Cherilyn Go Ngo

Unit 23D Dynasty Tower 2, Jose Abad Santos cor. Bambang St., Tondo, Manila|

0917-8300912, 0942-4054062 |

Objective

Freelance writer with more than 10 years of experience, writing for various genres from features to press releases. Possesses impeccable writing skills. Alsoworking as freelance translator.

Education

Degree|school|year graduated/completed

·M.A. in Language Studies for Teachers (incomplete), UP Open University (2007)

·Dipoma in Language Studies for Teachers (ESL), UP Open University (2000)

·A.B. Communication Arts: St. Paul University Manila (1991)

Skills & Abilities

Writing

·Wrote letters and proposals for clients

·Wrote press releases for companies

·Wrote press releases for various magazines and other publications

Translating

·Translated various documents from English to Chinese and vice-versa

Experience

Freelance translator|2006 to present|

·Translated documents for companies, associations, travel agencies, and individuals

·Provide on-site translation as interpreter during exhibits

·Translates Chinese to English and vice versa

recruitment officer|dwightsteel building systems, inc.|2015-2016

·Recruited for applicants for corporate and provincial offices (end-to-end recruitment)

·Wrote memos on employee offenses, announcements, etc.

·Screened and interviewed applicants

·Conducted background investigations for potential hires

·Coordinated with schools and employment offices (PESO)

·Conducted job fairs

hiring & recruitment officer|golden fortune seafood restaurant|2014-2015

·Recruited for applicants for corporate and provincial offices (end-to-end recruitment)

·Screened and interviewed applicants

·Conducted background investigations for potential hires

·Coordinated with schools and training centers and conducted job fairs

·Coordinated with manpower agencies with regard to manpower needs

·Was placed in charge of staffing, assigning restaurant employees to their respective shifts, and assigned work to interns.

·Act as liaison between corporate office and restaurants.

hR supervisor|megaworld manila |2011-2012

·Sourced for applicants through schools and universities

·Recruited more than 50 Chinese-speaking property consultants in a span of 3 months

·Conducted initial interview and endorsed shortlisted applicants to VP for Sales (Binondo) for final interview.

·Attended job fairs and other career-related activities

·Acted as HR liaison between Binondo office & Makati head office

·Performed timekeeping duties, and drafted internal office memos.

·Drafted & translated, from English to Chinese and vice versa, press releases and promotional writeups for Binondo project of the company

MARKETING COORDINATOR|PHILIPPINE CHINESE DAILY|2009-2011

·Created and featured press releases for clients

·Interacted with PR agencies for press releases to be featured on newspapers

·Translated press releases of clients from English to Chinese for publication

·Interacted with clients and advertising agencies for ad placements

·Attended press events

·Handled special sections and supplements

PROJECT COORDINATOR/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT|DEXTERTON CORPORATION|2008-2009

·Handled all correspondents to clients and suppliers

·Oversaw activity of sales team

·Compiled sales reports of agents

·Handled other assignments given by the Management

writer & advertising staff|world news publication CORPORATION|2006-2008

·Attended events such as product launches, corporate events & press conferences

·Handled press releases and do write-ups for publication

·Conducted one-on-one interviews with various personalities in all sectors of society

·Assisted the Marketing Manager in transacting with clients regarding ad placements

·Assisted in planning for supplements and weekly sections, such as food and motoring section.

·Handled correspondence between client and the advertising department

·Wrote special features for the newspaper.

freelance writer|2000 onwards

  • Mr. & Ms. Magazine
  • XYZine (Women’s Media Circle)
  • Meg Magazine
  • Gala Magazine