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My hobbies include reading, surfing on the net, singing, dancing, collecting teacups and saucers.
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BLOSSOM JOY SALUNAT-CAMBI

LAWYER
QUEZON CITY

Summary

I believe I would be an asset to your company. I am a motivated young woman with numerous talents and considerable self-discipline who wants to learn, grow and excel. The key strengths that I possess that qualifies me for the position are my professionalism, patience, good sense of responsibility, my hunger for learning and experience, and my enthusiasm to be of service to my fellowmen. I am eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I am seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. The job would provide me the ideal opportunity to assist in your company, to expand my horizon, to leave my comfort zone and to equip me with the proper, sufficient, planning, policy-making, coordinating, organizing and legal knowledge and skills that would greatly help me into becoming a better legal practitioner or legal compliance officer someday.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Attorney VI

Commission on Elections, Comm. Socorro B. Inting
Intramuros, Manila
06.2018 - Current
  • Drafted resolutions or recommendations on election cases.
  • Attended hearings of cases raffled to the Commissioner’s Division and provided legal advice.
  • Coordinated and planned legal activities in the Commissioner’s office and other Comm.’s offices in the Division.
  • Studied and researched laws, rules, regulations and jurisprudence necessary in formulating legal opinions and recommendations for the Commissioner to adopt.
  • Represented the Commissioner in various meetings in and out of the Commission, as authorized.
  • Facilitated the raffle of cases to the Commissioner’s Division and reported the same to the Commissioner.
  • Participated in the review of reports and recommendation and actions of other lawyers, departments/offices submitted to the Commissioner
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Created spreadsheets for reporting.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, report, document, Memoranda or correspondence to other offices.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Attended legal seminars.

Summary of Actual Duties

o Responsible for studying, researching, and drafting decisions, resolutions or recommendations on cases raffled or on legal matters referred to the Commissioner’s office; participates in the hearings, discussion or consultation of cases; when authorized, represents the Commissioner in meetings in or out of the Commission; provides assistance in the management of the office of the Commissioner’s work plan and activities and performs such other related functions.

Court Attorney V

Court of Appeals, Justice Socorro B. Inting
Ermita, Manila
07.2012 - 06.2018


  • I am eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I am seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Prepared legal opinion or recommendations on legal matters for the Associate Justice to adopt on various cases submitted for resolution.
  • Accomplished work within specific timeframes.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Attended legal seminars.

· Summary of Actual Duties

Responsible in studying, reviewing and researching relevant laws, rules and jurisprudence applicable to cases raffled to the Associate Justice; prepares or drafts decisions, resolutions, recommendations, legal opinions or orders on different cases submitted on appeal or originally filed.

Court Attorney IV

Court of Appeals, Justice Socorro B. Inting
Ermita, Manila
03.2012 - 07.2012



  • Drafted decisions, resolutions and orders on civil, criminal, administrative, labor, commercial, environmental, special civil actions submitted on appeal or on cases originally filed.
  • Prepared legal opinion or recommendations on legal matters for the Associate Justice to adopt on various cases submitted for resolution.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Attended legal seminars.

· Summary of Actual Duties

o Responsible in studying, reviewing and researching relevant laws, rules and jurisprudence applicable to cases raffled to the Associate Justice; prepares or drafts decisions, resolutions, recommendations, legal opinions or orders on different cases submitted on appeal or originally filed.

