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Kerene Ang

Kerene Ang

Summary

A highly skilled Creative Team Lead with extensive 18 years experience with a passion for pushing the boundaries of diverse design. My expertise spans developing fresh design concepts, staying ahead of trends, and mentoring junior designers to elevate the creative department. I am eager to bring my passion for design and strategic thinking to your team and help Oom Pte Ltd push creative boundaries while delivering results that captivate clients and drive business success.



  • Creatively Versatile: Excited to push the boundaries of commercial interior design through innovative visual concepts, aligning with the unique needs of each project.
  • Collaborative Team Player: Work closely with the Marketing & Communications team and clients/stakeholders to develop compelling visuals for business pitches, environmental branding, and client presentations.
  • Diverse Project Involvement: Contribute to a wide range of design projects, including digital assets for websites, social media campaigns, and in-office branding solutions.
  • High-Level Design Execution: Deliver top-tier, visually stunning designs that reflect the brand identity while supporting business growth and client engagement.
  • Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Environment: Thrive in a dynamic work setting, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining a strong attention to detail and design integrity across all platforms.
  • Technical Proficiency – Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for managing reports and presentations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Manager

CBRE Pte Ltd
08.2012 - 06.2024

Seasoned Creative Manager with a proven track record at CBRE Pte Ltd, enhancing brand visibility and stakeholder pitches by 65% through strategic thinking and design leadership. Expert in print design and vendor relationship management, I excel in transforming concepts into impactful visual stories.

• Work closely with in-country Marketing
& Communication teams
• Ambassador of CBRE’s rebranding in all apply collaterals internally and externally
• Work with business lines and departments to design and produce a diverse range of project including presentations, reports, new business proposals, brand guidelines, front-end web site design, e-banners and marketing collaterals for internal and external use for circulations
• Assist on video editing and creation of teaser video for events
• Produce innovative design concepts with successful, business-led design
• Supported yearly flagship event on Symposium on campaign collaterals, interactives and websites, uploaded to vendor’s platform.
• Manage a Southeast Asia team and ensure creative standards, lead projects and provide inspiration. Oversaw technical production and implementation of online creatives.

  • Understood, educated and presented to company and to clients.
  • Managed and mentored internal team of digital designers and extended team of regular freelance designers.
  • Handled client communications and led meetings, providing clear direction and consistent updates on design progress.
  • Increased stakeholder's pitches by average of 65% with consultative and strategic approaches.

Senior Graphic Designer

Kingsmen Creatives Centre
01.2010 - 08.2012

A Senior Graphic Designer in Kingsmen Creative Centre.

• Concept development and presentation skills
• Involved in exhibition, museums and events industry. Advertising, brand & corporate identity, offices graphics, marketing collateral, presentation template & documentation, packaging and wayfindings.
• Numerous projects involved in Shanghai World Expo 2011, Asian Pacific Maritime 2010. PUB Innovation Exhibition. Ministry of Education Heritage Gallery and CAAS Conference Exhibition.

  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.

Studio Manager

Mount Faber Leisure Group Pte Ltd (The Jewel Box)
03.2007 - 12.2009

A Studio Manager in Mount Faber Leisure
Group Pte Ltd.

• Manage creative back-up and support to all 7 business units (Dining,
Entertainment, Events, Sky DiningTM, Shopping, Attraction, Rides, Tours & Attraction Management) in 4 seasons.
• Conceptualize visual communications. Ensure print feasibility from timeline delivery. Negotiate with printers & vendors, on-site press check on problem solving. Transmit FA’s to media owner for advertisements.
• Milestones planning deliverables, monitors multiple projects
• Provide & create support for internal PR/ Advertising communication agency. Manage company’s corporate guidelines & image. Knowledge of photography and photo correction skills.

  • Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
  • Verified that organization maintained open-door policy so employees could openly discuss ideas and make suggestions.

Education

Digital Transformation in The Era of 5G & AI

BELLS Institute of Higher Learning
Singapore
07.2024

High School Diploma -

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Singapore
11.1998

Skills

  • Web Visuals
  • Presentations
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Video Editing
  • Brand strategy
  • Photography
  • Visual storytelling
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Concept Development
  • Pitches
  • Branding architecture
  • Print Production
  • Advertising Campaigns

Accomplishments

    SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS FROM MY CAREER

    * Coordinated with stakeholders on numerous flagship events

    * Led Research report visuals for SouthEast Asia campaign

    * Supervised brand collaterals on events within a highly competitive market

    * Collaborated with team of stakeholders in the development of SMP training on Powerpoint templates.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Creative Manager

CBRE Pte Ltd
08.2012 - 06.2024

Senior Graphic Designer

Kingsmen Creatives Centre
01.2010 - 08.2012

Studio Manager

Mount Faber Leisure Group Pte Ltd (The Jewel Box)
03.2007 - 12.2009

Digital Transformation in The Era of 5G & AI

BELLS Institute of Higher Learning

High School Diploma -

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Kerene Ang