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ANNE LIMSUAN

Operations And Training Coordinator
Los Baños,LAG

Summary

Operations and rice training professional prepared to drive operational success. Known for improving process efficiencies and supporting strategic initiatives. Strong collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to dynamic environments. Expertise in logistics management and team coordination.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Coordinator

Winrock International – B-SAFE Project
03.2023 - 03.2025
  • A. Procurement and Logistics Support
  • Manages and processes project procurement for goods and services in accordance with USDA rules and regulations and Winrock procedures and policies. This includes coordination of approved purchase requisitions, preparation of requests for quotation documents, receiving and reviewing of quotes, evaluations and selection recommendations, due diligence, and preparation of purchase orders
  • Assists in the implementation of the quarterly project procurement plan, including coordinating staff travel such as airline/bus/van and hotel booking
  • Maintains sound records of all vendors and procurement documents and transactions
  • Maintains a database of all B-SAFE procurement contacts
  • Assisted with grants-related activities such as procurement and budget monitoring
  • B. Finance Transactions
  • Reviews vendor billings and of staff liquidations/reimbursements of travel and other project expenses
  • Assists the project Accountant in compiling documents for monthly reports, billing, and other finance matters
  • Served as the Petty Cash Custodian
  • C. Asset Inventory and Administration
  • Update and maintains inventory records, identify discrepancies and recommend reconciliation actions in consultation with the Finance & Operations Manager, and report to Home Office
  • Conducts period physical inventory count of project assets
  • Assist in maintaining records of staff's leave credits
  • In-charge of office upkeep

Administrative and Training Assistant

Winrock International – B-SAFE Project
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Provided timely assistance in the logistics requirements of B-SAFE travels and events, including van, airline, and hotel bookings
  • Provided timely assistance in the canvass and arrangements with vendors/suppliers related to the day-to-day B-SAFE operations
  • Facilitated Blanket Purchase Agreements with regular suppliers and vendors
  • Assisted in the project inventory
  • Assisted in the capacity needs assessment for the Food Safety Regulatory Agencies
  • Assisted in the review of staff travel liquidations and maintaining the travel tracker
  • Assisted in the procurement and supplies and services, including solicitation of quotes and coordination with suppliers
  • Assisted in the B-SAFE Office management, i.e., office maintenance and upkeep, supplies and equipment inventory

Administrative and Finance Assistant

Resource and Environmental Economics Foundation of the Philippines Incorporated
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided technical and administrative support to National Director and Program Manager
  • Provided support for the accounting, including preparing deposits, preparing checks, creating budgets, processing payments, calculating billing statements, creating financial reports, compiling financial records, assisting with the budget planning, preparing and submitting tax forms, coding documents, and maintaining financial databases and spreadsheets, managing inventory records
  • Provided technical and administrative support in the conduct of meetings, trainings, fora and conferences

Research Assistant

International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Served as Research Assistant for the Outcome Harvesting (OH) Study in Guinayangan, Quezon, led by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS)
  • Conducted key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and other participatory approaches in Guinayangan, Quezon
  • Conducted secondary data collection and collation of related documents
  • Worked closely with the OH technical consultant in finalizing framework, report outline, and the outcome harvesting final report
  • Co-authored with the OH technical consultant the final report titled: “Outcome Harvesting in a Climate-Smart Village: The Case of Guinayangan, Quezon, Philippines (2014 – 2020)”

Research Associate

Philippine Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC)
05.2021 - 08.2021

Mine Operations Review Technical Paper Writing

  • As Research Associate, the following responsibilities were accomplished under the guidance of the Technical Writer (TW):
  • Listed all possible best practices (Social and Legal Component) on mining that were obtained from the MICC 1 and 2 Reports (44 individual mining reports and 2 integrated reports - provided by the Development Academy of the Philippines and MICC Secretariat)
  • Assisted the TW in the review of mine-related literature including gathering of additional important data and documents from concerned government agencies and other sources
  • Assisted the TW in Drafting the Chapters of the Technical Paper by developing draft of assigned chapter (Social component of all reports) following the annotated outline developed by the TW, which included developing a write up on good practices using a case method and applying analytical tools where it is applicable
  • Assisted the TW in the drafting, structuring and revision of the Technical Paper Chapters by providing information/data in table/image/graph forms as needed by the TW in writing the Technical Paper chapters, and review of draft chapters for missing information/narratives
  • Assisted the TW in meetings with and developing presentations for stakeholders and attended meetings as needed

Administrative Assistant / Front Desk Personnel

Bread of Life Ministries, Inc.
06.2018 - 03.2021
  • Handles day-to-day administrative duties such as answering incoming calls and personal inquiries, processing of documents such as child dedication certificate, marriage certificate, and others as needed
  • Assistance is given in the facilitation of meetings, counseling sessions, weddings, funeral services, and other events
  • Coordination with suppliers for services and billing

