Al Sabado
Freelance Editor
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HIGHLIGHTS
Over a decade of experience in providing a fast-paced, thorough manuscript (ms) editing
(Al's editorial work list and work samples may be accessed through this website.)
Nearly six years of work experience with non-native English speakers
Flexible in utilizing style guides such as the American Anthropological Association (AAA), the American Psychological Association (APA), the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), the Modern Language Association (MLA), Kate L. Turabian's "A Manual for Writers," and other styles guides, as specified by the client
Proficient in English, Tagalog, and Filipino
EDITORIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
Editing
- Reviewed, edited, proofread, formatted, and/or style read various types of mss either on screen (with MS Word 'track changes' tool) or on paper
- Conferred with authors from different locations: China (application letters, curriculum vitae, personal statements, recommendation letters, and resumes); Korea (academic papers); Indonesia, Norway, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, UK, and the region of Tibet (graduate theses and conference papers), in person or via email
- Accorded editorial services for other electronically transferred documents such as academic essays, books, journals, transcripts, and mss translated to English from project owners based in Australia, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, and the U.S.
- Edited other mss such as annual report, corporate brochure, lyric sheet, newsletter, script, visual media text, and other text documents
Rewriting
- Performed the necessary ms rewrites while maintaining the author's voice, particularly for non-native English speakers
- Recommended revise measures to authors via email, throughout the ms editing process
Writing
- Accorded editorial services for other electronically transferred text documents coming from U.K. (academic and research papers)
- Wrote published materials that include commentaries, poems, short stories, and other literary pieces for newsletters, magazines, and websites; scripts for TV segments, spiels, stage plays, and videos; lyrics for a major stage musical and a theme song; and words/music for two published songs after qualifying two separate songwriting competitions
Translating
- Translated a local church’s leadership training manual from English to Tagalog
- Provided the original document a simplified yet comprehensive approach
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Editor, 2008-Present
www.alsabado.com
- Reviews, edits, and/or proofreads ms on time, anywhere
- Edits ms on screen with the use of MS Word 'track changes' tool
- Crosschecks the ms based on the required style guide or client specifications
Technical Editor, 2006-2008
DSA-IPC, Ateneo de Manila University
- Reviewed, evaluated, and edited graduate theses for the Ateneo de Manila University's (ADMU) Department of Sociology and Anthropology-Institute of Philippine Culture (DSA-IPC) Program
- 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 the Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines on 2-4 April 2008
- Provided the IPC staff and the graduate degree program scholars the editorial assistance and information on writing format and style through lecture series and individual consultations
English Teacher, 2004-2005
Manila Hankuk Academy
- Conducted an hour-long one-on-one sessions of English as a second language (ESL) for the Korean teachers of MHA
- Taught the Korean school's middle and high school students for the entire 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 story originally conceptualized by the students
ESL Teacher, 2002-2004
CNN English Language Institute, Inc.
- Taught ESL to non-native English speakers with the use of textbooks based on the student's age, background, preference, and level of communication skills
- Provided specific exercises to harness one's proficiency in the use of English through reading, listening, speaking, and writing within an hour- to-ninety-minute lessons
Producer-Director/Scriptwriter-Narrator,* 2001
Lydia’s Helping Hand Mission
(A foundation dedicated to serving the poverty-stricken community of Barangay Parola in Tondo, Philippines)
- Wrote, produced, and directed a five-minute video presented during Ms. Kuh Ledesma's concert held at Crossroads 77, Mother Ignacia, Quezon City in June 2001 for the benefit of Lydia's Helping Hand Mission
- Supplied as well the voice over for the video
Scriptwriter/Producer/Director,* 2000
Turning Point Foundation
(A halfway home established in Tagaytay City, Philippines dedicated to the restoration of former drug and alcohol dependents)
- Wrote, produced, and directed a seven-minute docu-MTV shown at the South Border Concert held at Crossroads 77, Mother Ignacia, Quezon City in July 2000 for the benefit of Turning Point Foundation
Planning Officer II / Administrative Officer II / 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.
Contributor Writer,* 1999
House of Refuge Foundation, Inc.
(A temporary home previously located in Marikina City, Philippines committed to the care of street children and orphans)
- Contributed articles to "The Harbor," the official newsletter of the House of Refuge Foundation, Inc.
Photographer,* 1999
"Pasasalamat," Professional Group Art Exhibit, Crossroad 77
- Served as the official photographer for "Pasasalamat," a group art exhibit held at Crossroad 77, Quezon City, graced by the works of renowned Filipino artists like Malang Santos and Julie Lluch, among others
Playwright/Producer/Director,* 1996, 1998
Young Adults Fellowship (Bread of Life Ministries, Inc.)
- Wrote, produced, and directed a 17-minute video on love, courtship, and marriage, a special presentation for young adult professionals
Copywriter, 1996-1997
Studio Art Large, Inc.
- Employed in 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 in-house and on location
TV Writer/Associate Producer, 1993-1994
Values Media, Inc.
- Wrote the five-minute segment scripts for the children's TV show, "Boyoyong" aired on ABC 5
- Co-produced the two-act stage musical, "Habi-Tabi at ang Banal na Aklat" (Habi-Tabi and the Holy Book), 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/Tour Guide, 1993
Philippine Children's Television Foundation, Inc. (PCTVF)
- Assisted in the research work of PCTVF for its TV program's (Batibot) extension project, "Batibot's World of Children Expo '93" that featured a ten-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 Training, 1993
The Probe Team
- Transcribed audio-video files ready for postproduction use
- 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 mss of professors and in-campus students
Managing Editor,* 1991-1992
CHI-RHO
(Miriam College Newsletter)
Filipino Editor,* 1990-1991
CHI-RHO
Staff Writer,* 1989-1990
CHI-RHO
*Volunteer work
EDUCATION
B.A. Communication Arts, 1993
Miriam College, Quezon City, Philippines
M.A. Media Studies major in Film (Coursework), 2008
University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines
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), 2009-2011
Filipino Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (FILSCAP), 2002-Present
The Organization of Filipino Composers or KATHA (e-group), 2001-Present
Updated: 22 February 2012