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Desiree Atienza

@desireeatienza

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Recent History graduate skilled in research, publication, and cultural programs.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles in research, publications, communications, or cultural programming where I can apply archival research and documentation skills, contribute to community-focused projects, and grow in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

I am a magna cum laude History graduate from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a cognate in Community Development, combining rigorous archival research with community-focused perspectives. I have led publication and communications efforts and contributed to cultural performance projects.

My experience includes archival research and analysis, research writing, editing and publication work, and documentation for student organizations and cultural ensembles. I have held leadership roles such as Vice President for External Affairs and Director of Publication and Communication, demonstrating strong committee coordination, team management, and external relations skills.

I am passionate about research, digital creatives and design, and public service, and I bring strong attention to detail, layout and documentation skills (including Canva), and a record of academic and extracurricular achievement to roles that value historical research, communications, and community engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Performing Artist

Current

Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Performed in contemporary gamelan productions and contributed to costume and documentation efforts since 2023, supporting creative programming and cultural presentations.

Performance Costume Coordination Documentation Team Collaboration Event Production

Vice President for External Affairs

UP Lipunang Pangkasaysayan

Jul 2024 - Jun 2025 (11 months)

Led external relations and partnership initiatives for the student historical society, coordinating outreach that increased collaborative events and visibility during AY 2024–2025.

External Relations Stakeholder Engagement Event Coordination Leadership Communication

Publicity & Documentation Member

COPE UP

Jul 2024 - Jun 2025 (11 months)

Managed publicity and documentation for a campus mental health organization during AY 2024–2025, producing promotional materials and maintaining event records.

Documentation Content Creation Canva event support

Director, Publication & Communication

UP Lipunang Pangkasaysayan

Jul 2022 - Jun 2023 (11 months)

Directed publication and communications activities, producing society publications and managing communications channels to improve outreach and document scholarly work in AY 2022–2023.

Publications Editing Communications Strategy Layout Design Canva Documentation Team Leadership

Secretary

Supreme Student Government

Jul 2017 - Jun 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Served as Secretary of the Supreme Student Government (AY 2017–2019), maintaining records, coordinating meetings, and supporting student governance activities.

Record keeping Meeting Coordination Governance Support Documentation Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Philippines Diliman

Bachelor of Arts, History (cognate in Community Development)

2021 - 2025

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Member, Pi Gamma Mu (PGM) International Honor Society; Nominee, Phi Kappa Phi; UP Lipunang Pangkasaysayan (Vice President for External Affairs); Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino performing artist and costume/documentation roles.

Bachelor of Arts in History with a cognate in Community Development; graduated Magna Cum Laude and recipient of UP Diliman Performing Arts Scholarship Program.