Alvin Barro

CURRICULUM VITAE Alvin Topacio Barro 53-A Santiago Circle, Saint Anthony Subdivision, Barangay San Isidro, Taytay Rizal, 1920 - • - • - email:-Website: niftyd.wix.com/alvin SENIOR GRAPHIC ARTIST I have a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts/Major in Advertising, and have worked for several years in the field of Graphic Arts, honing my skills in various aspects of design such as branding, typography, and layout design. My experience includes e-commerce, designing logos, marketing materials (POP’s), websites, and social media graphics/videos. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. One of my strengths as a graphic designer is my ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members. I am skilled at understanding client needs and delivering designs that exceed their expectations. I am also comfortable working collaboratively with other designers and creative professionals to achieve a common goal. As an artist, my work style is characterized by creativity, experimentation, and a strong attention to detail. I strive to push the boundaries of artistic expression and challenge conventional norms. I value authenticity, aiming to convey genuine emotions and perspectives through my artwork. Additionally, I believe in the power of storytelling and using art as a medium for social commentary, personal growth, and connection with others. My decision-making process is guided by a desire to create meaningful and impactful art that resonates with viewers and evokes a range of emotions and thoughts. In addition to my technical skills, I am a creative problem-solver who enjoys brainstorming innovative ideas and finding unique solutions to design challenges. I am always eager to learn new techniques and keep up with the latest design trends. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Impala Services Limited - November 7, 2024 to 08 March 2024 Senior Project Coordinator - Localisation Translation Team - Successfully led a Team of Typesetters (Graphic Designers) and Quality Assurance under the Labelling, Publishing & Translations Team, monitoring, assigning tasks ensuring timelines are met using Smartsheet as means of scheduling and assigning. - Effectively improved process of assigning and monitoring tasks for diverse clients mainly in Europe, North America and Hong Kong. - Maintained a harmonious and collaborative working relationship and environment with everyone through effective communication and strict adherance. - Reports directly to the Manila Head and Hong Kong Head of Operations. - Effectively completed training in Hong Kong for Kingfisher one of Britain’s top chain stores and one of Impala’s main client. Cardinal Health International Philippines - January 25, 2021 to May 31, 2023 Lead Design - Graphic Designer III - Team Lead / Creative Services - Successfully led a pool of Level II Graphic Designers, for Creative Services on rebranding packaging components, strictly adhering to brand guidelines and assuring the quality for consistency. - Effectively improved process of quality checking, collaborating with GD’s and colleagues, responsible for the execution, production and on-time delivery of rebranded product labels and packaging assets. - Maintained a harmonious and collaborative working relationship and environment for everyone through effective communication and strict adherance. - Reports directly to the Operations Manager of CardinalHealth International Philippines-Rebranding. Sandoz Philippines Corporation (A Novartis Company) - Nov. 22, 2012 up to Nov 1, 2015 Ranked as a top Global Leader in Generics and Biosimilars Pharmaceutical Company, Sandoz Phils. Corp. located at 7/F ARCC Bldg. Salcedo cor. Gamboa St. Legaspi Vill., Makati City 1229, Philippines. - Effectively held the position as Graphic Artist, in the Department of Regulatory and Medical Affairs Division (DRMA), primarily responsible for developing of packaging material artworks - Effectively communicated with internal and external stakeholders for assuring to adherance and quality of products and packaging launched and released. - From conceptualization to finished artwork for internal stakeholders in various departments of the company i.e. promotional materials and detailers, AD campaigns, posters, banners, flyers, and the likes. - Contributed a lot of expertise and knowledege to the company, and continued to grow and learn with the company as well. Implementing a smooth and coordinated artwork process flow for best practice. Nifty Design Studio Services - June 1996 to November 2012 A single proprietorship Graphic Design business, with humble beginnings and has served clients in the Pharmaceutical and Consumer industry in the Philippines both local and multi-national. With clients e.g. Wrigley Philippines, Merck Inc., GlaxoSmithkline Phils., Merck Sharpe & Dohme, Biofemme Inc. (A division of Unilab), Fresenius Kabi, JFDraf Pharmaceuticals Corp. and Schering Phils. - Successfully maintained a good working relationship with diverse clients most of which are Multinationlas - Effectively offered a comprehensive menu of services to the growing clientele, from conceptualization to final artwork and “Unlock the Power of Design: Where Imagination Meets Innovation!” rendition including final press work. Designing