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Cynthia Hipolito

Cynthia Hipolito

Valenzuela Makati City,00

Summary

Versatile and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in procurement, repairs and maintenance coordination, administrative support, and customer service across diverse industries including property management, hospitality, IT, and retail. Skilled in supplier sourcing, negotiation, and logistics coordination, with a proven ability to manage multi-department operations, support compliance requirements, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. Highly adaptable, organized, and effective in fast-paced, multicultural environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Repair and Maintenance / Purchasing Specialist

Smarter Communities Pty Ltd
12.2023 - Current

Detail-oriented professional with expertise in access device coordination, repairs and maintenance support, and building compliance. Skilled in managing contractor communications, processing orders, and maintaining accurate records while delivering exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Access Device Management: Main point of contact for keys, fobs, and remotes; coordinate orders from quotation to delivery; liaise with contractors and building managers; issue invoices and ensure accurate levy charges.
  • Repairs & Maintenance Support: Request quotations, prepare proposals for approvals, and track contractor responses to ensure timely completion.
  • Client & Committee Communication: Maintain professional correspondence with tenants, owners, and committees; draft clear updates on maintenance and access system upgrades.
  • Administration: Keep accurate records of invoices, quotations, and communications; verify unit ownership; resolve faulty or incorrect device issues.
  • Customer Service: Provide prompt, courteous responses and manage expectations during delays or service issues.
  • Building Compliance Support: Review contractor reports, update records, escalate defects, and coordinate quotations for necessary works.
  • Training: Mentor and train new staff.

PURCHASING SPECIALIST

FIRST MERCHANT BUSINESS TRADING INCORPORATED (Chinese Company)
04.2022 - 09.2023

Procurement & Supply Management
Versatile procurement professional with experience in sourcing, purchasing, and managing supplies across multiple departments, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and cost efficiency. Skilled in supplier negotiation, logistics coordination, and special project management, including the successful establishment of a clinic.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

  • Real Estate Department: Managed procurement and supply of furniture, appliances, and equipment for ~1,200 condo units. Coordinated with suppliers and maintenance teams for delivery, installation, and repairs. Implemented scheduling systems for efficient logistics.
  • Property Department: Sourced and purchased office furniture, supplies, and IT-related fixed assets for operational needs.
  • Supermarket Department: Identified reliable suppliers for Japanese food and beverages, prioritizing local sourcing to minimize imports. Managed procurement for high-demand products.
  • Hotel Department: Negotiated long-term supplier agreements for housekeeping and kitchen needs. Procured furniture, utensils, and essential supplies, overcoming language barriers in supplier communications.
  • Engineering Department: Procured construction materials for maintenance and renovation projects.
  • Clinic Establishment: Oversaw setup of a hotel clinic, procuring medical equipment and managing inventory for essential items including AEDs, oxygen systems, and mobility aids.

Customer Service Representative

SYKES

Customer Support & Technical Assistance
Provide prompt and professional assistance to customers regarding telecommunications services, including phone, internet, and mobile plans. Troubleshoot and resolve technical, connectivity, and billing issues, ensuring timely problem resolution.

Product & Service Expertise
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products, plans, and technology to effectively address inquiries and recommend suitable solutions. Identify opportunities to upsell or cross-sell additional services to enhance customer experience.

Billing & Payments
Assist customers with billing inquiries, explain charges, process payments or refunds, and arrange payment plans when required.

Complaint Resolution & Compliance
Handle customer complaints professionally, ensuring compliance with company policies, data privacy standards, and telecommunications regulations.

Documentation & Communication
Accurately record customer interactions for tracking and quality assurance. Communicate service updates, outages, and changes clearly and effectively.

Customer Education
Guide customers in setting up equipment, managing accounts online, and troubleshooting common issues to maximize service efficiency.


Co-Owner

PIZZ’ETERA
  • Work Duties & Responsibilities
  • Finance Manager, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Audit, Purchasing, Payroll, POS, Wix Restaurant Website Management.

