Annabelle Papas
HelixCAS / HRBlock
Taguig,00
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Business development and executive operations leader with 18+ years driving revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and cross-functional execution across aviation, trading, manufacturing, and nonprofit sectors. Proven track record closing multi-million-dollar deals, managing vendor and client relationships, and leading end-to-end project and campaign delivery. Active nonprofit board member with hands-on governance and capacity-building experience. MBA-credentialed with hands-on creative production skills (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop). Seeking a remote Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, or Executive Support role.
Skills
Board governance
Grant & Sponsorship Proposal Writing
Event & Fundraising Coordination
Project & Campaign Management
Business Development & Deal Negotiation
Strategic Partnerships & Client Relations
Prospect & Market Research
Contract negotiation
Marketing Strategy
Cross-functional leadership
Strategic planning
Operations management
Risk Management
Executive Support & C-Suite Representation
Executive leadership
Media relations
Board collaboration
Project oversight
Business planning
MS Office
Strategic thinking
Adaptability
People and culture
Client relationship building
Clear communication
Leadership experience
Nonprofit experience
Global perspective
Work History
Board Member, Capacity Building
3 Months- Oversaw capacity-building initiatives for foundation's deaf-student and community programs as Board member, enhancing governance and program strategy.
- Authored grant and sponsorship proposals, translating program goals into donor-ready materials, directly contributing to ₱400,000 fundraising campaign.
- Planned and delivered live fundraising event and workshop for 80+ beneficiaries, managing budgeting, vendor sourcing, sponsorship materials, and social media content.
- Designed donor-facing collateral and campaign-branded social templates using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Generated national media coverage for the foundation's programs prior to board appointment, appearing live on Net25's "Ano Sa Palagay Niyo" (A.S.P.N.) news program to spotlight an art workshop for deaf children — visibility that contributed to a formal Board seat.
Chairperson, Strategic Partnerships
6 Months- Led strategic partnerships and business development initiatives, enhancing client-facing positioning and facilitating new account acquisition.
- Conducted targeted prospect and market research, creating a segmented lead list across exporter, e-commerce, and large-taxpayer categories to identify BIR/CAS compliance-driven sales opportunities.
- Tracked progress of inactive initiatives
Founder & Business Development Lead
2 Years 4 Months- Built a portfolio of client partnerships and closed deals generating ₱16.425M in charter bookings within a 12-month period, connecting private clients with partner aircraft-owning companies through direct client engagement.
- Negotiated partnership and service terms with aircraft-owning companies, enhancing competitive positioning and value of client offerings.
- Developed contingency communications protocol for weather-related disruptions, ensuring client trust through proactive, timely updates.
- (currently on hold)
Vice President
5 Years 4 Months- Managed relationships for major accounts as primary point of contact, enhancing executive-level client retention.
- Negotiated vendor and client contracts, uncovering cost-saving opportunities that improved margins.
- Coordinated end-to-end support for a major acquisition initiative, ensuring follow-through that drove post-acquisition sales growth.
CEO
8 Years 2 Months- Generated ₱2.6M in monthly revenue for the LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) department, plus additional key accounts secured generating monthly P11M within the Diesel department.
- Established client partnerships contributing to 70% of total client base, enhancing repeat-customer transaction rates.
- Secured and managed major institutional and corporate accounts, including San Miguel Corporation, Yakult, Frabelle, Sommerset Hotel, MAAP (Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific), Manila Harbor Pilot Association of the Philippines, Pared Schools (Woodrose and Southridge), and De La Salle University Laguna, alongside a broad portfolio of restaurant and laundromat clients.
- Secured and managed major institutional and corporate accounts, including San Miguel Corporation, Yakult, Frabelle, Sommerset Hotel, MAAP, Manila Harbor Pilot Association of the Philippines, Pared Schools, and De La Salle University Laguna, alongside diverse restaurant and laundromat clients.
- Directed marketing segmentation strategy and developed risk-management framework, proactively identifying and mitigating business risks.
Founder
5 Years 2 Months- Directed export product development and go-to-market strategy for new product line launch, overseeing concept, manufacturing, distribution through vendor partners, and market entry.
- Developed financial models to forecast cash flow and profitability; negotiated vendor and manufacturing contracts, achieving cost reductions.
- Facilitated export of international quality design products to London, Nevada, and California through strategic partnerships.
Executive Assistant to the CEO
1 Year- Executed full executive representation for the CEO, coordinating communications across all departments during his absence.
- Represented the CEO in meetings and conferences with top decision-makers, investors, and owners; built external exposure and executed customer relationship management.
- Closed a $2M deal with an Australian partner company on the CEO's behalf, managing negotiation through to signed agreement.
- Streamlined management of the CEO's calendar, correspondence, and high-level communications, ensuring seamless operations.
Education
Masters Business Administration - Management
Bachelor of Science and Art - Interior Design
College
Secondary Education
Certification
Effective Speech and Writing; Clinical Psychology — Udemy, Inc. (2020 – 2021)
Personal Information
- Title: Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Executive | Executive Support | Project & Marketing Coordination
- Availability: Open to Full-Time Remote
Timeline
Board Member, Capacity Building
SEMFI / PID Foundation
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Chairperson, Strategic Partnerships
HelixCAS / HRBlock
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Founder & Business Development Lead
Airbelle Aircraft Aviation Service
11.2021 - 03.2024Read More
Vice President
Philmacor Enterprise Corp.
04.2015 - 08.2020Read More
CEO
Mac Southern Petroleum and Trading Phils. Corp.
06.2006 - 08.2014Read More
Founder
Elamarc Ltd.
01.2006 - 03.2011Read More
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Georgian Lane
01.2004 - 01.2005Read More
Assumption College
Bachelor of Science and Art from Interior Design
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International School Manila (ISM)
Secondary Education
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IAME
Masters Business Administration from Management
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