## BIO
**Lee Ray R. Lainez**
**4232 N. Claremont Ave. • Chicago, IL 60618 • [login to view URL]**
**Qualifications:**
• Extensive experience in web and graphic design.
• High attention to detail.
• Able to work well independently as well as in a team environment.
• Highly effective communication skills.
• Naturally adept at comprehending computer applications and hardware configurations.
• Thrive in quick-turnaround development situations.
**TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY**
**Operating Systems:**
• Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0/98/95/3x, MS DOS 6.22
• Macintosh OSX
**Mainstream Software Applications:**
• Adobe© Photoshop, Adobe© Illustrator, Adobe© InDesign, Macromedia© Dreamweaver, Macromedia© Flash, Final
Cut, Experience in Discreet© 3D Studio Max and Lightwave© 3D, Windows© Office 2000
**Programming Languages:**
• HTML, CGI, Javascript, DHTML, and experience in PHP and MySQL
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
**Graphic & Media Artist | Samland Group of Companies | Chicago, Illinois | December 2002 - October 2005**
• Conceptualized and designed the main websites for the Samland Group and its affiliates.
• Designed and developed all the new corporate logos for the Samland Group (Samland Home Care, Rehab Services of America, Leilani Laboratory, Diamond Dialysis and A&F Management)
• Worked closely with the marketing department in creation (Creative and graphic design aspect) of all marketing communication materials such as corporate brochures, video presentations, inserts, flyers, banners/streamers, posters, corporate giveaways etc. needed for the promotion of the company to its clients.
• Responsible in designing all advertising related placements for the company.
**Freelance Graphic Artist, Web Designer and Online Editor | February 2002 - November 2002**
• Designed and redesigned websites/layouts for various clients: LevelOne Entertainment, Carpetmasters Inc., LOFT 216 Restaurant & Bar, Samland Health Care, Inc., Leilani Laboratory, Inc., AJ Medicar, Inc. [login to view URL]
• Designed logos / corporate identity for various companies mostly in the clothing and apparel industry: Kamikaze Outdoors, Explo Outdoors, Nytro Inc., Lagalag Clothing, Apex Sport Climbing System, Wallnut Climbing , Inc., Crux Techware
• Rated and Reviewed user-submitted websites (both personal and corporate sites) : [login to view URL]
• Developed website to promote skills and offered online tutorials for Adobe© Photoshop as a digital resource to aspiring designers. 2D and 3D computer graphics: [login to view URL]
**Marketing Coordinator | Redpoint Philippines, Inc. | Manila, Philippines | August 2001 - February 2002**
• Handled sponsorship accounts with Domino’s Pizza, San Miguel Corporation, Accel Sportswear and Adidas.
• Created corporate identity and website.
• Produced brochures, flyers, handouts, promotional items, streamers and T-shirt designs.
**Creative Assistant and Beta tester / Support Services | Philippine Holdings Dotcom, Inc. | Manila, Philippines |November 2000 - June 2001**
• Created / developed artwork for maritime recruitment agency: [login to view URL]
• Designed and developed prototype website for demonstration purposes.
• Produced /designed corporate website, intranet site, brochures, flyers, handouts and promotional items.
• Improved, designed and administered an intranet site specifically to track and document errors.
• Conducted rigorous diagnostic tests on a suite of business applications / programs in the DOS and Windows Environment.
**Administrative Assistant | St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital | Chicago, Illinois | August 1999 - September 1999 |**
• Took over the reception area in the administration office for scheduling of appointments, answered phone inquiries
and provided clients a welcoming atmosphere.
**Education:**
• B.A. in Human Resource Management; De La Salle University - College of St. Benilde | Manila, Philippines |
September 1999
• Independent study in Desktop publishing and Web design.
**References:**
• Available upon request
**Portfolio:**
An online portfolio can be found at [login to view URL]
## Area of Expertise
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver and Flash