Admin & HR Executive

Lean Factory Technologies
03.2020 - 01.2021

Bookkeeping & Accounting
Manage bookkeeping, audits, account reconciliation, and financial transactions, including expenses, reimbursements, payables, and utility bills.

Operations Management
Oversee daily operations, including procurement and importation of IT equipment, as well as payroll processing.

Recruitment & Team Building
Recruit, build, and manage a Philippine-based team of developers, project managers, and quality assurance specialists.

Social Media Management
Plan, create, and manage social media content, engagement, and brand presence.

Email & Correspondence
Handle internal and external communications via email.

Administrative Support
Perform general administrative tasks, including document management, scheduling, and organizational coordination.

Reporting
Provide regular reports to the CEO and the accounting department in the Singapore branch.

Team Supervision
Supervise remote staff, ensuring productivity, quality of work, and alignment with organizational goals.

Admin Executive

BCI Asia Philippines Inc.
03.2017 - 02.2020
  • Work Duties & Responsibilities
  • Answer all inbound phone calls and answer all inquiries and transfer to an appropriate staff member
  • Assist in recruitments
  • Assistant event coordinator (Inviting Architects, Engineers, Construction Firms and Suppliers through phone call and email) (Searching for the venue, catering, and technical supplier).
  • Manage the filing, storage, and security of documents
  • Update Account Management System such as Purchase Journal, payments on a daily basis, Ensure the filing of Check Vouchers.
  • Releasing checks
  • Preparing and mailing renewal letter
  • Ensure all office types of equipment are maintained and serviced in accordance with service agreements
  • Monitor subscription of magazines due for delivery/release
  • Monitor delivery of BCI Publications (FuturArc, Arc@. Greening Asia, Etc.) to research partners
  • Maintain and monitor accurate book inventory
  • Office and Pantry supplies inventory
  • Canvassing and Purchase Order
  • Prepare Gate Pass, Transmittal
  • Input quotation for BCI Asia Information Services by sales team member
  • Process Order Sales, payments and generate invoice research for architects’ firms, interior designers for publishing competition
  • Coordinate with the courier for domestic and international shipment of documents and parcels.
  • And ad-hoc tasks (with an event team, researchers and sales).

Admin Clerk

Air Drilling Associates Pte. Ltd.
10.2013 - 02.2017
  • Job Description:
  • Maintain and update all related documentation and employees files
  • Calling and Receiving calls
  • Data Entry, Scanning, Filing
  • Ensure that the office is well maintained, organized, neat and conducive to working
  • Facilitate in the statutory and government compliance of the company such as Barangay, City Hall, SEC, BIR, SSS, and Others.
  • Record, Opens, reads, and distributes incoming mail and other materials
  • Prepare/monitor /replenish petty cash reports / Expense reports of employees
  • Monitors all transactions in Philippine branch (Payments, Billing Invoice, PO)
  • Assisting HR/Accounting / and Office Manager such as payroll, attendance, Office supplies, prepare billing invoices.
  • Orders and dispense supplies
  • Process Leave Records
  • Generate Invoice and send reports
  • Submit Billing Invoice to Clients
  • Process all the collections from clients
  • Inventory of Office Supplies
  • Prepare all documents for Signatory
  • Assist visitors and clients for what they need (inquiries)
  • Prepare Transmittal for all documents /goods, materials

Customer Service Representative

Yellowcab Pizza Co.
05.2012 - 03.2013

Transcriptionist

Data World Processing System Inc.
01.2011 - 06.2011

Database Encoder/Assist in the recruitment interview process

South Mega Mart Corporation
01.2009 - 09.2009
  • On the Job Training
  • Southern Mindoro District Engineering
  • Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
  • Dangay Roxas, Oriental Mindoro
  • Position: Database Encoder in Accounting Department

