Candidate of the week - Graphic Designer for training or apprenticeship, Sydney

Education

2007 Diploma in Digital Media
TAFE North Sydney College, New South Wales
Merit Award: Outstanding Achievement

2006 Certificate IV in Digital Media
TAFE Crows Nest College, New South Wales
Merit Award: Outstanding Achievement

2000 Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Planning
MAPUA Institute of Technology
Manila, Philippines


Skills and Qualities

Communication: As an apprentice, I had to deal with clients which required me to have very good listening skills to gather the all important requirements. I had to have good communication skills to explain architectural lingo into layman’s terms.

Teamwork: I love working with teams. As a motivator, I have to be proactive and always participating in team activities.

Problem Solving and Analytical: As an apprentice, I have encountered a lot of projects that required me to utilise my analytical skills to design the best architectural plans.

Time Management: As an apprentice, I had to manage and organise my time during multiple jobs to continually deliver projects on time.


Computer Skills
• AutoCAD 2009
• Adobe Flash CS3
• Adobe Photoshop CS3
• 3D Studio Max 2009
• Macromedia Director
• Adobe Premiere CS3
• Adobe Illustrator CS3
• Final Cut Pro
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS Power Point



Work Experience

October 2009 – April 2010 Network Control/De-brief
DHL, Mascot
• Call up customers on unsuccessful deliveries
• Use various resources on un-resolved parcels
• Diffuse & resolve customer complaints.
• Check-in shipments in proper locations
• Documentation of shipments & cash handed-in.

March 2007 – October 2009 Operations Agent
DHL, Mascot/Artarmon
• Quality Control
• Loading exports onto conveyor belt
• Volumetric Scanning for correct shipment weight
• Documentation of shipments in exception.

Mar 2000 – Dec 2005 Apprentice Draftsman
Architect Romeo de Vera Pty Ltd,
Manila, Philippines
• Client liaison
• Produce preliminary drawing schemes to client for feedback
• Updating draftworks
• Present finalized draftworks to client

Key Achievement:
Designed & drafted various projects in Manila, Philippines:
- Renovation for a 3-storey building
- Two-storey Residential Home
- Two-storey commercial building


Apr 2003 – Aug 2003 Volunteer Motivator
Fitness First
Manila, Philippines
• Client Liaison regarding health & fitness
• Physically assist & motivate clients
• Providing advice on proper nutrition

Key Achievement:
Volunteer work for 5 months, designated in assisting clients in the weight room. Learned additional fitness techniques which regards to women’s health and seniors. Made great connection with clients.



References upon request

email.  rmdevera0923@yahoo.com