BRYLE B. SURALTA
Quezon City
Summary
Essayist, critic, and journalist contributing to publications in the Philippines, Singapore, and Australia, among others. He also writes exhibition notes and other essays for various galleries and cultural institutions.
As a visual artist, Suralta’s paintings have been exhibited at 1159 Creative Space, Anima Art Space, Altro Mondo, and Boston Gallery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Contributing Writer
Various Galleries and Publications
01.2025 - Current
- Delivers high-quality long-form features and essays within tight deadlines for publications like MANILA BULLETIN, The Philippine Star, Robb Report, and Esquire Philippines.
- Writes on wide variety of topics with specialties in Southeast Asian contemporary art, indigenous folk art, and design.
- Contributes artist statements and exhibitions notes for galleries like Anima Art Space and Altro Mondo
Visual Artist and Cultural Worker
Various Galleries
01.2021 - Current
- (Under the artist name BB Suralta) Collaborated with fellow artists to produce and curate impactful group exhibitions with galleries like Anima Art Space, Altro Mondo, and Boston Gallery.
- Conducted workshops, mural campaigns, and demonstrations to educate aspiring artists on various techniques and mediums used in visual arts.
- Expanded professional knowledge through participation in workshops, conferences, short courses, or networking events to remain current and competitive in the industry.
Editor
Boulevard Magazine
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Enhanced publication print quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.
- Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
Editor/Producer
Esquire Philippines
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Wrote and edited 50 monthly stories, plus advertorials, social media microcopies, and more, primarily covering contemporary culture and art.
- Generated on average six million views a month by publishing top features on business, art, celebrities, and news.
- Championed SEO campaigns dedicated to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and luxury fashion.
- Utilized best SEO techniques and tools like ChartBeat, Keywordtool, Yoast, Quill, and Google Analytics, to optimize content for search engine rankings.
- Worked with graphic artists, videographers, post-production team members, and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content for websites, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
Cultural Worker and Project Officer
National Commission for Culture and the Arts
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Conducted and submitted qualitative research reports to the division chief, Office of the President, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Increased team productivity with regular monitoring, feedback sessions, and performance evaluations.
- Coordinated numerous small- and large-scale projects to meet client requirements.
- Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.
Staff Writer
PeopleAsia Magazine
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Wrote, edited, and proofread engaging stories, advertorials, and other microcopies for print, advertising, and website.
- Assisted with social media promotion efforts, driving traffic to published articles and boosting site visibility.
- Consistently met tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy in writing style.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Colegio De San Juande Letran
05.2017
Skills
- Editorial, feature, and essay writing
- Keyword research and web analytics
- Multimedia production
- Content strategy and curation
- Visual storytelling
- Deadline management
- Public relations
- SEO
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Document management
Timeline
Contributing Writer
Various Galleries and Publications
01.2025 - Current
Editor
Boulevard Magazine
10.2024 - 04.2025
Editor/Producer
Esquire Philippines
04.2022 - 09.2024
Visual Artist and Cultural Worker
Various Galleries
01.2021 - Current
Cultural Worker and Project Officer
National Commission for Culture and the Arts
11.2019 - 10.2020
Staff Writer
PeopleAsia Magazine
09.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Colegio De San Juande Letran
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