Jonathan Shih

JONATHAN C. S H I H VISUAL ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER Online Portfolio: http://www.coroflot.com/Jonathan_Shih E-MAIL:-SKYPE: jonathan.shih Mobile:- EDUCATION : COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY: Philippine Women’s University; Location: Taft Avenue, Manila, Philippines COURSE: Bachelor of Fine Arts; MAJOR: Advertising Inclusive Dates-,- VOCATIONAL / TECHNICAL: International Electronics and Technical Institute Location: Pasay City, Philippines COURSE: Electronic Computer Technician; Year of Graduation: 1989 HIGH SCHOOL: Lycee D’ Saint Cyr Location: Paranaque City, Philippines EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: COMPANY: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/FREELANCER(Online) ADDRESS: http://www.odesk.com/users/~~4353b77a847043dd https://www.fiverr.com/jonathanshih DURATION: July 2008 to Present Title: Visual Artist, Painter, Concept Artist, Illustrator, Portrait Artist, Caricaturist, Cartoonist, Comic Book Artist, Animator, Game Designer, Photographer, Graphic Designer, and Digital Artist Reports to: Client Based at: Home (Online) Job purpose: To conceptualize, design and carry out various and diverse requirements for Painting and Illustration(Traditional and Digital), Drawings, Murals, Photography, Graphic Arts and Design, Advertising and Print, Visual Merchandising, Web Design, Traditional Animation, Storyboard layout and design, Cartoons, Comics Illustration, and Game Design. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: 1. Maintain and develop a customer and prospect database. 2. Plan and carry out various and diverse requirements for Arts and Design to agreed budgets and timescales. 3. Develop ideas and create offers for Arts and Design. 4. Respond to and follow up sales enquiries by email. 5. Maintain and develop existing and new customers through client support and services. COMPANY: MS RETAIL K.S.C. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 24066 Safat 13101, State of Kuwait DURATION: August 2007 to June 2008 Title: Visual Merchandiser / Graphic Designer Reports to: The Visual Merchandising Manager Based at: Office of MS Retail KSC Job purpose: To conceptualize, design and carry out various requirements for Retail Graphics, Graphic Design, Visual Merchandising, Window Display, Store Design, POPs, POSs and Store Layout. Also does Copywriting for Store Advertising and Print requirements. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: 1. Maintain and develop a customer and prospect database. 2. Plan and carry out various and diverse requirements for Visual Merchandising to agreed budgets and timescales. 3. Develop ideas and create offers for Visual Merchandising. 4. Respond to and follow up enquiries by email and in person. 5. Maintain and develop existing and new customers through client support and services. COMPANY: AL JABR DECOR ADDRESS: Al Ahsa, Mubarraz, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia DURATION: July 2003 to December 2005 Title: Furniture Designer / Interior Designer / Decor Artist Reports to: The President and Show Room Manager Based at: Show Room of Al Jabr Decor Job purpose: To conceptualize, design and carry out requirements for Decorative Paintings on walls and ceilings, mostly of ornamental and arabesque style. Also designs custom and pre-designed furniture, from concept to final draft and approval. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: 1. Maintain and develop a customer and prospect database. 2. Plan and carry out various and diverse requirements for Furniture Design and Decoration to agreed budgets and timescales. 3. Develop ideas and create offers for Furniture Design and Decoration. 4. Respond to and follow up enquiries by email and in person. 5. Maintain and develop existing and new customers through client support and services. COMPANY: JC LUCAS CREATIVE PRODUCTS INC. ADDRESS: 162 Balinghasa St., Balintawak, Quezon City, Philippines DURATION: October 2002 to February 2003 Title: Graphic Artist / Designer Reports to: The Creative Manager Based at: Office of JC Lucas Job purpose: To conceptualize, design and carry out requirements for the design, modification and printing of the company licensed brand named products, including Board Games, Toys, School Supplies and accessories. From concept to final approval. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: 1. Maintain and develop a customer and prospect database. 2. Plan and carry out various and diverse requirements for Graphic Design to agreed budgets and timescales. 3. Develop ideas and create offers for Graphic Design. 4. Respond to and follow up enquiries by email and in person. 5. Maintain and develop existing and new customers through client support and services. COMPANY: ABS-CBN CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC. ADDRESS: 3rd Floor ABS-CBN Broadcast Center, Sgt. Esguerra St. Quezon City, Philippines DURATION: October 1997 to November 2001 Title: Graphic Designer / Display Artist Reports to: The Creative Director Based at: Office of ABS-CBN Consumer Products Job purpose: To conceptualize, design and carry out requirements the design of the company’s various Department requirements. The Departments are as follows: Retail Department, Licensing Department, and Marketing Department. The design requirements include print designs for T-shirts and Apparel, Logos, Character Designs, Posters, Calendars, Print Ads, and Brochures. Also designs Window Displays and Visual Merchandising for the company’s Retail Stores and Kiosks. From concept to final approval. