Arnel Absalon, Graphics Designer / Visual Merchandiser

Arnel Absalon

Graphics Designer / Visual Merchandiser

Techno-Blue

Location
Qatar
Education
Diploma, Computer Engineering
Experience
18 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :18 years, 7 Months

Graphics Designer / Visual Merchandiser at Techno-Blue
  • My current job since October 2015

 Presentation of new mock up designs and computer 3D layout.
 Ensure all processes leading to the execution of a job are strictly adhered
 Designing new concepts, from scratch to execution. Includes, sketching, brain storming, mock up design and computer 3D layout. Brand guides must be adhering.
 Request quotation of exposure or events.
 Work with suppliers (outside source) ensures all quotation is in best price.
 Ensure good communication and coordination with all Showrooms and Department at the Head Office so that the operations activities are well managed.

In-store Branding Coordinator at Intertel Electronics
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2008 to December 2009

 Ensure all processes leading to the execution of a job are strictly adhered to and all installation reports must file and submit for future reference.
 Prepare space mappings (in-store) for exposure and events.
 Prepare approximate quotation of exposure or events for manager’s reference.
 Work with suppliers (outside source) ensures all quotation is in best price.
 Ensure good communication and coordination with all Showrooms and Department at the Head Office so that the operations activities are well managed.
 Responsible for employee issues, such as performance appraisal, grievance handling, disciplinary issues, recommendations for merit increase/promotions, etc. Monitor the optimum number of employees required for efficient functioning of the department and make recommendations for reassignment of excess staff when applicable.
 Developed a complete scheduling program. Program now serves as a guide for new hires and future departmental growth. Control work overflow, resulting in a smooth-running operation with few complaints.

Ops Planning –Visual Merchandiser – Supervisor at Paris Gallery
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2007 to April 2008

 Ensure all processes leading to the execution of a job are strictly adhered to and all installation reports must file and submit for future reference.
 Prepare approximate quotation of exposure or events for manager’s reference.
 Work with suppliers (outside source) ensures all quotation is in best price.
 Assume responsibility, individually or jointly, for all planning activities of the assigned showrooms.
 Attend regular management meetings so as fully informed about one’s area of responsibility and provide feedback to management.
 Responsible for employee issues, such as performance appraisal, grievance handling, disciplinary issues, recommendations for merit increase/promotions, etc. Monitor the optimum number of employees required for efficient functioning of the department and make recommendations for reassignment of excess staff when applicable.
 Assist and guide team to achieve measurable objectives.

Visual Merchandiser at Paris Gallery
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2001 to February 2007

 Designing new concepts, from scratch to execution. Includes, sketching, brain storming, mock up design and computer 3D layout. Brand guides must be adhering.
 Prepare window display on customize window for photo shot in order to prepare visual merchandising guidelines to sent out to all store to ensure all store are consistent.
 Presentation of new mock up designs and computer 3D layout.
 In house production of podiums, promotional stands, back panels, product risers and more.
 Installation and dismantling; \[i\] - brand exposure (like backlit visuals, podiums, risers and others exposure elements). \[ii\] - promotion (i.e. brand monthly tour of stands - from one store to another). \[iii\] - events (DSS, DSF, RAMADAN, CHRISTMAS, MOTHER’S DAY and PRODUCT LAUNCH).

Salesman cum Cashier at Al Anadhoul Trading
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • September 2000 to September 2001

 Trained new staff how to promote new launch product.
 Cashier at the same time a salesman.
 Customer services and answering phone calls to customer for product views.

Hardware Quality Controller at Aptech Phils
  • Philippines
  • April 1999 to July 2000

 Troubleshoot and debug computer hardware.
 Trained staff and customers in computer-system setup and operations.
 Gained excellent experience in system operations and various types of hardware and software

Education

Diploma, Computer Engineering
  • at Adamson University
  • March 1999

Specialties & Skills

Logo Design
Computer Hardware
Visual Arts
Software Packages
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Sketchup
Microsoft Powerpoint
Mobirise
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Excel

Languages

Tagalog
Native Speaker
English
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner