Unit A 42 C. Lorenzo, Sto.

Rosario Kanluran Pateros, Metro Manila 1620 Philippines Mobile: +63 949 7965935 E-mail: janrevdavila@yahoo.com Skype ID: biboy.davila

JAN REV L. DAVILA

CAREER GOALS

As a design professional, I would like to utilize my earlier experiences, skills and knowledge in the creation and execution of design in favor of the company. This, would in turn, lead to my advancement and progress as well as of the company.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

An Arts major in Development Communication with over four years professional working experience in the fields of journalism, publishing, creative media, government and tourism. Various experiences of working under pressure and is capable of multi-tasking. Open to opportunities for growth and professional advancement through company programs. Proactive, energetic and results-oriented, with broad managerial and motivational skills gained in a leading local government in the country.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Aptitude in Computer Applications Extensive practice in designing software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe PageMaker, and in Microsoft Office programs. Basic knowledge Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier, Adobe Audition and background in computer troubleshooting. Skills in Creative Media Advanced understanding and mastery of design principles including composition, typography and color use, among others acquired from years of experience in layout and graphic design especially in print media. Creativity in designing especially for clean and minimalist designs. Familiar in print production. Mastery in photojournalism and basic skills in advertising photography. Adept in the design process from conceptualization to project evaluation. Concern for Quality and Standards Driven to reduce inconsistencies, risks and errors in the work environment through monitoring, checking and complying with standards and procedures. It includes attention to details and reviews own work to ensure error-free outputs. Devotes sufficient time to complete tasks; reviews and study documents and reports for presentation. Identifies loopholes to avoid unnecessary risks. Supporting and Managing Change Delivers the message in words and in actions to motivate the team. Exhibit a range of behavior which demonstrates support for the vision of the company. Working with Heterogeneous Team Communication Ability The ability to correspond clearly and persuasively in words and in writing. Exercise tact and diplomacy to express disagreement without causing offence. Holds strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills across all levels. Management & Interpersonal Skills The ability to administer and develop people, eventually, will advance teamwork and attain results. The ability to work with utmost flexibility and cooperativeness with the team. The ability to create and maintain open and productive relationship with others and to be sensitive to their needs. The sensitivity in looking after the interests of external and internal clients to ensure that their needs and expectations are met or exceeded.

WORK EXPERIENCE

City Government of Naga Naga City, Philippines Executive Assistant Arts, Culture and Tourism Office (July 2010 to present) Responsibilities: Assists in the creation and establishment of the Arts, Culture and Tourism Office; Assists in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and updating of the comprehensive and sustainable short-term, medium-term and long-term tourism development plans; Represents, in behalf of the tourism officer, the office in the Sangguniang Panlungsod Committees on Arts and Culture and Tourism, local and regional tourism councils and in tourism related activities such as meetings, seminars, forums and conventions; Consults and coordinates with the Department of Tourism, stakeholders, communities and other concerned national and local agencies in regard to the implementation of tourism programs, proper enforcement of tourism standards, laws and regulations, and in the assessment, development and promotion of tourism destinations and programs; Responds to tourism-related queries by visitors and the general public through regular and electronic communications; Coordinates with local and national media in regard to the promotion of the city tourism plans, programs and projects; Assess the viability and practicability of tourism-related project proposals and activity designs; recommends it to the tourism officer and the city mayor; Prepares and updates a tourism inventory of all existing tourism destinations and amenities; Prepares tour packages; Conducts information campaigns to inform tourists, visitors and investors on the importance of tourism; Orients and assists visitors and tourists with relevant tourism information such as destinations, accommodation, food, transportation, customs and traditions, and safety measures; Assists in the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive marketing and promotions plan; Formulates, coordinates and implements tourism and arts and culture events; Assists in the formulation and design of tourism and investment presentations; Serves as a lead tour guide for VIPs, investors and national media; Evaluates the staff and recommends solutions to internal issues; Provides regular status reports on the tourism plans and projects to the city administrator and the city mayor. Special Projects under the Office of the City Mayor (June 2010 to present) Naga SMILES Marketing and Promotions Group Team Member (March 2011 to present) Naga City Web Team (naga.gov.ph) Designer / Page Manager (October 2010 to present) Naga SMILES Magazine Lead Layout Artist (August 2010 to present) Naga City Official Gazette Designer (December 2010 to present) Naga River Revitalization Project Campaign Staff (October 2010 to present) Philippine Welterweight Championships (Boxing Kontra Droga) Program Coordinator (March 2011) Run for Naga River (First of a Series) Head, Program Committee (April 2011) 2011 National Arts Month Celebration Coordinator (February 2011) Retrato sa Mercado Photography Contest Head, Screening Committee (February to May 2011) LGSP-LED Tourism Project Study Team Member (December 2010)

