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laura wilshaw, editor, itv news (UK)
tesa's former executive producer at 'Good Morning Europe' (EURONEWS NBC)
Laura Wilshaw
"Tesa is a brilliant journalist and presenter. Forensic in detail, editorially sharp and with an immense knowledge of world affairs. She is also a collegiate and warm colleague which reflects in her on-camera style."
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andrew geoghegan, award-winning journalist and TV anchor
Tesa's colleague at Ausbiz, an australian business & finance news channel
Andrew Geoghegan
"Astute, worldly and the very best communicator. Tesa is an empathetic and insightful interviewer and a top storyteller, who also happens to be a joy to work with."
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erin boudreau, Senior World Editor, London Bureau Manager at CBC Television
Tesa's bureau chief in london for CBC News
Erin Boudreau
"Tesa Arcilla worked at CBC in London for a year, she is an exceptionally talented broadcaster for both radio and TV, has a huge range of skills both editorially and technically, and is a standout journalist. I would highly recommend."
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nick parker, former cnn supervising producer, award-winning journalist, communications specialist
Tesa's supervising producer at CNN international
Nick Parker
"In my experience working with Tesa, I found her to be diligent, hard working focused. She had a unique ability to achieve results in challenging environments and would be an asset to any news gathering operation."
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ronald barreiro, CEO, Dentsu Creative Philippines
& Dentsu Creative Manila
Tesa's boss at publicis Groupe s.a. (advertising agency)
Ronald Barreiro
"Tesa was a joy to work with—eager, intelligent, persistent and pleasant. She quickly learned the ropes of advertising, absorbing every detail about the brand she was handling. Her strategic recommendations were always spot on. Her project timelines were comprehensive and concise. Relationship management / client servicing was second-nature to her because of her naturally pleasant disposition.
She was pushed to the limit as a young Account Manager, working late hours managing her numerous IMC projects for MILO, a megabrand in the Philippines. She quickly gained the confidence of her team and superiors at Publicis Manila. Her Nestlé clients were amazed at how fast she absorbed the history and strategy of her brand." (1/2)
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ronald barreiro, CEO, Dentsu Creative Philippines
& Dentsu Creative Manila
Tesa's boss at publicis Groupe s.a. (advertising agency)
Ronald Barreiro
"She was a rising star in the agency. Advertising lost an excellent practitioner in Tesa when she decided to shift career. I'm sure she will be an asset to any organization she chooses to join. She is well-equipped to handle stressful situations and complicated issues." (2/2)
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Isaac chong, producer, 7news melbourne
TESA's Mentee via the Walkley foundation (AUstralia)
Isaac Chong
"'Who do you want to be, what do you need to do to get there?' Those were some of the questions Tesa asked me in our first mentoring session. She is a mentor that is patient and listens to you before offering any advice. In the past year, Tesa has helped set actionable goals that helped equip me with the necessary skills to thrive, and guided me towards my career aspirations.
She’s taught me to not compare myself to others, to be patient, because everyone’s path is different and to embrace my strengths and find my voice. I am extremely grateful to call Tesa my mentor, and she continues to inspire me to do better and aim higher."
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