A self-taught artist, born in the Philippines, relocated to Southern California in 1969.
It was comic-books at the early age of 5 that began Ron's interest in art.
In elementary school, Ron exhibited expectional visional talent and was enrolled into the L.A. Unified School 'Gifted Program' for the arts from the age of 6 to 10.
In Middle & High school, Ron continued to excel in his art, receiving regonition and winning school competitions for his talent in drawing and painting. Soon after discovered Graphic Arts in his Senior year of high school and welcome it as one possible creative career.
After graduating Platt College of Design, his exceptional keen eye for design has landed him promonent positions with such top agencies and venues, like ICEBOX Advertising, House of Blues Concerts & Universal Studios. Along with publishing his own nationally distributed publication FLIP Magazine, that catered to the modern Filipino-American.
Today, Ron enjoys freelancing with numerous of clients that have benefited thier bottom line from his keen artistic skill and understanding of his client's needs.
EXPERIENCE:
2001 - Present
Freelance Graphic Designer:
• Discuss design needs, budget and deadlines with prospective clients.
• Produce new preliminary or alter existing designs specifications.
• Create mock-ups if needed for specific projects i.e. packaging, t-shirts, posters.
• Maintain communication with clients and apply any corrections prior deadlines.
• Contact pre-press facilities to assure proper completion of projects.
2003 - 2008
ICEBOX Advertising, Inc.
Van Nuys, CA
Senior Graphic Designer:
• Design original collateral materials for high profile clients i.e. Identity packages, brochures, posters, postcards, newspaper, publication and web ads.
• Edited and produce in-house 'Sizzle Film' reel DVDs for agency client meetings and presentations utilizing filmmaking/editing background.
• Design and produce visual concepts for new client websites based on client info and criteria.
• Plan and organize work flow to meet all critical deadline requirements set by clients and department head.
• Communicate with pre-press facilities to assure proper completion of projects.
• Maintain, organize and update all files, software, equipment and order supplies as needed.
• Report to the Creative Director for weekly meetings/brainstorm sessions with creative team.
1997 - 2001
HOUSE OF BLUES CONCERTS
UNIVERSAL AMPHITHEATER
Universal City, CA
Graphic Designer:
• Design concert promotional materials for House of Blues and Universal Amphitheater i.e. logo art designs, graphics, concert posters, postcards, banners, gobos.
• Create weekly concert advertisements for upcoming shows and performances.
• Alter or re-design existing in-house designs and artwork for special concerts and performances.
• Plan and organize work flow to meet all daily and weekly deadlines set by Marketing/Promotional Department.
• Coordinate with pre-press facilities to assure proper completion of all concert projects.
1996 - 2001
FL!P Magazine
Glendale, CA
Art Director/Graphic Designer/Publisher/Owner:
• Create theme, story ideas, fashion editorials for each issue.
• Design layout of editorial, advertisement and fashion spreads.
• Art direct overall visual look of each issue.
• Supervise fashion photo shoots.
* Edit all photos and copy for final proof prior to press run.
• Communicate with pre-press facilities to assure proper completion of each issue.
EDUCATION:
2005-2006
COMPUMATICS
Los Angeles, CA
• Dreamweaver
• Flash
2001-2002
NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY
• Filmmaking
• Screenwriting
• Directing
• Editing
1991-1992
PLATT COLLEGE OF DESIGN
Eagle Rock, CA
• Graphic Design
• Desktop Publishing
1988-1989
SANTA MONICA CITY COLLEGE
Santa Monica, CA
• Fashion Illustration
• Film History
1982-1983
LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE
• Architectural Drafting
• General Education
SKILL SUMMARY:
• PC or Mac platform
• Quarkxpress
• InDesign
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Final Cut Pro
• iDVD
• Final Draft
Portfolio and references available upon request
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