Elizabeth Anne Contreras-Sarmiento
Public Relations Specialist

Elizabeth Anne Contreras-Sarmiento

PR & social campaign manager for Ford, Canon & HSBC.

About

Before diving into digital and social media campaigns, Elizabeth Anne Contreras-Sarmiento has worked for the world's best-known marketing communications companies and creative agencies for more than a decade. Working as an associate creative director and community manager for J. Walter Thompson, she has successfully crafted advertising campaigns for the agency's promising clients such as Ford, Canon, HSBC, and Nokia. Elizabeth Anne has won several awards including Ad of the Year and Ad of the Month for 2012 Adobo Magazine and Pond’s Pores poster shortlist for 2004 Clio Awards.

Employment

12 roles
Feb 2018 - Aug 2018 6 months
Community Manager
J. Walter Thompson (JWT)
  • Worked closely with HSBC's digital department, brand teams and Sprinklr partners to form a cohesive set-up in responding to consumer queries and posting of digital content. 
  • Established HSBC's community management department.
Sep 2017 - Feb 2018 5 months
Community Manager
BBDO Guerrero
  • Managed the online Facebook community for MARS Philippines brands, Snickers and M&Ms, as well as Pepsi Cola Products, Philippines. 
  • Established and implemented social media and communication campaigns to align with marketing strategies.
  • Provided engaging content such as text, image and video for social media account.
Sep 2016 - Feb 2017 5 months
Writer
J. Walter Thompson (JWT)
  • Conceptualized advertising campaigns for some of the agency's clients such as Kitkat (Nestle Philippines), Imodium (J&J Philippines) and Cream Silk (Unilever Philippines). 
  • Wrote clear marketing copy to promote the consumer products and generated ideas for new content types.
  • Coordinated with marketing and design teams to illustrate articles and web content.
Jul 2013 - Aug 2016 3 years 1 month
Community Manager
BBDO Guerrero
  • Wrote the content and helped manage the Department of Tourism's "The Philippines" Facebook page, in line with the "It's More Fun in the Philippines" campaign. 
  • Responded to comments and customer queries in a timely manner.
  • Monitored and reported feedback and online reviews and organized online events to build community and boost campaign awareness.
Sep 2015 - Jun 2016 9 months
Writer & Editor
Havas Media Ortega

Havas Media Ortega is a Manila-based fully-integrated media and creative agency specializing in advertising and media strategy and communications, digital marketing, brand activation, PR to name a few.

  • Wrote content for FWD Insurance's "Baby and Me" mobile app. 
  • Prepared pitch concepts for clients.
  • Generated headline ideas in alignment with targeted audience’s preferences.
Oct 2014 - Jul 2015 9 months
Community Manager
BBDO Guerrero
  • Managed and wrote content for the Facebook community of Anchor Home Chef (Fonterra Brands Philippines).
  • Liaised with Marketing, PR and Communications teams to ensure content and message consistency.
  • Engaged with online community and respond to comments and requests.
Oct 2013 - Sep 2014 11 months
Consultant
Human Resource Innovations and Solutions, Inc. (HURIS)

HURIS is a human resource consulting and solutions provider enabling business transformation through advanced HR methodologies. 

  • Contributed to the development of company's website and Facebook page content. 
  • Collaborated with marketing staff to create consistent message delivery across platforms.
  • Developed methods to analyze the performance of social media campaigns.
Apr 2006 - Oct 2012 6 years 6 months
Associate Creative Director
J. Walter Thompson (JWT)
  • Helped in the development and execution of advertising campaigns for clients such as Bayer Philippines, J&J Philippines, Ford Philippines, Canon, HSBC, Unilever Philippines, Nokia, Kraft Foods, and The Manila Hotel.
  • Made conceptual and stylistic decisions such as creating layouts, mockups and prototypes to illustrate the design idea to other members of the team or even to the management.
Mar 2004 - Mar 2006 2 years
Senior Writer - Global Business Unit
Grey Worldwide Sdn Bhd
  • Created and executed regional and local campaigns for Procter and Gamble (Pantene), Maybank, and Glaxo Smith Kline (Zentel).
  • Worked with project teams to understand business objectives and user needs.
  • Participated in research, concept creation and idealization for clients and teams.
  • Led junior and freelance team members as needed.
Jun 2002 - Dec 2003 1 year 6 months
Copywriter
Ogilvy and Mather
  • Developed advertising campaigns for brands such as Pond's and Dove.
  • Produced original, clear and credible ideas/messages/scripts, and presenting these to clients and colleagues.
  • Updated and amended campaigns according to feedback.
Apr 2000 - Jun 2002 2 years 2 months
Copywriter
McCann Erickson
  • Conceptualized ad campaigns for Johnson and Johnson brands, Modess and Band Aid, as well as for Universal Robina Corporation (Jack and Jill snacks). 
  • Generated original copy ideas that grab the attention of the target audience.
  • Written various copy options which may be presented to the clients as a story board.
Jun 1998 - Apr 2000 1 year 10 months
Copywriter
DDB Group Philippines
  • Contributed to the development and execution of advertising campaigns for Skechers Philippines and Panasonic Philippines. 
  • Discussed the client's core message and target audience.
  • Brainstormed visual and copy ideas with other members of the creative team.
  • Wrote ad copy for websites, commercials, print, and other advertising mediums.

Education

Jun 1994 - Mar 1998 3 years 9 months
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Communication
Ateneo De Manila University

Portfolio

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