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ROYCE E. AMBROCIO
026 JP Rizal Ave. Ext., Comembo 1217,
Makati City, Philippines
home phone: 63 2 8812737
mobile phone: +639198182720
E-mail: madroyz@edsamail.com.ph
Career Objective: “I would like to be part of a company where ingenuity & resourcefulness are
highly valued so I can grow as a professional, become an indispensable
part of the team and put in invaluable and solid skills in my line of work.”
WORK EXPERIENCE & JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Editor-In-Chief, Metropolitan Enquirer (December 2002-present)
decides on the editorial policy, content and/or theme of the publication
gives assignments to Writers and Photographers and decides on the front page story or headline
reviews and corrects stories or news items for grammar consistency and according to the publication’s required style and format
coordinates with Advertising Manager with regards to advertisements and with the Production Manager for the printing process
directs the layout work in terms of look and/or theme
hires casual staff and approves staff leave and expenses
reports directly to the President/Publisher
Acting VP for Operations. Metropolitan Enquirer (April 2003-March 2003)
oversees day-to-day office operations with supervisory powers over the Administrative Staff
supervise production of paper working closely with the Production Manager and VP for Finance
directs company policies with regards to editorial and marketing strategy
prepares evaluation reports with regards to company operations and employee performance
reports directly to the President/Publisher
Freelance Writer for Advertising, Publishing and TV (Philippine Daily Inquirer, Adformatix Inc.) (May 1998-present)
meets with Client or Creative Consultant/Head for the marketing/advertising and/or creative brief
coordinates with Editor, Creative Team Leader or Project Manager on ongoing writing assignments
researches and gathers information from written or published materials
interviews resource personalities or officials of concerned insitutions/organizations
writes the copy or article
edits the written material and submits them for approval
works on on-spot revision of material in the case of TV assignments
Copywriter, Focus Euro RSCG Jeddah (February 2002-September 2002)
meets with Client for the creative or marketing brief
coordinates with Client Servicing Personnel for projects of the ongoing advertising campaign/promotion
study the Client’s products or services to decide on its vital selling features
brainstorms with the Creative Director and or Art Director for copy and artwork concepts
writes the copy for the ad campaign and/or press release or corporate communication
edits own copy and submits it to the Creative Director for approval
coordinates with Traffic staff for incoming projects or writing assigments
works closely with the Graphic Artists under supervision of the Art Director for copy and art synergy
Staff News/Feature Writer/Copywriter, Maritime Enquirer (August 2001-January 2002)
meets with the Editor for news or story assignments
researches materials needed for writing
interviews resource personalities and officials of concerned agencies
coordinates with Advertising Manager for special writing projects like advertorials
writes the article or copy and submits it for approval and editing
TRAINING / WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
The 4th Lloyd’s Ship Manager Asia-Pacific Manning and & Training Conference, Manila,
November 2001
Department of Tourism, Tourism-Related Industry Congress (TRICON), Manila, August 2001
11th Ricky Lee’s Scriptwriting Workshop, Quezon City, June-August 2000
ABS-CBN CCAI Basic TV Directing Workshop, Quezon City, February-April 2000
Star Cinema Creative Development Group Training, Quezon City, January-February 1999
2nd FDFPI (Film Development Board of the Philippines, Inc.) Scriptwriting Workshop,
Quezon City, March-July 1997
Informatics Computer Institute Training, Mandaluyong City, January-March 1996
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary & High School St. Louise de Marillac College of Sorsogon
College UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
(Diliman, Quezon City)
COURSE TAKEN
BACHELOR’S DEGREE in HISTORY with minors in ANTHROPOLOGY and SPANISH
ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS
UP Historical Society, member
Writer’s Way Productions Inc., member
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Consistent honor student in Primary and Secondary School
Topped the NCEE results in the graduating class with 99+ percentile mark
College Dean Lister, First & Third Year
College GWA = 1.7 (out of 5, 1 being the highest)
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Grandfinalist of the 2nd Star Cinema Scriptwriting Contest 2001
Copywriter for the 2003 global integrated campaign of Saudi Arabian Airlines
SKILLS
Has competent office and communication skills
Computer-literate (E-mail, Internet, MS Office)
Can speak and write excellently in English, Filipino and Bikol
OTHER JOB INTERESTS
Writing (Editorial, Copy, PR, Creative, Academic, Website & Technical Writing)
Film Production
Research & Media Planning
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age 26 Civil Status Single
Sex Male Religion Roman Catholic
Birthdate July 25, 1977
CHARACTER REFERENCES
Romulus Peter A. Instrella ENT Surgeon instrella_md@edsmail.com.ph
Angelito Felipe Nurse engel_guy@hotmail.com
Agnes de Guzman Writer kunessa@yahoo.com
OTHER INFORMATION
Residence Certificate Number: CCI2001-02005083
Passport Number: GG059604
TIN: 213776409000
SSS Number: 33-7547829-6