Rocres A. Aying
Graphic Artist/Designer
Alvarico Compd., Quezon Blvd., Cebu City, Philippines 6000
639333889996
www.sercor.deviantart.com

Summary of Qualifications
• Graphic Artist with 8 years of experience in graphic design
• Extensive experience in developing for traditional and new media using a mix of traditional design techniques and computer aided techniques.
• Supervised creative path of client projects
• Proven success in designing including concept development
• Accomplished in all aspects of print design.

Experiences
Inquirer Publications Inc. (Cebu Daily News)  
Kaohsiong Street, North Reclamation Area Cebu City
Graphic Designer (Part-time)
January 18, 2007 – PRESENT
• Produce graphics and layout pages for local newspaper
• Proof materials prior to print production • Conceive, design, illustrate and complete layouts
• Create and integrate new graphics, improve existing graphics • Produce large and small-format projects from existing working drawings/designs to final print-ready artwork
• Execute client edits and design changes as required
• Multi-task in a fast-paced working environment and deliver projects on time  

The Korean News
Boston Bldg., A.S. Fortuna St., Mandaue City
Graphic Designer (Part-time)
November 1, 2008 – November 1, 2010  
• Produces bi-monthly advertisements for the Korean community newpaper

8990 Housing Devt. Corp. (Deca Homes)  
Negros Street, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
Graphic Designer (Retainer)
January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2011
• Produce graphics and layout pages for newspaper ads, outdoor large format ads and collaterals for monthly exhibits
• Create and integrate new graphics, improve existing graphics  

Cebu City Sports Club
Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
Graphic Designer (Per Project)
May 1 2008 – May 1 2011
• Produce collateral ads like posters, brochures and flyers  

Fine Upgrades
Magallanes Street, Cebu City
Graphic Designer (Per Project)
May 1 2008 – May 1 2010
• Produce collateral ads like news ads, posters, brochures and flyers  

iNeed Magazine
Maria Christina Capitol Site, Cebu City
Graphic Designer
October 1, 2008 – December 1, 2008
• Produce monthly magazine and other collaterals relating to print
• Graphic assistant and tutor

BizRoute Solutions  
Rm 1302 3rd Floor, Keppel Bldg. Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
Graphic Designer
October 01, 2007 – Jan 05, 2008
• Produce graphics and layout for catalogues and newsprint ad
• Conceive, design, illustrate and complete layouts.
• Create and integrate new graphics, improve existing graphics  

M.A.C.K. Mayer Printers  
11th Floor Ayala FGU Bldg., Cebu City
Graphic Designer
June 7, 2006 – January 15, 2007
• Designed collaterals, like streamers, large fomat ads (billboards), banners, factbooks, food menus, calling cards, posters, brochures etc.
• Aided in shaping of marketing strategies relating to offset and digital printing (progressive proofing and prepress)  

Rose Pharmacy (Main Office)  
L. Bacayo St., Cebu City
Graphic Artist
April 6 2006 – June 7 2006
• Designed collaterals, like streamers, large fomat ads (billboards), banners, factbooks, food menus, calling cards, posters, brochures etc.  

EFAC Professional Photo Editing (Korean Outsourcing Company)  
CJRS Bldg. I.T. Park, Lahug Cebu City
Graphic Artist / Team Leader
April 2005 –Feb 2006
• Editing and enhancing studio wedding pictures
• Making new templates (album), for a new layout for the album
• Aided in shaping of marketing strategies relating to print  

Cebu Kolorsep Incorporated (Printing and Packaging Company)  
Edison St., Lahug
Graphic Artist
February 2004 – April 2005
• Designed numerous projects both internally and externally. Fostered a creative working environment.
• Worked to inspire user centered design techniques.  
• Designed logos, presentation folders, brochures, and advertisements.  
• Created online brochures and catalogs.
• Aided in shaping of marketing strategies relating to print and web.  
• Color separations / ready print templates or designs.   

Shemberg Marketing (Dacay Group of Companies)  
Basak, Mandaue City
Graphic Artist
January 2003 – February 2004
• Layouting and revising local and international products, calendars, banners, callcards…
• Coordinates w Local and International Marketing heads regarding product conceptualization and design for existing clients and new accounts
• Coordinate w QC Department w regards to product design finalization and implementation of details
• Supervise checking of suppliers camera ready artwork for finalization process

Expertise
Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Illustrator CS5, TERA, Swift 3D, Intous 4 Wacom (Tablet), Macromedia Freehand MX, Corel Draw X3, Adobe InDesign CS5, Cinema 4D, Adobe Premiere 7.0, Adobe Flash Professional CS5 , Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 , 3d Studio Max 2011, Macromedia Fireworks MX, Zbrush R2, Macintosh OSX (Tiger), and minor appllications.

Education
Certificate of Fine Arts, March 2002 (3 year course) University of the Philippines Visayas College Gorordo Lahug, Cebu City

Achievements
• 20 time winner 99Designs.com
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• Certificate of Participation On the-Spot Envirolectronic Painting Contest 2004
   @ Ayala Activity Centre July 2, 2004.
• Certificate of Completion on Webpage Design and Development @ Berkeley Computer Centre, 2001
• Certificate of Completion on Desktop Publishing II-Corel Draw 8.0 @ AMA Computer Learning Center, 1999
• Certificate of Participation on Centennial Mural Painting Contest @ Queen City Walls, 1999
• Certificate of Participation on the Best and Most Symbolic Design of Mandaue City's Corporate Seal (7th Placer), 1999
• Certificate of Recognition for Service @ the University of Southern Philippines, 1996

Skills
Graphic Design Skills, Layout Skills, Creative Services, Customer Focus, Creativity, Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Desktop Publishing Tools, Acute Vision, Handles Rejection