Wilfredo Pocholo II de la Rosa
Versatile Sports Writer
Las Piñas, Metro Manila PHLAbout
Versatile sports writer who has written breaking sports news, analysis, listicles, long-form articles, and sales copy for clients such as Pro Football History, BuySideSports, Indiana-Betting.com, Gold Card Auctions, The Sportster, Bleacher Report, I4U News, Swimsuits & Sports Magazine, and ClutchPoints.
Experience
Contributing Writer
Jun 2021 - Present
* Write long-form biographical articles about NFL football players.
* Article archive: https://www.profootballhistory.com/author/poch_dlr
Content Writer
Jun 2020 - Present
* Write blogs, articles, sales copy, and meta descriptions for clients such as Sam's Fitness, Ironmaster, My Central Fitness, New Life Nutrition, Motorcycles R' Us, Crystal Glass, and Freedom Screens.
Writer
Mar 2020 - Present
Duties and Responsibilities
o Write player guides of NBA and NFL players which include shoes, jerseys, shirts, outerwear, collectibles, sports cards, hats, socks, etc.
o Write sidenotes articles which discuss top sports plays and moments in North American sports history
GX FTV Graduate Publishing Support
Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
Duties and Responsibilities
o Assist publishing manager in editing and uploading articles (formatting) about internet TV and streaming sports to WordPress.
o Clone and edit articles to suit the local readership of countries around the world.
o Update Google spreadsheets and perform data entry tasks pertaining to Internet TV and streaming sports.
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Content Writer
Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
o Lead writer for Indiana-Betting.com.
o Write sports betting articles about the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, Indiana Hoosiers, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
o Write analysis and determine sports betting odds for the Indiana sports teams to help sports bettors make sound decisions.
Staff Writer
Sep 2019 - Sep 2020
Duties and Responsibilities
o Write monthly articles about North American sports and fitness (nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle) for male readers in the 18- to 30-year-old age bracket.
Managing Editor/Bodybuilding Supplement Reviewer
Aug 2016 - Feb 2019
o Write bodybuilding supplement reviews for Best5Supplements.com (Article archive: http://best5supplements.com/author/poch/);
o Coordinate product photos;
o Expand review categories;
o Perform List management and building duties;
o Write comparative “vs.” reviews;
o Publish reviews;
o Suggest improvements and solutions to make site better
Bodybuilding Supplement Copywriter
Sep 2015 - Nov 2018
Responsibilities
* Post updates on bodybuilding, exercise, nutrition and company updates on OSL's official Facebook and Twitter pages.
* Reply to customers' seller comments and product reviews on OSL's Amazon.com seller page.
Accomplishments
* Helped increase customers' brand awareness of OSL through social media marketing.
Senior Sports Journalist
May 2013 - Aug 2015
• Websites which feature trending sports stories for an American audience
• Write daily breaking news stories about American sports which include the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA and boxing
• Website: http://www.sportballa.com
* Sport Balla article archive: http://www.sportballa.com/latest_stories/all/all/21
* Website: http://www.i4u.com
* I4U article
Writer
Jul 2012 - Apr 2013
* Bimonthly Australian fitness magazine focusing on exercise, supplements and nutrition
* Caters to males in the 18-35 year age bracket
* Inaugural issue to be launched in October 2012
* Project of Amino Z owner Jay Bonaretti
* Website: www.flmag.com.au/magazine
NBA Featured Columnist and Contributing Writer
Sep 2011 - Mar 2015
* Write articles across several subject areas in sports—mainly about the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, NBA's Indiana Pacers and NCAA basketball's Indiana Hoosiers.
* Promoted to the Featured Columnist position for the Indiana Pacers in April 2013.
Writer/Customer Service Specialist
Sep 2011 - Apr 2013
* Write daily articles, weekly blogs and weekly newsletters about exercise, nutrition and workout supplements.
* Write website content pertaining to Amino Z's category descriptions, manufacturer descriptions and other miscellaneous areas.
* Provide excellent customer service to Amino Z clients on the phone, chat and e-mail
Writer
Sep 2011 - Mar 2012
* Write Social Science and Science unit plans and scenarios for students in the sixth to eighth grades
Marketing Officer
Mar 2011 - Jul 2011
* Visit neighboring high schools to make presentations about the university to incoming college freshmen.
* Organize Campus Caravans (tours) for incoming college freshmen.
* Implement marketing strategies to generate target enrollment numbers
Trainer Manager
Jul 2009 - Apr 2010
* Promoted on July 16, 2009
*Part of the management team
*Listen in to trainers' 30-minute English lessons as part of their biannual appraisals
* Assist trainers with their professional concerns
* Recruit trainers year-round on an as-needed basis
* Update Google docs about English lesson statistics
* Coach trainers
Corporate Business Trainer
May 2008 - Jul 2009
* Teach Business English to European professionals from France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Luxembourg and Germany
* Write lesson reports for European English learners
Intermediate School Teacher
Nov 2000 - Aug 2006
* Teach English to students in the third to sixth-grade levels using the Understanding By Design (UBD) principles conceptualized by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe
* Design unit plans, subject matter budgets and curriculum pacing guides
* Use Lee Canter's Assertive Discipline method for classroom management techniques
Education
Sports Administration
- Certificate
Jun 2012 - Oct 2012
The Sports Management Worldwide Sports Administration course provides aspiring students an opportunity to learn the skills that governing bodies, non-profit organizations, collegiate properties, club and community venues and sports management programs seek when hiring new employees.
Training included:
* Budgeting
* Sponsorship
* Cost containment
Business Administration
- Master's Degree
Jul 2003 - Aug 2009
Cumulative GPA: 3.077