Fred Nicolas Email & Phone Number

Valenzuela, Ncr, Ph

United States

Freelance Consultant/Virtual Assistant for Enso Superfoods (Now rebranded as LiveitUp!) which is an e-commerce-based health food supplement. I also work with Hey Sunday (environmentally responsible Laundry Detergent Sheets) and Learner (online tutorial system). I work closely with our Operations head to ensure a better experience with our customers as UX/UI is my specialty. For Hey Sunday/LiveitUp - I am working with the Customer Service team by answering tickets and resolving a wide variety of customer issues (refunds, replacements, chargebacks, etc.) I am working with but not limited to Gorgias, Shopify, and Shipbob applications.For Learner I assist operations with a financial audit for subscription payments. So I work with Oases, Stripe, and Zendesk primarily, I help review incoming payments and transactions and ensure there are no anomalies, etc.

Connecticut, United States

Notable Accomplishments-Helped scale the business from $250,000 to over $1,000,000 in revenues from 2020 to 2022. -In 2022, Slipstream Advisor Marketing was recognized in the list of 101 Top Marketing Agencies and Startups in Connecticut) by P.R Expert https://pr.expert/101-top-marketing-agencies-startups-connecticut/-As a remote staff member, I developed a solid understanding of digital analytics. I put that knowledge to practical daily use in managing multiple simultaneous campaigns spending in excess of $100,000/month. General Responsibilities-Day-to-Day Operations Lead - Point person for CEO, Liaison for internal communications between teams, Monitor ongoing campaigns/projects, Process optimizations-Digital Campaign Manager - Built our automated webinars via Big Marker and Advisor Xpress (Go High Level) and advertising campaigns via Facebook Ads Manager -Quality Assurance Lead - prior to building my own webinars and ad campaigns I cross-checked the previous campaign manager's builds for errors using an extensive checklist developed by the team. -Customer Support Lead - In charge of our Gmail and eventually Zendesk support platform, Responsibilities include replying to emails, managing/assigning tickets, and maintaining correspondence until the problem is resolved-Client Servicing Lead - Took direct phone calls with US Financial Advisors and their assistants if additional help was needed. This also included troubleshooting/training sessions via Zoom shared screen on how to use our CRM (AdvisorXpress/GoHighLevel). I have been commended several times on my service output. -Data Entry - prepare agenda lists for daily huddles, meeting minutes, calendar management of our CEO and webinar projects (prevent schedule conflicts), maintenance of active campaign tracker sheets, and archiving information in google drive. -Research - Gather data on trends, comparative analysis, and prepared reports as needed Other various administrative work

Makati, Philippines

• Overall account lead for brands assigned – J&J Baby Powder & Baby Bath, Isuzu Philippines, Phinma Corporation, Pancake House, Emperador Distillers Inc, Omni Electrical and Lighting & Araneta Corporation.• Some notable achievements: • Growing the Isuzu Philippines business from PHP 8M initial projected billings to PHP 14M agency revenue.• Secured new businesses from Phinma Corporation which was worth PHP 4M in total agency revenue. (Siklab Awards & Southwestern University Projects).• Helped win two pitches for the company in 2019 & 2020, namely Unilab’s Ceelin Plus Vitamin C supplement and Bayer’s Saridon. Both projects were worth a total of PHP 6M in agency revenue• Participated in initiatives that were recognized by award-winning bodies - J&J Playstreet initiative which was shortlisted at Cannes in 2019 and NUJP #StopTheSpread which is shortlisted by THE ONE SHOW in 2020.• Helped to push digital initiatives for Pancake House which expanded on Client’s non-traditional creative portfolio – online food eating contest, etc.

Makati

• Assisted in new business development and client leads. As an Executive Producer helped source out work and properly cost out broadcast-based requirements. Oversaw general progress and status of bids/projects. • Helped grow the business with contracts worth over PHP 10M and covers work including episodic original content with CNN Philippines (ex: Leading Women Seasons 2-3, Flavors Season 1, Drive Seasons 1 & 2). Have also done TVCs (Sprite Lebron Mix, Purefoods) , Corporate Audio Visual Presentations (Splash), and Animated work (Sangobion) in my stay here. More information on my position can be provided upon inquiry.

Ncr - National Capital Region, Philippines

Oversee overall day to day needs and requirements of brands assigned to me spanning Above the Line to Digital requirements of the following brands: Pepsi, Mountain Dew (Successful Launch of MD Neon Bottle), City of Dreams (Successful Website Development & Launch), AF Payments Inc (Handled Launch of Beep Card), Globe Platinum (Launched Globe Platinum Rebrand) & The Mind Museum (Revamped their social media content).Knowledgable of ASC, DTI, and IPO requirements.

