WORK HISTORY & CAREER EXPERIENCES
DESIGN CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES
Senior Trade-Industry Development Specialist (Senior Project Officer)
14 January 2021 - Present
Events Officer
27 February 2017 - 13 January 2021
PROJECTS HANDLED (RECENT)
MEDIA SALO-SALO
17 MARCH 2022 / THE HENRY MANILA
ACE
MARIA GRACE B. ARANDA
Role: Program Director and Logistics Head
Responsibilities:
Program Direction
-Ensure smooth and progressive flow of the program that creates a positive experience for the
VIPs, Speakers, and guests.
-Technical and creative direction on everything that will be shown on the LED Wall and all
audios that will be played
Logistics Head
-Site visit and planning of the venue enhancement together with our Exhibition & Graphics
Team
-Coordination with the core team to effectively communicate & implement plans with all
external service providers we're working with (venue, food provider, lights & sounds, printing)
PERSONAL PROFILE
Over the years, I have developed skills/qualities
that makes me effective and efficient as a senior
project officer.
Leadership Skills
Lead the team from start to finish to ensure the
efficient completion of a project. Motivates the
team to perform at their best throughout the
project and ensure all team members have a clear
understanding of what is expected of them.
Problem-solving Skills
Able to solve a variety of problems throughout all
stages of a project. Being able to think and
address disputes and problems is a key to ensure
the project's completion in an efficient and timely
manner.
Integrity
Committed to the project and are willing to see it
through to the end at all costs. With integrity, it
fosters trust within the team and promotes an
ethical and responsible work environment.
Creative and talented.
Innovative
thinker
and
resourceful.
Showing aptitude for every kind of learning, quick
to understand and equipped to work.
(Working since July 2010 - Present)
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GOOD DESIGN AWARD VIDEOS
DEC 2021 -FEBRURAY 2022 / VIDEO PRODUCTION
Role: Project Lead and Creative Director
Responsibilities:
Project Lead
-Ensure all videos are produced based on the agreed creative treatment and flow
-Coordinated with all Good Design Award PH Winners (10) in securing their schedule for
interview and shoot.
Creative Director
-Brainstormed and discussed with the Design Studio on the look and impact of each video
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MARIA GRACE B. ARANDA
PERSONAL PROFILE
Over the years, I have developed skills/qualities
that makes me effective and efficient as a senior
project officer.
CONGRESSIONAL HEARING ON FURNITURE INDUSTRY
FEB 2022 / VISUAL PRESENTATION
Role: Deck / Presentation Producer
Leadership Skills
Lead the team from start to finish to ensure the
efficient completion of a project. Motivates the
team to perform at their best throughout the
project and ensure all team members have a clear
understanding of what is expected of them.
Problem-solving Skills
Able to solve a variety of problems throughout all
stages of a project. Being able to think and
address disputes and problems is a key to ensure
the project's completion in an efficient and timely
manner.
Integrity
Committed to the project and are willing to see it
through to the end at all costs. With integrity, it
fosters trust within the team and promotes an
ethical and responsible work environment.
Creative and talented.
Innovative
thinker
and
resourceful.
Showing aptitude for every kind of learning, quick
to understand and equipped to work.
(Working since July 2010 - Present)
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Responsibilities:
Project Lead
-Data gathering
-Creative treatment of the presentation
-Coordination with the Head of the agency (presenter)
-Produced the deck for the presentation at the Congress
CULTURE, COMMUNITIES AND VALUE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CULTURAL
COMMUNITIES (PUBLIC HEARING)
NOV 2021 / VISUAL PRESENTATION
Role: Deck / Presentation Producer
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Responsibilities:
Project Lead
-Data gathering
-Creative treatment of the presentation
-Coordination with the Head of the agency (presenter)
-Produced the deck for the presentation at the Congress
MARIA GRACE B. ARANDA
PERSONAL PROFILE
Over the years, I have developed skills/qualities
that makes me effective and efficient as a senior
project officer.
Leadership Skills
Lead the team from start to finish to ensure the
efficient completion of a project. Motivates the
team to perform at their best throughout the
project and ensure all team members have a clear
understanding of what is expected of them.
Problem-solving Skills
Able to solve a variety of problems throughout all
stages of a project. Being able to think and
address disputes and problems is a key to ensure
the project's completion in an efficient and timely
manner.
Integrity
Committed to the project and are willing to see it
through to the end at all costs. With integrity, it
fosters trust within the team and promotes an
ethical and responsible work environment.
Creative and talented.
Innovative
thinker
and
resourceful.
Showing aptitude for every kind of learning, quick
to understand and equipped to work.
(Working since July 2010 - Present)
GET IN TOUCH
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DESIGN WEEK PHILIPPINES
Celebrating its 10th founding year, this edition will usher a new dawning of Design Week
Philippines guided by the launching of the Philippine Design Economy Mapping study and the
first ever National Design Policy. Further, this year’s festival also highlights Design Connections
which will explore the role of design as a tool in creating impact-driven connections within the
design ecosystem to create smarter MSMEs and cities, to drive economic competitiveness and
innovation, and to empower designers in using design as a problem-solving tool to complex
challenges.
OCT 2021 /Video & Online Festival
Role: Creative Director and Digital Event Lead Officer
Responsibilities:
Creative Director
-Brainstormed and discussed with the Design Studio on the look and impact of the video
-Oversee and directed the creation of the script
10 Years of Design Week Philippines
https://www.facebook.com/DTI.DesignCenterPH/videos/-
International Design Conference
The theme for the International Design Conference 2021 is Design Futures: The Future is NOW.
