CV
Highlights
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More than 15 print magazines and issues - sold worldwide - published my long-form features and interviews (check them out here);
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I wrote over 150 long-form features - minimum 800 words - for more than 20 print and digital magazines;
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I wrote all the fashion editorials and edited the articles in the two print issues of French Fries Magazine as its Developmental Editor;
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I represented STIR Magazine for the annual Salone del Mobile Milano, interviewing design firm representatives including Gabriele Salvatori, CEO of Salvatori.
2020:
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I was appointed as the Senior Editor of Belmont Magazine, editing all the articles and managing the editorial team including working with the EIC for pitches and giving feedback to the journalists;
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I assumed both the roles of Deputy Editor and Graphic Designer at Galaxy4Peace, creating graphics for every social media account and managing the editorial team from pitches to publishing the articles.
2018:
- I was one of the founding members of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore‘s first English magazine titled WorldBound, funded and recognized by the University, and was the only journalist on the team.
2021 - Present
Lampoon Magazine + Journalist
Has covered long-form feature stories on fashion, photography, Anthropocene, and concept store sections; interviewed profiles such as the Vice President of Sales of K-Way and the Creative Director and Founder of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Show Tbilisi; have been published in the print issues.
Pendulum Magazine + Journalist
Has covered long-form feature stories on architecture, travel, art, design, and interiors; contacted creatives and agencies to interview project leaders; and collaborated with the Editor-in-Chief for article revisions, story publications, incoming press packages, and article assignments.
Blanc Magazine + Journalist
Has covered short- and long-form features on fashion, music, art, and culture; conducted interviews with fashion designers, creatives, and underground musicians; contacted press managers for exclusive quotes; worked with the Editor-in-Chief on story pitches and assignments; and sourced images to publish.
French Fries Magazine + Journalist
Has covered long-form features and interviews on fashion and beauty; written over 25 introductions to fashion editorials; conducted interviews with photographers and creative directors; and leads the series French Fries: Her Experience to interview and narrates stories of women creatives.
NR Magazine + Journalist & Press Officer
Has covered long-form features and interviews on fashion, art, and photography; conducted interviews with fashion designers, creatives, and photographers; contacted press managers for exclusive quotes; worked with the Editor-in-Chief on story pitches and assignments; and has been published in print.
Ocula Magazine + Journalist
Has been commissioned to write short-form biographies of artists; researched on the profiles assigned for fact-checking, SEO, and dates of the shows and exhibits; and worked with the Content Editor on story assignments and deadlines.
OnOffice Magazine + Journalist
Has covered long- and short-form features on the relationship between well-being and architecture; contacted press directors of the firms and establishments for exclusive quotes; collaborated with the Editor-in-Chief for article revisions, story publications, and images sourcing; and has been published in print.
ALHAUS Magazine + Journalist
Has covered short-form features in the luxury and lifestyle industries; conducted interviews with the project founders; reached out to marketing directors for story quotes; submitted stories under tight deadlines; and worked with the assigned editor for revisions, approvals, and commissions.
METAL Magazine + Journalist
Has covered interviews on fashion, music, art, and photography; conducted interviews with fashion designers, creatives, musicians, and photographers; sourced images to publish; and worked with the assigned editor on story pitches.
CAP 74024 Magazine + Journalist
Has covered interviews on fashion, art, and photography; conducted interviews with photographers and creative directors for event and profile features; edited the articles and attended to revisions prior to story publications; and worked with the Editorial Coordinator on story assignments.
Beautiful Bizarre Magazine + Journalist
Has covered long-form features on art; conducted interviews with surrealist artists; sourced images to publish; prepared drafts on Wordpress; used SEO tools (key phrase, metadata, hyperlink); and worked with the Digital Editor for pitches, approval, and publishing.
Plural Magazine + Journalist
Has covered long-form feature stories on fashion, art, and sustainability; edited stories written by contributors; assisted Editor-in-Chief (EIC) in writing social media captions to accompany the stories; and worked with the EIC on story pitches, approvals, and revisions.
