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Professional Experience

This version revised on 07/02/2021.
Thirty years ago until today, I have not stopped a single day working for the stakeholders of organizations in various fields. Below is my work experience.

Work Experience Summary
  • A. Director for Communications and Information Technology / Las Vegas Filipino American Chamber of Commerce (LVFACC) / January 2018 to Present (Volunteer)
  • B. Graphic Designer / Information Technology Specialist / AARP Foundation / Workforce Programs / March 2019 to Present (Trainee)
  • C. Graphic Designer / Steve O’Neal Productions (SOP) / 2006 to 2009
  • D. Graphic Designer / Production Manager / Advanced Designs Phils., Inc. (ADPi) / 2005 to 2017
  • E. Website Project Head / IT Consultant / Gulf Oil Philippines, Inc. (GOPi) / 2000 to 2010
  • F. Computerization Project Head / IT Consultant / Massive Sales, Inc. (MSI) 1991 to 2001
  • G. Computer School Administrator / Center for Computer Systems Specialist (CCSS) / 1985 to 1986
  • H. Computer Programming Language Instructor / Systems Technology Institute (STI) 1984 to 1989
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Work Experience (Details)
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Director for Communications and Information Technology
Las Vegas Filipino American Chamber of Commerce (LVFACC) / Las Vegas, NV 89104
January 2018 to Present

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Information Technology Specialist and Graphic Designer
AARP Foundation - Workforce Program / Las Vegas, NV 89146 assigned to
Asian Community Resource Center (ACRC), Las Vegas, NV 89109
March 2019 to Present


ACRC is Non-Profit Organization (501c3) that provides a range of assistance to Asian Pacific Islanders to work in partnership with the state, community, and other agencies in human, economic development services, and health & wellness activities.
One of ACRC’s goal is to increase the capacity of these individuals and families to become self-sufficient, help revitalize their community, and build stability so that they become able to create their own opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Develop and produce Public Information Campaign materials including Brochures, Flyers, News Letters and other collateral for digital and print media.
  • Develop Computer Courseware for Senior Citizens
  • Install all Computers and electronic equipment of B.R.A.I.N. which is ACRC's Learning Center.
  • In charge of all activities related to Computer Hardware, Software, Network and Communication.
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Graphic Designer / Creative Writer
Cleveland, OH 44102
May 2018 to December 2018


Duties and Responsibilities:
Interpret concepts and ideas to develop camera ready artwork for various Clients:

1. Philippine - American Ministry (PAM) - Ms. Marilex Luna / President

  • Designed, developed and produced fully customized 26-page 2019 PAM Calendar featuring all activities of all Prayer Groups under its umbrella; 15 December 2018 (aA01).
  • Photo and Video Coverage/Documentation of all special activities.
2. Order of the Knights of Rizal / Cleveland Chapter Ohio USA - Amado Defante / Commander
  • Photo Coverage of “Balik Tanaw” - Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal; 08 December 2018; Double Tree by Hilton Cleveland, Independence, Ohio (aA02).
  •  Develop full page ad for PAM 2019 Calendar.
3. Catholic Diocese of Cleveland / Asian Ministry - Sr. Rita Mary Harwood / Parish Life and Development Director.
  • Developed all Graphic Designs of printed materials; Mini Poster (aA03), Full size Poster (aA04), Bookmark (aA05) and Holy Mass Booklet Cover (aA06) for the Annual Holy Mass and Gathering; 07 October 2018; Saint Clarence Church, North Olmsted, Ohio.
  • Photo and Video Coverage/Documentation (aA07).
4.Philippine - American Society of Ohio (PASO) / Ms. Fe Juan - President
  • Photo Coverage of “Pista sa Nayon” - Annual PASO Celebration; 07 July 2018, Double Tree by Hilton Cleveland, Westlake, Ohio (aA08).
  • Designed and produced “Holiday Glitz” flyer - Annual Christmas Party Celebration of PAZO; 15 December 2018; Double Tree by Hilton, Independence, Ohio (aA09).
5. Philippine Consulate General - Chicago (PCG-C) / Romulo Victor Israel - Deputy Consul General and
     Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Ohio (PCCI-O) / Atty. Ben Ocampo - President.
  • Developed all Graphic Designs of printed materials including Signage, Poster, Directional Signs and Forms of Philippine Consular Outreach Service 2018; 26 May 2018; Bethany Center, Parma, Ohio, USA.
  • Photo and Video Coverage/Documentation (aA10).
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Graphic Designer
Steve O’Neal Productions (SOP)
Makati City, Philippines
January 2006 to December 2017

