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New York, United States

New York, United States

Implemented Monitoring and Evaluation activities of Plan International Philippines’ Communications and Advocacy (C&A) Unit and Girls Advocacy Alliance (GAA), i.e. prepared monthly and quarterly reports, consolidated number of beneficiaries and total reach of the project, worked with partner organizations in conducting agreed capacity development.

Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

Conducted primary semi-structured interviews with at-risk youth and youth NEET in Zamboanga City and Metro Manila. Translated the interviews on the spot. Transcribed and translated interviews into English, with notes on non-verbal cue, interpretations, and clarifications. Supported coding and analysis.

Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines

Spearheaded the production of IEC materials (such as abridged version of researches, newsletter, orientation video) for Save the Children Philippines’ KASALI 2 Project. Wrote the narrative for the project’s year-end report. Prepared the storyboard for KASALI 2’s orientation video and facilitated interviews with select key informants. Documented the.

Provided comprehensive documentation/ narrative of the selected case study (noteworthy parenting programme) for the Philippines (Save the Children’s First Read project); reviewed all interviews, programmatic and background files related to the case study; worked closely with First Read’s focal point and ARNEC’s lead consultant in ensuring that the.

Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines

Responsible for media relations for events and activities involving brands under the Araneta Group (Araneta Center, Inc., Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc., United Promotion, Inc.); wrote press releases (for print, online/ social media, TV, radio); monitored and evaluated media pickups; drafted event program flow and scripts; spearheaded and assisted in.

Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines

Conducted in-depth interviews of 30 pairs of parents/ caregivers and 18 LGU representatives in 16 barangays in Taguig, Tondo, and Caloocan; transcribed responses in local languages; translated responses in local languages into English; coordinated with LGUs for data collection including conduct of courtesy call and securing appointment

Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines

Established strong collaborative working relationships with publishers, authors and illustrators, relevant government departments, development partners and funders and beneficiary communities in developing culturally sensitive and developmentally-appropriate books in mother tongue for children 0-4 years old; participated in the 2015 Asia-Pacific Regional.

Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines

Designed communication materials for KASALI; documented events and wrote briefers for the internal bulletin; wrote case stories for KASALI and other projects in the Luzon-Visayas Program Office; conducted interviews for KASALI’s AVPs and coordinated with crew for videoshoot of KASALI’s primer.

Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines

Supervised staff during data gathering and drafting of project proposal; coordinated with government institutions and agencies involved in the implementation of scientific exploration leading to creation of livelihood programs for the people in Puerto Princesa, Palawan; ensured that all data needed for the project are properly collected; delivered to.

Taytay, Calabarzon, Philippines

Taught English Language and Arts in Grade 3; prepared lesson plans with activities that promote experiential learning; authored lesson plans for classroom activities that integrate concepts in Science, Math, Art, Reading and Language, Music and Values Education; served as moderator of Photojournalism Club for intermediate and high school students.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Development Policy

Certificate, Professional Education

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism

Bachelor'S Degree, Broadcast Communication