1. To be part of an organization and work in a fast-paced environment where I can utilize my
skills as a graphic designer and illustrator.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Advertising - Far Eastern University - Manila, Philippines - April 2012
Cum Laude , Dean’s List from 2010-2012
June 2013 - Present Michael Philip Art & Design
Arlington, VA
Provides freelance design and illustration services.
- Provided and created the overall look for the The Arlington Players’s
65th season and designed layouts for their marketing collaterals.
- Conceptualized and collaborated with the Director of the Vienna Theatre Company
for the production of designs used for Roald Dahl’s ‘Willy Wonka’
(production date: January 28 - April 8, 2014). Exercised creative freedom and
experience in illustration to develop a new vision to an old classic.
- Marketing aide for the Smithsonian Institute Folklife Festival, Washington, D.C.
Assisted participants, staff, and visitors in making the Festival an enjoyable
and educational experience. Provided survey questions for visitors to help evaluate
their experience in the Festival and to further improve Smithsonian events to come.
September 2012 - June 2013 Freelance Illustrator, Designer & Thesis Advisor
Manila, Philippines
Created designs for various clients such as:
- K-Zone Philippines (kids magazine) - Illustrated an article for the June 2013 issue
- Trumpets PLAYSHOP - Manila, Philippines (theater school) - Designed props
- World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Philippines - Designed a logo/poster
for the annual WWF Philippines ‘Doodle Day’ event
- Gingersnaps (clothing brand) - Designed the 2013 Summer window display
- Buscopan and Alesion (medicine brands) - Made logo studies for both products;
logos were selected amongst several design studies
Consulted and mentored Advertising students taking up their theses:
- Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines - Fine Arts Department
Accomplishment: Two students made it to the Best Thesis in Photography and Book
Illustration category, respectively
- University Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines - Fine Arts Department
Accomplishment: One student was awarded Thesis of the Year (2013) -
Book Illustration category
May 2012 - July 2012 Researcher / Writer, and Layout Artist
De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde, Manila, Philippines
Improved the overall look of the school website and its content.
- Suggested and proofread copy of text to be used for the school website
- Interviewed professors and students on school events
- Created design concepts and sorted photos for web use
- Attended seminars about web publication and publishing content online
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Objective:
1915SouthKenmoreStreet,Arlington,VA
(703)731-9145
linkedin.com/in/iamichaelphilip
onlineportfolio:www.behance.net/miphi
MICHAEL PHILIP
ART&D E S I G N

2. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Print and web design
• Photography and photo manipulation
• Copywriting
• Marketing and advertising
• Storyboarding
• Bilingual (Filipino and English)
• Proficient in various social media
SKILLS
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
and Outlook
• Illustration and graphic design
• Basic HTML and CSS coding
• Information design
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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September 2009 - September 2011 Volunteer Aid and Blood Donor
Philippine Red Cross
Manila, Philippines
MICHAEL PHILIP ART & DESIGN
April 2011 - May 2011 Layout Artist (Intern)
Flying Colors Graphic Studio
Manila, Philippines
Assisted in the production and preparation of design collaterals for clients.
- Created layouts and design concepts for various print media
- Researched and provided competitive marketing data
June 2014 - Present Box Office Associate
Signature Theatre, Arlington, VA
Assists subscribers and single-ticket buyers as well as
Public Relations in special events by the theater company.
- Responsible for box office duties such as assisting subscribers and
single-ticket buyers with exchanges, directions, purchases, donations and questions
- Participates in annual subscription campaign, complimentary ticket requests
and group sales
Accomplishment: Raised the highest average gift/donations for the end of the year
fundraising event at Signature theatre.
August 2013 - Present Front Desk and Child Minding (Part-time)
The Energy Club, Arlington, VA
Retain & assist with new gym memberships through good relationships.
- Provide club members information on current and upcoming club activities,
in person and by telephone
- Manage the front desk and its operations (inventory control, cash register,
and accounting system), and to function as Manager on Duty as necessary
- Watch over kids and provide them with activities that inspire creativity and
social skills (ages 6 weeks - 8 y.o.)
July 2013 - January 2014 Store Model & Assistant Visual Merchandiser
Abercrombie & Fitch, Arlington VA
Provided customer service and improved presentation standards
for the visual layout of the store as well as merchandise flow.
- Communicated with people of all ages and resolved customer concerns
- Developed display skills via additional in-house training
- Operated cash register and computerized accounting systems