Kate Nicole Belleza – Marketing Specialist, Graphic Designer

Hi, I’m Kate Nicole Belleza, a fresh graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Major in Marketing Management. Growing up as an only child, I spent most of my time alone since my parents were often away. It wasn’t always easy, but I found comfort in art—it’s been my creative escape and my constant companion.

I started with traditional art, like drawing and painting, but everything changed in college when I got my first job as a Marketing Officer at a Philippine-based Legal VA Agency, where I discovered digital art and graphic design, which gave me the chance to combine creativity with work. Although I was hired to do lead generation (cold emails), my boss noticed my potential and asked me to design the logo, branding, and website for their client, a US law firm. I had no idea what I was doing at first, but I was so excited to learn and prove myself.

From there, I took on responsibilities in social media management, graphic design, and video editing. Since it was a startup agency, I really started from scratch but I was able to pull it off and successfully launched their revamped social media pages and even their website. I also led the marketing team and collaborated on cross-functional projects. Juggling work and school wasn’t easy, but I thrived in both. Working graveyard shifts allowed me to excel academically during the day while honing my professional skills at night. Having a double life also taught me how to manage my time (and how much coffee I could handle). The best of all, my job helped me cover my college expenses and gave me the freedom to move out and start providing for myself.

Unfortunately, six months after I graduated, the agency had to dissolve its marketing department due to unforeseen circumstances. Losing my first full-time job was a devastating experience, but it taught me resilience. Despite the challenges of finding a job as a fresh graduate in a competitive industry where experience is often equated to reliability, I stayed determined to grow.

My journey has equipped me with the ability to juggle multiple roles, lead teams, and deliver meaningful results. While I may lack years of experience, I bring a fresh perspective, a strong work ethic, and a deep passion for the VA industry.

I am now ready to bring my energy and ideas to a team and make an impact.

For a copy of Kate’s resume, please click here.