Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Timeline
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Helene Denise Cortez

Helene Denise Cortez

Virtual Assistant
Floridablanca, Pampanga

Summary

Aspiring Virtual Assistant adept at administrative and communicative processes. Experienced social media manager and graphic designer, with excellent technical grasp of the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. Highly organized with clear focus on improving accuracy and efficiency, possessing superb data entry, calendar management, scheduling, and database administration skills. Offering four years of volunteer and organizational experience providing quality administrative and advertising support.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Editor-in-Chief

The Blue Quill
City of San Fernando, Pampanga
06.2012

Promotions Deputy

ARSA Branding and Communications
Quezon City
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work.
  • Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects.

Project Director

Ateneo Project for Asian and International Relations
Quezon City
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Directed project design functions, developed proposals and conversed with administration.
  • Orchestrated wide range of projects, improvement strategies, changes implementation, and creative marketing and advertising.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Monitored project and program quality to meet audit expectations.
  • Oversaw up to three projects simultaneously without sacrificing standards.

Graphic Designer

Ateneo Dorm Assistants Assembly
Quezon City
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones.
  • Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
  • Worked with design systems to develop and present prototypes for focus group evaluation.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.

Graphic Designer and Illustrator

CSY INTL
Quezon City
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Completed in-depth design tests using updated software tools.
  • Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising.
  • Managed design conceptualization, milestones and customer feedback.

External Affairs Officer

Girl Up Philippines
Quezon City
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Communicated company promotions, products and services to clients to increase brand awareness and overall revenue.
  • Made cold calls and created email lists for marketing campaigns.
  • Cultivated productive relationships with major businesses, securing profitable partnerships.

Social Media Manager

Bangtan Boys PH
Quezon City
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
  • Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
  • Put together videos for social media, advertising and informational purposes.
  • Developed display, marketing and packaging materials to support product branding strategies.

President

UST-SHS Health Allied Society
Manila
09.2016 - 11.2017
  • Pioneered the first Health Allied Student Council of UST Senior High.
  • Wrote the council's Constitution and Code of Conduct.
  • Oversaw the President's Office and overall function of the student government.
  • Represented student body at school district, board of education and civic events.

Editor-in-Chief

The Blue Quill
City of San Fernando, Pampanga
06.2012 - 04.2016
  • Supported and encouraged editorial board to provide independent and objective advice, opinions and perspectives to enhance publication.
  • Oversaw, trained and developed writers and associates, assistants and junior editors to optimize production and quality of work.
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
  • Adhered to ethical guidelines and standards to promote responsible publication and media practices.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Diplomacy And International Relations

Ateneo De Manila University
Quezon City, Philippines
06.2018 - Current

Senior High School -

University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines
08.2016 - 06.2018

Junior High School -

St. Scholastica's Academy
City Of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines
06.2012 - 05.2016

Skills

    Social Media Management

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Accomplishments

  • Philippine representative at the Global Goals Model United Nations in Malaysia, 2019.
  • Represented Malaysia in the Hinrich Trade Negotiation Simulation, 2019.
  • Led team of nine in the development of Discourse and Dialogue conference project.
  • Recruited, organized, and led a volunteer team for event management, merchandise production, and online advertising.
  • Created and oversaw the branding and administration of three online fanbases as passion projects.
  • Accomplished extensive research work in fulfillment of academic pursuits.

Software

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Workspace

Timeline

Project Director

Ateneo Project for Asian and International Relations
08.2019 - 05.2020

Graphic Designer and Illustrator

CSY INTL
08.2019 - 02.2020

Promotions Deputy

ARSA Branding and Communications
01.2019 - 08.2020

Graphic Designer

Ateneo Dorm Assistants Assembly
08.2018 - 05.2020

External Affairs Officer

Girl Up Philippines
06.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Diplomacy And International Relations

Ateneo De Manila University
06.2018 - Current

President

UST-SHS Health Allied Society
09.2016 - 11.2017

Senior High School -

University of Santo Tomas
08.2016 - 06.2018

Social Media Manager

Bangtan Boys PH
06.2016 - 06.2018

Editor-in-Chief

The Blue Quill
06.2012

Editor-in-Chief

The Blue Quill
06.2012 - 04.2016

Junior High School -

St. Scholastica's Academy
06.2012 - 05.2016
Helene Denise CortezVirtual Assistant