Work History
Professional Experience
July 2022 - November 2023
Senior Art Director, Dentsu Jayme Syfu
I worked as a senior art director and was responsible for the promotion of various products via digital and traditional ad campaigns.
March 2022 - June 2022
Freelance Art Director & Motion Graphic Designer
I worked as a freelance Art Director and Motion Graphic Designer on television and movie based projects.
July 2020- February 2022
Full-Time Instructor, CIIT College of Arts & Technology
I worked as a full-time instructor for a college that specialized in traditional and digital arts. They also offered technology based courses related to web design, gaming and computer programming. Part of my duties for this role included administrative work that focused on the improvement and creation of syllabi for various creative subjects.
April 2019 - July 2020
Creative Director, CIIT College of Arts & Technology
I worked as a Creative Director for a college that specialized in traditional and digital arts. They also offered technology based courses related to web design, gaming and computer programming. Part of my duties was to oversee, manage and develop all forms of visual communication for their learning institution. Aside from my creative and corporate duties, I also had a full teaching load that was comprised of various art and design subjects.
July 2018 - May 2019
Art Director, Foodeology
I worked as an Art Director for a food company that owned many brands. The products they offered ranged from hot to cold beverages, mini cakes, tiramisu ice cream, breakfast and rice meals. Part of my duties included the production and design of digital ads that involved the application of motion graphics. I was also responsible for their print based media needs and their creative seasonal campaigns.
February 2017 - April 2019
Part-Time Instructor, CIIT College of Arts & Technology
I worked as a part-time instructor for a college that specialized in traditional and digital arts. They also offered technology based courses related to web design, gaming and computer programming.
November 2016 - July 2017
Creative Director, TBW Inc.
I worked as a Creative Director for an online gaming company. Part of my responsibilities was to develop, oversee and manage all forms of visual communication related to the company's corporate and creative needs. I helped in designing websites and created interactive ads that relied heavily on motion graphics.
January 2016 - March 2016
Part-Time Instructor, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
I worked as a part-time instructor for a college that specialized in the development of digital art and design. I taught theory-based visual subjects to freshmen students for a semester.
November 2013 - July 2015
Freelance Art Director & Motion Graphic Designer
I worked as a freelance Art Director and Motion Graphic Designer.
April 2003 - May 2013
Associate Art Director, GMA Network Inc.
I was responsible for the art direction of informative morning programs, afternoon cartoon shows and prime time dramas. I also developed promotional materials to market all accounts that I handled that ranged from TV spots, print based ads and online media ads. I also art directed photo shoots related to local productions of both drama and comedy projects for the network.
Workshops/Seminars
Professional Training
Dentsu Creative Philippines, 6F, United Life Building, 837 Antonio Arnaiz Ave, Legazpi Village, Makati, 1223 Metro Manila
Me2We Guided Manager Training
Guided Me2We is a new People Leader training built to support and develop first time managers at Dentsu.
Icon Manila: Animation Conference, 26th Street, Corner McKinley Parkway, Taguig, 1630 Metro Manila. September, 2021
Icon Manila 2021
An annual event that gathers the creative minds in animation, film, games, illustration, and visual effects.
CIIT College of Arts and Technology, 94 Kamuning Rd., Interweave Bldg., Diliman, Q.C. October, 2020
Faculty Open Discussion on Effective Teaching Practices Workshop
A two day open discussion on effective teaching practices for college instructors that focused on art and design related subjects.
Animahenasyon, 26th Street, Corner McKinley Parkway, Taguig, 1630 Metro Manila. November, 2019
Animahenasyon 2019
The festival is composed of a conference, film screenings, and competition with the aim of cultivating and showcasing Filipino talent in animation.
Samsung Hall, SM Aura, 26th Street, Corner McKinley Pkwy, Taguig, 1630 Metro Manila. September, 2019
Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 6 Workshop
A five day training course developed by the Harmony Foundation for teachers to learn Storyboard Pro 6.
Toon Boom Animation Inc., 94 Kamuning Rd., Interweave Bldg., Diliman, Q.C. September, 2019
Toon Boom Harmony 17 Premium Workshop
A five day training course developed by the Harmony Foundation for teachers to learn about the basic functions of Harmony 17 Premium.
Toon Boom Animation Inc., 94 Kamuning Rd., Interweave Bldg., Diliman, Q.C. October, 2019
Toon Boom Harmony 17 Premium Workshop
A five day training course developed by the Harmony Foundation for teachers to learn basic animation, cut-out and compositing in Harmony 17 Premium.