Administrative Staff

Meridian International Learning Experience
01.2013 - 09.2017
  • Dealt with administrative duties such as managing building maintenance, security, and assisting teachers in their administrative concerns
  • Logistics for the different school walkabouts were also facilitated; this work included coordination with transportation agencies, hotels, and different learning spot locations
  • Served as events manager for the different school-wide and grade level events such as school opening, intramurals, seminars, graduation, and many others

Teacher

Meridian International Learning Experience
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Handled subjects on Agriculture (Grade 7 and 8) and Community Engagement (Grade 12)
  • Prepared lesson plans on subjects handled and developed assessment materials to gauge students' academic performance
  • Coordinated and organized various learning activities to enrich students' appreciation and experience on agriculture and community engagement topics

Science Research Specialist

Philippine Rice Research Institute – Central Experiment Station
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Served as an Activity Leader for “Evaluating Impacts of Trainings Conducted and Courseware Developed For Improved Training Delivery And Management”
  • Conducted impact evaluation of trainings through guided questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions to further improve services to clienteles
  • Evaluated courseware materials for technology promotion
  • Prepared quarterly, semi annual and annual accomplishments of the activity
  • Served as an Assistant Training Coordinator and Facilitator: “Rice Specialists' Training Course on PalayCheck and Palayamanan Systems”
  • Supervised the training participants during the season long and facilitated activities needed in the training for rice specialists and agricultural extension workers
  • Provided technical and admin assistance during institute-wide activities such as the “Lakbay Palay” for farmers, extension workers, and other stakeholders
  • Provided other technical assistance to project leaders in facilitating and organizing community-based activities
  • Prepared activity proposals (budget, project design matrix, logical framework) for the activities handled

Science Research Analyst

Philippine Rice Research Institute – Central Experiment Station
09.2006 - 12.2009
  • Served as an Activity Leader for “Mobilizing Knowledge for Improved Productivity in Tarlac”
  • Served as an Activity Leader for “Development and Learning Exercises” under the Training and Delivery Project
  • Prepared activity proposals (budget, project design matrix, logical framework) for the activities handled
  • Prepared quarterly, semi annual and annual accomplishments of the activity
  • Provided technical and admin assistance during institute-wide activities such as the “Lakbay Palay” for farmers, extension workers, and other stakeholders
  • Provided other technical assistance to project leaders in facilitating and organizing community-based activities

Education

Master of Community Development -

University of The Philippines - Diliman
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture -

University of The Philippines - Los Baños
04.2001 -

Skills

Administration

References

Ms. Maribeth M. Villorente  

Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development – BSAFE Project  

Grants and Operations Manager (former)  

Email address: bmvillorente@gmail.com  

Contact number: +63917 8070460  


Ms. Belyn R. Wodehouse  

Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development – BSAFE Project  

Chief of Party (former)  

Email address: belynwodehouse@gmail.com  

Contact number: +63998 8616575  


Dr. Gem B. Castillo  

Resource and Environmental Economics Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.,  

Email address: gembcastillo24@gmail.com  

Contact number: +63916 4610431  


Dr. Ramon L. Clarete 

UP Diliman - School of Economics, Retired UP Professor  

Email address: ramon.clarete@gmail.com  

Contact number: +63917 5324628

Training

  • Rice through the Lens: A Crash Course on Digital Video Production

Philippine Rice Research Institute

April 16 – 17, 2008


  • Rice: Research to Production

International Rice Research Institute

May 19 – June 6, 2008


  • Rice Specialists’ Training Course on PalayCheck and Palayamanan Systems

Also served as training coordinator and assistant during the conduct of the course

2008 – 2010


  • Appreciation Course on Rice Science and Technology for PhilRice Staff Members

September 10 – 15, 2017

Certification

Licensed Agriculturist (PRC)

Interests

Born Again Christian, Sports Enthusiast, People Person, Goal Oriented, Purpose Driven

Software

MS Office Suite

Docusign

Timeline

Operations Coordinator

Winrock International – B-SAFE Project
03.2023 - 03.2025

Administrative and Training Assistant

Winrock International – B-SAFE Project
05.2022 - 02.2023

Research Assistant

International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
09.2021 - 11.2021

Administrative and Finance Assistant

Resource and Environmental Economics Foundation of the Philippines Incorporated
07.2021 - 06.2022

Research Associate

Philippine Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC)
05.2021 - 08.2021

Administrative Assistant / Front Desk Personnel

Bread of Life Ministries, Inc.
06.2018 - 03.2021

Administrative Staff

Meridian International Learning Experience
01.2013 - 09.2017

Teacher

Meridian International Learning Experience
01.2012 - 12.2012

Science Research Specialist

Philippine Rice Research Institute – Central Experiment Station
01.2010 - 01.2011

Science Research Analyst

Philippine Rice Research Institute – Central Experiment Station
09.2006 - 12.2009

Master of Community Development -

University of The Philippines - Diliman
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture -

University of The Philippines - Los Baños
04.2001 -
ANNE LIMSUANOperations And Training Coordinator