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In my free time, I enjoy cooking, shopping and visiting museums.
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Kerene Ang

Kerene Ang

Branding Manager
Singapore,Singapore

Summary

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Dynamic and results-driven Branding Manager with extensive experience in brand management, marketing, and strategic planning within the retail sector, particularly in the food and beverage industry. Proven track record in developing and implementing comprehensive branding strategies, enhancing brand presence, and driving customer engagement and loyalty.

Responsibilities:

  • Brand Strategy: Developed and implemented a comprehensive brand strategy to establish and strengthen brand identity and market positioning.
  • Brand Guidelines: Created and maintained brand guidelines to ensure consistent and cohesive brand messaging across all channels and touchpoints.
  • Campaign Development: Planned, executed, and managed branding campaigns to drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and loyalty.
  • Market Research: Conducted market research to understand consumer preferences, market trends, and competitive landscape, providing insights to inform branding strategies.
  • Content Creation: Oversaw the creation of brand-related content, including visuals, videos, and written materials, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
  • Digital Presence: Enhanced the brand’s digital presence through effective online branding strategies, including social media, website, and digital advertising.
  • Partnerships and Collaborations: Developed strategic partnerships and collaborations to amplify branding efforts and reach new audiences.
  • Performance Metrics: Monitored and analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs) related to branding activities, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
  • Brand Audits: Conducted regular brand audits to ensure brand integrity and consistency across all channels.
  • Reporting: Prepared and presented detailed reports on branding activities, performance, and strategic recommendations to the SEA Branding & Marketing Director.
  • Team Collaboration: Worked closely with the marketing, communications, and design teams to ensure cohesive and integrated branding efforts.
  • Extensive experience in brand management and marketing
  • Strong strategic planning and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities
  • Proficiency in using branding and marketing software
  • Outstanding creativity and attention to detail
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Knowledge of digital marketing trends and best practices
  • Strong leadership abilities and experience in team management
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Manager

CBRE Pte Ltd
2012.08 - 2024.06

As a Creative Manager, I’m responsible for the delivery of high quality design and layout of CBRE’s brand, including, but not limited to: print, web, marketing campaigns, brochures, flyers, signage and in particular submissions.

• 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.

Senior Graphic Designer

Kingsmen Creatives Centre
2010.01 - 2012.08

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)
2007.03 - 2009.12
  • 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
2024.07 - 2024.07

High School Diploma -

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Singapore
11.1998

Skills

  • Print design
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Packaging Design
  • Design leadership
  • Video Editing
  • Brand strategy
  • Photography
  • Visual storytelling
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Creative Direction
  • Concept Development
  • Product Packaging
  • Event Promotion
  • Strategic Planning
  • Design management
  • User Experience
  • Branding architecture
  • Print Production
  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Budget Oversight
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Budget Administration
  • Creative Design
  • Adobe Photoshop

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.


In my free time, I enjoy cooking, shopping and visiting museums.

I’m a dedicated professional with 5+ years of guiding marketing campaigns and 2 years in tourism industry line. As a motivational team player, I forge strong industry partnerships and build lasting team relationships, maintaining coordination throughout programs and events. Using out-of-the-box thinking and a great eye for aesthetics, drive brand growth and achieve marketing objectives.

With over 20 years of branding and graphic design experience in Creative Strategy Development. I had spent on working in a Design Agency, SME and MNC. Solving absolute solutions that clearly communicate client’s needs: being functional, original & inspiration. My creativity is defined by understanding of my clients’ needs, which bring me to a place of self-indulgent.

KEY AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
* Campaign Management / Digital Marketing / Social Marketing
* Digital interactive / Video creation / Editing
* Advertising, production work for print
* Strategic Concept Planning and AI experienced
* Conceptualization - Production Stages
* Brand and Project Management, Team Collaboration


Any opportunity given to me shall be positive learning experience to excel and grow in your company and a personal growth and developmental stage for me to make a difference in the competitive industry.

Looking forward to hear from you soon!
Your Sincerely,

Kerene Ang

Languages

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

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home option

Timeline

Digital Transformation in The Era of 5G & AI

BELLS Institute of Higher Learning
2024.07 - 2024.07

Creative Manager

CBRE Pte Ltd
2012.08 - 2024.06

Senior Graphic Designer

Kingsmen Creatives Centre
2010.01 - 2012.08

Studio Manager

Mount Faber Leisure Group Pte Ltd (The Jewel Box)
2007.03 - 2009.12

High School Diploma -

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Kerene AngBranding Manager