CARL JAMES CABARLES
INFORMATION OFFICER
City Of Masbate
Summary
Detail-oriented support services professional adept at writing informational materials, supporting advertising drives and coordinating public information using hands-on approach. Decisive leader with detail-oriented nature and comprehensive understanding of writing, photographing, documenting and sharing information.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Information Officer
Department Of Social Welfare And Development
Legazpi City, Albay
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Conducted outreach campaigns and events to reach specific populations.
- Developed informational documents such as brochures, flyers and fact sheets.
- Wrote speeches and press releases targeting different groups and topics.
- Assisted with developing and managing advertising campaigns.
- Conducted media training for company executives and business leaders.
- Wrote engaging and successful press releases to control information and public opinion.
- Increased brand awareness through development and implementation of successful public relations campaigns.
Administrative Assistant
Department Of Social Welfare And Development Region 5
Legazpi City, Albay
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Sorted and distributed office mail
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Technical Staff and Writer
City Government Of Masbate
City of Masbate, Masbate
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Assisted with drafting speeches and program talking points for events.
- Provided writing support for various projects and departments.
- Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.
- Researched and wrote original content for case studies, emails and newsletters.
- Wrote and edited communications within assigned beat areas.
- Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
- Wrote advertising material for use by publication, broadcast or internet media to promote sale of goods and services.
- Played instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with resourceful team to elevate quality of content and designs.
- Chose cover photography or artwork, selected fonts and arranged designs to attract target readership.
INTERN/News Correspondent
FREEMAN DAILY - CEBU
Cebu City, Cebu
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Writes news and current events
- Document special and important Events
- Cebu City Hall beat report writer
- Published daily news article for the agency
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
UNIVERSITY OF SAN JOSE-RECOLETOS CEBU CITY, CEBU
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 06.2015 - 03.2019
Skills
Agency representation
Advertising campaign support
Speech preparation
IEC Materials
News release writing
Social media posting
Social media coordination
Excellent Communication
Planning and Coordination
Graphic Design/Graphic Information Design
Video Producing and Editing
Timeline
Information Officer
Department Of Social Welfare And Development
04.2023 - 11.2023
Administrative Assistant
Department Of Social Welfare And Development Region 5
05.2022 - 03.2023
Technical Staff and Writer
City Government Of Masbate
07.2019 - 07.2021
INTERN/News Correspondent
FREEMAN DAILY - CEBU
03.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
UNIVERSITY OF SAN JOSE-RECOLETOS CEBU CITY, CEBU
06.2015 - 03.2019