Guthrie-Jensen Global Training Consultants, 94 Kamuning Rd., Interweave Bldg., Diliman, Q.C. October, 2020
Meeting the Meeting Challenge Workshop
A three day training course on effective communication practices for College and SHS instructors that focused on leadership, organizational communication, business meeting etiquette, planning and group decision making.
Promax Asia, GMA Network Center, Edsa corner Timog Ave., Diliman Q.C, September, 2012
Promax BDA Television Marketing and Advertising Workshop
A two day training course developed by Promax Asia that focused on television marketing and advertising with Jeff Rustia- Founder of Front TV, Canada.
Promax Asia, GMA Network Center, Edsa corner Timog Ave., Diliman Q.C, May, 2011
Promax BDA Television Marketing and Advertising Workshop
A two day training course developed by Promax Asia that focused on television marketing and advertising with Lee Hunt- Founder of Lee Hunt LCC Media Strategy, New York.
Promax Asia, GMA Network Center, Edsa corner Timog Ave., Diliman Q.C, April, 2006
Promax Roadshow “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” Workshop
A two day training course developed by Promax Asia that focused on television marketing and advertising with Jeff Rustia- Founder of Front TV, Canada.
Promax Asia, GMA Network Center, Edsa corner Timog Ave., Diliman Q.C, April, 2005
Promax Roadshow “Promo Intensive” Workshop
A one day training course developed by Promax Asia that focused on television marketing and advertising with Lee Hunt- Founder of Lee Hunt LCC Media Strategy, New York.
Promax Asia, GMA Network Center, Edsa corner Timog Ave., Diliman Q.C, September, 2004
Promax Roadshow “Promo 101” Workshop
A one day training course developed by Promax Asia that focused on television marketing and advertising with Carmen Alzner- Independent media adviser, London.
Honors & Awards
Recognition of Excellence
2021-2022
Certificate of Recognition
A teaching certificate from CIIT College of Arts and Technology for outstanding teaching performance during the faculty evaluation for the first quarter.
2019-2020
Certificate of Appreciation
A mentoring certificate from CIIT College of Arts and Technology for advising students from the Bachelor of Fine Arts program.
2019-2020
Certificate of Appreciation
A mentoring certificate from CIIT College of Arts and Technology for conducting a talk about “Creative Ways in Learning” to SHS Faculty Members.
2018-2019
Certificate of Recognition
A teaching certificate from CIIT College of Arts and Technology for outstanding teaching performance during the faculty evaluation for the first and third trimester.
2017-2019
Certificate of Teaching Excellence
A teaching certificate from CIIT College of Arts and Technology for outstanding teaching performance during the faculty evaluation for the second and third trimester of AY 2017-18 and first trimester AY 2018 - 2019.
2002
Best in Thesis
I was given this award for my work “Modernizing the Face of God”, a sculptural piece that attempts to replicate and modernize Philippine religious iconography submitted to the College of Fine Arts.
Personal Details
Defining Qualities & Skills
Language
Tagalog
English
Native language
Advanced Listener, Advanced Speaker, Advanced Reading and Writing
Computer Skills
Office & Design Software
MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Google Apps, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Lightroom, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 6 and Toon Boom Harmony 17 Premium
Work Platforms
PC or Mac
I can work with either a Mac or PC.
Interests
Hobbies
Traditional painting, digital painting, traditional sculpting, 3-D modeling and printing, graphic design, action figure creation and customization, toy vehicle creation and customization, traditional drawing and digital drawing
Citizenship
Filipino
I am a Filipino Citizen.
References
Colleagues & Mentors
Creative Services Department
Dentsu Creative, Philippines
6F, United Life Building, 837 Antonio Arnaiz Ave, Legazpi Village, Makati, 1223 Metro Manila
Biboy Royong / Executive Creative Director
Phone: 09479944823
Email: biboy.royong@dentsu.com
Program Support Department
GMA Network Center
Edsa corner Timog Ave., Diliman, Quezon City
Excelso Divino / Associate Creative Director
Phone: +639154409209
Email: NA
Visual Effects Department
Mothership VFX Inc.
5533 P. Binay St., Brgy. Pio del Pilar, Makati
Marvin Delacruz / Creative Director
Phone: 09479906751
Email: marvind3lacruz@gmail.com
Arts College Department
iAcademy
Nexus Campus, 7434 Yakal, Makati, 1203 Metro Manila.
Gilly Ann Tribiana / Chairperson, MMA
Phone: NA
Email: gillytribiana@gmail.com