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Cecilia Angela Obsum

Cecilia Angela Obsum

Private Sector Coordinator (Education Development Center)
Legaspi

Summary

To be able to deal with change. One would have to constantly upgrade and enhance their knowledge and resources to grow as a professional. This pertains to whatever your profession is.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Private Sector Coordinator

EDC (Education Development Center)
11.2020 - Current
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Improved project outcomes with meticulous attention to detail in planning phases, ensuring all requirements were met ahead of deadlines.
  • Enhanced project tracking by developing comprehensive database, which allowed for real-time updates and adjustments.
  • Supported successful project completion by meticulously reviewing and updating project plans to reflect changing needs and objectives.
  • Increased client satisfaction by facilitating clear and consistent communication between project teams and stakeholders.
  • Organized and maintained project documentation, enabling quick access to important information and facilitating smoother project transitions.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research to inform strategic planning.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.

Provincial Coordinator (Sorsogon)

Commission on Population and Development
01.2020 - 11.2020
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Boosted team morale and productivity by organizing team-building activities and maintaining open-door policy for feedback and concerns.

FP Service and Training Coordinator

Commission on Population Region V
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Coordinated logistics for training events, including scheduling facilities, securing necessary equipment, and managing participant registration.
  • Facilitated communication between trainers and participants before and after sessions to ensure clear expectations and follow-up support were provided as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee participation in training events, tracking progress towards learning objectives.
  • Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify skill gaps and develop appropriate training solutions.
  • Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring support for employees seeking professional growth and development.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, fostering trust and collaboration in support of shared learning objectives.
  • Championed a performance-driven culture by aligning training initiatives with key performance indicators and individual development plans.

Community Coordinator

Sorsogon Social Action Foundation Inc.
07.2014 - 06.2019
  • Company Overview: Community development worker focused on DRR, WASH, Livelihood and good governance project funded by Fundacion Intered under AECID a Spanish funded INGO
  • Community development worker focused on DRR, WASH, Livelihood and good governance project funded by Fundacion Intered under AECID a Spanish funded INGO

Client Services and Laboratory Assistant

Badir for Biotechnology
10.2010 - 10.2013
  • Part of the incubator's administration support staff working for the Client Service Supervisor
  • May be called upon to support other members of the Management Team duties including the following: Administration and management responsibilities like being responsible on business knowledge and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
  • Computer word processing and produce graphics and spreadsheet work papers, reports, correspondence, mail shots, articles and newsletters
  • Organization of Client meetings
  • Taking meeting minutes
  • Assistance along with the Executive Secretary in organizing conferences, seminars, workshops and other meetings
  • Assistance with the management travel arrangements
  • Filing and office functions
  • Assisting in the daily running of the Laboratory facilities, maintaining: an environment conducive to good health and safety, and laboratory procedure, Practices; equipment and facilities in good working order; service contracts on equipment and organizing repairs as required
  • With other members of the incubator team, seek to offer support to the users of the facility
  • Assisting with projects for client companies in the Incubator as appropriate
  • Carrying out laboratory-based work for and with client companies
  • Undertaking first-line maintenance of equipment, including replacement of items such as bulbs and filters and second-line maintenance after manufacturer training, or with remote assistance by manufacturer
  • Drawing blood, storing test sample for necessary procedures and reporting to the ordering researcher
  • Operating standard laboratory equipment including autoclave, centrifuge and spectrophotometer
  • Operating specialized testing equipment
  • Writes and prepares SOP for maintenance and calibration for laboratory equipment
  • Maintaining GMP & GLP in the laboratory

Research Technical Assistant

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
06.2009 - 10.2010
  • Knowledgeable in operating laboratory machines including but not limited to DR 2800 Portable Spectrophotometer, Millipore Water System, Thermal Cycler, Gel Documentation, QPCR, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (Graphite tube Furnace, Fast Sequential, and Flame) on metal analysis for lead, cadmium, cobalt, Chromium, Manganese, Mercury, and Zinc
  • Aside from operating AAS, computation for standard calibration concentration, accurate value for recovery samples and dilution factor as well
  • Prepares Sample Digest in Nitric acid for preparing digest for AAS metal analysis
  • Samples analyzed with AAS comprises of Hair, Cream, Urine, Soil, Vegetation, Water, Blood, Oil, Milk, and Prenatal Serum (venous) in Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Selenium and other Heavy Metals
  • Also works on DNA damage analysis specifically Comet Assay using Single Cell Gel Electrophoresis Fresh human blood, also tried radiated blood with gamma rays
  • Familiar with autoclave, HLPC, ultrasonic, centrifuge machines and nitrogen air drying technique, fat serum, soil and vegetation extraction
  • Prepares media for sampling
  • Performs experiments as directed and records outcomes
  • Assist with laboratory experiments and other laboratory routines
  • Prepares materials and solutions for the laboratory's day to day experiments and procedure
  • Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment
  • Maintains cleanliness in work areas and implements all safety precautions following MSDS
  • Coordinates with other staff for any other work in the laboratory

Medical Representative

Bayer Schering Philippines, Inc.
03.2003 - 05.2009
  • Engaged in product promotion and marketing of health care Cardio products specifically Adalat Gits and Oral medicine for Diabetes like Glucobay
  • It's a fast-paced and requires a high level of energy and enthusiasm
  • A time demanding, often requiring the to work far more than a 40-hour week
  • Involve one-on-one meetings with doctors, pharmacists or nurses in their offices or places of business to monitor their supply of drugs and to inform them of forthcoming changes

