JULIEFERD C.
TORRES
Date of Birth: July 25, 2001
Current Addresses:
UP Road, Sitio Basak, Brgy. Mintal, Davao City, Davao del Sur
Permanent Address:
Prk. Caimito, Brgy. Paligue, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur
Personal Email Address: [email protected]
Mobile Number: 09774230204 / 09487109783
EDUCATION
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Tertiary UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES MINDANAO
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics
2022-Present
Secondary HAGONOY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Senior High School:
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Strand
With High Honors (Class Valedictorian)
2018-2020
Junior High School:
Science, Technology and Engineering Program (Special Science Class)
With High Honors
2014-2018
Elementary GUIHING CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Class Salutatorian
2008-2014
CAREER
Freelance Botanical and Scientific Illustrator (2022-Present)
Created scientifically accurate digital illustrations of various plant species for journal publications.
Collaborated with various experts and researchers to ensure botanical accuracy in representations.
Managed multiple projects, consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality scientific
artwork.
Freelance Layout Artist (2018-Present)
Delivered high-impact layouts for various organizations (e.g., newspaper layout, social media posts) by
utilizing strong understanding of visual hierarchy, typography, and design principles to ensure clear
communication and brand alignment.
Proficient in industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). Adept
at collaborating with partners to translate concepts into compelling and functional layouts.
AFFILIATIONS
Volunteer Illustrator and Layout Artist (2023-Present)
WISER BioCon Laboratory
Department of Biological Sciences and Environmental Studies
College of Science and Mathematics, University of the Philippines Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines
Graphic Designer (August 2023)
EcoCupid, U.S. Mission to ASEAN
Creatives Head (Social Media Team) (June 2021 – November 2021)
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDSPH)
Quezon City, Philippines
Volunteer Corps (Publicity Committee) (AY 2020-2021)
College of Science Freshie, Shiftee, Transferee Council (CSFSTC)
College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
RELEVANT PROJECTS
AgiLaya: In the Convergence (May - June 2024)
o An annual event of the Philippine Eagle Foundation in celebration of the Philippine Eagle
Week (June 4-10, 2024).
Designed the main event poster and created vector illustrations of different fauna
species to be showcased during a week-long exhibit at the Philippine Eagle Center,
Marilog District, Davao City.
BIODIVERSITY+INFRASTRUCTURE Exhibit (March 12, 2024)
o An exhibit about the University of the Philippines Mindanao’s local fauna species curated by
the WISER BioCon Laboratory during the BIODIVERSITY+INFRASTRUCTURE:
Convergence and Divergence Forum organized by the UP Mindanao Office of Research.
Showcased an art series of UP Mindanao’s documented bird species.
WildLIFE is Here 2024 (March 2024)
o Philippine Eagle Foundation’s home-grown commemoration for the World Wildlife Day held
at Robinsons Valencia, Valencia City, Bukidnon on March 5-11, 2024.
Illustrated ten (10) representative species of Bukidnon, Philippines ranging from
native flora, mammals, herpetofauna, invertebrates, and birds.
BirdMerch (December 2023)
o Philippine Eagle Foundation’s official line of merchandise for 2023’s holiday season.
Illustrated selected endemic flora and fauna species of the Philippine Eagle Center
and was incorporated in different items such as shirt, note pad, planners, fans, and
tote bag.
In-house Biology Exhibit— 40th Founding Anniversary of CMU Biology (September 2023)
o An exhibit organized by Central Mindanao University’s Biology department in celebration of
their 40th Founding Anniversary.
Illustrations and distribution maps of selected Nepenthaceae and Orchidaceae species
were showcased in CMU IBS Plant Biology Division’s booth.
PUBLISHED WORK/S
Botanical Illustration of Psychotria pendens M. Bautista & R. Bustamante
Bautista, M.A.C., Chua-Mangussad, V., Cervancia, J. & Bustamante, R.A.A. (2024). Psychotria pendens
(Rubiaceae, Psychotrieae), a new ultramafic species from Central Palawan, Philippines. Phytotaxa
649(3): 252–260. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.649.3.2
AWARD/S
First Prize
ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity #GenerationConservation Social Media Challenge
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
