Darlah Marcela Leonardo
Bacoor,Cavite
Summary
Research and project coordination professional with experience supporting public-sector and health-related initiatives through data analysis, technical writing, stakeholder coordination, and monitoring and evaluation activities. Experienced in translating research findings into actionable insights and supporting multidisciplinary projects from planning through implementation. Skilled in evidence synthesis, reporting, and managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical Data Collector (Part-Time)
AXIS Software Development PHL Inc.
01.2025 - Current
- Interpret chemical patent documents and extract relevant scientific data
- Input experimental conditions and substance information into structured databases
- Perform quality assurance on coded data to ensure accuracy and consistency
Project Technical Assistant
DOST - Food and Nutrition Research Institute
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated procurement-related activities, including preparation and processing of project requests, documentation, and follow-through with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Supported project implementation through data management, proposal preparation, and monitoring of deliverables.
- Written technical reports and research outputs, informing public health programmes.
- Supported monitoring and evaluation activities through data collection, synthesis of findings, and preparation of technical reports used for programme assessment.
Quality Assurance and Standards Analyst
Pepsi Cola Products Philippines Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted data validation and quality checks on production and laboratory data
- Prepared reports and identified inconsistencies to support compliance and corrective actions
Project Technical Assistant
DOST - Food and Nutrition Research Institute
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported the Project Manager in developing and maintaining project plans, timelines, budgets, and implementation schedules.
- Monitored project progress, identified potential risks and bottlenecks, and supported mitigation efforts to minimize delays and disruptions.
- Tracked and monitored project expenditures to support budget management and efficient resource allocation.
- Coordinated project activities, stakeholder communications, and resource requirements to ensure timely completion of project milestones and deliverables.
- Assisted in procurement processes, including evaluation and coordination with subcontractors, suppliers, and project partners.
Sales
LM10 Laboratory Inc
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed and monitored client service pipelines, ensuring data accuracy and timely delivery of outputs
- Prepared proposals and maintained structured datasets on client transactions and service performance
Research Assistant
Informa Markets
, UAE
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Analyzed regional industry needs, trends, and gaps to support development of targeted solutions and business strategies
- Synthesized research findings into actionable insights for stakeholder engagement and strategic planning
- Contributed to identifying opportunities aligned with energy access, infrastructure, and market demand in emerging economies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute
01-2018
Skills
- Qualitative research
- Project management
- Programme Evaluation
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
- Data Analysis (Excel)
- Data Management
- Research and Evidence Synthesis
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Technical and Report Writing
- Public sector, development projects
- Market Research
- Risk assessment
- Public health impact assessment
Community Engagements
HIV and Sexual Health Awareness Campaign
Rotaractors for Red Resistance: HIV Awareness Fair - Project Chair
July 2025 -October 2025
- Authored a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a sustained partnership for HIV awareness and sexual health education initiatives.
- Facilitated HIV 101 orientation sessions for volunteers to strengthen knowledge and ensure consistent health messaging and community engagement.
- Produced evaluation summaries and technical reports assessing program effectiveness, implementation coverage, and identified gaps for future improvement.
- Conducted post-activity impact assessment and synthesized findings to generate recommendations for future health interventions and outreach strategies.
- Coordinated with partner organizations and stakeholders to support planning, implementation, and program delivery.
Maternal and Child Health Initiatives
Iron Heart - Project Chair
December 2025 - March 2026
- Analyzed community health data and post-activity findings to identify intervention priorities and support evidence-based program recommendations.
- Led data-driven community health initiative, including needs assessment, stakeholder coordination, and post-activity reporting with measurable outcomes (e.g., anemia prevalence data)
ALAGA - Project Chair
September 2024 - December 2024
- Led a community-based maternal and child health intervention, coordinating multi-sector partnerships and delivering integrated health services in Molino 4, Bacoor, Cavite.
Certification
- Chemical Technician License
- Project Management Basics
- Project Management Essentials
- MEAL Essentials
- Data Analytics
Languages
Filipino
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Chemical Data Collector (Part-Time)
AXIS Software Development PHL Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Project Technical Assistant
DOST - Food and Nutrition Research Institute
07.2024 - Current
Quality Assurance and Standards Analyst
Pepsi Cola Products Philippines Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2024
Project Technical Assistant
DOST - Food and Nutrition Research Institute
06.2022 - 06.2023
Sales
LM10 Laboratory Inc
02.2020 - 02.2022
Research Assistant
Informa Markets
03.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute