I'm Florante T. Arañas, a Multimedia Relations and Strategic Communications specialist with over two decades of experience in software development, digital media ministry, and public safety information management. I design and implement multimedia campaigns, training programs, and IT solutions for church ministries, government, NGOs, and private enterprises. My career spans publishing, layout design, and public relations, from desktop publishing and large-format advertising to enterprise software development and data analytics. I thrive in collaborative teams that drive digital transformation and effectiveness through creative communications and reliable technology.

Florante T. Arañas

I'm Florante T. Arañas, a Multimedia Relations and Strategic Communications specialist with over two decades of experience in software development, digital media ministry, and public safety information management. I design and implement multimedia campaigns, training programs, and IT solutions for church ministries, government, NGOs, and private enterprises. My career spans publishing, layout design, and public relations, from desktop publishing and large-format advertising to enterprise software development and data analytics. I thrive in collaborative teams that drive digital transformation and effectiveness through creative communications and reliable technology.

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I’m Florante T. Arañas, a Multimedia Relations and Strategic Communications specialist with over two decades of experience in software development, digital media ministry, and public safety information management. I design and implement multimedia campaigns, training programs, and IT solutions for church ministries, government, NGOs, and private enterprises.

My career spans publishing, layout design, and public relations, from desktop publishing and large-format advertising to enterprise software development and data analytics. I thrive in collaborative teams that drive digital transformation and effectiveness through creative communications and reliable technology.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Tagalog
Fluent

Work Experience

CEO/IT Consultant, Systems Analyst, Software Developer, Digital Graphics Artist at Third-Seed I.T. Solutions
September 1, 2023 - Present
Leads freelance IT consultancy, software development, and digital graphics work for multimedia ministry projects and client organizations.
Freelance Multimedia/IT Consultant and Software Developer on Special IT Projects at Bible Baptist Church – Argao
September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2023
Provides multimedia/IT consultancy and software development support for church ministry initiatives, events, livestreams and publications.
Multimedia/IT Consultant, Software Developer, Business Development Consultant at Digifox Multimedia Technologies
September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2017
Delivered multimedia services, IT consultancy and software development; assisted business development for clients in Visayas and Mindanao.
Software Project Consultant at ANR Multipurpose Cooperative
September 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017
Provided software project consultancy and IT solutions to cooperative operations.
Administrative Officer, Security Management Information Systems Consultant at KADRE Security Agency
August 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Administrative leadership and security information systems consultancy; IT management.
Political Affairs Assistant II at ANAD Partylist Congressional Office
September 1, 2009 - June 30, 2012
Political affairs support, communications and liaison work for congressional office.
Software Developer and IT Consultant at WAVE Multipurpose Cooperative
July 1, 2007 - March 31, 2016
Software development and IT consultancy for cooperative operations and projects.
Multimedia and IT Consultant at Alliance for Nationalism and Democracy
March 1, 2005 - June 30, 2007
IT and multimedia consultancy for party/organization initiatives.
Publications Project Consultant at Office of the Cebu Provincial Vice Governor
June 1, 2003 - June 30, 2007
Publications project consultancy for legislative and public-facing materials.
Software Developer and Systems Analyst at PowerDev Corporation
April 1, 2001 - March 31, 2003
Software development and systems analysis for client/server environments.
Computer Instructor in Multimedia Technologies at Technocrest Systems Incorporated
April 1, 1999 - March 31, 2001
Instructor delivering multimedia technology courses and related training.
Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (PBME Officer R7); Cooperative Development Worker, Trainer and Organizer at Visayas Cooperative Development Center
July 1, 1997 - June 30, 1998
Cooperative development, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation; training and organizing activities.
Digital Graphics and Publications Layout Specialist, Part-Time Computer Instructor at Digital Options
June 1, 1994 - June 30, 1997
Layout design for digital publications; computer instruction.
Digital Graphics and Publications Layout Specialist, Co-Owner / Coop Member at Cebu Printers and Workers Cooperative
April 1, 1993 - May 31, 1994
Layout and design for publications; co-owner and cooperative member.
Information Technology Trainee at BWN Unternehmensberatung (IBM Germany subsidiary)
May 1, 1988 - May 31, 1989
IT trainee; data processing and technology training.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1988
Elektronische Datenverarbeitungskaufmann IHK at BWN Unternehmensberatung (IBM Germany subsidiary)
April 1, 1988 - May 31, 1989
Associate in Pastoral Theology at Cebu South Baptist Bible Seminary
September 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Fachhochschule fuer Betriebswirtschaft und Datenverarbeitungskaufmann at FBD Schools, Stuttgart, West Germany
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026

Qualifications

Elektronische Datenverarbeitungskaufmann IHK
April 1, 1988 - May 31, 1989
Associate in Pastoral Theology
September 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Fachhochschule fuer Betriebswirtschaft und Datenverarbeitungskaufmann
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Government, Education, Professional Services