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Passion in design keeps me updated. Graphic design is a big part of my life. I value the skills and experiences I had accumulated. My Master has blessed me with a unique gift, my call is to use it for His Glory.
About me
Marie Charis Chua
GRAPHIC DESIGNER

SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
Present
FREELANCE
Roles:
- Graphic design, Web design, Crafts
- Plan and teaches active seniors handicrafts and digital software at Centre for Active Ageing
Results:
- Creative ideas that received joyful responses
- Happy seniors achieving learning milestones, kept them active and build self-esteem.
2013-2022
YONG-EN CARE CENTRE
COMMUNITY RELATIONS EXECUTIVE
Roles:
- Brainstormed creative themes for contents, interviewed beneficiaries to draft stories for Newsletters, Electronic Direct Mails, Annual Reports, Videos, Social Media Posts
- Planned production timeline and budgeting
- Organized and executed Fundraising events, Campaigns
- Led Yong-en Care Centre's major Rebranding Project
- Volunteer Managements
Results:
- Produced high quality and sharp, easy to read, accessible, called to action communication materials to update Stakeholders of what was done on the field
- Good responses with funds flowing in from stories shared in Communication materials and Fundraising events
- Meaningful and good relationships built with Stakeholders, Volunteers and Beneficiaries, we keep in touch till today.
- Managed to modernizes the logo with branding that maintain a consistent look while staying true to its mission and heritage.
1998-2013
GRACE (SCC) CHURCH
MEDIA SUPPORT EXECUTIVE
Roles:
- Designed printed media such as Bulletins, Brochures, Leaflets, Posters, Annual Reports
- Update Website, Video editing, PowerPoint for presentations
- Assisted Pastoral staff in administrative matters and correspondence with Missionaries and Members
Results:
- Produced easy to read, accessible printed materials and presentations.
- Good relationships built with Pastors, Members, Colleagues, we are as close till today.
1997-1998
THE ADS WORKS PTE LTD
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Roles:
- Brainstormed creative concepts
- Design, delivered visuals to finished artwork and print
- Liaised with clients and suppliers to understand and meet requirements
Results:
- Produced quality advertisements and publications
- Good relationships built with clients and suppliers. Positive feedbacks and satisfactions from clients.
1985-1997
CALIBER COMMUNICATION PTE LTD
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Roles:
- Brainstormed creative concepts
- Design, delivered visuals to finished artwork and print
- Liaised with clients and suppliers to understand and meet requirements
Results:
- Produced quality Brochures, Newsletters, Leaflets, Posters, Banners, Direct mailers, Books, Catalogues, Covers, Signboards, Advertisements, MRT cards, Annual Reports
- Good relationships built with Clients and Suppliers.
- Good relationships built with Clients and Suppliers. Positive feedbacks and satisfactions from clients.
EDUCATION
NANYANG ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS
1989-1991 | Certificate of Graphic Design
INSTITUTE OF ADVERTISING, SINGAPORE
1996 | Diploma in Visual Communication
SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC
2011 - 2012 | Specialist Diploma in Digital Media Creation