Ncr - National Capital Region, Philippines

• Overall Project Management Team (Molecule) Leader, Oversees output of Strategic Planner, Coordinator, and Documenter for various brands such as ECGas, Lopex Holdings Inc, Skin Station, Krispy Kreme, Eskaya Resort, Teriyaki Boy, LGSP-LED (NAGA), Denovo Diamonds, etc• Day-to-day management of molecule assignments and deliverables.• Involvement in New Business Pitches• Execom and Mancom involvement for weekly alignments.• Training and mentoring for junior members, specifically Coordinator and Documenter.• Handled at one point 18 accounts (existing & new business)

Ncr - National Capital Region, Philippines

My role served as the “producer” within the Project Management team (Molecule). Main role was to ensure that execution is smooth and delivered in a timely manner. This involves coordination with Client, internal subsidiaries, and suppliers.• Major Achievements• Involved with special project with Oscar Lopez (Lopez Holdings) in which acclaimed web comics were developed based on his life• Participation in the successful launch of Eastern Petroleum’s new LPG tank, ECGas. Project generated over 17M in media mileage as of Nov 2013.• Worked closely with LGSP-LED Metro Naga Team to enhance their website and services (NagaX.com)

Ncr - National Capital Region, Philippines

• Worked on projects involving the following brands: Smart (Talk ‘N Text & myBro) PLDT, Nivea, Philex Mining, Philippine Red Cross, and Arms Corporation of the Philippines (Armscor).• Responsibilities include but were not limited to general management of the day-to-day requirements of the various brands mentioned above, maintaining detailed project lists every week. Submission of various kinds of competitive reports, Extensive experience in the Ad Standards Council application/approval process across all applicable material.• Major Accomplishments • Part of the team that helped Talk ‘N Text reach 20M subscribers.• Part of the planning team that helped relaunch successfully Talk ‘N Text brand in early 2012. Since its relaunch, Talk ‘N’ Text had become the 2nd biggest network after its mother company Smart.• Comfortable in quick turnaround scenarios. In 2011 we shot about 5-6 different TVCs.• Able to multitask running several brands with minimal supervision.• Close coordination between accounts and creative teams.

Ncr - National Capital Region, Philippines

• General coordination and preparation for on-ground activities of QTV Channel 11. Also assisted with GMA News/Public Affairs and GMA Entertainment TV-related activities.• Major Achievements • Served as point person for Survivor Gabon Mall Tour and QTV’s Trick or Treat events.• Delegation and supervision of manpower - including all stage, booth, gimmick, janitorial, and technical manpower• Experience in dealing with various types of events ranging from trade, bazaar, gimmick, fun run, fitness marathons, school tours, digital/internet, client-initiated, etc.• Was able to help bring together for the first time, the three major gym brands of Slimmers World, Golds Gym, and Fitness First to participate in the biggest aerobic marathon QTV has ever held, called Q Fit Fest (A-Venue, Makati City).

Ncr - National Capital Region, Philippines

• Accounts Handled - Tanduay Distillers Inc, Hewlett Packard (HP), Sanofi Aventis, Sanofi Pasteur, Meralco, Kenny Rogers, Philippine National Bank• Media Responsibilities include Preparation and presentation of Media Reviews to client (competitive spending, media habits, etc), Preparation of regular Competitive Reports for Clients, Day-to-Day implementation and maintenance of media plans, Negotiations with Media Partners for Packages and Additional Media Values/Bonuses. • Project Manager responsibilities include - Inviting and coordinating with various media partners for coverage of the event, coordinating all Client concerns with media partners during the event, organizing and distribution of press releases, collating all press release material post-event, overseeing overall ingress and set-up as per set agreements, etc• Accomplishments: • Tanduay Rhum Rockfest I & II (Oct 12, 27 2007) – Helped shift Tanduay to a younger market with focus on music and culture.• TDI/SONY BMG 6CycleMind Fiesta Album Launch (November 2007)• Tanduay New Year's Celebration (January 2008) – Another aggressive branding effort given the brand’s success.• Kenny Rogers Kenny’s Open 2008 (Feb 10, 2008) – Helped relaunch Kenny Rodgers into the healthy brand it is today

Ncr - National Capital Region, Philippines

Performed a dual function – media and accounts Media responsibilities included : Implementation and confirmation of broadcast and publication orders, Handling of TVC spot program transfers, Monitoring of placements to ensure TV airing and ad appearances in print, Interfacing with creative agencies to ensure material deliveries, Negotiation of ad placement packages with radio and print suppliers, Maintenance of records and files of all approved media plans, Participation in media-sponsored events Accounts responsibilities included :Overseeing day-to-day requirements of clients, Coordinating interface activities between creative director / producer and client, Making call reports to summarize agreements in meetings, Participation in TVC re-edit (i.e. Lucy TVC 30s/15s), Participation in IMC campaign (i.e. OraCare mouthrinse), Involved in creative briefing, pre-production talks, provided voice for OAT, actual shoot of TVC, and negotiations for print and collaterials, Adboard experience which includes submission of storyboards, subsequent submission of final material for airing for final adboard clearance, and transmission of CPR, Delivery of material to respective suppliers, i.e. OraCare and Betadine to TV stations, and print material to newspaper publications.

Ab Social Science, Communication And Media Studies

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Activities and Societies: National Honor Society – Archbishop Molloy H.S. (Inducted 2002) Archbishop Molloy Award of Excellence.

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