Don Jose B. Machuca
403 Bogor Raya Garden Condominiums
Parañaque City, Metro Manila
Philippines- /--https://www.facebook.com/lightshowcreatives
Education
University of the Philippines at Los Baños
Bachelor of Science in Development Communication-
Core Skills
Sales and marketing
Operations management
Social media management
Digital photography and post processing
Software Skills
Adobe Photoshop
MS Office applications
Google office applications
WordPress
Work Experience
November 2016 - Present
Freelance Content Creator
I currently do freelance content creation projects for foreign online clients. Most of the work I've done so far includes write-ups, product descriptions as well as general articles that cover a wide range of topics.
June 2012 - November 2016
RareJob Philippines - English Tutor / Evaluator
My job here was to teach English to mostly Japanese students. My lessons include grammar, guided and free conversations, article discussions and special materials that students may request. I was also qualified to handle the Company's separate corporate offerings which include special business English modules and English skill evaluation.
February 2012 - April 2016
Lightshow Creatives Photography and Design - General Manager
I was the owner and general manager of as well as lead photographer for this company. We are engaged in advertising, architectural / interior, events as well as general photography. Samples can be seen here: https://www.facebook.com/lightshowcreatives/
September 2003 – June 2012
Cause Communication - Managing Director
Cause Communication is an advocacy based company that executes projects like brochures, primers and manuals for different private and public agencies, photo shoots, and many more. My job here was to procure and manage projects as well as to monitor completion times and liaise with contracting agencies. I am also the in-house photographer and participated heavily in the conceptualization, design, and writing of all our projects. Cause Communication was a part-time endeavor until October 2007 which was when I decided to operate it full-time.
September 2006 – October 2007
Digipost Marketing, Inc - Business Development Consultant
I did a lot of multi-tasking for this company. Some of my responsibilities included operations management, business development, programming and traffic management for our electronic indoor digital displays as well as conceptualization and management of the content that we use.
July 2002 - August 2006
J. Machuca Enterprises - Operations Manager
This company, although engaged in general trading, was mostly focused on marine applications (i.e. boat construction). My job here involved keeping production on schedule and taking charge of day to day operations. I also canvassed and purchased materials and parts needed to complete projects.
February 2002 - July 2002
Electronic Realty Associates - Sales Associate
I sold AAA, ready for occupancy condominiums for this company. My main job here was to create new accounts and service existing ones. I also did site manning and marketing activities.
