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I am Christopher C. Chavez, a dedicated and experienced professional in presentation design, project coordination, and graphic arts with over two decades of experience in various industries including financial services and stock exchange. My expertise ranges from leading teams, managing client relations, to delivering quality creative outputs that meet stringent standards. I am passionate about improving production workflows and enhancing the customer experience through quality and process improvements.
Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work in esteemed organizations such as HSBC and The Philippine Stock Exchange, where I took on leadership roles managing teams and projects. I continuously develop my skills in software tools and leadership to stay aligned with evolving industry trends, aiming to bring creativity and organization in equal measure to all my endeavors.
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Work Experience
Global Publishing Service Unit Team Lead/ Project Coordinator/ Presentations Specialist at Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC)
November 1, 2023 - August 18, 2025Co-led the Presentation Design Services unit and acted as project coordinator when needed. Coordinated with clients for queries and project delivery, reviewed client briefs, identified issues, estimated production timelines, and ensured quality assurance. Managed direct reports including performance monitoring and training recommendations. Also handled high-level classified projects and contributed to process improvements. Sent to New York, USA, to provide direct client servicing for HSBC Investment Banking group, assisting bankers with presentation, graphics, and administrative tasks, and acted as liaison between the presentations team and banker-clients.
Corporate Communications Assistant / Graphics Artist / Photographer at The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.
July 1, 2006 - August 18, 2025Handled all design-related requirements including internal publications and marketing collaterals. Provided visual assistance across departments and facilitated company events such as IPOs and annual meetings. Responsible for photo and video coverage, maintenance of media library, and facilitation of media-related activities. Managed dissemination of important news articles and monitored audio/video programs of key officials. Oversaw department operations and budgeting as de facto OIC from October 2000 to December 2001.
Graphic / Window Display Artist at Outdoor Clothing Co.
August 1, 1999 - August 18, 2025Conceptualized shirt designs and window displays for nine branches across Metro Manila. Developed skills in props making and visual paraphernalia. Suggested computer upgrades to improve efficiency and production.
Graphic Artist / Technical Support Assistant at Social Enterprise Partners
February 1, 1999 - August 18, 2025Handled all visual needs and marketing materials for the company. Assisted in seminars and training sessions. Proposed design work opportunities for additional revenue and developed a company website to aid marketing efforts.
Supervisor, Visual Department at American Discount Club, Inc (An affiliate of SM Group)
February 1, 1997 - August 18, 2025Managed visual and marketing materials including production and installation of window displays across three mall branches. Promoted to Supervisor after one year and acted as OIC for department operations, reporting directly to the office of the President. Developed standard signage currently in use by the store.
Global Publishing Service Unit Team Lead/Project Coordinator/Presentations Specialist at Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC)
November 1, 2022 - August 21, 2025Co-led the Presentation Design Services unit, coordinated projects and client queries to ensure timely delivery of high-quality presentations. Reviewed client briefings, identified project issues and branding concerns, provided production estimates, mapped timelines, and broke down projects into manageable tasks. Provided quality assurance and handled classified and regular workloads. Contributed to process improvements and managed direct reports including monitoring performance and recommending training. Worked onsite in New York providing direct client servicing to HSBC Investment Banking group, assisting bankers with presentation and graphical needs and acting as liaison between team and clients in the absence of line manager.
Corporate Communications Assistant / Graphics Artist / Photographer at The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.
July 1, 2006 - August 21, 2025Handled design-related requirements, including layouts for internal publications and marketing collateral. Provided visual assistance to various departments and facilitated company events such as IPOs, annual stockholders meetings, and other company-sponsored functions. Responsible for photo and video coverage and library maintenance. Managed media-related activities including press conferences and inquiries. Disseminated news articles to management and board via web uploads. Monitored and recorded audio/video programs of key officials. Oversaw department operations as de facto officer-in-charge, managed budgets and represented the department in meetings.
Graphic / Window Display Artist at Outdoor Clothing Co.
August 1, 1999 - August 21, 2025Conceptualized designs for shirt wear and printing, designed window displays for nine branches in Metro Manila, and oversaw execution. Developed skills in props making and visual paraphernalia. Suggested computer upgrades for improving production efficiency.
Graphic Artist / Technical Support Assistant at Social Enterprise Partners
February 1, 1999 - August 21, 2025Handled all visual and marketing materials, assisted in seminars and training, and developed a company website as a marketing tool. Suggested offering design services for additional revenue.
Supervisor, Visual Department at American Discount Club, Inc. (An affiliate of SM Group)
February 1, 1997 - August 21, 2025Managed visual and marketing materials, including production and installation of window displays for three mall branches. Promoted to supervisor and acted as Officer-in-Charge for departmental operations. Reported directly to the office of the President. Developed standard signages used by the store.
Global Publishing Service Unit Team Lead / Project Coordinator / Presentations Specialist at Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC)
November 1, 2022 - August 25, 2025Co-led the Presentation Design Services unit and acted as project coordinator. Coordinated with clients to ensure timely delivery of projects, reviewing client briefs, identifying issues, branding concerns, and producing quality assurance. Managed and monitored direct reports' performance and training needs. Handled classified work and contributed to process improvement initiatives. Provided direct client servicing to HSBC Investment Banking group in New York, assisting bankers with presentation and graphical needs while ensuring HSBC design standards were met.
Corporate Communications Assistant / Graphics Artist / Photographer at The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.
July 1, 2006 - August 25, 2025Responsible for design-related requirements including internal publications and marketing collateral. Provided visual and graphic assistance to departments. Managed company events such as IPOs and annual meetings, including photo and video coverage. Maintained media activities, photo/video libraries, and dissemination of news articles. Temporarily oversaw department operations and budgeting in OIC capacity.
Graphic / Window Display Artist at Outdoor Clothing Co.
August 1, 1999 - August 25, 2025Conceptualized designs for shirts and window displays for multiple branches, increasing skill set in props making and visual paraphernalia. Recommended computer upgrades for improved efficiency.
Graphic Artist / Technical Support Assistant at Social Enterprise Partners
February 1, 1999 - August 25, 2025Handled visual needs and marketing-related materials, assisted in seminars and trainings, and developed a company website as a marketing tool. Proposed additional design job offerings to generate revenue.
Supervisor, Visual Department at American Discount Club, Inc. (An affiliate of SM Group)
February 1, 1997 - August 25, 2025Managed visual and marketing materials production and installation for mall branches. Promoted to supervisor and acted as OIC for department operations. Reported directly to the office of the president and developed standard signage for stores.
Education
Painting Major at University of Sto. Tomas (UST), España Manila
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1995College Degree - Painting Major at University of Sto. Tomas (UST), España Manila
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1995College at University of Sto. Tomas (UST), España Manila
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1995Qualifications
Microsoft Certified Specialist in PowerPoint
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025MS Word Advanced
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025MS Excel Intermediate
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025Microsoft Certified Specialist in PowerPoint
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025MS Word Advanced
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025MS Excel Intermediate
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025Microsoft Certified Specialist in PowerPoint
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025MS Word Advanced
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025MS Excel Intermediate
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025Industry Experience
Financial Services, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Other, Non-Profit Organization
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