My career objective has always been to obtain a challenging position in which I can advance
and apply my skills whilst making a positive contribution to the goals of the company.
I have excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, developed through my years
of working with individuals of various educational, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
I have the ability to plan and execute projects. Performing with minimum supervision, and am
competent in producing high quality work on a timely basis with attention to detail and strict confidentiality.
 

Asian Business, TPL Corporation (HK) Ltd. December 1998 - Present

Editorial Assistant

-- Proof read articles each issues
-- Responded to queries and complaints from contributors and readers
-- Conducted research for editors and writers
-- Liaised with local and international editors and contributors
-- Daily administrative and accounting duties

Lynn D. Grebstad & Associates October 1997 - December 1998

Account Executive

-- Created news releases and pitched story ideas
-- Developed and implement action plans
-- Co-ordinated events
-- Press clipping monitoring and intelligence
-- Monitored press to identify editorial opportunities for clients
-- Maintained an up-to-date data base of key contacts in relevant media
-- Supervised photo-shoots
-- Daily administrative and accounting duties

Manager Media International May 1994 - October 1997

Public Relations Executive

-- Responsible for writing press releases on corporate events, appointments, promotions
   and various newsworthy corporate activities.
-- Researched information through local and international press, and Internet.
-- Liaised with the Corporate Communications Director with various projects and publicity.
-- Developed and maintained filing systems.
-- Created and updated database system.

Conference Administrator

-- Co-ordinated international conference and seminar.
-- Provided customer support.
-- Focal contact for Managing Director, and Conference Managers including interfacing with Company Executives,
   Marketing, Customer Service.
-- Tracked inventory supplies for conferences and seminars.
-- Responsible for accounts payable functions, including keeping within budget constraints.
-- Arranged international travel accommodation, prepared appropriate itineraries and co-ordinated meetings and schedules.

Editorial Co-ordinator

-- Acted as liaison between local/international editors and writers.
-- Managed the editorial team.
-- Responsible for organising the department operations and procedures; controlling all office requirements.
-- Kept track of accounting.
 
 

-- Spoken: English, Cantonese, and Pilipino
-- Written: English and Pilipino
 

-- Excellent writing and communication skills.
-- In depth knowledge of Windows 97, MS Office 97 and Windows 3.1,Windows 95/98,
   Macintosh, Internet and Email system.
 

October 1993, B.Sc. Journalism, Lyceum of the Philippines
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: News writing and Reporting, Editorial Writing, Advertising and
Public Relation Principle and Practice, Copywriting, Press Work, Photo and Electronic Journalism.

July 1988, Form 5, Royden House, Hong Kong, H.K.C.E.E. standard