Sales and Marketing Officer

Medical Mission Group Hospital & Health Services
02.2002 - 02.2003
  • Incharge of handling corporate and government accounts for marketing the local (mmg) health insurance card

Medical Representative

Pharmacia & Upjohn, Inc
09.1998 - 05.1999
  • The job requires interpersonal skills to develop trust and rapport that are a necessary part of the sales process
  • Has the ability to 'speak the language' of the medical profession by becoming familiar with often complex medical terms and procedures
  • Has able to manage time well and project a highly professional image
  • Promoting AntiInfectious Drug like Clindamycin- 'Dalacin C', Nuero and Psyco like Alprazolam-'Xanor'

Account Executive

Primelink Properties and Development
12.1996 - 08.1997
  • Interviews clients to determine what kind of properties they are seeking
  • Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deed and leases
  • Acts as an intermediary in negotiations between buyer and sellers, generally representing one or the other
  • Compares a property with similar properties that have recently sold in order to determine its competitive market price
  • Coordinates appointments to show homes to prospective buyer

Oncology Product Specialist

ASTA Medica, AG
09.1995 - 10.1996
  • Knowledgeable in Customer and personal Service that includes the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
  • This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
  • Convinces and communicates effectively in writing to promote our merchandise
  • Develops strategies for increasing opportunities to meet and talk to contacts in the medical and healthcare sector
  • Studies data describing company's products to promote sales
  • Advises doctors regarding the best product or medicine to prescribe
  • Arranges appointments and coordinates other related matters with doctors, pharmacists and hospital medical teams
  • Performs presentations to doctors, practicing staff and nurses in hospitals, and pharmacists in the retail sectors
  • Organizes conferences for doctors and other medical staff
  • Manages budgets for catering, outside speaker, conferences, and hospitals functions
  • Keeps detailed records of all contacts involving database management
  • Plans work, schedules, and weekly/monthly timetables with the area sales team or discusses future targets with the area sales manager
  • Attends company meetings, technical data presentations and briefings
  • Keeps up with the latest clinical data supplied by the company
  • Interprets, presents and discusses this data with health professionals during presentations
  • Monitors competitor activity and competitor's products
  • Monitors constantly about the activities of health services in a particular area
  • Plans how to approach contacts and creates effective business plans for making sales in a particular area

Promo Representative

Pascual Laboratories, Inc
06.1995 - 09.1995
  • Promote OTC products to Government Health Centers

Education

BS Biology - Biology

Bicol University
01.1991 - 01.1995

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Colegio dela Milagrosa
01.1987 - 01.1991

Skills

  • Pharmaceutical Sales
  • Customer Relations
  • Marketing Research
  • Team Player
  • Competitive Market Analysis
  • Customer Relation Management Skills
  • Strategic Planning Skills
  • Medical Representative Accreditation Program (MRAP) passer
  • Product Knowledge Mastery
  • Territorial Management & Development Skills
  • Detailing Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • CS5
  • ACCESS Database
  • Adaptability and flexibility

    Problem-solving

    Staff supervision

    Multitasking and organization

    Team collaboration

    Time management

Currentposition

Private Sector Officer at EDC (Education Development Center)

Publications

  • Mercury (Hg) and oxidative stress status in healthy mothers and its effect on birth anthropometric measures
  • Interaction between cadmium (Cd), selenium (Se) and oxidative stress biomarkers in healthy mothers and its impact on birth anthropometric measures

Summary

To be able to deal with change. One would have to constantly upgrade and enhance their knowledge and resources to grow as a professional. This pertains to whatever your profession is., Increased sales by +30%, by giving strategic deals to key customers., Grew the business by certain percentage, by tapping on key potential accounts., Was able to motivate team members to achieve sales objective., Developed very good relationship with key doctors and customers., Product Champion (Adalat Gits) 2005 - Bayer Phils., Marketing Excellence 2005 - Bayer Phils., Performance Champion Award (Adalat Gits) 154% - 2008 Mid Yr. Conference, Performance Champion Award (Avelox) 189% - 2008 Mid Yr. Conference

Timeline

Private Sector Coordinator

EDC (Education Development Center)
11.2020 - Current

Provincial Coordinator (Sorsogon)

Commission on Population and Development
01.2020 - 11.2020

FP Service and Training Coordinator

Commission on Population Region V
08.2019 - 12.2019

Community Coordinator

Sorsogon Social Action Foundation Inc.
07.2014 - 06.2019

Client Services and Laboratory Assistant

Badir for Biotechnology
10.2010 - 10.2013

Research Technical Assistant

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
06.2009 - 10.2010

Medical Representative

Bayer Schering Philippines, Inc.
03.2003 - 05.2009

Sales and Marketing Officer

Medical Mission Group Hospital & Health Services
02.2002 - 02.2003

Medical Representative

Pharmacia & Upjohn, Inc
09.1998 - 05.1999

Account Executive

Primelink Properties and Development
12.1996 - 08.1997

Oncology Product Specialist

ASTA Medica, AG
09.1995 - 10.1996

Promo Representative

Pascual Laboratories, Inc
06.1995 - 09.1995

BS Biology - Biology

Bicol University
01.1991 - 01.1995

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Colegio dela Milagrosa
01.1987 - 01.1991
Cecilia Angela ObsumPrivate Sector Coordinator (Education Development Center)