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April Lacson

@aprillacson

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Communications lead and creative writer with experience in corporate, NGO, and public health communications.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek communications roles in mission-driven organizations where I can lead content strategy, media relations, and training while supporting program impact and growth.

I am a versatile, creative and goal-oriented communications professional with extensive experience in corporate communications, development work, training, and creative writing. I have led communications for startups, NGOs, private organizations, and public health programs, producing website and social media content, marketing collateral, and coordinated media relations and crisis communications.

I have supported program managers on technical public-health initiatives, facilitated trainings and forums, and supervised internal and external communications for corporations. My achievements include successful media features, capacity-building for health workers, content management using Adobe apps and Mailchimp, and proven experience in research, translation, and stakeholder engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Communications Lead

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Independent Consultant

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 8 months)

Provides communications consulting for startups, NGOs, and private organizations, producing website and social media content, marketing collateral, and supervising internal/external communications to improve outreach and consistency.

Content Strategy Social Media Management Copywriting Adobe Creative Suite Mailchimp CMS Media Relations Crisis Communications

Technical Assistant, NTD Programs

World Health Organization

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)

Supported the Program Manager for Neglected Tropical Diseases, facilitating trainings and forums, contributing to policy/guideline development, and coordinating partnerships to support schistosomiasis control and MDA activities.

Program Support Facilitation Stakeholder Engagement Policy Development M&E Partnership Building

Corporate Communications Supervisor

Landco Pacific Corporation

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)

Supervised internal and external communications, managed website and social media content, produced newsletters and marketing collateral, and coordinated media relations including a successful TV feature in 2014.

Corporate Communications Media Relations Content Editing Social Media Newsletter Production Crisis Communications Stakeholder Management

Writer and Researcher

Freelance Writer

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 (11 months)

Edited and wrote essays, academic papers, and instructional modules for various clients, ensuring clarity and adherence to client requirements.

Editing Creative Writing Research Content Development

Project Specialist

Philippine Survey and Research Center

Aug 2009 - Dec 2012 (3 years 4 months)

Conducted focus group discussions and research support for multinational clients, producing translations, transcriptions, and contributing to successful product and idea validation.

Qualitative Research Transcription Translation Research Analysis

Project Consultant

UP Population Institute

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 11 months)

Supported research projects focused on empowering women and vulnerable communities by conducting FGDs, transcribing outputs, and contributing to data used by government and NGO partners.

Qualitative Research Transcription Community Engagement Report Writing

Trainer cum Marketing Officer

Headstart Review Center

Nov 2007 - Dec 2010 (3 years 1 month)

Taught exam review courses (UPCAT, PSHS), coordinated marketing outreach with schools and parents, and served as liaison to expand review programs and enrollment.

Training Marketing Relationship Management Public Speaking