JULIUS BOLINAS Resume with Distinction

JULIUS BOLINAS 95287683(Mobile) / [email protected](Email) http://www.sd.polyu.edu.hk/en/meet-our-alumni/julius-bolinas https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=julius+bolinas EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Master of Design (DESIGN PRACTICES) The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Design Innovation Scholar (Graduate with Distinction) Bachelor of Fine Arts major in INDUSTRIAL DESIGN University of the Philippines Jose Moreno Scholarship Foundation SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCY • 15+ years of design, management and marketing experience in the Home Décor, Furniture and Seasonal/Gift industry • Comprehensive experience in Product Design, Graphics Design, and Product/Vendor Sourcing • Skilled in crafting design direction & marketing strategies and conducting consumer & market research • International experience in Exhibition / Showroom Design and Visual Merchandising • Experienced in identifying and adapting market trends to company’s manufacturing capabilities • Technical knowledge of manufacturing, production and material sourcing • Skilled in developing marketing campaigns and other print or online promotional materials COMPUTER SKILLS SET • PRODUCT AND GRAPHIC DESIGN • MS OFFICE Adobe Illustrator llllllllll Word llllllllll Adobe Photoshop llllllllll Powerpoint llllllllll Adobe Indesign llllllllll Excel llllllllll• VIDEO PRODUCTION & EDITING • RESEARCH SOFTWARE Adobe Premiere Pro llllllllll Qualtrics llllllllll Movie Maker llllllllll SPSS llllllllll• 3D SOFTWARE 3D Studio Max llllllllll Solidworks llllllllll INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE • Solid experience working with Asian manufacturers from Hong Kong/China, India, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines • Knowledgeable of the American and European market • Knowledgeable of the Arab market for Leather & PU Goods and Crystals • International exposure attending and organizing trade exhibitions: • EUROPEAN FAIRS: Ambiente (Germany), Birmingham Spring Fair (UK) • USA FAIRS: New York SOURCES, New York International Gift Show, Las Vegas World Market, San Francisco International Gift Show, Atlanta Gift Show • ASIAN FAIRS: Canton Fair (China), HKTDC and Asia World Expo exhibitions (Hong Kong), Philippine International Furniture Show (PIFS) and Manila FAME International (Philippines), Cebu International Furniture Exhibition (Cebu X), Bangkok International Gift Fair (BIG), Indian Handicrafts and Gift Show (IHGS) and Jakarta International Handicraft Trade Fair +852 95287683 | [email protected] | Resume of Julius Bolinas Page 1 of 4

DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE (Categorized by Area/Country) H O N G K O N G 1. RESEARCH ASSOCIATE School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (May 2015 – March 2016) Research Topic: A study on the implementation of Design Driven Innovation within the context of China Experience: How to transform from low end manufacturing to value added manufacturing. • Reported directly to the Dean of School of Design, HKPU • Prepared online questionnaire using Qualtrics software • Encoded and compared data using SPSS software 2. PRODUCT DESIGNER Jetmax Limited (January 2012 – April 2013) Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong • Reported directly to the Company Director • Handled ‘ad hoc’ design projects for Spring and Halloween assigned by the Company Director • Coordinated with American contract designers on special design projects (Spring, Christmas, Halloween) • Traveled with Company Director to the USA (Chicago and Dallas) for market research and exposure as well as visit the bi-annual Canton Fair in Guangzhou, China • Provided showroom and visual merchandising assistance C H I N A 1. PRODUCT DESIGNER Kiwe Industrial Limited (Fotan, New Territories, Hong Kong) (June 2010-December 2011) Topaz Home Limited (Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China ) • Set design direction for the company’s product development activities for Home Décor • Handled the company’s maiden participation to the Mega Show Hong Kong Exhibition, designing the booth, products and packaging (PDQ and display boxes) • Supervised the CNC and Laser cutting facility of the company • Travelled with the company President and Marketing Manager to the USA (North Carolina) for market research and meet with customers • Visit the bi-annual Canton Fair in Guangzhou, China 2. DESIGN CONSULTANT Franklin Creative Products (July – September 2006) (April – June 2010) Shenzhen / Jieyang, Guangdong Province, China M I D D L E E A S T 1. DESIGN SUPERVISOR Gift Mart International (July 2007-June 2008) Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia • Reported directly to the company President and handled major design projects like the Saudi Aramco Online Catalogue and the 75th Saudi Aramco Commemorative Anniversary Gift Set • Travelled extensively with the President to China and Thailand to source new suppliers, identify market trends and liaise with overseas vendors • Supervised the Special Designs Division comprising of Graphic Designers, Sculptors and 3D Designers • Communicated directly with overseas suppliers, particularly on the design and technical aspects of new product development and provide correct design direction of ongoing projects 2. ART AND DESIGN INSTRUCTOR Bahrain Technical Institute (October 2009 – April 2010) Isa Town, Bahrain +852 95287683 | [email protected] | Resume of Julius Bolinas Page 2 of 4

