CARLO J. FELICIANO No. 132A 12747 102 Avenue • Surrey, B.C. V3V 3E6• (778) 882.5688
[email protected] OBJECTIVE An entry‐level position in the accounts management or marketing research department of an advertising agency SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Sharp application of marketing and strategy theory through the experience of launching and running two entrepreneurial ventures in food and entertainment industries. • Natural tendency to balance instinct with quantitative data to create solutions. • Artistic endeavors allow for technical excellence with language and makes for an ideal candidate for presentations. • Aptitude in working with Microsoft Office Suite and other various authoring software and in‐depth experience in using the fast‐paced medium of the Internet for marketing needs. • International background and ability to adapt quickly to new situations. Tri‐lingual: English, Filipino and Bahasa Indonesia. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Audible Records Independent • Wrote ad copies for band promotion used in both radio and online mediums • Acquired regular TV rotation for band’s music video on MTV Philippines and ABS‐CBN’s MYX • Promotional efforts lead to Artist of the Month status on Philippine FM radio RX 93.1 in 2005 and 2007 • Highly experienced with being interviewed through print, radio and TV mediums Kentucky Fried Chicken Philippines • Worked with marketing department as part of creative staff for promotional posters • Presented research data on competitors’ delivery services for benchmarking purposes Pathways to Higher Education • Built awareness for various fundraising projects to raise a gross income of $400 USD during SY 2003‐2004 MARKET RESEARCH • Completed in‐depth research on medicine industry to write business plan with focus on marketing Mayana, an antiseptic based on the mayana leaf extract • Researched beverage industry to write operations business plan to launch Matcha Green Tea franchise • Conducted interviews and observations to write detailed company audits for PLDT, Branded Clothing, Prime Foam Corporation, and RAMCAR Corporation with comprehensive emphasis on (respectively for each company) strategy, non‐traditional marketing methods, human resources and operations ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT PANZAI! Friedcakes • Carved a niche in the Philippine food industry through the introduction of Japanese fried cakes • Conducted extensive business planning and monitored operations for business dissertation purposes • Increased efficiency by minimizing downtime during production process • Multiplied profits by 142% with introduction of two flavors based on consumer research and relationships Audible Records Independent • Launched record label, conceptualizing and implementing strategic plans that generated an ROI of 1.20 < 1.30 within the first fiscal year despite strong competition and declining market
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Acquired financial sponsorship worth $1,100 USD from Level‐Up! Games and clothing company American Boulevard for production, launching and promotional purposes (ROI: <1.30 after first fiscal year) • Oversaw production and release of three music albums AIMES Tri‐Meet • Re‐launched an annual sports event for three organizations in Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University and University of the Philippines with no losses incurred Kentucky Fried Chicken Philippines • Supervised and evaluated restaurant staff performance during daily operations
WORK HISTORY (concurrent with education) Research & Development Manager PANZAI! Friedcakes 2006‐2007 (thesis) Co‐General Manager Audible Records Independent 2005‐Present Management Trainee Kentucky Fried Chicken Philippines Summer 2004 Marketing department Pathways to Higher Education, charity 2003‐2004 EDUCATION Bachelor of Science (2007) Major in Management Ateneo de Manila University (Quezon City, Philippines) Secondary education (2003) Jakarta International School (Jakarta, Indonesia) Seminars and Workshops Attended 2006 “Why Ethics in Business is Important” by Mr. James Lafferty, P&G Philippines “Marketable Securities” by CitisecOnline staff “Franchising” by The Aurelio Periquet Foundation “Enterprise Resource & Supply Relations Management” by speakers from SAP Philippines “Profiling the Entrepreneur” by Jamie Augusto Zobel de Ayala (Ayala Corp) & Felipe Gozon (GMA) “Broadbanding Your Business” by Ben Colayco (Level‐Up!), Minette Navarrete (Globe Telecom), et al
2005
“Jumpstarting Your Tech Venture” by Mark Yambot (Microsoft), Dennis Mendiola (Chikka Asia), et al SMART Entrepreneurial Program in Ateneo de Manila University “Making Money in Corporate Finance” by Dr. James Ang of Florida State University “Entrepreneurship” by speakers from L’Oreal Philippines “Market Segmentation” by speakers from BMW Philippines