts in Communication- Pertinent Classes/Seminars Attended:
- GUIDON Graphic Designers' seminar (1996): a crash course in graphics and layout software for the layout of The GUIDON, official student newspaper of the Ateneo. Conducted by Xandro Castañeda of The GUIDON.
- New Media elective (1997-1998): 3 units, covering theories and practices of multimedia and information design. Conducted by John Flores of NuBook Interactive.
- Distinctions Received:
- Dean's List, 3 semesters (GPA of 3.35 or higher)
- Ateneo Dean's Award for the Arts in Visual Art: Graphic Design (1998)
Ateneo de Manila University
Additional Strengths
- U.S. citizen, with excellent grasp of the English language, spoken and written.
- Thorough, systematic, and well-organized worker, with an eye for quality and detail.
- Typing speed of 90 WPM.
- Fast learner, highly adaptable to a variety of situations.
- Licensed open-water SCUBA diver.