As Of May 26 - Writer Resume

Maria Fatima “Jofti” Villena Delizo 709-A Coronado St., brgy. Hulo, Mandaluyong City 1550 Philippines Tel No.: +63-2-5337268 / +639217941407 Email Address: [email protected] For home-based work/interviews, IM: jofti (YM) and joftithesofty (Skype) Sample Blogs: http://joftirastinuptials.wordpress.com (personal) http://civilsocietyact101.blogspot.com (political blog) http://joftivdelizo.wordpress.com (online portfolio; sample works for your review and reference) Professional Profile I am interested to pursue an online writing career in your company. Expected Salary: Php 20,000 (net) / Php 25,000 (gross) Availability: June 15, 2009 onwards Education 2000-2003 Masters’ Degree in Journalism (Candidate) Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication, Greenhills, Annapolis, San Juan City 1995-1999 AB Mass Communication (major in Broadcasting) Centro Escolar University, Mendiola, Manila Qualifications Writing Skills I am a versatile writer. I have the capacity to write the following: web content, feature, news feature, blog entries, poetry, concept and discussion papers, notes and highlights of the meeting (including minutes), reviews of films/books/arts, media/press releases, project proposals, issue papers, training modules, and point of purchase materials. Computer/Technical Skills I am very good in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, etc.), and Adobe Applications (Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator). Research Skills I have very good Internet research skills. I am resourceful and innovative. Language Skills I am very good in writing and speaking in English and Filipino. Internet Marketing/Website Skills I have knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and basic HTML. Currently enrolled in Internet Marketing Home Business, Web Design Fundamentals and CS4: Website Development courses.

Work Experience as a Freelance Writer and Language Instructor

Offshoring.com / SUMDAE LLC Project (Night Shift/Night Job) Junior Writer September – December 2008 www.sumdae.com / Projects: www.wordpressthemes.net & www.untouchedbeaches.com (unfortunately none of them has been up due to client’s pull-out using economic recession as reason); Company Description:







SUMDAE LLC focuses on buying generic domains with end-user potential that has development partnering opportunities for the future. SUMDAE also buys names that receive type-in traffic, with the hopes of converting that traffic into leads and subsequently revenues.

Do web content writing and SEO writing for various websites. Helps in the development of websites into valuable, profitable web properties. Do online marketing for the website. Writes contracts, agreements, sponsorship packages, etc.

Essays.ph/AVERHELD www.essays.ph ·

Chooses and writes articles on almost all topics – health, lifestyle, I.T., etc.

SEO COPYWRITERS http://www.seowriters.blogspot.com/ ·

English Instructor November 2002 – May 2003

Prepares lesson and activity plan for classes. Handles the course, “Effective English Conversation Level 3” with a class each in Cubao and Espana branches.

MediaTech, Inc. / Lifeline Magazine

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College Professor November 2003 – March 2004

Handled mass communication classes (major subjects) for third and fourth year specifically classes on Laws of Broadcasting and Publication and Editing.

SPEECHPOWER – Cubao and España Effective English Conversation · ·

Web Content Writer (SEO, ghost writer) November 2005 – 2007

Every week each writer is assigned topics (a minimum of 6 per writer). Research topics via Internet and write feature articles. Submit on or before the deadline or be sanctioned.

Our Lord’s Grace Montessori, Commonwealth Mass Communication Department ·

Freelance Web Content Writer August 2008 – Present

Contributor Writer May 1999 – March 2000

Writes stories about assigned topics mainly fashion, beauty, health, sports and psychology. Two full length special reports submitted are as follows: Fashion Updates (Special Report) and Period Problems? Answers to your Common Readers’ Menstrual Concerns.

Full Time Work

As a Project Coordinator for advocacy projects (Philippine Sabbath Year Campaign and Titus Brandsma Media Program), I have been trained to write/edit researches, project proposals, media advisories, press releases and statements, concept, discussion and issue papers and web content materials. In my current project, I have experienced making a basic website, from its conceptualization, design, and content. (Period: December 2001—Present) Eligibility Passed the Civil Service Eligibility Examination (Professional Level) – 84.00. Published Articles POWERPAGE: PAGERS STILL RELIABLE Updates and Features Manila Bulletin, SS-5 July 31, 2000

FASHION UPDATES: SPECIAL REPORT Readers’ Lifeline, pp. 30-31 July 1999

PERIOD PROBLEMS? ANSWERS TO YOUR COMMON READERS’ MENSTRUAL CONCERNS Readers’ Lifeline, 24-25, 39 October 1999 WORLD’S STATE OF PRESS CAUSES REFOCUSING OF LOCAL AWARD-GIVING BODY (TBA) - a news/press article released to promote the Titus Brandsma Award (local award) where I worked as the sole staff (secretariat). I am in charge of its media and promotional campaign. Published Articles The Mindanao Observer (Dipolog City), p. 2, June 9, 2002 Variety, Daily Zamboanga Times, p. 13, April 10, 2002 Special Report, The Mindanao Gold Star Daily, p. 2-3, May 9, 2002 The Mindanao Times, Davao City, May 31, 2002 Events, Philippines Journalism Review (Manila), p. 52, April 2002 Lifestyle, Philippine Daily Inquirer p. D3, May 13, 2002 Note: Other sample articles (upon request) are original drafts written for other people to whom the person featured in this CV worked for; for some, they cannot be seen anywhere online due to the fact that the articles are copyrighted by the website (ghost writer position)

Personal Profile Activities: Blogging, web content writing, develop websites (coffee business, online folio, advocacy) Interests: Theatre, reading political books and watching foreign films, enrolling in self improvement seminars/ workshops, dance classes, traveling, organizing events for other people.

References 1.

Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O. Carm Executive Director, Titus Brandsma Center Media 09162347657 / 721-3391 / [email protected] 2. Ana Maria R. Nemenzo Former President, Freedom from Debt Coalition 09189038687 / 922-1825 / [email protected]