Shirley Ho

Branding, design and merchandising manager @ Garuda Promo and Branding Solutions

About

- Co-founder of Garuda Promo and Branding Solutions, a promotional products and corporate apparel specialist in Los Angeles - Promotional products adviser on corporate gifts, custom apparel, promotional products, custom awards and recognition, imprinted merchandise, branded holiday gifts for different occasions and events. - Custom Business Apparel adviser on polos, woven shirts, performance tees and polos, fashion tees, tank tops to bags and travel gear. Silkscreening and embroidery expert. Tradeshow Giveways Business that exhibits at trade shows know that it is important to have that great first impression on potential customers. A great imprinted promotional product will help you attracts attendees, strikes up a conversation and starts a great client relationship. Go beyond imprinted pens and notebooks, stylus pens, custom mobile accessories such as charger, power banks, headphones, speakers are among the favorites. Get the latest trend in drinkware, apparel, and stationary, make something memorable and represents your company's culture and vision. Garuda Promo and Branding Solutions can help you get there. Email info@garudapromo.com or call 323-379-2469 for immediate assistance.

Country

United States

City

Los Angeles

Industry

Marketing & Advertising

Skill

Web Development, Graphic Design, Web Applications, Software Development, Web Analytics, .NET, User Interface Design, Digital Media, WordPress, E-commerce, Web Design, Start-ups, Apparel, Agile Methodologies, Publishing, Film, jQuery, Interaction Design, Workflow Management, Fundraising

Experience

Branding, design and merchandising manager

Garuda Promo and Branding Solutions

2014-1 - Present · 12 yrs 9 mos

Los Angeles

- co-founded Garuda Promo and Branding Solutions, a marketing services firm specializing in promotional products and digital marketing in Los Angeles. - Brand consulting using promotional products, corporate gifts, business gifts, custom branded apparel, business apparel for events, tradeshows, employee appreciation and new hires program. - Marketing consulting, strategic planning to increase customer loyalty, brand awareness. - Develop merchandising ideas from pens, notepads, notebooks, drinkware such as mugs, water bottles, thermos, tradeshow giveaway items such as buttons, stickers, decals, USB drives, and apparel such as t-shirts, tank tops, shorts, sweaters, polos, bags and caps. - Creative direction of custom branding projects, advises on print techniques, color palettes, and promotional products selection. - Maintain vendor relationships with a vast network of manufacturers. For immediate assistant please call me 323-379-2469

Co-Founder

Hellman Production, Inc

2004-9 - 2013 · 8 yrs

Hellman Production, based in Los Angeles, provides professional quality CD duplication, DVD production and other CD/DVD replication services worldwide. Dealing with CD duplication and DVD production might seem overwhelming. Hellman Production is here to help. When you trust us with your CD and DVD replication needs, you can rest assured that you will be guided through the process every step of the way. There will be no surprises. Although we are based in Los Angeles, California, our clients includes music, film and corporate industries worldwide. Our clients include Warner Independent, MGM, City of Los Angeles, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design and California Association of Mortgage Brokers.

Production Support / Business Analyst

Capital Group

2000-9 - 2004-8 · 4 yrs

Responsible for monitoring financial application to ensure on time delivery of pricing data to calculate daily net asset values for mutual funds. Functional support for financial data user, investigating suspicious data, system abnormalities and educating users on system functionalities. Business analyst for various system enhancements, working with financial data users to determine the most appropriate fix and enhancements that will solve and improve workflow.

IT Consultant

SEI

2000 - 2004 · 4 yrs

For client Capital Group Companies: Responsible for monitoring financial application to ensure on time delivery of pricing data to calculate daily net asset values for mutual funds. Functional support for financial data user, investigating suspicious data, system abnormalities and educating users on system functionalities. Business analyst for various system enhancements, working with financial data users to determine the most appropriate fix and enhancements that will solve and improve workflow.

Web Developer

gantthead.com

1999-9 - 2000-10 · 1 yr 2 mos

Website developer for Gantthead.com Responsible for maintaining the website using Vignette Content Storyserver Develop internal publishing pages for editorial staff Build various modules for different sections of the site Build newsfeeds modules for importing news stories from sources