About Me
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Profile
I bring 10+ years of solid and practical experiences in web development, website design, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), and digital marketing, working as a trusted consultant and technical specialist for clients both in the Philippines and outsourced from US, UK, Spain, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and other countries.
As the founder, managing partner, and chief technical officer of iBuild Web Solutions and Services, I’ve worked extensively with a wide range of content management systems and platforms, including WordPress, Drupal, Shopify, Joomla, Magento, ecommerce and other CMS and web frameworks, notably PHP applications. I work closely with clients to apply industry best practices, and strategic digital marketing approaches to design, develop, and improve web designs, website performance, enhance user experience, and boost businesses with organic and paid search engine visibility (thru practical SEM and holistic SEO).
Career
iBuild.PH Web Solutions and Services
Business Owner and Chief Technical Specialist
2012 - Present
- Founder and Chief Technical Specialist at iBuild.PH Web Solutions and Services.
- web design, development, SEO, digital marketing, and web hosting projects.
- Provides technical support and web hosting services to clients.
- Leads training and workshops on web development, security, and digital marketing.
- Works with platforms like WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Magento, and Shopify.
- Helps businesses build secure, optimized, and user-friendly websites.
IOC - UNESCO
Contractor / Consultant
March 2020 - January 2022
- The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) - UNESCO.
- Completion of the IOC-UNESCO corporate, global website on staging platform.
- Design and layout improvements and technical debugging of current architecture and framework.
- Development of multi-lingual, events, membership-driven and organization features.
- Integration of the platform to existing official IOC databases and network.
- And other recommendations, tasks and implementations according to business requirements.
LeadYa Digital Marketing Services
Project Manager
March 2018 - June 2018
- Responsible for overall planning, leading, organizing, and controlling project implementation.
- Responsible for providing regular update to the management including, but not limited to, critical issues, constraints of the projects, etc.
- Responsible for providing support to the business and technical team for all systems integration requirement.
- Responsible for conducting marketing and competitive research.
- Responsible for basic time, project tracking.
- Responsible for keeping up-to-date with the latest technologies.
World Bank Group, Philippines
Short-Term Consultant (STC), Contractual
November 2014 - January 2016
- Designs website structure and content for easy access and user-friendliness following World Bank guidelines.
- Uses best practices in layout, navigation, and integrates Google Analytics to monitor site performance.
- Collects and organizes content from project teams and stakeholders for the website.
- Manages domain registration, email setup, hosting, backups, and disaster recovery plans.
- Trains World Bank staff on website maintenance and security to prevent hacking and viruses.
- Creates web pages with HTML and graphics and recommends software and hardware for web development.
PEMSEA
Webmaster
July 2013 - March 2015
- Partnerships in the Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA).
- Managed and maintained the SDS-SEA website and related microsites, including webhosting, server setup and configuration.
- Monitored website performance, improved SEO, and enhanced linkages with partners and sponsors.
- Uploaded and updated content regularly, including information materials and multimedia content.
- General support and assistance for web, digital, and communications
- Contributed to communication planning, policy drafting, and supported PRF objectives and SDS-SEA programs.
ARC of the US Embassy Manila, Philippines
Contractor / Consultant
May 2012 - November 2012
- Developed and designed the American Recreation Club (ARC) community website.
- Maintained and updated the ARC section on the US Embassy Manila SharePoint Intranet.
- Led online initiatives and web projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams.
- Handled web marketing activities, including campaign management and content promotion.
- Performed website analytics and reporting to optimize site performance and engagement.
- Supported improvement of digital presence and online services through enhancements.
IOM
Web, Intranet & Digital Assets Management Assistant
2008 - 2012
- International Organization for Migration (IOM).
- Improves usability, and helps maintain and administer the IOM global website (Jahia CMS) and microsites (various CMS applications).
- Improves usability, maintains and administers the IOM Portal and Intranet. Content collection and publishing.
- Administers the Google Search Appliance. Also administers the Kintera/Blackbaud donation facility.
- Supports and participates in online and web initiatives and projects.
- Technical Support, Search optimization, statistical reporting and web analytics.
DOH - IMS
Website Personnel / Admin Aide
2004 - 2008
- Department of Health (DOH), Information Management Service (IMS) .
- Improves usability, maintains, and administers the DOH Website, Portal, and Intranet.
- Handles content collection, organization, and publishing across multiple digital platforms and channels. Leads website development
- Participates, collaborate, and lead on training, development and creation of regional, program, and sub-websites, ensuring consistency and technical compliance.
- Conducts training sessions and provides comprehensive technical support to internal teams and stakeholders.
- Supports the Medical and Health Librarians Association of the Philippines (MAHLAP) network, events and digital activities.
Heather Stuart
Lisa Hope Tilstra
Pauline Angelyn Palermo
Ronnel C. Tag-at