Hunter & Folk Magazine + Journalist
Has covered short-form features interviews on art; conducted interviews with the artists for exclusive quotes; sourced required high-quality images to be published; and worked with the Editor-in-Chief on story pitches and assignments.
ArtThou Magazine + Journalist
Has covered short-form features on Asia Pacific and underground figurative artists; conducted exclusive interviews with the artists; sourced images to publish; and worked with the Founder as a press officer to pitch recent news and events of the gallery to media outlets.
Italics Magazine + Journalist
Runs the series titled “Empty Italy”, the history of the abandoned architectures across Italy; has covered long-form feature stories for the culture and travel sections; worked with the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor on story assignments and SEO Yoast SEO; and sourced Creative Commons images to accompany the articles.
My English School + Teacher
Teaches General, Business, Legal, Hospitality, and Academic English to professionals and corporate learners of all CEFR levels; and has also taught Business and General English to the professionals of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, ACF Fiorentina, and Chambers of Commerce in Italy.
2020 - 2021
Belmont Magazine + Senior Editor
As a former Senior Editor, revised the journalists’ articles; brainstormed article ideas for each issue; worked with the Editor-in-Chief to finalize the pitches; covered the culture and Afro-politics sections; published 3 articles and edited 3 articles of contributors in the first print issue; and edited 9 articles in the second issue.
STIR Magazine + Video Journalist
As the publication's only representative for the Milan Design Week 2021 + Brera District Design Week 2021, interviewed ten design firms and shops representatives for a video feature, including Gabriele Salvatori, the CEO of Salvatori; wrote an introduction to accompany the videos; and worked with the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief for the story assignments and revisions.
Galaxy4Peace + Deputy Editor
As a former deputy editor and graphic designer, generated monthly article ideas with the Social Media Manager (SMM) and the Founder; assigned article topics to the volunteers; oversaw submission guidelines and deadlines; proofread articles; designed graphics for social media content; and worked with the SMM for pitches and social media design approval.
L'Osservatorio + Journalist
As a former news and features writer, curated news and features stories on humanitarian issues across the globe; sourced images online; collaborated with the assigned editor to attend to same-day revisions and edits; and submitted the stories on time or the same day the beat was assigned.
SPORK! + Culture Correspondent
As a former Culture Correspondent, covered long-form features on mental health, disability, and cyberbullying issues; conducted exclusive interviews with the featured profiles; sourced images and social media links to publish; and worked with the Founder for a year-ender story and for pitches, revisions, and approval.
2018 - 2021
WorldBound Magazine + Journalist
As a former journalist, wrote over 15 feature, cover, and research stories for 6 digital and print issues; scouted for and interviewed students, alumni, academic staff, and higher education experts for the magazine; and was the primary journalist of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore’s pioneer English publication.
2018 - 2018
Acadsoc Ltd. + Teacher
As a former online teacher, conducted English lessons to Chinese students of various ages and levels with a strong focus on free talk conversations, Business English, IELTS and TOEFL exam preparations, and grammar classes; retained a five-star grade in the Teacher Rating system of the company throughout the tenure; successfully had trial students enrolled after their pilot taster lesson. Click here to see the Certificate of Employment.
iPresence Digital Marketing + SEO Writer
As a former SEO Writer, curated Search Engine Optimization articles for international companies and corporations with a propensity to the pharmaceutical and health industries; practiced and applied keyword search methods to achieve high-grade writings; consistently passed the content quality control of the editorial standards and secured article deadlines without delays.
2013 - 2018
Juan in EU Magazine + Journalist
As a former journalist, published three profile features in print about Overseas Filipino Workers; and collaborated with the Managing Director and a co-journalist for interview contacts, story revisions, and article assignments.
Fully Booked Magazine + Journalist
As its former journalist, published a book review in print as part of the end-of-term assignment as a Junior Book Crew of the bookstore; and collaborated with the magazine's Managing Director story revisions and article assignment.
Kabayan International + Journalist
As a former newspaper journalist, published a story in print about the hardships Filipinos may face in Italy; and collaborated with the Founder for story revisions and images sourcing.
Education
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore + BSc in International Relations & Global Affairs + 2017 to 2020
Studied politics, law, philosophy, sociology, media and communications, and economics. His research paper discussed the ethics and politics of the Philippines’ War on Drugs initiative and received the highest mark.
