Charissa Mae Dajao
@charissamaedajao
Graphic artist and illustrator specializing in branding and visual design.
What I'm looking for
Hello! I am Charissa Mae Dajao, a graphic artist and illustrator who transitioned from teaching to follow a lifelong passion for design.
I began freelancing in 2022 and have worked as a seasonal graphic designer for PlanetArt, developing original concepts in collaboration with clients and applying user-centered design principles.
Previously I taught Technology and Livelihood Education (2018–2023) and advised an Art Club, which strengthened my communication, mentorship, and project organization skills.
I hold a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Technology & Livelihood Education and have completed online certifications in visual and graphic design; my toolkit includes Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, Figma, and Google/MS productivity tools.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Worked seasonally on computer-aided design projects, contributing user-experience focused artwork and production-ready assets for digital and print workflows.
Graphic Artist & Illustrator
Illustra Grapika
May 2022 - May 2024 (2 years)
Provided graphic design and illustration services to overseas and local clients, creating branding, digital ads, and print materials while translating client concepts into original visuals.
Teacher
Calamba Institute Canlubang
Jan 2018 - May 2023 (5 years 4 months)
Taught Technology and Livelihood Education to secondary students from 2018 to 2023 and advised the Art Club, developing curricula and student projects that built practical design skills.
On the Job Trainee
Gulang Gulang Integrated School
Jan 2018 - Mar 2018 (2 months)
I have guided students in developing their creativity and technical skills in digital illustration, graphic design, and multimedia art. I specialize in teaching the use of creative software such as Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft such as powerpoint and excel, helping learners build both artistic expression and practical design skills.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
E-Tesda / Allison Online Learning
Certificate, Visual and Graphic Design
2022 - 2023
Completed online courses in visual and graphic design, including an introduction to visual graphic design and visual & graphic design modules.
Southern Luzon State University
Bachelor of Secondary Education, Technology and Livelihood Education
2014 - 2018
Completed a Bachelor of Secondary Education majoring in Technology and Livelihood Education, focusing on pedagogical and technical skills for secondary teaching.
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Software and tools used professionally
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