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Maria Lourdes A. Castañeda KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES --- . Flexible and adaptable writing style that allows me to write all kinds of articles, novels and other writing assignments . Creative approach to all writing assignments that utilizes original thinking that results in unique and superior final products for clients. . A proven team player who has headed-up and participated as a member of many successful creative teams over the years. Superior communications skills. . Energetic and positive outlook, which often inspires others . A multi-tasker who is able to handle multiple assignments in parallel under tight deadlines. . Prompt and professional approach to dealing with clients. . Active and dynamic approach to work and getting things done LANGUAGES English: Expert Level Filipino: Expert Level Japanese: Conversational Level COMPUTER SKILLS . Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, FrontPage. Intermediate Level. More than 10 years experience. . Adobe Photoshop CS 2: Intermediate Level. More than 5 years experience. CAREER EXPERIENCE Freelance Writer: XDEAL Magazine (2010- Present) . Wrote a three part , six page feature article “Koreanophilia 101: A Crash Course in K- Pop” for the first three issues of the magazine. Ghost Writer: [login to view URL] (2010 – Present) . Wrote the blog post “Is there such a thing as Privacy Online?” (June 15, 2010). . Wrote the blog post “Get an Ownership Attitude” (June 17, 2010) Administrative Assistant: Maranaw Luzon Shipping Co., Inc., Malate, Manila, (2008-present). . Teaches seminars on Government Benefits and Services ( SSS, Pag-ibig, Philhealth). . Acts as Liaison officer of the company for Social Security, HMDF and Philhealth. . Responsible for Certificate of Service and other similar certifications . Created the Crew Masterlist and Personnel Database.  . Authored Crew Status Report of 2010. . Developed the in-house "Administrative Department Manual." Realtor/Owner : Southern Point Realty, Malate, Manila (2009- Present). . Wrote a feature article entitled “Change your life in an instant- Guaranteed!” for inclusion in the "PMRB Newsletter." . Wrote advertising copies for Southern Point Realty. EDUCATION BS Marketing Management , Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines (2007-2008). Graduated, President of the Business Administration Department’s Student Council BA Marketing and Sales, St. Benedict College (San Beda Alabang), Muntinlupa ( 2000-2001) Undergraduate, President of Teatro Benito. Member – SBC Debate Circle. Competed in Benavides Cup – National Debate Championship and other Public Speaking Contests. BA Communication Arts Management- Major in Advertising Management,De La Salle University, Manila (1998-1999) High School Graduation, Colegio San Agustin, Makati City (1994-1999). Consistent winner of Essay Writing Contests. PROFESSIONAL LICENSE Realtor: Passed the May 31, 2009 Real Estate Licensure Exam. MEMBERSHIPS Member: Philippine Association of Real Estate Brokers. Secretary: Tagaytay City Board of Realtors. OTHER INFORMATION Blog: Blogger for 10 years. Blog sites include : [login to view URL] and [login to view URL]. Personal: Single. Interests include: reading, writing, blogging, exercise and fitness, Philippine Politics, Japanese culture and Language, Asian Pop culture, geek culture, crafting, movies, animation and fashion.