Jose Johann Bitancor's Page

Name

Jose Johann Bitancor

Artistic Medium

Acrylic, Oil, Mixed media, Wood, wire, mud and metal.

Birthplace

Baler Aurora, Philippines

Influences

Joan Miro, Kandinsky, Mondrian and Picasso

About me in general...

JOSE JOHANN L. BITANCOR
Graphic designer / Visual Artist

EDUCATION:
Far Eastern University - Manila, Philippines
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Communications, 1991 – 1995
B.S. Architecture, 1990 - 1991

The University of Memphis - Memphis, T N, U.S.A.
Continuing Education - 2004

Scholarship Grant:
(Memphis College of Art Portfolio Merit Award)
MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF ART - Overton Park, Memphis TN, U.S.A.
B.S. in Graphic Design - Spring 2006

AWARDS:

1992: Honorable mention /Poster Design Competition,
Theme: “Cleanliness and Discipline“, FEU, Manila, Philippines.
1987: 2nd Place/Poster Design Competition,
Theme: “Peace and Unity“, Mount Carmel College, Baler Aurora, Philippines
1987: 3rd Place/On-the-spot painting contest, Theme: “History of Aurora“,
Mount Carmel College, Aurora, Philippines.
1986: 2nd Place/Poster Design contest, Theme: “Peace, Reconciliation and Stability“,
Baler Central School, Aurora, Philippines.
1985: 2nd Place/Poster Design contest, Regional level,
Theme: “Province of Aurora“, Baler Central School, Aurora, Philippines.
1984: 1st Place/On-the-spot painting contest, Theme: “Binhi, KKK“, Baler Central school,
Aurora, Philippines.
1983: 1st Place/On-the-spot painting contest, Theme: “Unity“, Sponsored by: Aurora, Philippines.

EXHIBIT DESIGNS:

2002 - International Furniture Show, World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2001 - International Furniture Show ’01, Dubai, UAE
2000 - (PIFS) Philippine International Furniture Show, Cebu City, Philippines
1999 - WORLDBEX ’99 - March 17-21 World Trade Center, Manila, Philippines

GROUP PAINTING EXHIBITIONS:

2009 - 50th Manila F.A.M.E. International October 15 -18
SMX and Convention Center, Mall of Asia and World Trade Center, Manila, Philippines
Painting exhibition – Sponsored by: AAP – Art Association of the Philippines.
1994 - Exhibition of best college plate/artworks: Far Eastern University, College Fine Arts Week,
Manila, Philippines.
1993 - Exhibition of best college plate/artworks: Far Eastern University, College Fine Arts Week,
Manila, Philippines.
1991 - Exhibition of best college plate/artworks: Far Eastern University, College Fine Arts Week,
Manila, Philippines.
1990 - BINHI, TOWARD THE PEOPLES ART, Baler Art Group, Aurora, Philippines
1989 - Kulay Anyo at Kataga, Sponsored: Baler Art Group, Aurora, Philippines
WORK EXPERIENCE:

Graphic Designer / Visualizer (Freelance work)
- FILAMemphis
December 2005 - Present
Memphis TN, U.S.A.
Accomplishment: Hired as Graphic designer. I designed the catalogue and brochure for their
“Induction of 2005-2007 Officers & Annual Christmas party”

Visualizer / Graphic designer (Freelance works)
December 2004 – October 2005
Design 500 Inc.
Memphis TN 38105, U.S.A.
Duties and major accomplishments:
Theme: “Jazz at the Ritz” (Fedex Maui - Heartbeat that was held in Hawaii).
I designed and visualized the format of the Logo, Backdrop, Invitation and Window Graphic Designs.

Visualizer / Graphic designer (Freelance work)
January 2004
Meridian Acupuncture Research Institute of America
Lakeland TN, U.S.A.
Accomplishment: I designed and visualized the brochure for “International Acupuncture Scientific Symposium & Workshop ‘ 04” (That was held in EL SAN JUAN Hotel & Casino, Puerto Rico).

Visualizer / Graphic Designer
October 2002 - June 2003
Dr. Café Coffee Chain / Digital Global Creative Agency
Riyadh City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Duties and major accomplishments: Regular team member in every major product campaigns. We have two successful product campaigns for” Dagen Swirl” and “New Shrimps” promotions.
My major participation: I designed the visual format of the promotional materials. Art directing and photography for product shootings.Design & conceptualization various advertising materials.

Sr. Visualizer / Graphic designer
August 1997 - October 2002
CLC Marketing Ventures Corp. / CLC Group of Companies - Quezon City, Philippines
Duties and major accomplishments: Design and conceptualization of various promotional materials for the company and all 8 sister companies. Regular exhibition Graphic designer and assigned as Head of Creative Committee for all International and Local Furniture shows. Art directing and supervising product shootings. Preparing storyboards for AVP-Audio Visual Presentations.

Sr. Artist / Illustrator
June 1996 - August 1997
Communications Concept Inc. – Casa Guadalupe, Makati City
Duties and major accomplishments: Regular team member in every major product campaigns/launchings as Graphic designer and illustrator. Preparing storyboards drawings for TV commercials and other cartoon characters for product designs.Preparing & conceptualizing promotional ad materials.





Artist / Illustrator
Feb. 1996 - June 1996
Art Dimensions Inc. - Ayala Avenue, Salcedo Village, Makati City
Duties and responsibilities: Assisting the Art director during photo and TV ad shootings. Preparing all kind of illustrations and drawings. Preparing and designing various promotional materials like print ad, brochure, catalogue, company logo, flyer, banner, calling card, letterhead, billboard, etc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE:
Graphic Design and Visual Art.
Experienced in Visual Merchandising, Exhibition Design, Sculpture, Crafts, Interior design, Set Design, Decor, Architectural and Industrial Product Design.

Previous job assignments include: Concepts & designs for Media Campaigns -TV commercials,
AV Presentations, Print Ads, Posters, Brochures, Logos, Flyers, Catalogs, Packaging, Labels, Calendars, Annual Report, Billboards, Banners, Letterheads, Envelopes, Business Cards, Sales Kits, Giveaways, Storyboards, Costumes, Lighting and Stage design.

Team projects include: Publication Design (Book, Magazine, Newsletter), Website Design, Illustration, Cartoon, Portrait, Window Display, Showroom Design, Location Shoot Art Direction, and On-site Installation of Outdoor Billboards.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Freehand, Illustrator, Coreldraw, Powerpoint, Quark, Express 7.0, Microsoft Excel and Word.

PARTICIPATION:
Member - 901creatives.com - (Based in Memphis Tennessee, U.S.A.)
Nov. 2005 – Present
- Founded in 2002, 901creatives.com is the top network of photographers, graphic designers, illustrators, writers, video producers and other creative professionals in the Memphis area. Conducting monthly meetings to share ideas and resources, collaborate on projects and provide each other referrals.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Baler Art Group, Aurora, Philippines
Aug. 1990 – Dec.2001
Conducted workshop to help young artists enhance their talent and be more creative in their field.

Check out my website

http://johannartworks.webs.com