Charis Manalad, Graphic designer in Doha, Qatar

About

Highly creative and fast learner with solid experience on branding concept and design.

Exposure to different media and conceptualizations of promotional campaigns and marketing collaterals.

Proficient in designing marketing materials in innovative and modern way.

Skilled in creating logo, catalogue and packaging design.

Extensive knowledge in web design, photo and video shoot.

COMPANIES WORKED FOR:

• Retail (Nestle products, Red bull, Monoprix, Sports Corner, Adidas)

• Construction (Shannon Engineering, MGC, ASEC, KBF, Challenger, Future Communication, Tresmentes, EGIS)

• Government (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kahra Maa)

• Real Estate (Al Kayan Real Estate, Gold Bay)

• Manpower agency (Teyseer Security, Qatar Security, United Cleaners)

• Restaurants (Chimney cakes, Dolce Sapore)

• Hospitality (Century Hotel)

• Mall (Ezdan Mall)

• Salon and Spa (Chic n Posh)

• Laundry services (Fresh and Clean Laundry)

• and all others (Al Qurashi, Qatar Cats Club, Trust Eco Shine Car wash)

Skills:

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe indesign, Adobe Premier Pro, Cinema 4d, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Light Room.

Education

Bachelor of Science Information Technology

Far Eastern University East Asia College

2009 - 2013
Secondary Education Secondary Education

Holy Child Academy

1999 - 2009

Experience

Graphic Designer, Azadea

Eataly Restaurant

Jul 2017 - Present (7 years 6 months)

• Communicates with the Regional F&B Operations Manager and the Marketing team to determine layout designs and implementation procedures.
• Creates designs and layouts for social media update, promotional ads, monthly campaigns, store graphics and menu.
• Stay up to date with latest graphic design software and techniques to accordingly recommend tools that can be efficiently applied.
• Maintain project schedules and collaborate with Regional F&B Operations Manager and the Marketing team with regards to project timing, scope and budget.
• Follow brand guidelines to maintain quality compliance.
• Obtain approval of concept by submitting proposals.
• Coordinates with suppliers for final printing and prepare finished copy and artwork.
Graphic Designer

Print Fiction

May 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year 1 month)

• Conceive idea, concepts and campaigns of the clients.
• Design logos, brochures, banners, flyers and other promotional advertisements.
• Prepare and plan work to be accomplished by gathering relevant research, information and materials.
• Illustrate concepts by designing layout of art and copy regarding arrangement size, type size and style related aesthetic concepts.
• Obtain approval of concept by submitting layout.
• Prepare finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing and similar equipment or alternatively purchasing from vendors.
• Prepare final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
• Ensure operation equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
Graphic Designer

Shalan Advertising

Qatar

Apr 2015 - Apr 2016 (1 year)

Conceive idea concepts and campaigns of the clients. Design logos brochures banners flyers and other promotional advertisements. * Prepare and plan work to be accomplished by gathering relevant research information and materials. * Illustrate concepts by designing layout of art and copy regarding arrangement size type size and style related aesthetic concepts. * Obtain approval of concept by submitting layout. * Prepare finished copy and art by operating typesetting printing and similar equipment or alternatively purchasing from vendors. * Prepare final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art. * Ensure operation equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
Graphic Designer

Airborne Technologies Inc.

Manila, Philippines

Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 (1 year)

• Created company logo and website.
• Designed monthly magazine print ad, posters, flyers, billboards and store signage.
• Promoted company products through exposure on events and fair.
• Covered video commercials and product photo shoots.
• Presented finalized ideas to clients and senior manager.
• Trained newly hired designers.

Skills

On Coroflot

@cmanalad13, member since 2016

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Charis Manalad

Dean of Industrial Design

Assistant or Associate Professor, Industrial Design