Repair and Maintenance / Purchasing Specialist

Smarter Communities Pty Ltd
12.2023 - Current
  • Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with experience in access device coordination, repairs and maintenance support, and building compliance. Proven ability to manage contractor communications, process orders, and maintain accurate records while delivering excellent customer service. Seeking to contribute administrative and operational expertise in a dynamic property or building services team.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Access Device Management
  • Serve as the main point of contact for all access device-related matters (keys, fobs, remotes).
  • Coordinate and process orders for access devices, including quotation requests, committee or manager approvals, invoicing, and delivery follow-ups.
  • Liaise with contractors, locksmiths, and building managers to confirm compatibility and arrange programming or replacement.
  • Provide regular updates to clients regarding order progress, delays, and availability.
  • Generate and issue invoices, and ensure accurate levy account charges for unit owners.
  • Repairs & Maintenance Support
  • Assist the Repairs & Maintenance team by requesting quotations from contractors and suppliers.
  • Prepare and submit proposals to the assigned Community Manager and designated pods for approval.
  • Track contractor responses and follow up to ensure timely communication and escalation where needed.
  • Client & Committee Communication
  • Maintain professional communication with tenants, owners, and committees regarding access, maintenance requests, and approvals.
  • Draft clear, well-structured emails for committee updates, maintenance decisions, and access system upgrades.
  • Administrative Duties
  • Maintain accurate records of invoices, reimbursements, quotations, and contractor communications.
  • Follow up on pending requests, coordinating with the finance team, building managers, and service providers.
  • Verify unit ownership prior to issuing any devices and resolve issues involving incorrect or faulty devices.
  • Customer Service
  • Deliver professional, timely, and courteous responses to internal and external inquiries.
  • Manage client expectations effectively through clear, proactive communication—especially during delays or service issues.
  • Building Compliance Support
  • Support the Building Compliance team by reviewing contractor reports, uploading documents, and updating internal records.
  • Identify and escalate property defects to the Repairs & Maintenance team for immediate attention.
  • Coordinate with contractors to obtain quotations for reported defects and submit proposals to the Repairs & Maintenance team and Community Manager.

Education

Diploma - Information and Communication Technology

Roxas Institute of Science and Technology
01.2009

Secondary - undefined

Concepcion High School

Primary - undefined

Malanday Elementary School

Skills

  • High level of proficiency with general office PC Applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Google Sheet)
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills along with a positive and professional demeanor
  • Ability and willingness to learn and understand new technology
  • Ability to work both independently as well as within a team environment

References

Gemma, Nequinto, Office Manager, 0917-8634411, Air Drilling Associates Pte Ltd, Unit D 3rd Floor Glass Tower Bldg., San Lorenzo Makati City


Antonio Chang, Supervisor, 09274138805, FIRST MERCHANT BUSINESS TRADING INCORPORATED (Chinese Company) 


Lizette De Guzman, Former Trainor,09053095612,Smarter Communities

Timeline

Repair and Maintenance / Purchasing Specialist

Smarter Communities Pty Ltd
12.2023 - Current

Repair and Maintenance / Purchasing Specialist

Smarter Communities Pty Ltd
12.2023 - Current

PURCHASING SPECIALIST

FIRST MERCHANT BUSINESS TRADING INCORPORATED (Chinese Company)
04.2022 - 09.2023

Admin & HR Executive

Lean Factory Technologies
03.2020 - 01.2021

Admin Executive

BCI Asia Philippines Inc.
03.2017 - 02.2020

Admin Clerk

Air Drilling Associates Pte. Ltd.
10.2013 - 02.2017

Customer Service Representative

Yellowcab Pizza Co.
05.2012 - 03.2013

Transcriptionist

Data World Processing System Inc.
01.2011 - 06.2011

Database Encoder/Assist in the recruitment interview process

South Mega Mart Corporation
01.2009 - 09.2009

Secondary - undefined

Concepcion High School

Primary - undefined

Malanday Elementary School

Customer Service Representative

SYKES

Co-Owner

PIZZ’ETERA

Diploma - Information and Communication Technology

Roxas Institute of Science and Technology
Cynthia Hipolito