MR. ALLAN S. CARAGAO
199 Biga-1 Aguinaldo Highway
Silang, Cavite, Philippines
Mobile No.: +97156 7493019
Email: allan_caragao@yahoo.com
Website: http://allancaragao.daportfolio.com
39 yrs.old
Married
5”7” Height
Roman Catholic
155lbs.
Good Health
CAREER OBJECTIVES:
• Willing to work in a career-based national or multinational organization, relation
to computer field where success comes through creativity, hard work, sincerity and
devotion to duty.
JOB EXPERIENCES:
June 2010
to present
Head Graphic Designer
Al Bader Exhibition Organizer
Al Muteena Deira, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts
based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic
design concepts.
• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative
material and copy, and select style and size of type.
• Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to
prepare layouts for printing production.
• Review final layouts and suggest improvements as
needed and Develop graphics and layouts for product
illustrations, company logos.
• Key information into computer equipment to create
layouts and Floor Map using AutoCAD and
stand/booth design modeling using Autodesk Maya
for manager needs
• Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material,
discussing them with managers and making
necessary changes.
September 2009
to June 2010
Advertising Supervisor
Mercury Advertising LLC
Al Qussais 1, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
• Senior level graphic design experience; project
coordination, production and design, and desktop
publishing.
• Conceives ideas, concepts, and campaigns;
designs, produces, works with others and coordinates
in the creation of multifaceted communication
materials in print, and other mediums for a variety of
instructional,
promotional,
development,
and
recruitment projects.
• Works with project managers and team members
to provide professional
recommendations
for
concept, design, art direction, production, print
buying, and monitors quality control.
• Responsible for print and prepress service
specifications, purchasing, approvals and quality
control.
March 05, 2007
to February 2009
Creative Graphic Designer / Visual Artist
Asec Asia Inc. Philippines
- Graphics Dept.
12F Asian Star Bldg. Asean Drive
Cor. Singapura Lane Filinvest Corporate City
Alabang Muntinlupa City
• Compose ads with creativity, accuracy and speed
by performing text entry and / or create text
elements that require special fonts or special effect.
Create and / or manipulate graphics, retrieve and
manipulate art pieces from art library and uses
graphics software to create line art, logos, screened
art pieces and highly stylized lettering.
• Work group or individual ads based on priorities set
by the Receiving Unit. Meet or exceed production and
quality standards required in a fast paced production
set up.
• Assure standards, specifications, rules and
guidelines are met, Corrects spelling, grammar and
punctuation errors. Positions and sizes ad copy to
match customer’s layout and specifications.
• Attain objectives regularly set by the Department
centered on quality and volume targets.
• Communicate to the Team Leader any production
related issues, which may affect quality and
processing time of ads assigned.
June 2003
February 2007
CREATIVE GRAPHIC DESIGNER / ARTIST
TRACE Group of Companies
- Creative’s Dept.
4072 Gen. Mascardo St., Bangkal, Makati City
• Assign in Marketing & Quality Control Department
to designed poster, company ID, designing company
Logo's, brochure, leaflet, banner in tarpaulin type, tshirt design, paper design, manual and convention
book all advertising needs using Macintosh Power G5
and its software also using large format printer.
September, 2000
to November 2003
GRAPHIC ARTIST
• ROBINSON’S GALLERIA KODAK EXPRESS
JFD TECHNOLOGY INC.
- Digital Imaging Dept.
Robinson’s Galleria Ortigas, Quezon City
• Pictures Restoration and retouching, Manipulation
and Digital operations. Assign as a Technical Service
in other outlet such in Trouble shooting and
maintenance in computer hardware (Picture Maker
Booth)
February, 1998
August, 2000
GRAPHIC ARTIST
• AMADEO CABLE TV (CATV)
Ambagan Building, A. Mabini Street
Amadeo, Cavite
• TAGAYTAY CABLE TV (CATV)
Unit 20-21 NGO Building, Aguinaldo Highway
Tagaytay City
• System design and Programming Subscriber
Application and Installation report, Master list,
Monthly statement of Account, Subscriber Inventory.
Updating Subscriber physical data structures and
logical views of data.
• Assign as a customers service to serve the newly
subscriber for installation process for applying and
installing cable TV.
