Fernando Nicdao, Graphic Designer

Fernando Nicdao

Graphic Designer

Links Arabia Advertising L.L.C.

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science - Major in Programming
Experience
10 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 9 Months

Graphic Designer at Links Arabia Advertising L.L.C.
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2013 to August 2013

• Retouching and composing of end result and product photos ( Hair Dryer, Hand Blender, Griller etc.) for the packaging (Emjoi Power Products) using Adobe CS5/6 (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign) in Macintosh Platform
• Preparing Gift Boxes (GB), Instruction Booklet (IB) and icons for Babyliss Products
• Preparing newspapers/magazine ads for Brioni Products
• Preparing Lamp Post / Mupi Designs, Truck ads design for Nauras Products, Brochure

Graphic Designer at Directive Media Division - Al Fajr
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • April 2005 to November 2012

• Prepares the artwork according to the specification given by clients using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, QuarkXPress in either Macintosh or Windows Platform.
• Responsible for pagination of the Directories
• Prepare film output material & checking for printing
• Checking / Insuring typeface, position and color matches of print materials in printing department
• Preparing Banners, Flyers, Leaflets, Business Cards, Magazines, Stickers etc.
• E-Marketing Strategy, E-mail Flyers

Web Designer
• Creating Website using Adobe CS5/6 - Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Muse, Dreamweaver, Flash, After Effects, Knowledge of scripts like HTML, CSS.
please visit my online portfolio: fnicdao.businesscatalyst.com

Office Secretary at Directive Media Division - Al Fajr
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • March 2004 to March 2005

• Preparing Proposals for Team Leader and Sales Co-ordinators
• Preparing Daily sales report that will be given to the Superior
• General office administration, checking e-mails and responding accordingly
• Responsible for maintaining all files and correspondence papers
• Providing Secretarial support to the Direct Superior in terms of all confidential records, correspondence, deal with telephone inquiries and administrative work related to the job.
• Acts as Telephone Operator knowing the basics of phone etiquette
• Handle incoming and place outgoing calls properly
• Act as a front liner in receiving clients/visitors of the company
• File management

Office Assistant at Dar Al Fajr Commercial Printing Press
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • August 2003 to March 2004

• Preparing Invoices, Quotations and Local Purchase Order (LPO)
• Performing clerical works such as filing, sorting of documents and schedule documents
• Proper entering of new jackets to the project logbook
• Answering and transferring important phone calls
• Sending all important documents via Fax or E-mail

Sales Co-ordinator at SM Supermarket - Pampanga
  • Philippines
  • July 2002 to July 2003

• Promoting new products for good sales and incentives
• Responsible for proper displaying (FIFO) of products
• Monitoring expiry, damaged and Updates of Inventory
• Responsible for accepting & checking delivered products
• Daily checking of machine’s temperature to ensure and maintain the quality and safety of the perishable products
• Handle all Merchandizer and Promoter as per department

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science - Major in Programming
  • at System Technology Institute (STI) - San. Fernando
  • March 2002

College Scholar at Sta. Monica Foundation (Pampanga, Philippines)

Specialties & Skills

Adobe Illustrator
InDesign
Administration
Science
Adobe Products (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign) Quark Xpress both Macintosh and IBM PC platform
PC repairs, maintenance, software installation, hardware assembling and troubleshooting
Internet browsing
MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Languages

English
Intermediate
Tagalog
Expert

Memberships

Abu Dhabi Filipino Dance Club (ADFDC)
  • Trainer
  • March 2004

Training and Certifications

Most Outstanding Graduate / Best Web Presentation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2010
Valid Until:
April 2010