Senior Specialist - Employee Relations Division

National Grid Corporation of the Philippines
Quedzon City
02.2011 - 02.2012


  • Participated and contributed in the creation of the NGCP Code of Conduct and it’s roll out in all the offices of NGCP nationwide.
  • Rendered assistance on issues and matters concerning labor and employee relations.
  • Made proper interpretation and implementation of the Employee’s Code of Conduct.
  • Prepared legal opinions or recommendations on legal issues to guide the HRD not to violate any law and not to curtail any employee’s right.
  • Helped develop a good recruitment plan for HRD Recruitment Division.
  • Designed and coordinated training programs or activities for rank and file, supervisory and managerial employees of NGCP for the HRD Training Division to improve their interpersonal and intrapersonal skills and for the trainings to improve employee performance.
  • Assisted and recommended the payment of overtime work to linemen for the HRD Compensation and Benefits Division.
  • Helped in employee discipline, engagement and administration.
  • Reported on the HRD’s plan, program and activities to the Office of the President of NGCP.
  • Made regular consultations to employees nationwide to mitigate employee grievances and addressed employee-concerns efficiently.
  • Apprised workers about company and governmental rules, regulations, and procedures, and need for compliance.
  • Prepares reports to communicate information about employee concerns and comments and organizational actions taken.
  • Coordinated with other offices regarding pending disciplinary cases and measures to be taken without violation of employee’s rights.
  • Counsels employees regarding work, family or personal problems.
  • Attends conferences and meetings, as employee-management liaison, to facilitate communication between parties.
  • Supported department leadership in implementing new policies, procedures and controls.
  • Identified areas in need of critical improvement and implemented strategies to achieve targets.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
  • Modeled effective and constructive communication behaviors between department heads, low-level staff and senior leaders to improve cross-functional collaboration.
  • Conducted independent technical reviews of current processes and records to proactively identify and correct process and system issues.
  • Oversaw work of junior personnel, helping to motivate strong performance and improve overall knowledge with focus on mentoring and coaching.
  • Assisted with staff training to enforce quality, safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues.
  • Attended seminars.


· Summary of Actual Duties

o performs a variety of duties to promote employee welfare, such as resolving human relations problems and promoting employee health and well-being. I interview or consult workers and discuss personnel, human relations, and work-related problems that adversely affect morale, health, and productivity. I also evaluate and resolve human relations, labor relations, and work-related problems, and meets with management to determine appropriate action. I explain and provide advice to workers about company and governmental rules, regulations, and procedures, and need for compliance.

Legal Officer

Office of the Solicitor General
Makati City
12.2008 - 04.2010

  • Studied, drafted or prepared pleadings within the periods provided by law, rule or regulation.
  • Prepared Petitions for or on behalf of the Republic of the Philippines.
  • Prepared legal opinions, comments or recommendations on legal matters where assistance is sought.
  • Drafted memo, correspondence, report or document to client agencies, other government offices, bureaus or departments of the executive department.
  • Utilized microsoft Office to draft pleadings, motions, briefs and various other legal documents.
  • Conducted comprehensive research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses and initiate legal action.
  • Gathered and analyzed research data such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents.
  • Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
  • Typed and processed legal documents to prepare for court filings and legal pleadings.
  • Managed calendar for supervising attorneys to keep track of appointments and court dates for hearings and trials.
  • Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues.
  • Prepared briefers or timelines of relevant cases for lawyers.
  • Attended legal seminars.


· Summary of Actual Duties

o Responsible in studying, drafting and researching relevant laws, rules and jurisprudence applicable to cases assigned to the Division; prepares petitions for or on behalf of the Republic of the Philippines, legal opinions or comments on different cases filed for or against the Republic, its agencies, bureaus, or departments.

Education

J.D. - Bachelor of Laws

Royal And Pontifical University of Santo Tomas
Sampaloc, Manila
06.2003 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Far Eastern University
Morayta, Manila
06.1999 - 03.2003

Professional Diploma - Professional Diploma in Family Ministries

Ateneo De Manila University
Katipunan, Quezon City
06.2016 - 05.2018

Skills

    Customer service skills

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My hobbies include reading, surfing on the net, singing, dancing, collecting teacups and saucers.

I love reading self-help books. I indulge on surfing the net on my free time reading inspirational stories and different life hacks. I love singing and dancing and listening to music. I also collect china, such as plates, teacups and saucers. My hobbies occupy my time, help me enjoy my free time and give me a sense of good self-care and self-love, and serve as my outlet for my every day storms and stresses.

Timeline

Attorney VI

Commission on Elections, Comm. Socorro B. Inting
06.2018 - Current

Professional Diploma - Professional Diploma in Family Ministries

Ateneo De Manila University
06.2016 - 05.2018

Court Attorney V

Court of Appeals, Justice Socorro B. Inting
07.2012 - 06.2018

Court Attorney IV

Court of Appeals, Justice Socorro B. Inting
03.2012 - 07.2012

Senior Specialist - Employee Relations Division

National Grid Corporation of the Philippines
02.2011 - 02.2012

Legal Officer

Office of the Solicitor General
12.2008 - 04.2010

J.D. - Bachelor of Laws

Royal And Pontifical University of Santo Tomas
06.2003 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Far Eastern University
06.1999 - 03.2003
BLOSSOM JOY SALUNAT-CAMBILAWYER