Public Information Division In-house Graphic Designer (July 2010 to present) Mayoral Awards 2011 Member, Program Committee (June 2011) Pilgrimage City Landmark Design Competition Secretariat (January 2011 to June 2011) Kinalas Food Festival 2011 Secretariat (June 2011) 63rd Naga City Charter Anniversary Head, Program Committee (June 2011) Designer / Tour Guide Naga City Visitors Center (March 2009 to June 2010)

Yule Dance Concert 2010 Program Director (December 2010) Kamundagan Festival 2010 Member, Organizing Committee (December 2010) Peafrancia Tercentenary Celebration Head, Documentation Committee (September 2010) Inauguration of the Naga City Coliseum Program Director (September 2010) First Great Naga Sale Head, Program Committee (August 2010)

Responsibilities: Assists in the conceptualization, designing, and implementation of tourism, arts and cultural projects of the city government; Designs and layouts collaterals for city events and programs; Handles and assists different tourism events; Coordinates with travel operators and prepares tour itineraries for visitors; Acts as a travel consultant and tour guide for city tours. Special Projects under the Office of the City Mayor (March 2009 to June 2010) 62nd Naga City Charter Anniversary Staff, Program Committee (June 2010) Viva Bikolandia! Viva Naga! (Peafrancia Festival 2009) Member, Documentation Committee (September 2009) An Maogmang Lugar Coffee Table Book Designer / Lead Photographer (June 2009) Fineapple Creative Communications Naga City, Philippines Co-owner / Creative Director (May 2009 to May 2010) Responsibilities: Presents and discusses proposals with prospective clients; Prepares project briefs to ensure a smooth design process; Directs the over-all design and appearance of print projects; Handles final artworks, edits graphics and illustrations and finalizes design outputs for presentation and mock-up development of approved designs; Designs and layouts collaterals and promotional materials; Assists the general manager in the over-all management of the company; Prepares marketing and promotion plans for the company; Assists in the pre-production (e.g. story boarding, production flow), production (e.g. shooting, coordination, art direction) and post-production (e.g. editing, evaluation) of projects. National Heritage Festival 2009 Opening Ceremonies Staff, Organizing Committee (May 2009) City Hall Matters Layout Artist (March 2009-June 2010)

