Voltaire Santillan

Communications and marketing professional with 20+ years of experience in brand management, corporate reputation, and multi-channel marketing communications. Proven track record leading brand campaigns, corporate rebranding, and business development initiatives across the energy, insurance, healthcare, and consumer sectors. Skilled in marketing communications strategy, content production, media relations, and client and stakeholder relationship management, with experience driving new business and managing sales presentations and proposals.

Consultant at Change Mandate (2025-10 – Present)

• Identify potential clients and industries for business development opportunities.
• Work with the sales team to develop sales presentations and proposals and carry negotiations through to successful signing of new and upsold existing clients.

Communications Consultant at Various Clients (2025-01 – 2025-09)

• Developed and executed strategic communications programs that strengthened brand reputation and supported organizational objectives.
• Managed media and public relations efforts while building strong relationships with key media partners to influence policy outcomes.
• Produced high-impact content across multiple platforms, including press releases and marketing materials.

Contract Consultant at The Unilab Foundation, Inc. (2023-05 – 2024-12)

• Developed and executed an integrated communications and advocacy strategy to enhance the foundation's reputation as a social innovator.
• Produced institutional materials, including press releases, FAQs, and marketing collaterals, and ensured consistent brand messaging across all platforms.
• Managed social media analytics and digital assets; mentored communications officers on campaign planning.

Media & Communications Manager at International Justice Mission (IJM) Philippines (2015-07 – 2023-03)

• Led the national media strategy to position IJM as a thought leader in combating Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC).
• Managed a team of foreign interns and fellows, training them on media engagement, strategic communications, and stakeholder management.
• Elevated the Philippine Criminal Justice System as a global model through media engagement and compelling storytelling.
• Managed media advocacy campaigns influencing policy decisions and securing consistent brand visibility.
• Produced press releases, audio-visual presentations, and corporate videos highlighting OSAEC as a focus national issue.
• Achieved saturation awareness by developing meaningful relationships with key, high-impact media partners for broad yet targeted message reach.

Marketing Support Specialist at American International Group (AIG) (2014-03 – 2015-06)

• Developed creative visuals and copy for consumer campaigns; monitored and analyzed campaign performance.
• Updated and maintained product website content to support marketing initiatives.
• Coordinated and conceptualized campaigns for non-life insurance product offerings and launches.

Marketing & Corporate Communications Officer at Medicomm Pacific, Inc. (2012-10 – 2014-02)

• Created creative copy for medical advertising collaterals, including brochures, videos, and email campaigns.
• Documented corporate events and supported staff engagement initiatives.
• Led the design and execution of marketing communication campaigns tailored for medical advertising clients, spanning OTC to prescription drug products.

Corporate Affairs Officer at Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. (2010-02 – 2010-07)

• Contributed to the company's rebranding and growth strategy to become the top independent oil firm.
• Produced the 2011 Annual Report and launched official social media accounts.
• Actively engaged in strategic communications with stakeholder groups within the energy sector.

Creative Head (Per Project) at True Media PR and Advertising (2009-06 – 2010-10)

• Developed and executed communication campaigns for city governments, including Marikina and Pasig, collaborating with government agencies to create audio-visual presentations.
• Engaged in client calls to understand specific needs and preferences, using computer graphics to enhance the visual appeal and impact of campaigns.
• Managed both external and internal communication functions, fostering and nurturing client relationships.
• Produced the opening historiography videos for the LSM's Limampu sa Manda Alumni Homecoming event, providing historical context.

Television Producer at The Christian Broadcasting Network Asia, Inc. (CBN Asia / The 700 Club) (2006-06 – 2009-06)

• Led a team in interviewing and producing Christian testimonials aired on The 700 Club Asia.
• Covered news stories related to social upliftment and national development for The 700 Club Asia and Operation Blessing, the humanitarian arm of the ministry.
• Edited video content for airing using American broadcasting standards, using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition.
• Monitored and researched story leads based on broadcast news-gathering principles.
• Produced testimony segments, documentaries, and re-enactments addressing social issues for The 700 Club Asia.

Information Officer III (Writer / Researcher / Producer) at People's Television Network (PTV 4) (2000-06 – 2006-06)

• Led interviews with key influencer groups in developing effective communication campaigns for development communication programs across the country.
• Produced broadcast-quality documentaries, segments, and features aired over PTV 4 and ASEAN regions.
• Translated client technical data into straightforward language for broadcast media.
• Conceptualized broadcast segments to sell commercial and institutional products for a mass audience demographic.
• Developed and researched written content for news, information, public service, sports, and cultural programs geared toward nation-building, using various data-gathering methodologies and field studies.
• Served as head writer for studio and live programs and on-location shoots covering science and technology segments, environmental programs, and internationally funded initiatives for PTV partner agencies, including ASEAN, CIDA, JICA, BSP, and OPS.

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communications – University of the Philippines, Diliman (1995-06 – 2000-04)