ABOUT ME

Multidisciplinary student-journalist with experience in design, illustration, writing/editing, photojournalism, and information science. Blends visual storytelling with LIS core strengths—archiving, information organization, metadata, digital literacy, user-centered services, and instructional design. Known for clarity, attention to detail, adaptability, and collaborative solutions that enhance learning and access.

AFFILIATIONS

The Luzonian

Official Publication of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation - Lucena

Asst. Managing Editor for Operations & Layout Editor (2025-2026)

Oversaw the publication operations including secretarial duties, recordkeeping, financial accountability, inventory management, logistical coordination, and custodianship of official documents.
Supported editorial functions by contributing and reviewing articles, ensuring publication quality, and maintaining accountability protocols for staff and resources.

Managing Editor for Visual Design (2023-2025)

Led the publication’s visual identity by crafting and executing design strategies, supervising creative teams, and producing impactful layouts and multimedia content across print (Newsletter, Tabloid, Magazine, and Literary Folio) and digital platforms (Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube)
Collaborated with editorial, creative, and online media teams to ensure cohesive storytelling, innovative visuals, and alignment with the publication’s mission and evolving design standards

Junior Staff (2022-2023)

Assists in content development, research, and editorial tasks while contributing creative work such as articles, illustrations, or layout elements in coordination with section editors.
Supports publication operations by participating in meetings, complying with editorial deadlines, and taking on assigned tasks that build journalistic and design competencies.

The Enforcer

Official Publication of College of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Layout and Page Design Artist (2023-2025)

Adapted design aesthetics to fit thematic releases, institutional branding, and diverse audience needs. Ensured designs were accessible and culturally relevant using editorial grids, typographic hierarchy, and balanced visual storytelling.
Worked with writers, editors, and photographers to align visual design with editorial tone and journalistic standards.

LIB.COM

Library and Information Science Student Organization

Public Relations Officer (2023-2025)

Member (2022-2023)

Spearheaded visual consistency across LIB.COM’s platforms, ensuring designs aligned with LIS academic goals and reflected inclusive, culturally aware representation in online materials.
Facilitated student interaction through graphics, posts, and digital initiatives across LIB.COM’s social media platforms (Facebook). Encouraged participation in LIS events, academic forums, and outreach programs
Applied LIS skills in organizing visual outputs into structured repositories for continuity and institutional memory. Used digital archiving practices to preserve visual releases and ensure accessible documentation.

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation - Lucena

Bachelor of Library and Information Science

Information Organization & Metadata Structuring. Applied global standards (e.g., RDA, MARC, LCC) for cataloging, classification, and retrieval systems.
Digital Preservation & LIS Technologies. Hands-on experience with digitization workflows, basic web archiving tools, and open-source platforms like Koha. Integrated creative tools such as Figma and Python to design workflows and visual documentation.
Instructional Design & Literacy Programming.

Designed instructional materials and advocacy campaigns that promote digital literacy, information ethics, and inclusive access.

Reference Services & Community Engagement. Trained in user-centered reference work, service planning, and outreach—especially in academic and school library settings.
Cultural Sensitivity & Indigenous Knowledge. Frameworks Curated and contextualized multicultural knowledge systems to support ethical LIS practices and localized knowledge representation.