ALEXINE BIANCA RdS. CASTAÑEDA
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An enthusiastic, dedicated, honest Thomasian seeking a position in your company to gain
experience and knowledge in the field of Journalism or any related field through the
utilization of skills with the aim of contributing to the growth of the company.
EDUCATION
University of Santo Tomas 2008 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Ecumenical Christian College 2004 2005
Tarlac Living Faith Academy 2005 2008
Secondary Education
WORK EXPERIENCE
Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office III
August 2013 December 2014
Information Officer II – Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
Formulate and implement the annual regional communication plan
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Document success stories of household beneficiaries and key stakeholders
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Facilitate and document the conduct of regional advocacy events and activities
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Coordinate and facilitate media guesting, interviews, media tours and press conferences
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Act as resource person on media guesting, interview and similar activities
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Prepare press kits, press releases, briefer, fact sheets and other form of information
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materials
Conceptualize and develop IEC materials for dissemination to different target audience
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Prepare TOR and project proposals for the procurement of IEC and advocacy materials
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Conduct news monitoring; prepare response to articles/issues that need clarification
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Monitor the distribution and posting of IEC and advocacy materials in designated areas
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Update Pantawid Pamilya information in website
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Prepare accomplishment reports for submission to National Project Management Office
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Velocity Made Good Inc. October 2012 July 2013
Media Monitor
Summarizes news from Au/NZ Sources
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Journal Group of Publication April May 2011
Writer
Covered the police beat (Manila Police District)
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Published articles for People’s Journal and Women’s Journal
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Department of Social Welfare and Development SWAD Office Tarlac May
2012
Intern
Did clerical work for the office like keeping records and writing weekly report
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EXTRA CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
UST Unicef 2010 2011
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Member
• UST Journalism Society 2008 present
Member
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
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Proficient in internet and knowledgeable in computer applications and software
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Excellent in written and oral communication skills in English and the vernacular
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Knowledgeable on basic photography
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Able to meet deadlines
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Able to multi task
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SEMINARS ATTENDED
Communications Review and Evaluation Workshop (CREW)
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Asian Institute of Management, Makati City
December 1 4, 2014
2015 Synchronized Communication and Work and Financial Planning for DSWD
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Communication Officers
Alta Vista de Boracay, Malay, Aklan
July 7 12, 2014
• Communications Review and Evaluation Workshop (CREW) and
Performance Governance System (PGS) Strategic Communication
Planning Workshop
Summer Place Hotel, Baguio City
February 16 22, 2014
Capability Building and Workshop for Communication Officers
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Crown Legacy Hotel, Baguio City
November 18 22, 2013
• Work and Financial Plan for 2014
La Breza Hotel, Quezon City
August 14 18, 2013
5TH Pinoy Media Congress by ABS CBN and PACE
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Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila
Feb. 5 7, 2010
Read, Reinforce, Read to Achieve by CMAP
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University of Santo Tomas
Feb. 25, 2009
REFERENCES
MS. EDITHA S. CARLOS
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II – DSWD FO III
MS. CHRISTINE JOY B. PARIAN
NEWSWRITER PROGRAM COORDINATOR – CNN PHILIPPINES