brochures, sales literatures, Packaging Materials Development, Magazine lay out & design, posters, banners, mobiles, souvenir programs, invitations, and the likes. Doing as well as, Video Editing, Corporate AVPs, Powerpoint presentations, booth displays, stage backdrops and basically anything that needs creativity and graphic design. Knowledgeable also but not too adept in the field of Web Design and implementation. Photography as well. TeleTech Holdings Inc. - Jan 25, 2012 - November 12, 2012 AT&T Technical Support Specialist - Completed training and successfully maintained stats dealing with technical problems for AT&T’s 13 State U.S. customers. Internet connection problems customers face using state of the art technical tools of AT&T’s Integrated Work Flow Tool. Troubleshooting all technical issues including but not limited to modem and PC problems. Software and optimization. Trained for three weeks for networking and specialized tools under TeleTech University. Health 2000 Philippines / Biomaxx Pharmaceutical Corp. - July 20, 2010 to Aug. 15, 2011 Senior Graphic Artist / I.T. Specialist Directly reporting to the Managing Director, responsible primarily for all designs of pharmaceutical and medical equipments. Packaging material designs and Marketing promotional items. - Effectively implemented the company’s packaging identity for Biomaxx Phils. Corp. the pharmaceutical arm of Health 2000 Phils. Also in charge of creating and maintaining the company’s website and at the same time in charge of maintaining all desktop and laptop computers maintenance and network needs of the whole company. - Successfully set-up (assemble) and maintain desktop computers, branded and generic alike. A know-how on networking and was a big contribution to the company’s needs. - Adept at working on a Macintosh and Windows based programs (software and hardware). SmithKline Beecham - June 1996 to November 2001 Associate Artist Responsibilities: Started out as a casual employee for six(6) months, moved up to senior artist and eventually as a consultant. With main responsibilities for handling the vaccine products and other major antibiotic and diarrhea products. - Assured every design of each product is onto required specification for regulatory and medical as well maintaining pharmaceutical ethics. Worked on a Macintosh platform using Adobe Photoshop 2.0 as early, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Pagemaker, and Macromedia Director. - Reporting directly to the Marketing Manager, under the Marketing Department successfully maintained and built a healthy and productive working relationship with co-employees through the years. Working for this prestigious company has achieved a great learning in the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Industry, which I applied to my business (Nifty Design Studio Services). CIBA-GEIGY (NOVARTIS) - June 1991 to December 1991 Associate Artist - Animal Health Division Responsibilities: Primarily responsible for designing presentation acetates for Sales Reps, and conceptualization to final rendition of brochures and packaging materials. Designing from sketch to final rendition using airbrush technique, computers at this time were still in their early phase. Using computers only for typographical purposes only, a skill in freehand sketching and rendition of different mediums was a great advantage. Started also as a casual employee, worked my way through the division and also was able to create a healthy and productive working relationship with other employees. DIRECTORIES PHILIPPINES CORP. (DPC YELLOW PAGES) - April 1989 to January 1991 Artist - Supervisor/Coordinator Responsibilities: Directly reporting to the Division Marketing Manager - Effectively maintained a harmonious working relationship among layout artists, 14 in all playing a key role as coordinator for the the marketing stakeholders. - Successfully maintaned and complied to company’s guidelines for layout and design of yellow pages advertisements from concept to final layout form, using cut and paste technique before final press output. Was able to develop creativity and different layout techniques for a comprehensive pool of clients of DPC Yellow Pages. COMPETENCIES AND A BILITIES: Vast knowledge in advertising, and marketing and an endless possibility of imagination and skills make a successful graphic designer.With years of experience in graphic design, the industry not only honed my skills and qualifications but also made me a better person. Having the privilege to work for and with diverse multinational companies, has taught me tons of ideas and processes. The diverse culture of people around me every day, produced in me a better person today. Possibilities are endless, constant change and development in both technical applications and platforms have to be continuously learned. To have my clients feel happy, accomplished, and satisfied is just one of my goals and mission. With a certification from PCCI in Advanced Photoshop, and fully adept and skilled in all Adobe CC applications on both Mac and Windows. EDUCATION: Far Eastern University - 1983 – 1987 BS FINE ARTS / Advertising Christian Academy of Manila - 1981 – 1983 Philippine Christiaan University - Malate Catholic School - 1977 -1980 Ateneo de Manila - 1970 -1977