Education
2018
Master of Communication in Visual Communication Design
Deakin University, Australia
Awards: Deakin International Scholar, Golden Key International Honour Society member, High distinction student
2013
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts
De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde, Philippines
Awards: Graduated with honours
Certification & Professional Development
2024 (ongoing)
SEO Specialisation
Coursera (Online)
2024 (ongoing)
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
Coursera (Online)
2023
Figma UI UX Design Essentials
Skillshare with Daniel Scott, Adobe Certified Trainer (Online)
2023
Content and Social Media Marketing
RMIT University (Online), Australia
Expertise
Visual Design
Brand Identity
Editorial Design
Content and Social Media Marketing Strategy
Digital Marketing
Product & Lifestyle Photography
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; collaborate effectively within a team and engage with diverse stakeholders. I’m a strategic thinker and adept problem-solver, underpinned by a track record of strong leadership, excellent project management, and meticulous organisational capabilities.
Toolkit
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Illustrator, XD, Photoshop, and Lightroom, and proficient in Premiere Pro and After Effects
Experienced in UI/UX design web application software Figma
Proficient in website content management systems, Squarespace and WordPress
Experienced in SEO and Google Analytics
Basic HTML, CSS, and JS coding knowledge
Basic knowledge of digital marketing tools: Semrush, SiteGround, and HubSpot
Selected Work
2024
La Sierra Brand Refresh, Melbourne (in progress)
Brand Strategy, Brand Identity, Visual Design, and Content Marketing (Freelance)Kanin Project – Panaderya, Sydney (in progress)
Brand Identity and Visual Design (Freelance)Marisa Mu, ‘With Pleasure’ Solo Exhibition At the Above Gallery, Melbourne
Artwork Photography (Freelance)Akasya Kape, ‘Ma’am Tere’ Australian Film Screening
Event Branding (Freelance)DS Architects Website, Melbourne
Project Lead, Art Director, Visual Designer (New Doors Agency)
2023
Tahanan, ‘Candle Collection’, Melbourne
Business Development, Visual Design, Website Design and Development Support (Freelance)Marisa Mu, Issue #38 Summer Edition, Art Edit Magazine, Melbourne
Portrait Photography (Freelance)DS Architects Brand Refresh, Melbourne
Brand Identity and Visual Designer (New Doors Agency)La Sierra Website, Melbourne
Website Design and Development (Freelance)La Sierra A/W 2023, Melbourne
Product Lifestyle Photography, Visual Design (Freelance)Architecture Matters Website, Melbourne
Project Lead, Art Director, Visual Designer (New Doors Agency)Architecture Matters Brand Refresh, Melbourne
Brand Identity, Visual Design, and Graphic Design (New Doors Agency)Equitecture Website, Melbourne
Brand Identity, Website Design and Development (New Doors Agency)The Entree.Pinays The Calamansi Story Book, Melbourne
Visual Design, Book Launch Event Organiser (Freelance)Megan Hounslow Website, Melbourne
Project Lead, Art Director, Visual Designer (New Doors Agency)
2022
Urban Core, Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland
Content and Social Media Marketing, Visual Design, Digital Marketing (New Doors Agency)La Sierra A/W 2022 Collection, Melbourne
Content and Social Media Marketing, Visual Design and Product Lifestyle Photography (Freelance)Tahanan, Melbourne
Brand Identity and Visual Design (Freelance)R Architecture Digital Marketing, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide
Content and Social Media Marketing, Visual Communication Design, Editorial Design, and Graphic Design (New Doors Agency)Williamstown Ice Creamery and Frozen Yoghurt, Melbourne
Brand Identity, Visual Design, and Signage Design (Freelance)R Architecture Website, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide
Project Lead, Art Director, Visual Designer (New Doors Agency)
2020–21
Kanin Project, Sydney
Brand Identity, Visual Design, and Digital Illustration (Freelance)The Entree.Pinays ‘Merkado’, Melbourne
Brand Identity, Visual Design, Website Design and Development (Freelance)Tita Carinderia, Sydney
Brand Identity, Visual Design, Shop signage (Freelance)Akasya Kape, Melbourne
