I am a dynamic leader with a strong background in driving operational excellence and fostering leadership team building, especially in the creative and project management fields. With skills rooted in graphic design, strategic planning, and critical thinking, I have successfully managed projects and collaborated with diverse teams both locally and internationally, including as a Virtual Assistant for a company in Italy. I am passionate about the arts and have taken an active role in promoting and organizing art programs and exhibits in Ormoc City. I enjoy working in creative environments where I can use my talents in digital illustration, branding, and photography composition to bring ideas to life while maintaining organizational excellence.…

Alger Licaña

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I am a dynamic leader with a strong background in driving operational excellence and fostering leadership team building, especially in the creative and project management fields. With skills rooted in graphic design, strategic planning, and critical thinking, I have successfully managed projects and collaborated with diverse teams both locally and internationally, including as a Virtual Assistant for a company in Italy. I am passionate about the arts and have taken an active role in promoting and organizing art programs and exhibits in Ormoc City. I enjoy working in creative environments where I can use my talents in digital illustration, branding, and photography composition to bring ideas to life while maintaining organizational excellence.…

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I am a dynamic leader with a strong background in driving operational excellence and fostering leadership team building, especially in the creative and project management fields. With skills rooted in graphic design, strategic planning, and critical thinking, I have successfully managed projects and collaborated with diverse teams both locally and internationally, including as a Virtual Assistant for a company in Italy.

I am passionate about the arts and have taken an active role in promoting and organizing art programs and exhibits in Ormoc City. I enjoy working in creative environments where I can use my talents in digital illustration, branding, and photography composition to bring ideas to life while maintaining organizational excellence.

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Skills

Experience Level

Artwork
Expert
Infographic
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Logo
Expert
3D Model
Expert
3D Design
Expert
Photo
Expert
Branding
Intermediate
Business Card
Intermediate
GIF
Intermediate
Brochure
Intermediate
Illustration
Beginner
Magazine
Beginner
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Virtual Assistant (Graphic Designer) at Easyads
July 31, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Collaborated with Media Buying teams across countries, prepared written and graphic content for landing pages, and coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project objectives. Organized data using Mega and Trello, created multilingual translations, images, and textual content using AI tools such as ChatGPT. Generated GIFs from videos and collaborated with web developers to maintain efficient workflow and rapid output.
President at Ormoc Kaleidoscope
February 1, 2023 - Present
Led efforts to sustain the local art scene through diverse programs and activities, coordinated with high-profile personnel for event invitations, organized art exhibits, and supervised multiple projects from inception to delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating tasks. Fostered positive team collaboration through regular meetings to increase productivity.
Project Coordinator at Chinatown East Gate
May 31, 2024 - July 13, 2025
Enhanced team collaboration by facilitating regular meetings, prepared meeting agendas for future projects, coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration on projects, and liaised with the CEG Marketing Director to coordinate marketing efforts.
Project Coordinator at SM Center Ormoc
February 1, 2021 - Present
Managed project schedules by overseeing deadlines and adjusting workflows, supervised multiple projects from start to finish by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments. Encouraged team collaboration via regular meetings to foster a positive work environment and productivity. Collaborated closely with the SM Marketing Director.
Graphic Artist at Freelance
March 1, 2018 - Present
Refined and updated design templates to maintain brand consistency across marketing channels. Collaborated with clients to deliver visually appealing designs for both print and digital media, consistently meeting project deadlines and ensuring client satisfaction.
Graphic Artist at German’s Lechon
February 1, 2019 - Present
Created publication materials and layouts for social media ads, collaborated with the CEO for project discussions, and designed menus and pricing lists.
Graphic Artist at National Arts Months
March 31, 2022 - July 13, 2025
Designed publication materials for various groups within the city and created layouts for exhibitors.
Visual Artist at Freelance
March 1, 2015 - Present
Sold artworks to clients throughout the Philippines and abroad, and participated in exhibitions and national competitions.
Lead Visual Artist at Malacañang Palace Coffee Painting Distributor
December 31, 2022 - July 13, 2025
Produced artwork as requested by clients, ensured deadlines were met, maintained a consistent art style for notable officials including lawyers, commissioners, senators, and the President of the Philippines. Delivered artworks to Malacañang Palace.
Virtual Assistant (Graphic Designer) at Easyads
July 1, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Collaborated with the Media Buying team across countries to prepare all written and graphic content for landing pages. Coordinated cross-functional teams for seamless project collaboration, organized data using Mega and Trello, created translations, images, and textual content using AI tools like ChatGPT. Generated GIFs from videos, updated work progress, and collaborated with Web Developers to maintain smooth workflows and fast-paced outputs.
President at Ormoc Kaleidoscope
February 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for sustaining the art scene in Ormoc City through various art programs and activities. Coordinated with high-value personnel for event invitations, organized art exhibits, supervised multiple projects from start to delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating tasks, and enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings to foster a positive and productive work environment.
Project Coordinator at Chinatown East Gate
May 1, 2024 - July 13, 2025
Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings fostering positive work environments. Prepared meeting agendas to facilitate future collaborations within Chinatown East Gate and associated groups. Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and worked closely with the CEG Marketing Director.
Project Coordinator at SM Center Ormoc
February 1, 2021 - Present
Managed project schedules by handling deadlines and workflow adjustments. Supervised multiple projects from initiation to delivery by prioritizing tasks and delegating assignments. Fostered productivity by enhancing team collaboration through regular meetings, and worked in collaboration with the SM Marketing Director.
Graphic Artist at Freelance
March 1, 2018 - Present
Refined and updated existing design templates to maintain brand consistency across marketing channels. Collaborated with clients to create visually appealing designs for print and digital media while meeting project deadlines and ensuring client satisfaction.
Graphic Artist at German’s Lechon
February 1, 2019 - Present
Created publication materials and layouts for social media ads. Collaborated with the CEO on project deliberation and developed menus and pricing lists.
Graphic Artist at National Arts Months
March 1, 2022 - July 13, 2025
Created publication materials from various groups in the city and developed layouts for exhibitors.
Visual Artist at Freelance
March 1, 2015 - Present
Sold artwork to clients across the Philippines and internationally. Participated in exhibits and national competitions.
Lead Visual Artist at Malacañang Palace Coffee Painting Distributor
December 31, 2022 - July 13, 2025
Produced specific artwork as requested by clients including lawyers, commissioners, senators, and the President of the Philippines. Met deadlines, created a consistent art style, and delivered artworks to Malacañang Palace.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture at Eastern Visayas State University
August 1, 2025 - January 10, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Architecture at EVSU Tacloban
July 1, 2022 - July 13, 2025
Senior High School Diploma at OCSHS Ormoc
January 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
High School Diploma at NOCNHS Ormoc
January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2017
Elementary Diploma at DES Ormoc
January 1, 2007 - March 31, 2013
Bachelor of Science in Architecture at Eastern Visayas State University Tacloban
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2026
Senior High School Diploma at Ormoc City Senior High School
January 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
High School Diploma at Notre Dame of Ormoc City National High School
January 1, 2013 - March 1, 2017
Elementary Diploma at Department of Education Ormoc
January 1, 2007 - March 1, 2013

Qualifications

Certified graphic designer
January 10, 2025 - January 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Government, Media & Entertainment
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