I N D O N E S I A 1. CHIEF PRODUCT DESIGNER Flying Elephants, Incorporated / PT Raja Gajah Oya (August 2004-March 2006) Bali/Jogjakarta, Indonesia / Chiang Mai, Thailand / San Francisco, CA, USA • Reported directly to the company President and develop market oriented products for the company’s seasonal and home décor buyers • Increased design output and reduced development time by 50% by working directly with sample makers and suppliers in their production base. New suppliers and materials were sourced, resulting in good product mix • Handled major US accounts like Pier1, World Market (Costplus), Zodax, Container Store, Verandah, Dillards and European account like Habitat UK • Excelled in multi-tasking by performing the roles of product and graphic designer, exhibition designer, marketing specialist and merchandiser for the company’s participation to the New York SOURCES, Las Vegas World Market, Seattle Gift Show & the San Francisco International Gift Show • Renovated the company’s showroom displays in Thailand and Indonesia, by introducing an orderly way of highlighting newly developed products through proper visual merchandising approach. Strategic displays with themes created a unique viewing experience for buyers • Improved the company’s website by updating it with the latest products, correct product information and well written company profile 2. SENIOR DESIGNER Great Dividing Range, Utama (August 2003-July 2004) Bali/Surabaya, Indonesia I N D I A 1. DESIGN AND MARKETING CONSULTANT Curio Craft Incorporated (February – March 2003) Rajasthan, India P H I L I P P I N E S 1. TECHNICAL MANAGER Advocate of Philippine Fair Trade, Incorporated (September 1999-June 2003) Manila, Philippines • Assisted more than a hundred micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs) in the craft industry by providing product design services, booth design & visual merchandising and graphic design assistance • Set up a system of selection, training and maintenance of merit-based pool of product designers through the Designers for Regional Apprenticeship in Fair Trade (DRAFT) • Performed multi-tasking and saved the company expenses in hiring outsourced design consultants, trainers, graphic designers, writers and exhibition designers by performing these specialized skills • Originated “APFTI Selections”, a catalogue of products for the international market and “Regalo”, a catalogue of products for the Philippine market • Utilized graphic design, editorial and photography skills while handling the quarterly edition of “Market I Digest”, product catalogues, technical papers and marketing collateral on Fair Trade advocacy • Visited the UK, Germany, Netherlands and France to attend craft seminars and market exposure trips 2. DESIGN AND MARKETING CONSULTANT Filipinas Fair Trade Ventures (FFTV) (July–December 2003) Business Unit of Advocate of Philippine Fair Trade, Incorporated (APFTI) Manila, Philippines • Designed new products for the maiden exhibition of FFTV at the Manila FAME International. • Company sales have exceeded target by 15% • Two of my designs were nominated for Best Product Design +852 95287683 | [email protected] | Resume of Julius Bolinas Page 3 of 4

• Designed the exhibition space and provided visual merchandising assistance that showcased the products strategically, resulting in good exposure and sales • Designed online and print materials (invitations and product catalogue) that created good exposure for the company 3. DESIGN AND MARKETING CONSULTANT Community Craft Association of the Philippines (CCAP) (June 1998-July 1999) Manila, Philippines • Provided comprehensive design and marketing service by re-packaging CCAP as a manufacturer of contemporary houseware products from its old image as a social enterprise with traditional products • Designed and developed home décor items for their Manila FAME International participation • Sales generated by my designs increased by 33% from the previous year • Earned a nomination for Best Product Design by the Manila FAME International committee • My designs were carried by The Holding Company (UK) and were featured in the March and June 2000 issues of Livingetc, a British design magazine • Another design I made was included in the book “Contemporary Eastern” by Alice Whately • Services included design of products, promotional materials, product catalogue, marketing campaign (CCAP:Contemporary Crafts, Alternative Products) to the design of the exhibition space and its visual merchandising 4. DESIGN DEPARTMENT HEAD American Multi Incorporated (AMI) (July 1997-February 1998) Manila, Philippines 5. PRODUCT DESIGNER Vigor and Wang’s International (April 1996-May 1997) c/o Clark Brown Associates (Buying Agent) Manila, Philippines 6. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Product Development and Design Center of the Philippines (PDDCP) (September 1995-March 1996) Manila, Philippines ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Eligible to work in Hong Kong with IANG Visa • Multiple Entry Visa to the USA +852 95287683 | [email protected] | Resume of Julius Bolinas Page 4 of 4