De La Salle University – Dasmariñas + AA in Broadcast Journalism + 2014 to 2016
The Literary Editor of Polaris Publication, and the Radio and Television Executive Scriptwriter and Producer of the university’s radio station, 95.9 Green FM on News and Public Affairs programs.
Certificates
Content Marketing
Web Analytics
Digital Marketing
300-hour TEFL Certificate
International Communications
Lampoon Magazine + Journalist
Has covered long-form feature stories on fashion, photography, Anthropocene, and concept store sections; interviewed profiles such as the Vice President of Sales of K-Way and the Creative Director and Founder of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Show Tbilisi; have been published in the print issues.
Pendulum Magazine + Journalist
Has covered long-form feature stories on architecture, travel, art, design, and interiors; contacted creatives and agencies to interview project leaders; and collaborated with the Editor-in-Chief for article revisions, story publications, incoming press packages, and article assignments.
Blanc Magazine + Journalist
Has covered short- and long-form features on fashion, music, art, and culture; conducted interviews with fashion designers, creatives, and underground musicians; contacted press managers for exclusive quotes; worked with the Editor-in-Chief on story pitches and assignments; and sourced images to publish.
French Fries Magazine + Journalist
Has covered long-form features and interviews on fashion and beauty; written over 25 introductions to fashion editorials; conducted interviews with photographers and creative directors; and leads the series French Fries: Her Experience to interview and narrates stories of women creatives.
NR Magazine + Journalist & Press Officer
Has covered long-form features and interviews on fashion, art, and photography; conducted interviews with fashion designers, creatives, and photographers; contacted press managers for exclusive quotes; worked with the Editor-in-Chief on story pitches and assignments; and has been published in print.
Ocula Magazine + Journalist
Has been commissioned to write short-form biographies of artists; researched on the profiles assigned for fact-checking, SEO, and dates of the shows and exhibits; and worked with the Content Editor on story assignments and deadlines.
OnOffice Magazine + Journalist
Has covered long- and short-form features on the relationship between well-being and architecture; contacted press directors of the firms and establishments for exclusive quotes; collaborated with the Editor-in-Chief for article revisions, story publications, and images sourcing; and has been published in print.
ALHAUS Magazine + Journalist
Has covered short-form features in the luxury and lifestyle industries; conducted interviews with the project founders; reached out to marketing directors for story quotes; submitted stories under tight deadlines; and worked with the assigned editor for revisions, approvals, and commissions.
METAL Magazine + Journalist
Has covered interviews on fashion, music, art, and photography; conducted interviews with fashion designers, creatives, musicians, and photographers; sourced images to publish; and worked with the assigned editor on story pitches.
CAP 74024 Magazine + Journalist
Has covered interviews on fashion, art, and photography; conducted interviews with photographers and creative directors for event and profile features; edited the articles and attended to revisions prior to story publications; and worked with the Editorial Coordinator on story assignments.
Beautiful Bizarre Magazine + Journalist
Has covered long-form features on art; conducted interviews with surrealist artists; sourced images to publish; prepared drafts on Wordpress; used SEO tools (key phrase, metadata, hyperlink); and worked with the Digital Editor for pitches, approval, and publishing.
Plural Magazine + Journalist
Has covered long-form feature stories on fashion, art, and sustainability; edited stories written by contributors; assisted Editor-in-Chief (EIC) in writing social media captions to accompany the stories; and worked with the EIC on story pitches, approvals, and revisions.
Hunter & Folk Magazine + Journalist
Has covered short-form features interviews on art; conducted interviews with the artists for exclusive quotes; sourced required high-quality images to be published; and worked with the Editor-in-Chief on story pitches and assignments.
ArtThou Magazine + Journalist
Has covered short-form features on Asia Pacific and underground figurative artists; conducted exclusive interviews with the artists; sourced images to publish; and worked with the Founder as a press officer to pitch recent news and events of the gallery to media outlets.