SOP is the leading Live Concert Producer in the Philippines catering to the Filipino “Young at Heart”.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Conceptualize, develop and produce Concert Posters, Flyers and Tarpaulin Signage.
  • The Cascades - World Tour 2006 with Area One / June 15, 16, 28 2006  (aA11).
  • Matt Monroe Jnr - Matt Sings Monroe / December 6, 9 2006 (aA12). 
  • The Apple Band - Beatles Forever / March 23, 24, 25 2007 (aA13).
  • The Cascades - Farewell Tour / August 3, 4, 7, 10 2007 (aA14). 
  • John Ford Coley - Just Tell Me You Love Me / October 12, 14, 20, 21 2007 (aA15).
  • Matt Monroe Jnr - The Memories Tour / December 7, 11, 15 2007 (aA16). 
  • Rex Smith - Let’s Make a Memory / February 8, 10, 12, 14 2008 (aA17).
  • Sheena Easton - For Your Love Only / February 12, 2009 (aA18).
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General Manager
Advanced Designs Phils., Inc. (ADPi)
Manila, Philippines
January 2010 to December 2017


ADPi is a Commercial Printing Press with In-House Graphic Design unit that captured many of the top 100 corporations in the Philippines by offering clients Creative Art services for FREE. Clients include DeWalt Black & Decker, SM Investments Corp., SM Development Corp., SM Prime Holdings Inc. and the biggest store chains in the Philippines - SM Shoemart, SM Supermarket, Watsons, Savemore and Alfa Mart; supplying printed materials from ID Cards, Posters, Flyers, Data Capture Forms, Books, Labels, Boxes to Training Manuals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • In charge of all activities including but not limited to Client & Public Relations, Production, Quality Control, Logistics, Training and Mentoring.
  • Meet with clients and interpret ideas and concepts to produce workable specifications of new projects.
  • Prepare Proposals for new projects based on established production methodology and costings.
  • Identify glitches in operation; and design, initiate improvements to eliminate incidental losses and deliver competitive products and services without compromising quality.
  • Implement Branding in all design projects from printed paper to digital media.
  • Check quality and elements of all in-house and client submitted designs and adjust if needed using Software used in its creation (Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, PageMaker, InDesign) then produce digital proof for client approval and adjust further when needed.
  • Prepare summaries and reports for the consumption of other Departments and the Board of Directors.
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Website Project Head / IT Consultant
Gulf Oil Philippines, Inc. (GOPi)
Makati City, Philippines
2000 to 2010


GOPi is an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified company and one of the world’s leading producer of petroleum products operating in over 53 countries.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Designed, developed, implemented and deployed the company’s website www.GulfOilPhilippines.com. This Website was the first Gulf Oil International website that presents to the world the company’s International Product Catalogue and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
  • Instrumental in the company’s US$ 300,000.00 annual savings by maintaining accurate on-line MSDS.
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Computer School Administrator
Center for Computer Systems Specialist (CCSS)

CCSS is one of the 3 pioneer Computer Training Center branch / franchise of STI during its initial operation in 1984.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • In-charge of the whole operation of the computer Training Center.
  • Develop marketing strategies though investigation, analysis and link viability of special projects in relation to available resources .
  • Conduct seminars regarding special and related topics in the computer industry for selected audience and the public.
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Computer Programming Language Instructor
Systems Technology Institute (STI)

Started its operation in 1984, STI has fulfilled its commitment to give the Filipino a competitive chance in the global IT market through the establishment of World-Class computer training centers.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach the following IT Courses/Subjects:
  • Computer Concepts
  • Micro Computer COBOL Language
  • Programming Concepts
  • Mini Computer COBOL Language
  • COBOL Language Fundamentals
  • Mainframe Computer COBOL Language
  • System Analysis and Design