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CJ Urquico

CJ Urquico

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technology | Marketing | Design | Children’s Book Author | Freelance Writer

  • Education

    • STI College

      1992 - 1993
      Programming Applications Certificate Computer Programming, Specific Applications

      I studied DOS fundamentals, Wordstar, Lotus 1-2-3 and BASIC language programming.

  • Experience

    • Startec-NetPCI

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
      Technical Support Specialist

      Provided tech support to customers on Guam and the US mainland. Collaborated with webmaster to create graphics and animation for different websites.

    • IT&E

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
      Web Developer

      Redesigned the website to feature local updates on the ite.net portalDesign banner ads for both the company and clientsProvide phone and email support for business hosting clientsParticipate in Public relations events in the community

    • Guam Community College

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
      Adjunct Professor

      Visual communications courses 141, 142 and 143. Taught what was then Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash. Basic HTML and CSS. Flash Animation and Actionscript.

    • ICON Corporation

      Sept 2001 - Aug 2004
      Senior Web Developer/Associate Partner

      UI/UX developer that oversaw and made compliant the development of Citibank's website. Managed updates and brand compliance on Citibank site for close to 3 years. Developed web presence for Budweiser, GHURA, TGI Friday's, Guam Energy Office.Recruited talent from Manila and established satellite office in Makati, Philippines.

    • InHouse Creative

      Sept 2004 - Jan 2005
      Lead New Media Creative

      Web development for select clients. Flash animation for video presentations. Print ad design. I helped launch MPulse Mobile Powered by GTA with InHouse Creative. We presented the branding in which I did motion graphics of the MPulse logo.

    • Glimpses of Guam, Inc.

      Dec 2006 - Aug 2007
      Graphic Designer/Web Developer

      Develop winning pitches for Managing Director and execute ad campaigns from start to finish. Created company website and applied SEO which placed the site number one position in the region on search placement. Created FTP workflow for designers, clients and publications.

    • Bridge Capital, LLC

      Oct 2007 - Jan 2009
      Creative Director

    • Choice Phone LLC - iConnect

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2017

      Initiated social media channels for the multinational telecommunications corporation. Redesigned website from Flash to Web 2.0 standards for Guam and Hong Kong increasing visibility and allowing tracking via Google Analytics. Attended the 2010 Advertising Age Digital Conference in NYC Led design and branding efforts at the International Security Conference exhibition (Securitex) in Hong Kong. Toured factories in Shenzhen to create company branded handsets and custom packaging.Led advertising initiative using Google Adwords and Facebook Ads ahead of the competition.Rebranding design that succeeded in improving currency of the brand.Led iPhone launches, keeping the ad materials in-line with thorough Apple brand guidelines.Judged Miss Earth Guam 2011 on behalf of the company.Pitched and won secure radio communications in a casino development in Saipan. Managed to meet and interest top executives of the gaming company through a trusted friend.Represented the company to the first Google Startup event in Saipan held in 2016. Mentored the team that won the competition. Show less

      • Marketing Director

        Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

      • Creative Director

        Jan 2009 - Jan 2017

    • Drop Lounge

      Aug 2012 - Nov 2019
      Co-Founder

      Designed branding, furniture, menus, and the experience of a mixology lounge that was way ahead of the competition. Took an innovative minimalist approach using lighting and not allowing ads in and around the space.Created an atmosphere that neighboring business owners-including bars enjoyed. The lounge attracted House and Techno DJs from all over the world to come and play–for the love of it.Three time winner of Best Lounge and Best Drinks on Guam. Drop continues to be a mecca for music and mixology on the island. Show less

    • Social Media, Interactive Web Design, Development and Marketing

      Jan 2017 - now
      Digital Marketing and Design Consultant

    • The Salvation Army

      May 2017 - May 2021
      Public Relations and Development Coordinator

      Stayed on top of mind using social and earned media, raising funds for Covid relief in 2020-2021.Led the initiative to deliver in-person Thanksgiving meals to the street homeless during the first year of the pandemic. Thanksgiving 2021, the Corps continued the outreach.Implemented social media marketing for the Thrift Store using Instagram and Facebook, increasing sales by over 100%. Generated awareness for various programs that resulted in a yearly increase of donations by 20%. Renewed relations with Marine Corps Toys for Tots and Guam Chamber of Commerce to continue the annual Christmas toy distribution program to hundreds of children in Guam. Show less

    • Mijoo Realty

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2023
      Marketing Director

      Marketing with a focus on Real Estate and other small businesses.Adept at FlexMLS. Relaunched website linked to RETS IDX

    • Hilton Hotels & Resorts

      Aug 2023 - now
      Marketing Communications Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to CJ Urquico
      1st Filipino American Art Exhibit Consul General of the Philippines and the Guam Legislature Feb 2007 Participation, exhibition in Philippine National Arts Month.
    • Awarded to CJ Urquico
      Certificate of Appreciation Guam Community College May 2005 Adjunct Professor for Web Development and Flash Animation for three years.
    • Awarded to CJ Urquico
      Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition Congressional Art Competition May 2004 Judging entries for Congressional Art Competition for High School Students.
    • Awarded to CJ Urquico
      Certificate of Appreciation for Continued Support of the Arts and Culture of Guam Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency Oct 2003 Creation and showing of original artwork.
    • Awarded to CJ Urquico
      Creations by Guam's Top Artists Exhibit Guam History & Culture Association and Guam Hotel and Restaurant Association Aug 2001 Creation and showing of original art for the traveling exhibit.
    • Awarded to CJ Urquico
      World Aids Day Committee - Guam Coral Life Foundation and Department of Public Health and Social Services Dec 1995 Certificate of Appreciation for contributing two paintings both sold at auction.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Graphic Designer and Facebook Admin

      Issued by Guam Homeless Coalition on Jan 2010
      Guam Homeless CoalitionAssociated with CJ Urquico

    • Guest Lecturer

      Issued by Guam Community College on Oct 2014
      Guam Community CollegeAssociated with CJ Urquico