Brand Identity, Website Design and Development (Freelance)Sweet Cora Brand Refresh, Melbourne
Brand Identity, Visual Design, Portrait and Product Photography (Freelance)La Sierra Product 2020 Catalogue, Melbourne
Creative Direction, Editorial Design, Product Lifestyle Photography (Freelance)Kariton Sorbetes, Melbourne
Brand Identity, Visual Design, and Signage Design (Freelance)Raine and Humble 2020 Product Catalogue, Melbourne
Creative Direction, Editorial Design, Product Lifestyle Photography (Freelance)
2016–19
RACV 2019 On Track Survey Animation, Melbourne
Storyboard, Digital Illustration, Visual Communication Design (Struck and Spink Agency)RACV Road Rules Animation, Melbourne
Storyboard, Digital Illustration, Visual Communication Design (Struck and Spink Agency)The Entree.Pinays Website, Melbourne
Website Design and Development (Volunteer Work)The Entree.Pinays Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Global Dining Series, Melbourne
Event Branding, Digital Illustration, Editorial Design (Volunteer Work)Loré Loré Knitwear A/W Collection, Melbourne
Product Lifestyle Photography (Freelance)The Entree.Pinays x Cebu Pacific Philippines Food Map, Melbourne
Event Branding, Digital Illustration (Volunteer Work)RACV Safety Squad Campaign, Melbourne
Digital Illustration, Visual Communication Design (Struck and Spink Agency)The Adulting Millennials, Melbourne
Research Study, Visual Communication Design, Digital Illustration, Animation, Website Design and Development (Master’s Degree Exegesis)Batman’s Hill on Collins Marketing Materials, Melbourne
Visual Communication Design, Editorial Design, Digital Illustration (Freelance)WMEN the Label, Melbourne
Art Direction, Product Lifestyle Photography (Freelance)
2014–16
Hinge Inquirer Publications Marketing and Editorial, Philippines
Graphic Design, Editorial Design, Digital Illustration, Event Branding, Marketing (Hinge Inquirer Publications)
Publications & Features
January 2024, Issue #38 Summer Edition, Art Edit Magazine | Australia and New Zealand
Photography contributor commissioned by Melbourne-based artist Marisa Mu. Read the article here.
March 2023, The Calamansi Story Book, The Entree.Pinays | Melbourne, Australia
Project Partner, Layout Artist, Illustrator
January 2022, Issue #2 Water, Colournary Magazine | Melbourne, Australia
Photography contributor for “A Wave Away” by Sandra Tan and Catherine Ortega-Sandow
August 2022, Merkado Prints | Melbourne, Australia
Photography prints commissioned by Migrant Coffee
2020–2022, Chibog Press Photos and Content | Australia & Asia
Portraits and food photography commissioned by Janine of Chibog for Tatler Asia, SBS Food, Gourmet Traveler, Stockland, Chibog’s Instagram and Website
2022, Ross Magnaye Press Photos | Australia & Asia
Portraits commissioned by Ross Magnaye for Tatler Asia, Colournary Magazine, The Write Drop, Concrete Playground, TimeOut Melbourne, Kita Food Festival Singapore
2020, Sustainable & Fashionable Melbourne Book, Slattery Media Group | Melbourne, Australia
Photography contributor commissioned by Lorena of Loré Loré Knitwear
2019, John Rivera Press Photos | Australia & Asia
Portraits commissioned by John Rivera for Jakarta Culinary Festival 2019, SBS Filipino, TimeOut Melbourne
2019, Issue 97 Frankie Magazine | Melbourne, Australia
Photography contributor for The Entree.Pinays
2019, ‘The true cost of working from home’ this. Deakin University | Melbourne, Australia
Graduate student interview
2014–16, Multiple Community Magazine Titles | Philippines
Photography, Digital Illustration, Art Direction & Styling contributor for multiple community magazine titles
Community Engagement
2019–present
The Entree.Pinays community initiatives
The Entree.Pinays is a collective of entrepreneurial Filipinas working together to bring Filipino cuisine, culture, and community to the hearts, minds, and tastebuds of Australians in Wurundjeri country.
2019
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Global Dining Series | Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival’s Global Dining Series brings together some of the most exciting food talent from around the globe and Australia to collaborate with Melbourne's finest restaurants and bars.