CV

Maria Lourdes A. Castañeda

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KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Flexible and adaptable writing style that allows me to write all kinds of articles, novels and other writing assignments
• Creative approach to all writing assignments that utilizes original thinking that results in unique and superior final products for clients.
• A proven team player who has headed-up and participated as a member of many successful creative teams over the years. Superior communications skills.
• Energetic and positive outlook, which often inspires others
• A multi-tasker who is able to handle multiple assignments in parallel under tight deadlines.
• Prompt and professional approach to dealing with clients.
• Active and dynamic approach to work and getting things done

LANGUAGES

English: Expert Level            Filipino: Expert Level            Japanese: Conversational Level

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, FrontPage. Intermediate Level. More than 10 years experience.
• Adobe Photoshop CS 2: Intermediate Level. More than 5 years experience.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Freelance Writer: XDEAL Magazine (2010- Present)

• Wrote a three part , six page feature article “Koreanophilia 101: A Crash Course in K-Pop” for the first three issues of the magazine.

Ghost Writer: jtrigsby.com (2010 – Present)

• Wrote the blog post  “Is there such a thing as Privacy Online?” (June 15, 2010).
• Wrote the blog post “Get an Ownership Attitude” (June 17, 2010)

Administrative Assistant: Maranaw Luzon Shipping Co., Inc., Malate, Manila, (2008-present).

• Teaches seminars on Government Benefits and Services ( SSS, Pag-ibig, Philhealth).
• Acts as Liaison officer of the company for Social Security, HMDF and Philhealth.
• Responsible for Certificate of Service and other similar certifications
• Created the Crew Masterlist and Personnel Database.
• Authored Crew Status Report of 2010.
• Developed the in-house “Administrative Department Manual.”

Realtor/Owner : Southern Point Realty, Malate, Manila (2009- Present).

• Wrote a feature article entitled “Change your life in an instant- Guaranteed!”  for inclusion in the “PMRB Newsletter.”
• Wrote advertising copies for Southern Point Realty.

EDUCATION

BS Marketing Management , Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines (2007-2008).
Graduated, President of the Business Administration Department’s Student Council

BA Marketing and Sales, St. Benedict College (San Beda Alabang), Muntinlupa ( 2000-2001) Undergraduate, President of  Teatro Benito. Member – SBC Debate Circle. Competed in Benavides Cup – National Debate Championship and other Public Speaking Contests.

BA Communication Arts Management- Major in Advertising Management,De La Salle University, Manila (1998-1999)

High School Graduation, Colegio San Agustin, Makati City (1994-1999). Consistent winner of Essay Writing Contests.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE

Realtor: Passed the May 31, 2009 Real Estate Licensure Exam.

MEMBERSHIPS

Member: Philippine Association of  Real Estate Brokers.

Secretary: Tagaytay City Board of Realtors.

OTHER INFORMATION

Blog: Blogger for 10 years. Blog sites include : http://idiosyncraticinklings.wordpress.com and https://littlemissmarikit.wordpress.com.

Personal: Single. Interests include: reading, writing, blogging, exercise and fitness, Philippine Politics, Japanese culture and Language, Asian Pop culture, geek culture, crafting, movies,  animation and fashion.