Philippine Daily Inquirer Legazpi City, Philippines Correspondent / Photojournalist Southern Luzon Bureau (September 2008 to May 2010) Responsibilities: Submits quality photos daily to the Bureau and give leads on the status of the coverage; Covers, relays, and reports breaking stories from areas of responsibility; Coordinates with the Bureau Chief as well as other Correspondents on researching newsworthy data and collaborate on creating news, feature and business stories of regional and national importance; Serves as desk staff at the Bureau. Bicol Mail Naga City, Philippines Contributing Photojournalist (September 2008 to present) Responsibilities: Takes photo assignments from editors and writers; Submits and edits photos for publication; Designs special issues and pages in the publication. Vox Bikol Naga City, Philippines Layout Artist (September 2006 to November 2009) Responsibilities: Designed the template of the publication (2006) and redesigned the nameplate and overall design of the publication (2008); In-charge of the over-all design, layout and appearance of the publication; Delegates assignments to the photographers, and cartoonists; Covers and writes news assignments assigned by the editor; Proof reads galley and enter corrections to the final galley; Submits and coordinates with the printing press. mangoRed / Infinity Studios Naga City, Philippines Graphic Artist / Photographer (March 2007 to December 2007) Responsibilities: Designs and layouts wedding albums and other wedding collaterals, and advertising materials such as billboards, posters, brochures and corporate identities; Edits and modifies graphic materials such as photos and illustrations. Covers events such as debuts, weddings, project launches and similar activities; Assists in the production and post-production of commercials. Raul S. Roco Foundation Naga City, Philippines PR Staff (September 2006 to May 2007) Responsibilities: Assists in organizing the annual Raul S. Roco Youth Achivement Award; Plans and coordinates with schools and communities with the foundations campaigns; Designs propaganda materials such as posters, brochures and leaflets; Assists in organizing educational activities such as fora, seminars and leadership trainings.

ThePILLARS Publication Ateneo de Naga University Naga City, Philippines Art and Design Director (June 2004 to March 2009) Photojournalist (June 2003 to May 2004) Responsibilities: Directs the over-all design and style of the publication; Designs and layouts the different issues (e.g. ThePILLARS Newspaper, the Opinion Magazine, special issues) of the publication; Designs and layouts campaign and program collaterals of the publication; Assigns and directs artists and photographers; Coordinates with the writers and editors on the design concept of the publication using the Writing-Editing-Design scheme; Brainstorms with other members of the Editorial Board on the issues for publication; Directs the Web Master on the over-all design of the web; Proof reads the final galley; Submits and coordinates with the printing press; Written the constitution and by-laws, designed the over-all programs, and created the operations manual of the publication; Plans, implements and supervises the activities of the publication.
TRAININGS

Familiarization Seminar of RA 9593 (Tourism Act of 2009) February 2011 Department of Tourism (Region 5) Iriga City Intellectual Property Rights Seminar December 2010 Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society, Inc. Ateneo de Naga University, Naga City Tour Guiding and Events Management November 2010 Arts, Culture and Tourism Office / TESDA Naga City Arts Management Workshop November 2010 National Commission for Culture and the Arts Legazpi City Bicol Regional Town Twinning Conference October 2010 Philippine International Sisterhood and Twinning Association Daet, Camarines Norte

Artes Telleres (Dia del Galeon Festival 2010) September 2010 National Commission for Culture and the Arts Manila Journalism Ethics and Public Journalism Workshop October 2008 Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility Makati City Juliana Arejola Fajardo Literary Workshop sa Pagsurat Bikol May 2007 Tomas Arejola Foundation Pili, Camarines Sur Lunduyan Journalism and Arts Workshop October 2006 (Vigan City) and October 2007 (Naga City) College Editors Guild of the Philippines

Organizer of and Speaker in various seminars and workshops related to Photojournalism, Newspaper Management, Documentary Film-making, Design and Lay Outing Delegate and Winner (Photojournalism and Lay Outing) in different secondary and tertiary schools press conferences
ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

ICT@Bicol Council Associate Member

Bicol Association of Travel and Tour Operators (BATTO) Associate Member

Naga City Tourism Council Associate Member Naga City Creative Media Council Member

Oragon Photographers Association Founding Member College Editors Guild of the Philippines Alumni Association Member

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Development Communication (2006-present) Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2004-2006) Bachelor of Science in Information Management (2003-2004) Ateneo de Naga University Naga City, Philippines Basic Elementary and Secondary Education 1993 to 2003 Two Awards of Distinction in Arts and Letters (Journalism) Service Award in Campus Journalism La Consolacion College Iriga City, Philippines I HEREBY certify to the correctness of the foregoing information.

JAN REV L. DAVILA