Julmar Grace Locsin, Ma Ed, Me
About Julmar Grace Locsin, Ma Ed, Me
Julmar Grace Locsin is the Owner and CEO of Surge Marketplace, a tech social enterprise she founded in 2016, which focuses on improving quality of life through freelancing initiatives. She has extensive experience in brand consulting and business development, along with advanced degrees in education and business administration.
Work at Surge Marketplace
Julmar Grace Locsin serves as the Owner and CEO of Surge Marketplace, a tech social enterprise she founded in 2016. Under her leadership, the organization has focused on improving quality of life, commerce, and sustainability through freelancing initiatives. Surge Marketplace emphasizes core values such as family, relevance, equality, excellence, delight, optimism, and meaning. Locsin has played a crucial role in transforming Surge Marketplace into a global freelancing leadership platform, promoting a mission to create a better world and better people through freelancing.
Experience as Brand Consultant at Upwork
Since 2010, Julmar Grace Locsin has worked as a Brand Consultant at Upwork. With over 14 years of experience in this role, she has contributed to various branding strategies and initiatives. Her extensive background in business and education supports her effectiveness in this position, allowing her to provide valuable insights and guidance to clients seeking to enhance their brand presence.
Educational Background and Expertise
Julmar Grace Locsin has a diverse educational background. She studied at the Asian Institute of Management, where she earned a Master in Entrepreneurship from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Education in Biology/Biological Sciences at the University of Mindanao from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, she achieved a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision from the University of Mindanao from 2018 to 2020, and a Master of Education from 2005 to 2008 at the same institution. This extensive education supports her roles in leadership and consultancy.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Julmar Grace Locsin held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Business Development Manager at The Alternative Board Australia from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, she served as a Marketing Manager at The Alternative Board in Ireland from 2012 to 2016. Locsin also gained experience as an Office Manager at Virtual REO from 2010 to 2012 in the Philippines. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in business operations and management.