Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Copyright 2010
EXPERIENCE
BlogTO
February 2010-present
Contributing Writer and Photographer - Restaurant Reviews
What’s Your Tech.ca
November 2009 - present
Contributing Writer
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•Norton focusing on security beyond the PC | WYT - Canadian Tech News & Tech Reviews (20100823).jpg“Google Chrome for the Mac.”
Evergeek Media
September 2009 - present
Contributing Writer
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•“Symantec takes cybercrime on tour.” Nov 12, 2009
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•“Rekindled: Amazon’s eBook Reader comes to Canada.” Nov 19, 2009
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•“Users frightened into installing rogue security software.” Oct. 19, 2009
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•“Sony launches world’s lightest notebook...so far.” Oct. 16, 2009
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•“Review of EeePC 100HA Seashell netbook.” October 7, 2009
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•“Sony gives sneak peek at upcoming PlayStation3 releases.” Oct. 7, 2009
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•“KickBACK S- iPhone Case Review.” Sept. 29, 2009
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•“Alienware unleashes world’s most powerful laptop..so far.” Sept 24, 2009
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•“Honey, I Geeked the Kids.” Sept. 23, 2009
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•“Sony Ericsson launches Motion Activated Headphones.” Sept. 22, 2009
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•“Pentax DSLR brings HD video recording to the masses.” Sept. 21, 2009.
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•“Archos cures tablet envy, Android style.” September 18, 2009
PCWorld Canada/ itBusiness.ca
http://www.pcworld.ca / http://www.itbusiness.ca
August 2009 - present
Writer/ Editor
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•“Tough Call- What Canadians need To Know about the Hands Free Law.” October 7, 2009.
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•“IBM’s best and brightest aiding developing countries.” September 22, 2009
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•Review: “Batman: Arkham Asylum.” for PS3 September 20, 2009
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•“Serena’s on court outburst exploited by malware.” September 15, 2009
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•“eBay’s Retro Gaming Revival.” September 8, 2009
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•“Palm Pre arrives in Canada.” September 2, 2009
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•“PS3 Slim is Sony’s Big Chance at Success.” September 1, 2009
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•“Perils and Pitfalls of Buying Technology Online.” August 25, 2009
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•“Three Canadian Job Portals.” on August 11, 2009.
MacWorld Canada
http://www.macworldcanada.ca
July 2009 - present
Writer
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•“Share multiple Macs with just a keyboard and mouse.”Sept 28, 2009.
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•“Twitter apps: Tweetie, Twitterific, and Twinkle.” Sept. 24,2009
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•“How to Maker screen recordings with QuickTime X” September 23, 2009
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•“iPhone 3.1 and iTunes 9 released”. September 9, 2009
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•“Mac Mini vs. Apple TV - Home Theatre shootout.” September 1, 2009
• “Low Profile iPhone Cases.” August 25, 2009
• “New Cat is out of the Bag: Snow Leopard Reviewed.” August 29, 2009
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•Photographer iPhone apps - PhotoBuddy, Mobile Photos and DLSR Camera Remote.” August 18, 2009
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• “Photo Apps: ColorSplash, AutoStitch and Polomoid Camera.” August 10, 2009.
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•“Hacking your way to a Mac Netbook.” July 21, 2009.
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• “Apple Expo 2009 showcase products coming to Canada.” August 25, 2009.
Finance4Founders
http://www.finance4founders.com
May 2009 - present
•Provides blog writing and web content editing services for California based venture capital social organization Finance4Founders.
Flowtown
April 2009
Copywriter
•Provides copywriting and editing services for Flowtown and its clients.
The Canadian Immigrant
http://www.canadianimmigrant.ca
November 2008 - present
Contributing writer/ photographer / researcher
•Wrote the article Promising Inventor for the February 2009 issue. Provided accompanying profile photo as well.
•Provided research and fact checking for the Top 25 Immigrants of 2009 contest.
FilmThrill.ca
February 2009
Contributor
•Wrote a Q&A interview with indie director Alfredo Salvatore Arcilesi and actor Robert Nolan on their work for the film The Scent of Rosemary. March 2009
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• Wrote a cover profile on Lodos movie producer Munire Armstrong of Yeni Nesil Film for February 2009
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• Wrote a cover profile on Mr. Serial Killer movie director Steven Cerritos of for July 2009
The Canadian Reviewer
http://www.canadianreviewer.com
October 2008 to Present
Editor
• Develops, manages and publishes The Canadian Reviewer - a technology product
review and analysis website focusing on Canadian content.
• Manages the WordPress blog development and design.
• Creates original content (articles, reviews, analysis).
• Submits original photography, graphics and artwork to supplement the content.