Inspired by the words of Mahatma Gandhi – “The future depends on what you do today”, the
International Design Conference 2021 explores the power of design that is affecting radical
and far-reaching change.
SEP 2021
Role: Project Lead
Responsibilities:
Overall program direction, staff assignments, coordination with internal and external service
providers
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Virtual Conference Reference:
Day 1 (PM Session)
https://www.facebook.com/DTI.DesignCenterPH/videos/-
Day 2
https://www.facebook.com/DTI.DesignCenterPH/videos/-
MARIA GRACE B. ARANDA
PERSONAL PROFILE
Virtual Design Thinking Bootcamp (Private Room via Zoom)
Over the years, I have developed skills/qualities
that makes me effective and efficient as a senior
project officer.
Leadership Skills
Lead the team from start to finish to ensure the
efficient completion of a project. Motivates the
team to perform at their best throughout the
project and ensure all team members have a clear
understanding of what is expected of them.
Problem-solving Skills
Able to solve a variety of problems throughout all
stages of a project. Being able to think and
address disputes and problems is a key to ensure
the project's completion in an efficient and timely
manner.
Integrity
Committed to the project and are willing to see it
through to the end at all costs. With integrity, it
fosters trust within the team and promotes an
ethical and responsible work environment.
Creative and talented.
Innovative
thinker
and
resourceful.
Showing aptitude for every kind of learning, quick
to understand and equipped to work.
(Working since July 2010 - Present)
GET IN TOUCH
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PHILIPPINE FASHION AND TEXTILE INDUSTRIES - CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY ON FASHION
JULY 2021 / VISUAL PRESENTATION
Role: Deck / Presentation Producer
Responsibilities:
Project Lead
-Data gathering
-Creative treatment of the presentation
-Coordination with the Head of the agency (presenter)
-Produced the deck for the presentation at the Congress
IDx 2021 Video - Code of Professional Ethics
In celebration with the World Design Organization for the World Industrial Design Day we
produced a video that embodies the theme "diversity".
29 JUNE 2021
Role: Project Lead and Creative Director
Responsibilities:
Project Lead
-Select and hire a Professional Video Production Team to do multiple location shoot in the
Philippines and produce a video
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Creative Director
-Brainstormed and discussed with the Video Production Team on the main message,
impact of the video, schedule, and creative treatment
MARIA GRACE B. ARANDA
PERSONAL PROFILE
Over the years, I have developed skills/qualities
that makes me effective and efficient as a senior
project officer.
Leadership Skills
Lead the team from start to finish to ensure the
efficient completion of a project. Motivates the
team to perform at their best throughout the
project and ensure all team members have a clear
understanding of what is expected of them.
Problem-solving Skills
Able to solve a variety of problems throughout all
stages of a project. Being able to think and
address disputes and problems is a key to ensure
the project's completion in an efficient and timely
manner.
Integrity
Committed to the project and are willing to see it
through to the end at all costs. With integrity, it
fosters trust within the team and promotes an
ethical and responsible work environment.
Creative and talented.
Innovative
thinker
and
resourceful.
Showing aptitude for every kind of learning, quick
to understand and equipped to work.
(Working since July 2010 - Present)
GET IN TOUCH
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PAALALABAS CAMPAIGN ROLL OUT AT INTRAMUROS
MARCH 2021
Role: Logistics Head
Responsibilities:
-Site visit, and planning with our Exhibition & Graphics of the on-ground materials that was installed
and distributed to Intramuros Community during the campaign Roll-Out
-Coordination with the core team to effectively communicate & implement plans with all external
service providers we're working with (printing, Intramuros Administration, Community Heads)
PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS AND POSITION
BECCA MUSIC INC.
Media Navigator
August 2014- December 2016
ACE
MARIA GRACE B. ARANDA
LIGHTHOUSE EVENTS.TALENTS.CONSULTANT INC.
Junior Graphic Designer and Production Staff
July 2010 - July 2014
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
2006 - 2010
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF MANILA
Primary & Secondary
PERSONAL PROFILE
Over the years, I have developed skills/qualities
that makes me effective and efficient as a senior
project officer.
Leadership Skills
Lead the team from start to finish to ensure the
efficient completion of a project. Motivates the
team to perform at their best throughout the
project and ensure all team members have a clear
understanding of what is expected of them.
Problem-solving Skills
Able to solve a variety of problems throughout all
stages of a project. Being able to think and
address disputes and problems is a key to ensure
the project's completion in an efficient and timely
manner.
Integrity
Committed to the project and are willing to see it
through to the end at all costs. With integrity, it
fosters trust within the team and promotes an
ethical and responsible work environment.
Creative and talented.
Innovative
thinker
and
resourceful.
Showing aptitude for every kind of learning, quick
to understand and equipped to work.
(Working since July 2010 - Present)
GET IN TOUCH
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SKILLS & SOFTWARE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
I am responsible in developing plan of action to get projects completed,
working across departments, sourcing suppliers, leading the team in meeting
the objectives of the project within the set timeline and budgetary
restrictions.
-Microsoft Office (Word, Presentation, Excel, Calendar, Teams, Planner)
-Miro, Figma
-Google (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Meet, Calendar)
VISUAL COMMUNICATION (PRESENTATION)
-Canva, Microsoft Presentation, Photoshop
-VSCO (for photos), Lightroom
REFERENCE
AILEEN AMBROCIO
(- to 19
Administrative Officer IV
Administrative Services Division
Design Center of the Philippines
PAUL CENIZAL
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Account Manager
Ogilvy Philippines