Italics Magazine + Journalist
Runs the series titled “Empty Italy”, the history of the abandoned architectures across Italy; has covered long-form feature stories for the culture and travel sections; worked with the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor on story assignments and SEO Yoast SEO; and sourced Creative Commons images to accompany the articles.
My English School + Teacher
Teaches General, Business, Legal, Hospitality, and Academic English to professionals and corporate learners of all CEFR levels; and has also taught Business and General English to the professionals of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, ACF Fiorentina, and Chambers of Commerce in Italy.
2020 - 2021
Belmont Magazine + Senior Editor
As a former Senior Editor, revised the journalists’ articles; brainstormed article ideas for each issue; worked with the Editor-in-Chief to finalize the pitches; covered the culture and Afro-politics sections; published 3 articles and edited 3 articles of contributors in the first print issue; and edited 9 articles in the second issue.
STIR Magazine + Video Journalist
As the publication's only representative for the Milan Design Week 2021 + Brera District Design Week 2021, interviewed ten design firms and shops representatives for a video feature, including Gabriele Salvatori, the CEO of Salvatori; wrote an introduction to accompany the videos; and worked with the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief for the story assignments and revisions.
Galaxy4Peace + Deputy Editor
As a former deputy editor and graphic designer, generated monthly article ideas with the Social Media Manager (SMM) and the Founder; assigned article topics to the volunteers; oversaw submission guidelines and deadlines; proofread articles; designed graphics for social media content; and worked with the SMM for pitches and social media design approval.
L'Osservatorio + Journalist
As a former news and features writer, curated news and features stories on humanitarian issues across the globe; sourced images online; collaborated with the assigned editor to attend to same-day revisions and edits; and submitted the stories on time or the same day the beat was assigned.
SPORK! + Culture Correspondent
As a former Culture Correspondent, covered long-form features on mental health, disability, and cyberbullying issues; conducted exclusive interviews with the featured profiles; sourced images and social media links to publish; and worked with the Founder for a year-ender story and for pitches, revisions, and approval.
2018 - 2021
WorldBound Magazine + Journalist
As a former journalist, wrote over 15 feature, cover, and research stories for 6 digital and print issues; scouted for and interviewed students, alumni, academic staff, and higher education experts for the magazine; and was the primary journalist of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore’s pioneer English publication.
2018 - 2018
Acadsoc Ltd. + Teacher
As a former online teacher, conducted English lessons to Chinese students of various ages and levels with a strong focus on free talk conversations, Business English, IELTS and TOEFL exam preparations, and grammar classes; retained a five-star grade in the Teacher Rating system of the company throughout the tenure; successfully had trial students enrolled after their pilot taster lesson. Click here to see the Certificate of Employment.
iPresence Digital Marketing + SEO Writer
As a former SEO Writer, curated Search Engine Optimization articles for international companies and corporations with a propensity to the pharmaceutical and health industries; practiced and applied keyword search methods to achieve high-grade writings; consistently passed the content quality control of the editorial standards and secured article deadlines without delays.
2013 - 2018
Juan in EU Magazine + Journalist
As a former journalist, published three profile features in print about Overseas Filipino Workers; and collaborated with the Managing Director and a co-journalist for interview contacts, story revisions, and article assignments.
Fully Booked Magazine + Journalist
As its former journalist, published a book review in print as part of the end-of-term assignment as a Junior Book Crew of the bookstore; and collaborated with the magazine's Managing Director story revisions and article assignment.
Kabayan International + Journalist
As a former newspaper journalist, published a story in print about the hardships Filipinos may face in Italy; and collaborated with the Founder for story revisions and images sourcing.
Education
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore + BSc in International Relations & Global Affairs + 2017 to 2020
Studied politics, law, philosophy, sociology, media and communications, and economics. His research paper discussed the ethics and politics of the Philippines’ War on Drugs initiative and received the highest mark.
De La Salle University – Dasmariñas + AA in Broadcast Journalism + 2014 to 2016
The Literary Editor of Polaris Publication, and the Radio and Television Executive Scriptwriter and Producer of the university’s radio station, 95.9 Green FM on News and Public Affairs programs.
Certificates
Content Marketing
Web Analytics
Digital Marketing
300-hour TEFL Certificate
International Communications