Juan Carlo Villarba
@jcvillarba
Content and copywriter with 10+ years of diverse experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned content and copywriter with over 10 years of experience in SEO, online content editing, copywriting, and journalistic writing. My journey has allowed me to hone my skills in various fields, enabling me to produce high-quality content tailored to diverse audiences. I take pride in my ability to lead teams effectively, guiding writers to improve their craft while ensuring we meet and exceed client expectations.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed teams and projects, delivering a minimum of 100 articles per month while maintaining high standards of quality. My experience spans across multiple roles, including as an AI SEO Writer, Copywriter, and Content Editor, where I have leveraged generative AI tools and implemented quality assurance processes that significantly improved team performance. I am passionate about mentoring and developing talent, and I strive to create an environment where creativity and collaboration thrive.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AI SEO Writer
Iseekplant
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Leveraged generative AI tools for content creation, including research, strategy, and development. Curated category pages for the company website and composed copy for internal communication, promotional emails, and social posts.
POD Editor
No-BS Marketplace
Jun 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Led a team of writers and editors, executing content-editing for various blog posts and editorials. Guided writer improvement through feedback and coaching, managing the team and identifying opportunities for development.
Offpage Content Fulfillment Lead
Axadra Ventures Inc
Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 (6 months)
Monitored and ensured 100% on-time fulfillment of off-page tasks within production cycles. Facilitated training and onboarding of new writers and ensured quality standards were met with regular QA calibrations and coaching sessions.
Content Editor
No-BS Marketplace
May 2021 - Mar 2022 (10 months)
Executed content-editing of blog posts, premium placements, editorials, and on-page blog posts for Australian, US, and UK audiences. Delivered a minimum of 100 edited articles per month and guided writer improvement through feedback and coaching.
Content Editor
Axadra Ventures Inc
Sep 2021 - Mar 2022 (6 months)
Facilitated training and onboarding of new writers, ensuring quality standards were met by following house style and with coaching sessions. Responsible for accuracy check, fact-checking data for plagiarism, and ensuring blog posts aligned with industry standards.
Editor
Rushmore Press
Aug 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year)
Redeveloped fiction and nonfiction manuscripts, checking for grammatical, punctuation, spelling, and overall plot errors following The Chicago Manual of Style. Executed accuracy checks, fact-checking data for plagiarism, and ensured authors’ books aligned with publishing standards.
Editor
Fasset
Apr 2021 - Jul 2021 (3 months)
Liaised as editor and content consultant, assisting in developing the Fasset Education Hub and its style guide. Proofread articles for grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors according to house style guide and ensured accuracy of provided information.
Editor-Writer
Delonix Marketing Corporation
Oct 2019 - Mar 2020 (5 months)
Performed SEO content editing, writing, and scheduling for various Australian clients across different industries. Liaised with freelance writers to proofread, edit, and fact-check all written material before posting to client websites.
Copy Editor
Clickablebrand Inc.
Sep 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years 1 month)
Facilitated editing print and nonprint advertising material, ensuring manuscripts were free of errors while adhering to The Chicago Manual of Style. Strategized client blog posts to suit their unique tone, style, and voice and reach their target audience.
Freelance Copy Editor
Krutherford Corporation
Mar 2017 - Mar 2022 (5 years)
Checked grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors in nonfiction and fiction manuscripts, in accordance with The Chicago Manual of Style. Ensured accuracy of quoted material, double-checked content for plagiarism, and ensured authors’ material met industry standards.
Content Editor
Blueberry Digital Labs, Inc.
Jan 2017 - May 2017 (4 months)
Approved and published content written by content writers, directing them in basic concept construction, technical formatting, and adherence to market trends. Conducted fact-checking and line editing on web content, providing conceptual editing for content posted on client websites.
Corrections Editor
Tate Publishing Enterprises (Philippines) Inc.
May 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 7 months)
Ensured correctness of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and accuracy and soundness of material and critical information in fiction and nonfiction manuscripts. Responsible for approval of final author corrections and coordination with project management and illustrations department.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of San Carlos Cebu
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Activities and societies: Served as academic department student councilor and representative and collegiate elections commissioner
Studied international law, politics, and governance, specifically policy-making, jurisprudence, international relations, and government systems. Served as academic department student councilor and representative and collegiate elections commissioner.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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