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: 1. Maintain and develop a customer and prospect database. 2. Plan and carry out various and diverse requirements for Department Design requirements to agreed budgets and timescales. 3. Develop ideas and create offers for Department Design requirements. 4. Respond to and follow up enquiries by email and in person. 5. Maintain and develop existing and new customers through client support and services. COMPANY: QUEST - CENTER FOR EARTH SCIENCE and DISCOVERY ADDRESS: Ground Floor, Goldcrest Building, Glorietta, Ayala Center, Makati City, Philippines DURATION: January 1997 to September 1997 Title: Artist / Muralist Reports to: The Art Director Based at: Quest Center Job purpose: To conceptualize, design and carry out requirements of various paintings and murals done in various mediums including Oil, Acrylic and Mixed Media. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: 1. Plan and carry out various and diverse requirements for Painting and Design to agreed budgets and timescales. 2. Develop ideas and create offers for Painting and Design requirements. 3. Respond to and follow up enquiries in person. COMPANY: JI PHILS. INC. ADDRESS: G-03 Bayview Towers 1, Roxas Blvd., Parañaque City, Philippines DURATION: February 1996 to December 1996 Title: Artist / Sculptor Reports to: The Art Team Lead Based at: On Site Job purpose: To conceptualize, design and carry out requirements for the execution of various paintings and murals done mostly in Acrylic. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: 1. Plan and carry out various and diverse requirements for Painting and Design to agreed budgets and timescales. 2. Develop ideas and create offers for Painting and Design requirements. 3. Respond to and follow up enquiries in person. COMPANY: OÑATE & PEREZ DESIGN OFFICE ADDRESS: Suite 1107, 11th Floor, National Life Building, Ayala Ave., Makati City, Philippines DURATION: July 1995 to December 1995 Title: Graphic Designer Reports to: The Art Director Based at: Office Job purpose: To conceptualize, design and carry out requirements for Graphic Design, Adverrtising and Coopywriting, including design and copywriting for brochures, calendars, annual reports, posters and letterheads. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: 1. Plan and carry out various and diverse requirements for Graphic Design to agreed budgets and timescales. 2. Develop ideas and create offers for Graphic Design requirements. 3. Respond to and follow up enquiries in person. COMPANY: SHANGRI-LA PLAZA SHOPPING MALL ADDRESS: EDSA corner SHAW Blvd., Mandaluyong City, Philippines DURATION: July 1994 to March 1995 Title: Artist Reports to: The Art Director Based at: Office and Mall Job purpose: To conceptualize, design and carry out requirements for the execution and implementation of Displays and Seasonal decorations. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: 1. Plan and carry out various and diverse requirements for Displays and Seasonal decorations to agreed budgets and timescales. 2. Develop ideas and create offers for of Displays and Seasonal decorations requirements. 3. Respond to and follow up enquiries in person. COMPANY: FURNCO MANUFACTURING CO. INC. ADDRESS: 8120 Sucat Road, Parañaque City, Philippines DURATION: May 1993 to March 1994 Title: Furniture Draftsman / Fullsizer Reports to: Department Manager Based at: Office Job purpose: To conceptualize, design and carry out requirements for the drafting of full sized and scaled drawings of the company’s line of furniture. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: 1. Plan and carry out various and diverse requirements for Furniture Design to agreed budgets and timescales. 2. Develop ideas and create offers for Furniture Design requirements. 3. Respond to and follow up enquiries in person. DESIGN SOFTWARES USED: Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Google SketchUp 3D Studio Max CERTIFICATIONS /AWARDS: Certificate of Excellence Second Prize Winner, NU 107 PAINTING CONTEST 1994, Theme: “This Rock We Live On”, Title of Entry: "Decadence", Medium: Watercolor on Paper Certificate of Participation, ASEAN ART AWARDS 1994, Title of Entry: "The Listeners", Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Certificate of Participation, 11th METROBANK FOUNDATION NATIONAL PAINTING COMPETITION (1994), Title of Entry: "Lassitude", Medium: Watercolor on Paper Certificate of Recognition, METROBANK FOUNDATION YOUNG PAINTER'S ANNUAL 1998 NATIONAL PAINTING COMPETITION, Title of Entry: "The Serpent's Revenge", Medium: Oil on Canvas SEMINARS / TRAININGS ATTENDED: Induction Program For Retail Professionals, MS Retail K.S.C., STI, ARSI, Manila, Philippines, 4 June - 29 June 2007 PERSONAL INFORMATION:           NICKNAME: Jojo DATE OF BIRTH: 22 August 1969 PLACE OF BIRTH: Parañaque City, Philippines SPOUSE'S NAME: Minette L. Shih CHILDREN: Stefanie Gwyneth Kaye L. Shih, Joshua Benedict Gwyn L. Shih NATIONALITY: Filipino AGE: 47 SEX: Male RELIGION: Christian MARITAL STATUS: Married REFERENCES:  Leslie Blenkhorn, Founder Coyot Cartoons email:- April Joanne Marsh, Author Memory Tree Designs email:- Cindy Leavitt, Author email:- I, Jonathan C. Shih, in sound mind and body, hereby attest that the information supplied above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. JONATHAN C. SHIH VISUAL ARTIST/GRAPHIC DESIGNER