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Chinese (Mandarin)
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3 Sep, 2012 - 31 Jul, 2018

Senior Design Specialist

Ansell Global Trading Center (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Kulim Kedah

Company Type

Multinational Corporation

Position

Senior

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Supervisor / Team Lead

* Leading packaging artwork process for 3 business units - IGBU (Industrial), SWGBU (Sexual Wellness) & SUGBU with 2 design specialists.
* Ensure the smooth process for all projects created till project completion.
* Bridge between the internal customer and external customer.
* Responsible for creating and editing art concepts in graphic digital design, print layout, etc.
* Develop product packaging artwork and coordinate artwork development activities for Ansell Asia factories and global outsource manufacturers.
* Create new packaging components artwork.
* Update existing packaging components artwork from time to time upon request.
* Liaise with marketing on finalizing artworks.
* Liaise with supplier on the finalize artworks on the artwork process from digital proof till commercial printing.

February 2015 - June 2015 (Acting Manager - Add on responsibilities while pending for New Director onboard)
* Work with Human Resources staff to recruit, interview, select, hire and employ employees.
* Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
* Empower employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.
* Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members that allows for disagreement over ideas, conflict and expeditious conflict resolution, and the appreciation of diversity as well as cohesiveness, supportiveness, and working effectively together to enable each employee and the department to succeed.
* Maintain employee work schedules including assignments, training, telecommuting, cover for absenteeism.
* Accomplishes department objectives by managing staff; planning and evaluating department activities.
* Maintain transparent communication. Appropriately communicate organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, IM, and regular interpersonal communication.
* Plan and implement systems that perform the work and fulfil the mission and the goals of the department efficiently and effectively.
* Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and output.

1 Jun, 2010 - 31 Oct, 2010

Asst. Graphic Designer

Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, KL

Company Type

Multinational Corporation

Position

Junior

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Graphics Designer

* Oversee and manage the plasma for events.
* Internal creative development for promotional materials including tent cards, flyers, posters, EDMs, corporate branding, window displays, counter displays, and similar items.

3 Nov, 2008 - 31 Aug, 2011

Freelance Graphic Designer

DreamzHouze, KL & Penang

Company Type

New Startup

Position

Senior

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Graphics Designer

Printing Design
Brochure/Leaflet
Banner
Business Card
Packaging Design
Company Logo
Illustration
Advertisement
Menu
Catalog
Book Cover

8 Sep, 2008 - 30 Jun, 2010

Graphic Designer

Ad ArtPoint Sdn Bhd, KL

Company Type

SME

Position

Junior

Specification

Art & Creative

Roles

Graphics Designer

* Crafting print collateral such as brochures, leaflets, banners, buntings, newsletters, business cards, invitation cards, greeting cards, annual reports, and more.
* Label and packaging design.
* Developing ROP and classified advertisements.

12 Feb, 2007 - 5 Sep, 2008

Graphic Artist

The Star Publications (M) Bhd., Penang

Company Type

Public Listed Company

Position

Fresh / Entry Level

Specification

Printing/Packaging/Publishing

Roles

Publishing Designer

* Crafting Black & White advertisements for ROP.
* Composing Obituary, Requiems, Acknowledgement, and similar content.
* Producing Vacancy, House For Sale/To Let, and comparable advertisements for the Classified section.
* Executing In-House Project designs, circular layouts, and related tasks.
* Managing secretarial duties within the Graphic Studio.

5 Jun, 2006 - 29 Jun, 2007

Clerical Asst.

The Star Publications (M) Bhd., Penang

Company Type

Public Listed Company

Position

Fresh / Entry Level

Specification

Management, Marketing, Sales, Admin

Roles

Administrator

* Manage daily advertisements scheduled for publication in the newspaper.
* Coordinate with all legal notices designated for release.
* Verify reservations with the sales associate.
* Create daily mock-ups for all Metro editions.