Maria Belgado

Experience

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  RoadRunner Network, Inc

  Mar 2003 - Dec 2003

  Marketing / Production Coordinator

  Marketed services of the broadcast post production company to potential clients Served as point person for major advertising accounts, receiving requests and coordinating with staff to fulfill the needs of the clients Wrote RFPs for potential clients by reviewing storyboards for technical purposes, post production techniques to be used and pricing purposes Collaborated and advised in pre-production and preonline meetings with directors and producers in order to implement changes in production relevant to final editing sessions Special Coordinator for marketing of DOLBY DIGITAL EX for theatrical advertising Special Event Project:Araw Awards Night - Advertising Board of the Philippines Post Production ProducerProduced the video presentation of all the winners of the Araw Awards during the Awards Night Managed and coordinated activities of the staff by distributing workload and optimizing the workflow Coordinated and kept clients up-to-date regarding the progress of the project Planned, budgeted, scheduled and tracked the entire project from pre-production until final delivery Show less

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  Framerunner Inc

  Sept 2004 - Dec 2004

  Client Services Intern

  Assisted technical engineers with logging, striping and digitizing of tapes and materials. Assisted editors and clients during editing sessions Logged and labeled various tapes for storage and final broadcast Maintained tape library

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  Point 360

  Sept 2005 - Apr 2006

  Client Services Manager

  Main client consultant on technical topics such as video graphics, compression, broadcast and web standards and other multimedia issues Responded to inquiries regarding electronic media delivery, graphics issues and various multimedia (CD-roms, DVDs, Web Video). Performed electronic delivery of local and TV and Radio spots using various computer software and web applications (Vyvx, Slingspot, Spottraffic). Primary accounts coordinator on 4 major advertising accounts, generating 100k - 400k annual revenue Trafficked local and national television and radio ads for Toyota, Saturn, Discover Card, Emerald Nuts, Hilton Hotels, 24Hour Fitness, McDonalds, Bank of the West and Beverages and More Maintained positive client relationship by providing quick and accurate service through written and oral communication Managed projects with rush turnaround times while maintaining high accuracy Attracted and negotiated with new clients, generating new accounts for the company Show less

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  ARTEMIA Communications, Inc.

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Traffic Manager

  • Served as main liaison between clients and internal staff • Researched and worked closely with chief strategist to develop Marketing, PR and Business Development tactics for clients• Created Marketing, PR and Business Development materials for clients• Maintain and update all materials corresponding with new business leads and current clients• Review all client-related materials (such as collateral, press releases) before final release• Directed activities and cultivate relationships with specialized consultants, such as advertising, public relations, printers and graphic design firms• Developed and maintain a strong business network as a reliable source ofinformation on new opportunities• Managed major and minor events for clients and the company Show less

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  ARTEMIA Communications

  Mar 2006 - Jul 2008

  Events Manager

  Coordinated, and managed all aspects of event, including registration, logistics, cateringManaged promotions and public relations to increase attendanceCoordinated and interacted with VIP guests, speakers and high-level government officials (ministerial and consular level) from the US, Canada, the Netherlands and UKManaged event staff and volunteers to ensure smooth proceedings

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  ARTÉMIA Communications Inc

  Apr 2006 - Jul 2009

  Served as main liaison between clients and internal staff Researched and worked closely with chief strategist to develop Marketing, PR and Business Development tactics for clientsCreated Marketing, PR and Business Development materials for clientsMaintain and update all materials corresponding with new business leads and current clientsReview all client-related materials (such as collateral, press releases) before final releaseDirected activities and cultivate relationships with specialized consultants, such as advertising, public relations, printers and graphic design firmsDeveloped and maintain a strong business network as a reliable source ofinformation on new opportunitiesManaged major and minor events for clients and the companySpecial Event Project: International Sustainable Energy Forum 2006, presented by the Governments of Show less

  • Business Development Research Analyst and Writer

    Jun 2006 - Jul 2009

  • Traffic / Project Manager and Events Manager

    Apr 2006 - Jun 2008
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  The City Communications

  Oct 2008 - now

  Founder, Writer, SEO Content Editor

  Create original, thought-driven content for blogs, SEO purposes and company newslettersWrite fresh and creative copy for websites, ads and brochures that resulted in increase of sales from 50% - 80%Write full features for several local publications, focusing on travel, art, culture and lifestyleWrite and distribute press releases for various international clients on a variety of topics such as Internet applications, travel websites and real estate.Communicate with journalists and media personnel to gain coverage for clientsContinue internet-based marketing campaigns through various social networking techniques Create and maintain social media campaigns for several well-known brands and retail shops Show less

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  Greenpeace

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2009

  Interim Media Officer

  - Provide inputs in the development of media strategies for campaign projects and develop media plans along with senior media staff & line manager- Create press releases and statements for the organization- Organize press events and coordinate actions- Contact and interface with members of the media

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  Joonbug.com

  Oct 2010 - Nov 2010

  Nightlife Editor

  Write daily articles about nightlife sceneAssign stories to local writers and manage publication datesEdit articles prior to publication