GREGORIO ARPON
D.
Sagabayan,Bohol
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Analytical project engineer focused on applying sound engineering principles using both traditional and innovative methods.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Engineer
Philippine Ports Authority
Getafe Bohol
03.2023 - Current
- Assist in the supervision of ongoing locally funded project for Philippine Ports Authority Getafe RORO Ramp and Fast craft project in Getafe Bohol, Philippines with actual accomplishment of 68.938% as of October 2024.
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.
- Improved communication among stakeholders through regular updates and meetings.
Deputy Chief of Police, Chief Investigator
Philippine National Police, Sagbayan PS, Bohol
Ssagbayan Bohol
04.2014 - 10.2020
- Championed officer wellness initiatives including mental health support programs and physical fitness incentives to promote overall well-being among 35 police personnel.
- Mentored junior officers, cultivating a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and dedication to duty within the police force.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to share information and resources, leading to improved public safety outcomes.
- Oversaw complex criminal investigations by providing guidance and support to detectives, ensuring thorough case analysis and resolution numbering about 60 cases per month.
Chief Investigator
PNP SAGSS7
Cebu City
06.2010 - 04.2014
- Act on complaints filed against security guards and security agencies within Region 7 with average of 40 cases per month.
- Secured necessary resources for successful investigations, including personnel, equipment, and budget allocations.
- Mentored junior investigators through challenging cases, providing guidance on best practices and techniques.
- Consistently met targets for investigations completed within designated timeframes, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
- Conducted impartial investigations into complaints by employers and the public.
Director, Department of Traffic and Road Safety
United Nations Mission in TImor-Leste
Dili
11.2007 - 04.2009
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve traffic concerns, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Develop national strategy for road policing and its proper implementation. Monitoring and advising proper conduct of Traffic Control, Traffic Investigation, Traffic VIP Escort and Traffic Enforcement Unit.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels between the local government traffic office, the public and the police force.
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as occurrences of traffic accidents and traffic enforcement.
- Enhanced data-driven decision-making by implementing advanced analytics and reporting tools establishing a database of traffic accidents and occurrences throughout Timor-leste.
Chief Logistics and MTO
United Nations Mission in Kosovo
Pristina
07.2004 - 07.2005
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Provided logistical support to six(6) gates and seven(7) stations comprising of about 335 Civilian Police (CIVPOL).
- Liaise with UN Transport and MTO MHQ for concerns of about 115 UN vehicles.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations having been appointed Motor Transport Officer and being Chief Logistics.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively with Staff Officers and members.
OIC, Traffic Enforcement Unit
United Nations Mission in East Timor
Dili
11.2002 - 06.2003
- Liaise with the Director Of Administration Office, the Motor Transport Office and the UN Security for traffic concerns appertaining to UN Staff and Members and the public thereby apprehending/seizing 1,676 unregistered vehicles/motorcycles.
- Liaise with the local Land Transport Office and the Courts for violations incurred by locals and internationals whereby bringing 70 serious traffic offenders to court for imposition of penalties thereby generating 4, 320.00 USD as fines imposed by the courts.
- Train fifty two (52) East Timor Police Service (ETPS) traffic members for safe traffic management and control; proper handling of radar gun and alcohol breathalyzer equipment.
Regional Engineer
PNP PRO7
Cebu City
06.2000 - 03.2002
- Achieved successful completion of high-stakes projects under tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality standards throughout execution stages.
- I built new projects and constantly liaise with the Police Regional Director as to infrastructure projects within the region.
- Improved regional engineering processes by streamlining workflow and optimizing resource allocation.
- Streamlined communication within the regional engineering team, ensuring timely information sharing and improved collaboration on complex tasks.
- Optimized regional infrastructure by conducting thorough assessments and implementing targeted improvements.
Police Officer
Philippine National Police
Cebu City
04.1990 - 10.2020
- Graduated as the Battalion Adjutant in a 172 strong police trainees.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Was first assigned as platoon leader in a far-away Barangay of Sto. Nino, Hilongos Leyte and was able to maintain discipline, sanity and morale to the 22 police-members and at the same time gain the trust and confidence of the people in my area of assignment.
- At an early age, became an admin aide to the Police Regional Director where I gained experience in developing leadership skills and expertise and the rest in history.
Education
Master in Public Administration - Public Administration
Cebu Normal Univesity
Cebu City, Philippines 06.2000 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of The Visayas
Cebu City, Philippines 06.2000 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Eastern Visayas State University
Tacloban City, Philippines 06.1981 - 03.1987
Responsible and adaptable having been appointed in many different high-level positions in UN.
Become the DIrector for Department of Traffic and Road Safety in Timor - Leste in 2008. Chief of Logistics and MTO of the Border and Boundary Police in Kosovo in 2004. OIC of the Traffic Enforcement Unit, Dili District in 2003.
Timeline
Project Engineer
Philippine Ports Authority
03.2023 - Current
Deputy Chief of Police, Chief Investigator
Philippine National Police, Sagbayan PS, