Marketing and media planning professional with hands-on experience across brand campaigns, performance marketing, and CRM/customer journey initiatives. Skilled in coordinating with agencies/partners, using insights and data to optimize campaigns, and delivering measurable growth and turnaround results. Background includes market research and promotional sales execution for media/entertainment projects, as well as planning and managing high-energy children’s events with a focus on memorable, high-impact experiences.

Maria Viktoria Francesca Z. Banson

Marketing and media planning professional with hands-on experience across brand campaigns, performance marketing, and CRM/customer journey initiatives. Skilled in coordinating with agencies/partners, using insights and data to optimize campaigns, and delivering measurable growth and turnaround results. Background includes market research and promotional sales execution for media/entertainment projects, as well as planning and managing high-energy children’s events with a focus on memorable, high-impact experiences.

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Marketing and media planning professional with hands-on experience across brand campaigns, performance marketing, and CRM/customer journey initiatives. Skilled in coordinating with agencies/partners, using insights and data to optimize campaigns, and delivering measurable growth and turnaround results.

Background includes market research and promotional sales execution for media/entertainment projects, as well as planning and managing high-energy children’s events with a focus on memorable, high-impact experiences.

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Work Experience

People’s Princess Parties (Children’s entertainer / event facilitator) at People’s Princess Parties
February 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Facilitated children’s birthday parties through creative storytelling, interactive games, and activities, including live singing and dancing. Managed high-energy group dynamics and guided the room to deliver memorable, high-impact experiences for young audiences.
People’s Princess Parties (Children’s Entertainer / Party Facilitator) at People’s Princess Parties
February 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Facilitated children’s birthday parties through creative storytelling, interactive games, and energetic hosting. Managed high-energy groups, delivered live singing and dancing to create high-impact experiences for young audiences.
International Marketing Internship - Media Planner (Unilever Skin Care - Pond's) at Magwai
March 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024
Dedicated media planner responsible for developing and implementing optimized media campaigns aligned with brand objectives. Collaborated with multiple agencies and partners to deploy communications campaigns leveraging data, insights, and strategy. Delivered media campaigns integral to Pond's growth and turnaround from 2022 to 2024.
Dedicated Media Planner (Unilever Skincare - Pond's) at Magwai
March 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024
Developed and implemented optimized media campaigns aligned with brand objectives for Pond's. Collaborated with multiple agencies and partners to deploy data-driven communications strategies. Delivered integrated media campaigns contributing to brand growth and turnaround from 2022 to 2024.
Market Research Lead (Coral-safes un/lock pivot) at Upstart Productions
May 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Led market research on coral-safes un/lock during the Covid lockdown period. Conducted interviews and created surveys to understand consumers' views on travel and the need for un/lock during lockdowns. Used findings to inform brand positioning and support increased sales, including promotion planning and execution coordination with the production manager and promotional material setup across the metro.
Market Research & Promotions (Coral-safes Unblock Research) at Upstart Productions
May 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Led market research for coral-safes unblock during COVID lockdowns by conducting interviews and creating surveys to understand consumer needs and travel constraints. Used research findings to inform brand positioning and help increase sales.
Promotional and Publicity Intern (Sales promotions & promotional materials) at AMusical Comedy (AMusical Comedy production)
June 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019
Worked closely with the production manager to plan and execute promotional and flash ticket sales. Coordinated promotional material setup throughout the metro and supported promotional efforts to drive audience engagement and ticket sales.
Media Planning / Marketing (Internship, Inter-departmental) at ASSUMPTION Colleges San Lorenzo Ateneo de Manila University (Student Intern / Program)
January 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019
Supported interdepartmental marketing work with a focus on campaign planning and coordination tasks. Assisted with activities aligned to marketing goals while gaining practical exposure to how educational institutions execute marketing initiatives.
Children’s Entertainment (Costumes and HR support roles) at Ateneo-related organizations (multiple internships/roles)
May 1, 2017 - July 31, 2020
Headed a team of beginner members through the process of creating, procuring, and maintaining cast costumes for productions. Coordinated and oversaw show shifts and guided members through each show process. Separately handled HR concerns of organization members in coordination with the HR Vice President, acting as consultant for various organization and member concerns and participating in HR activities such as talks, workshops, and team bonding. Also managed the front desk, signed in clients for classes, assisted customers and trainers before and after each class, and supported promotional campaigns and photo shoots.
Costume & Front Desk Assistant (Theatre/Events) at BGC Software (work details unclear in resume)
May 1, 2017 - July 31, 2019
Headed a team of beginner members for costume creation, procurement, and maintenance for cast in productions. Coordinated and oversaw show shifts and guided members through each show process. Also handled HR concerns for members, coordinated HR activities such as talks/workshops/team bonding, managed the front desk, assisted clients and trainers before and after classes, and supported promotional campaigns and photoshoots.

Education

High School Diploma at Assumption Colleges San Lorenzo de Tenio (Manila)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Academic Recognition (High school) at San Lorenzo Ateneo de Manila University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
AB Communication (Batch 2021) at San Lorenzo Ateneo de Manila University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Dean’s List
January 1, 2018 - September 30, 2021
ABC Communication Batch 2021
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
High School Academic Recognition
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
SMARTIES Philippines Gold (Customer Journey Marketing - Lead Generation/CRM)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
SMARTIES Philippines Silver (Cross Digital Media Marketing and Social Media Marketing)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
OBEX 2024 Silver (Best Mobile Campaign for Specific Audience)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
SMARTIES APAC 2022 Bronze (Metaverse Mindshare Philippines)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Consumer Goods