Deryn Theone L. Hipe
Metro Manila, Philippines
Profile
Skills & Strengths
- Leadership & Facilitation
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- Academic, Journalistic, & Creative Writing
- Web Design & Development (HTML, CSS, Figma)
- Graphic & Layout Design (Canva, Adobe Photoshop)
Certifications
Leadership
Deputy Director of Research, Youth Diplomacy Network
May 2025 - Present
- Spearhead and manage initiatives within the Research & Publications department, ensuring timely completion and high-quality outputs
- Partner with executive officers and department heads to conceptualize and implement initiatives addressing key issues in international politics and diplomacy
Factilitator, Account X Ability Hour
Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
- Facilitated regular accountability group sessions for high school students of BCI Marikina, fostering a supportive environment to achieve weekly and monthly personal and academic goals
Secretary, Trinity Youth Organization
Sep 2024 - Present
- Draft and organize essential documents, including project proposals, meeting minutes, and event plans, to ensure smooth planning and execution of church initiatives
- Coordinate with fellow youth officers to lead and oversee projects, fostering collaboration and driving contributions to the church congregation
Homeschool Representative, Berean High Council
Nov 2023 - Present
- Represent BCI Marikina’s homeschooling department in the student council, advocating for student needs and ensuring equal participation in school-wide events
- Collaborate with council members to develop strategies and activities that foster inclusivity and engagement in the student community
Vice Head of Debate Committee, MariSci English Club
Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
- Supported the Head of Debate Committee in mentoring members, fostering skill development and confidence in debate
- Teamed up with club officers to plan and execute engaging activities, promoting active participation and collaboration
Writing & Editing
Writer & Editor, Youth Diplomacy Network
Mar 2025 - Present
- Produce well-researched monthly articles on international affairs, aiming to inform and engage curiosity among youth audiences
- Provide constructive feedback and detailed suggestions to writers, ensuring clarity, coherence, and alignment with the organization’s standards
Blog Writer, The Elysian Chronicles
Feb 2025 - Jun 2025
- Crafted original and compelling pieces on a bimonthly basis, including articles and personal essays
- Presented content ideas to the editorial team that aligned with the publication’s vision and audience preferences
Correspondent, The Shoeland X Ang Sapatusan
Oct 2022 - Jul 2023
- Authored feature articles showcasing proficiency in English, engaging readers with well-researched and compelling content
- Conducted in-depth research and interviews, including with esteemed journalist Christian Esguerra, to ensure the accuracy and credibility of each piece
Public Speaking & Advocacy
Speaker, Berean Homeschool Nurture Call
May 2022
- Spoke to over 20 homeschooling families on methods to optimize flexible learning in a homeschool setting
- Introduced multiple learning platforms and strategies along with their practical applications
Panelist, Called to Homeschool: Nurturing Hearts & Inspiring Minds
Mar 2022
- Shared personal experiences with homeschooling journey in a live panel discussion with over 1,500 viewers
Technical
Website Designer & Developer, BCI Marikina
Nov 2024 - Present
- Engineer website structure and style using HTML and CSS, ensuring functionality and compatibility with different devices
- Craft engaging and aesthetic website layouts with Figma
- Coordinate with school administration to ensure content accuracy that aligns with institutional values and expectations
Member, Robotics Club
Oct 2024 - Apr 2025
- Collaborated on robotics projects, applying C++ programming to design efficient systems for accomplishing complex tasks
- Partnered with team members to troubleshoot issues and enhance performance in practical applications
Creative
Layout Designer, Ephemeral Gazette
Mar 2025 - Present
- Design visually striking layouts for each magazine issue based on thematic concepts
Graphics & Layout Designer, Evanescent Magazine
Aug 2024 - Present
- Create visually captivating magazine layouts using Canva that align with each issue’s unique theme
- Design dynamic social media posts using Canva, tailored to complement specific topics and themes for each post
Photo Editor, Berean Yearbook Team
Apr 2024 - Present
- Design and format class pages using Adobe Photoshop, ensuring visually appealing layouts for each class
- Curate and organize event photos for yearbook inclusion to commemorate memorable school events
- Develop and pitch creative page layout concepts that have secured approval and integration into the final yearbook designs