CV

EDUCATION

2012-2015                           
PhD Media and Communication

Monash Graduate Scholar (Full-Time)

 School of Film, Journalism and Media

Faculty of Arts

Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

Supervisors: Associate Professor Brett Hutchins and Dr. Jinna Tay

2009 – 2011                       
MA Development Communication

Faculty of Information and Communication Studies

University of the Philippines, Open University

Los Banos, Philippines

1999-2003                            
BA Philippine Studies

Cognates: Creative Writing in Filipino and Broadcast Comm.     
 College of Arts and Letters

University of the Philippines, Diliman, Philippines

1999-2001                            
Sertipiko ng Malikhaing Pagsulat sa Filipino

(Certificate in Creative Writing in Filipino)

Departamento ng Filipino at Panitikan ng Pilipinas

University of the Philippines, Diliman, Philippines                           

AWARDS

2012 – 2015                         

Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) (Full-time PhD), Monash University, Melbourne Australia

2012 – 2015                         

Monash International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (MIPRS) (Full-tme PhD), Monash University, Melbourne Australia

September 2012                                

Copywriter of the Year, IM Graphics Design Studio, Brunei Darussalam

May 2012                              

Chancellor’s Lister Awardee (GWA: 1.10), University of the Philippines, Open University

May 2012                             

Academic Excellence Awardee, Faculty of Information and Communication Studies, University of the Philippines, Open University

July 2012                            

Grand Winner, “I Love Brunei Essay Competition” (Open Category/ 162 Entries), Brunei Times, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. 

December 2011                 

Grand Winner, 2011 Saranggola Blog Awards, Entry: “Kalye Onse” (Eleventh Street), Philippines 

December 2011                 

3^rd Place, 2011 Saranggola Blog Awards, Entry: “PaLEGOhan” (Lego Place), Philippines 

October 2007                     

Outstanding Alumni (Music Category), School of Saint Anthony, Quezon City, Philippines

March 2005                         

Academic Excellence Alumni Awardee, School of Saint Anthony, Quezon City, Philippines

April 2004                           
Magna Cum Laude (With High Honors), Departamento ng Filipino at Panitikan ng Pilipinas, College of Arts and Letter, University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines

October 2003                     

Gawad Chancellor For the Most Outstanding Student (Arts and Humanities Cluster), a prestigious award given to students who demonstrate academic excellence and community engagement, University of the Philippines

2002                                       

Best Applicant, UP Young Entrepreneurs, University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines

1999 – 2004                         

University Scholar, Departamento ng Filipino at Panitikan ng Pilipinas (Department of Filipino and Literature of the Philippines), College of Arts and Letters, University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines

WORK EXPERIENCE

I have more than eight years of experience in broadcast media and advertising. The bulk of my work in a broadcasting network is as a scriptwriter, segment producer, production assistant, and a talent. In advertising, I worked as a copywriter and creative assistant. I also worked in events coordination, writing and hosting. Meanwhile, I also wrote articles for a tech-lifestyle magazine in Brunei Darussalam. I am currently a PhD Candidate at Monash University. I specialize in mobile media and communication. This includes research on mobile device use such as mobile phones, tablets and laptops in mediated and transnational communication. I also deliver guest lectures in International Communication and Public Relations.

Full CV is available upon request.