• Maintains all records of the Company, requirements
of Chief Operating Officer, Programs all the
necessary information of subscribers, Prepares all the
Proposal needed by the Chief Operating Officer,
Designing and in charge and with all the marketing
supplies such as (flier, application form and etc.)
June, 1997
to February, 1998
GRAPHIC ARTIST
D’CARDZ Shoppe Desktop Publishing
Expressions Stationery Store Inc.
Expressions Dasma – Outlet
A Division of Sterling Company
• Knowledge and skilled in Graphics designing, Lay
out, drawing of logo / any kinds of logos, calling
cards, letterheads, brochures, CO/School ID, fliers,
invitation in all occasion with picture scanning.
April, 1997
to May, 1997
GRAPHIC ARTIST
D’CARDZ Shoppe Desktop Publishing
Expressions Stationery Store Inc.
Expressions Sta. Rosa – Outlet
A Division of Sterling Company
Balibago, Sta. Rosa Laguna
• Main Outlet
D’CARDZ Shoppe Desktop Publishing
Ground Flr. RFC Shoppe Plaza
Zapote Alabang Road
Pamplona, Las Piñas City
• Assign as roving personnel thru our Main-Outlet to
Sta. Rosa-Outlet. A trainer to a newly employee in
Desktop Publishing.
EDUCATION:
November 6, 1995
STI-COLLEGE DIPLOMA
Systems Technology Institute of College
Philippine Int’l Convention Center
PICC Plenary Hall
Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
June, 1995
(BS) BUSINESS SYSTEM
STI Central Office
2nd Flr. Montepino Bdlg.
138 Amorsolo cor. Gamboa Street
Legaspi Village Makati
March, 1990
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Infant Jesus Academy
Silang, Cavite
April, 1986
ELEMENTARY DIPLOMA
Biga Elementary School
Biga-I Aguinaldo Highway
Silang, Cavite
COMPUTER RELATED SKILLS:
1. In depth knowledge of different software:
• Adobe PhotoShopCS6, Adobe IllustratorCS6, Adobe Premiere PRO
• Autodesk Maya2013, Auto Cad, Adobe After Effects
• Microsoft Office 2011 and Microsoft Office (MAC Office)
• Windows Professional and Macintosh Power G5 (OS X Lion)
• Macintosh / PC compatibles
2. With knowledge on Computer Hardware and troubleshooting and repair
AFFILIATION:
December, 1989
Member of Practical Arts Club
IJA Arts Club
Infant Jesus Academy
Silang, Cavite
SEMINARS/TRAINING:
December 17, 2010
Computer (AUTOCAD 2D & 3D)
Al Maktoum St., Union National Bank
Diera, Dubai United Arab Emirates
January 2011
Actual Photography
• Newlook 3rd Beauty & Fashion Exhibition
• Ajwex International Jewellery & Watches Exhibition
• Weddex Fashion Show
Al-Ain City, United Arab Emirates
May 2008
May 2008
June 2008
December 2007
September 2007
August 2007
March 2005
• United Yellow Pages Training
• AT&T Advertising & Publishing Company
Training
• Canpages Training
• Hanson Directory Training
• RHDonnelley Training
• Peak Power Pages Training
• Graphic Design Training (User-Friendly Phone Book)
12 Floor Asian Star Building
Asean Drive cor. Singapura Lane
Filinvest Corporate City
Alabang, Muntinglupa City
October, 1993
Personality Development and Oral
Communication Workshop
Systems Technology Institute of College
2nd Flr. Montepino Building
Amorsolo Street cor. Gamboa street
Legaspi Village, Makati
October 06, 2000
8 Steps to Customer Care and Add-on Selling
KODAK Philippines, LTD.
2247 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
June 04, 2003
Flash Cartooning
8th Graphic Expo 2003
Philippine Trade and Training Center
Roxas Boulevard, Manila
June 04, 2003
Inside Freehand MX
8th Graphic Expo 2003
Philippine Trade and Training Center
Roxas Boulevard, Manila
June 04, 2003
Intergrating Illustrator & Photoshop
8th Graphic Expo 2003
Philippine Trade and Training Center
Roxas Boulevard, Manila
INTEREST:
• To develop new skills, gain access to current technology, and advance to more
challenging work.
REFERENCES:
“ Available upon request”