WORK EXPERIENCE
freelance editor, 2008–present
bilingual (English-Filipino), professionally trained copyeditor, full time since 2008, BIR-registered freelance business owner since 2009
project editorial assistant, 2006–2008
Institute of Philippine Culture, Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), QC
English teacher, 2004–2005
Manila Hankuk Academy
ESL teacher, 2002–2004
CNN English Language Institute, Inc.
bakeshop owner/cook/baker, 2001–2005
producer–director / scriptwriter–narrator,* 2001
Lydia’s Helping Hand Mission
(A foundation dedicated to serving the poverty-stricken community of Barangay Parola in Tondo, Manila)
scriptwriter/producer/director,* 2000
Turning Point Foundation
(A halfway home in Tagaytay City, Philippines for the restoration of former drug and alcohol dependents)
planning officer II / administrative officer II / planning officer III
January 1998–April 1999
Office of the President, Malacañang
Republic of the Philippines
contributor writer,* 1999
House of Refuge Foundation, Inc.
(A temporary home for street children and orphans, previously located in Marikina City, Philippines)
photographer,* 1999
A professional group art exhibit
playwright/producer/director,* 1996, 1998
A church fellowship for young adults
copywriter, 1996–1997
Studio Art Large, Inc.
TV scriptwriter, 1994
Rajah Broadcasting Network (RJTV 29)
TV writer/associate producer, 1993–1994
Values Media, Inc.
researcher/writer/tour guide, 1993
Philippine Children's Television Foundation, Inc. (PCTVF)
on-the-job training, 1993
The Probe Team
EDUCATION
student data encoder, 1992–1993
Computer Service Center
staff writer, Filipino editor, managing editor* 1989–1992
CHI-RHO, Miriam College official newsletter
*volunteer work
B.A. Communication Arts
Quezon City, Philippines
1989–1993
M.A. Media Studies major in Film (coursework/comp only)
Quezon City, Philippines
2001–2008
Passed admissions test/Accepted as student**
Art and Technique of Film Making, 2000
Diploma Course
The London International Film School
United Kingdom
**Funds unmet ( £13,200 per year), deferral entry expired
SEMINARS, TRAINING, AND OTHER ENGAGEMENTS
Anticorruption and Taxation
Copyediting
Copy-Editing by Distance Learning, The Publishing Training Centre, 2013–2015; Al Sabado, listed at The PTC freelancer directory, 2015
Film, Performing Arts, and Music
Food
Rescue and Risk Management
Security
Security and Information Collection Seminar (18 hours), National Intelligence Coordinating Agency, National Intelligence Training Center, Malacañang Park, Manila, 4–6 November 1998
Teaching
Other engagements
AWARDS
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
OTHER PRACTICAL SKILLS
Basic knowledge: Carpentry, plumbing, upholstery; culinary; swimming
INDUSTRY AFFILIATION
Forum Qualitative Sozialforschung | Forum: Qualitative Social Research, editorial team member, 2010–present
The Research Cooperative, 2010–present
Book Publishing Professionals (LinkedIn group), 2010–2011
Council of Science Editors (LinkedIn group), 2010–2011
Copyediting-L, 2009–present
Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), paid membership, 2009–2011
Filipino Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (FILSCAP), paid membership, 2002–present
The Organization of Filipino Composers or KATHA (e-group), 2001–present
Updated 2018