Neil Carlo Cruz

Neil Carlo I. Cruz #42 Venezuela St, Better Living Sub., Parañaque City, Metro Manila, 1711 -- Summary I am a freelance writer based in the Philippines. I have four years of experience in producing content for both print and digital platforms. My tenure as a freelance writer has allowed me to further develop skills in web content writing, technical writing, and creative writing. Within those four years. I have been given the privilege of writing for a diverse panoply of niches like sales, marketing, IT, fashion, beauty, art, lifestyle, entertainment, music and culture. Education Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Major in European Studies, De La Salle University-Manila, 2014 Employment History  Tenfold (Austin, Texas, U.S.) 2017 Feb 2017 to Aug Inbound Marketing/Web Content Writer -Created online content for the team’s self-service blog section. -Developed content that aids startup and large-scale B2B (business-to-business) and B2C (business-to-consumer) companies in their daily systems of operation. -Produced well-research content on sales, marketing, and IT topics (i.e. CRM optimization, SaaS, and IT KPI’s)  Brand Bagger (Singapore, Singapore) 2017 Feb 2017 to Aug Contributing Blog Writer -Created content for the fashion startup’s digital platform. -Developed content that aids fashion savvy men and women in carefully curating their sartorial purchases. -Produced well-researched content on fashion topics (i.e. brand authentication, bag care, and product prices)  Preen.Ph (Makati, Philippines) Dec 2016 to Jan 2017 Contributing Web Content Writer -Submitted fashion, beauty, entertainment, and culture articles to the digital platform. -Assisted in the production of videos and other supplementary online content.  Rogue Media (Makati, Philippines) 2016 Mar 2015 to Dec Editorial Assistant -Created both print and digital content for Rogue Media’s fashion title L’Officiel-Manila. -Developed content under niches like fashion, beauty, art, and culture for both print and digital platforms. -Produced both written and visual content for the magazine’s editorial pages. -Contributed to the brainstorming of creative content . -Liaised between editors and other creatives for the proper alignment of photoshoots, garment pullouts, and interviews.  Rappler.Ph (Makati, Philippines) 2015 April 2014 to Jan Contributing Writer -Submitted lifestyle articles to the digital platform.  Pacifiqa (Manila, Philippines) 2015 April 2014 to Jan Contributing Writer -Submitted food articles to the digital platform. Skills - Turnovers writing assignments in suggested timeframes. - Able to produce well-written online content that adheres to prescribed SEO parameters. - Able to work well independently or with a team. - Collaborates well in brainstorming for writing assignments. - Able to adapt writing style to the niche being written for.