freelance editor (2008–present)
www.alsabado.com
bilingual (English-Filipino), professionally trained copyeditor, full time since 2008, BIR-registered freelance business owner since 2009

• Reviews, edits, proofreads, or formats written documents, such as books, e-books, journal articles, recommendation letters, web content, as well as master's and doctoral dissertations by academic authors from Gwynedd Mercy University, Lehigh University, Monash University, University of Maryland, and Walden University, among other learning insititutions
• Edits written content on-screen with MS Word (2010) Track Changes tool or with standard proofreading marks using PDF-XChange PRO (2012), in accordance with client specifications, house style, or the required style guide (e.g., American Anthropological Association [AAA], American Psychological Association [APA], Chicago Manual of Style [CMOS], Harvard Referencing, Modern Language Association [MLA], or Turabian, etc.) 
• Translates written content from English to Filipino and vice versa
• Updates written content using web-based applications (e.g., content management system or CMS)
• Authors and maintains the editorial website section, The Filipino freelancers' guide to paying taxes and securing social benefits
• Performs other profession-related tasks, such as bookkeeping, filing of her tax returns, and paying income taxes
• See editorial services, manuscripts edited, and topics edited for details

project editorial assistant (2006–2008) 
Institute of Philippine Culture, Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), QC

• Edited the master's theses of Southeast Asian students enrolled at ADMU Department of Sociology and Anthropology,  in collaboration with the Institute of Philippine Culture
• Facilitated graduate theses production for final submission to the ADMU Office of Graduate Services
• Reviewed and edited conference papers for the "Southeast Asia Today: Development Paradigms, Reflexive Engagements" held at ADMU on 2–4 April 2008
• Provided the IPC staff and the graduate degree program scholars the required editorial assistance through lecture series and individual consultations

English teacher (2004–2005)

Manila Hankuk Academy 

• Conducted 60-minute one-on-one classes on English as a second language (ESL) with Korean teachers of the school
• Taught middle and high school students in school year 2004–2005: ESL for middle school students; English grammar and literature for Grade 11 students; and writing composition for Grade 12 students 
• Facilitated the Artists Circle, the school theater organization for middle and high school students; directed the stage play with the original story conceptualized by the students

ESL teacher (2002–2004)
CNN English Language Institute, Inc. 

• Taught non-native English speakers ESL with the use of textbooks based on student age, background, preference, and level of communication skills 
• Provided specific exercises to harness the student's proficiency in the use of English through four communication skills (reading, listening, speaking, and writing) during 60- to 90-minute classes

bakeshop owner, cook, and baker (2001–2005)
Saint Al's Food and Bakeshop

• Conceptualized the overall written content
• Functioned as cook and cake baker/decorator
• Prepared budget plan and did marketing of fresh ingredients 
• Priced products at reasonable costs and delivered them to customers
• Offered specialties that included meats and vegetables, pasta, and salads among others, all of which were categorized as Saint Al's Prime Delights. Saint Al's Cake Series included coffee cake, carrot cake, chocolate cakes, cheesecakes, and cakes (fondant or frosted icing) for all occasions such as birthdays and weddings
• Arranged flowers for customers who preferred bouquets as part of their food and cake orders

producer–director and scriptwriter–narrator* (2001)

Lydia’s Helping Hand Mission
(A foundation dedicated to serving the poverty-stricken community of Barangay Parola in Tondo, Manila) 

• Wrote, produced, and directed a five-minute video for the benefit of Lydia's Helping Hand Mission 
• Supplied the video voice-over

scriptwriter, producer, and director* (2000)
Turning Point Foundation
(A halfway home in Tagaytay City, Philippines for the restoration of former drug and alcohol dependents) 

• Wrote, produced, and directed a seven-minute docu-MTV for the benefit of Turning Point Foundation

planning officer II, administrative officer II, and planning officer III
January 1998–April 1999
Office of the President, Malacañang
Republic of the Philippines

• Assisted in the monitoring of projects and processing of financial assistance for rebel returnees in Regions IV and V, under the National Program for Unification and Development Council (NPUDC) of former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos
• Traveled and monitored the livelihood projects of former rebels as they re-entered the mainstream society
• Took charge of incoming and outgoing correspondents
• Handled the NPUDC company brochure content layout and design
• Assumed the positions of planning officer II and administrative officer II prior to being promoted as planning officer III

contributor writer* (1999)
House of Refuge Foundation, Inc.
(A temporary home for street children and orphans, previously located in Marikina City, Philippines) 

• Contributed articles to "The Harbor," the official newsletter of the House of Refuge Foundation, Inc.

photographer* (1999)
A professional group art exhibit

• Served as volunteer photographer for "Pasasalamat," a group art exhibit, graced by the works of renowned Filipino artists, such as Malang Santos and Julie Lluch, among others 

playwright, producer, and director* (1996, 1998)

A church fellowship for young adults 

• Wrote, produced, and directed a 17-minute video on love, courtship, and marriage, a special presentation for the young adult audience

copywriter (1996–1997)
Studio Art Large, Inc.

• Handled data gathering, writing, revising, editing, and proofreading of copy used for corporate brochures, flyers, print ads, company calendars, and other marketing materials 
• Collaborated with an exceptional creative team of graphic artists, account executives, and the CEO

TV scriptwriter (1994)
Rajah Broadcasting Network (RJTV 29)

• Wrote scripts for the network's "Home TV Shopping" aired daily
• Engaged in TV production done in-house or on location

TV writer–associate producer (1993–1994)

Values Media, Inc. 

• Wrote scripts for a five-minute Ovaltine TV segment for children, hosted by then child talents Atom Araullo and Bannie for the children's TV show "Boyoyong" aired on ABC 5 
• Co-produced a two-act children's stage musical, "Habi–Tabi at ang Banal na Aklat" (Habi-Tabi and the Holy Book), with then child talent Carlo Aquino as Habi-Tabi, premiered at the Meralco Theater on 28 May 1994 
• Wrote the play and lyrics of the stage musical in Tagalog 
• Supplied the lyrics for the song, "Mga Batang Pilipino, Mga Munting Bayani" (Young Filipinos, Little Heroes), in time for the nationwide search for outstanding Filipino youth in June 1994

researcher, writer, and tour guide (1993)

Philippine Children's Television Foundation, Inc. (PCTVF) 

• Assisted in the research work of PCTVF for its children's TV program (Batibot) extension project, "Batibot's World of Children Expo '93," which featured a 10-module exhibit of countries, held at the Shangri-la Plaza in Mandaluyong City 
• Toured the children as well as the adult visitors around the exhibit area                 

on-the-job trainee (1993)
The Probe Team

• Transcribed audio–video files for postproduction
• Assisted the production team by taking phone calls, organizing audio–video files, and running errands

student data encoder (1992–1993)
Computer Service Center

• Encoded reports and other written documents of professors and students

staff writer, Filipino editor, and managing editor* (1989–1992)
CHI-RHO, Miriam College official newsletter

• Engaged in the publication of the college newsletter for three consecutive school years: staff writer (SY '80–'90), Filipino editor (SY '90–'91), and managing editor (SY '91–'92)

*volunteer work

B.A. Communication Arts 
Miriam College 
Quezon City, Philippines
1989–1993

M.A. Media Studies major in Film (coursework/comp only)
University of the Philippines
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