Toronto Centre For Community Learning and Development (CCL&D)
Web: http://www.ccld.org
July 2008- Present
Writer/ Web Designer and Editor
•Wrote personality profiles relevant to CCL&D’s programs.
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• Created media invite and press release for (CCL&D)
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• Designed and developed the CCL&D website
Speed Magazine
May 2000 to Present
North American Correspondent/ Columnist
•Writes a monthly column titled TechnoSphere focused and on technology and product reviews.
•Assists in editorial planning and story development.
Young Adult Ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto
Web: http://www.faithconnections.ca
November 2007 to May 2008 (Toronto, Canada)
Administrative and Communications Coordinator - Young Adult MInistry
Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto.
•Wrote, edited and managed news and features on the Faithconnections.ca website.
•Designed and produced camera-ready event posters, flyers and promotions.
•Created an online marketing development plan as well as managed multiple projects and events.
Pearson Education Canada
http://www.pearsoncanada.ca/index.html
December 2005 to September 2007 (Don Mills, Canada)
Media Developmental Editor- Higher Education Division
•Managed university textbook projects as well as their multimedia supplements (Websites, CDROMs, course management systems and online testing programmers). Worked closely with acquisitions, authors, production editors, web designers and programmers to develop and complete text and multimedia supplements such as MyLabs and Audible Vango Notes.
Philippine Tatler Monthly magazine
Web: http://www.philtatler.com/home.htm
March 2004 to September 2004 (Manila, Philippines)
Senior Features Editor
•Wrote three to four feature articles a month including personality profiles, features on cuisine, interior design and the arts
•Edited and proofread the magazine, worked on layouts with artists and photographers.
The Philippine STAR Daily Newspaper
August 2001 to September 2004 (Manila, Philippines)
Contributor / Reviewer for the NetWorks Information Technology Section
•Wrote 1 to 2 weekly articles on technology and product reviews for print and web
•Researched and developed future article coverage
•Covered and reports on tech events in various Asian cities and the U.S.
Softrigger Interactive Inc.
Web: http://www.softrigger.com
July 2000 to March 2004 (Manila, Philippines)
Founder/Content Editor/ CEO
•Served as chief executive and general manager for this website design, animation and content provider managing a team of 25 designers and developers.
•Served as Online Editor and content supervisor for all client websites (http://www.softrigger.com/portfolio.asp). Work included providing updates to websites, editing content for the web and writing web-exclusive stories.
•Wrote and edited all promotional copy for client banner ads, e-mailers, and online promos.
Strategiweb Inc.
Web: http://www.strategiweb.com
May 1999 to June 2000
Web Development Manager
•Served as general manager for this website design, animation and content provider managing a team of 8 designers and developers.
•Hired, trained and managed staff of developers, sales and marketing specialists as well as programmers
World Executive’s Digest / Trade & Travel Magazine
Web: http://www.globalsources.com/
January 1998 – December 1998
Online Editor/ Marketing Manager
•Managed and edited the on-line editions of the magazines
•Designed the related websites, provided regular content and performed quality assurance
•Managed development and quality assurance team, 1 developer and 1 graphic artist
Developed and implemented web marketing strategies including web partnering
Asian Sources Security Products Magazine
Web: http://www.globalsources.com/
January 1997 – January 1998
Managing Editor
•Managed all print editorial content, interactive media and on-line aspects of the magazine
•Provided special stories and on-line overseas trade show coverage from various Asian cities
•Redefined art and layout of the magazine to enhance visual clarity and appeal
Managed an editorial, production and quality assurance team of 4 sub-editors and 2 layout artist
The Philippine STAR Daily Newspaper
Web: http://www.philstar.com/
April 1993 – December 1995
Editor / Features Writer – Lifestyle Section
•Edited the broadsheet’s section pages daily
•Wrote feature articles on personalities, culture, the arts, fashion, cuisine, travel, motoring, books and consumer products
•Covered travel / lifestyle and news events in Asia, Europe and North America
Skills
•Experienced as a published writer and editor. Trained in Canadian Press style and has worked on national newspapers, monthly magazines, websites and university level textbooks (in English).
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•Writes features, public relations and media releases as well as product or event coverage stories.
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•Experienced in Canadianizing text for articles, features and press releases.
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•Skilled and experienced in multiple project management and organization.
•Can provide camera-ready photographs to accompany articles.
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•Proficient in Macintosh and Windows computers and applications.
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•Proficient in weblog software (WordPress, Blogger, Squarespace, Movable Type).
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•Can set-up and effectively manage social media services (FaceBook, Twitter).
•Can adapt quickly to a publication’s style guidelines.
