Junel Budlong

Junel is a versatile, budding professional with a background in HR, business, organization, and psychology. He manages people and talent for his various projects. He is a founder of multiple student communities, a startup, and a registered company. He is responsible for the communications, paperwork, operations, and artist management of Filarc Creatives.

Human-Resource Assistant (Project-Based) at ANTA PHILIPPINES INC. (2025-11 – 2026-07)

• Created design materials for employer branding and engagement.
• Assisted in sourcing and recruitment.
• Assisted in HRIS and employee data management.
• Monitored the task management of the HR Department.
• Sourced and communicated for purchasing activities.
• Communicated and coordinated with corporate partnerships.
• Assisted in company events such as store visits, government meetings, APE, marketing activations, etc.

Human-Resource Assistant (Project-Based) at MAP ACTIVE PH / PLANET SPORTS INC. (2025-08 – 2025-11)

• Handled HRIS tasks and concerns, specifically with account creation, troubleshooting, and auditing.
• Handled post-interview onboarding, specifically employment contracts, job offers, and 201 files.
• Handled interns, specifically sourcing, onboarding, and supervising.
• Handled employee data management for headcount reporting and other reports.

Human-Resource Intern at MAP ACTIVE PH / PLANET SPORTS INC. (2025-06 – 2025-08)

• Created data reports for employee and leadership headcount and analysis across numerous retail stores
• Interviewed sales associates candidates for initial screening.
• Created hiring / sourcing materials and forms (for Foot Locker & Planet Sports)
• Created people engagement communication materials (work anniversary, birthday, employee welcome emails)
• Created employee accounts via HRIS (Darwin Box)
• Received, organized, and audited 201 Files

Founder / Business Owner at FILARC CREATIVES (2022-11 – Present)

• Managed the business's registration and legal compliance.
• Secured deals with sponsors, partners, and an official consignment with FEU Tams Bookstore.
• Spearheaded communication and paperwork for consignment with UST Purchasing Office.
• Formed the branding, artist community, and networks.
• Secured partners and suppliers for merch production.
• Collaborated with multiple artists on merch designs.
• Managed logistics and inventory management of merch.
• Secured art commissions from content creators and facilitated communication between artists and clients.

Asst. Event Organizer at TACLOBAN ANIME MANGA FESTIVAL (2022-12 – 2022-12)

• Managed communications with the officers of Robinson's Mall North Tacloban for the implementation of the event.
• Managed and hosted the event program and invited talents.

BS in Psychology – Far Eastern University-Manila (2022 – 2026)

SHS in Accountancy, Business, & Management Strand – St. Therese Educational Foundation of Tacloban, Inc. (2021)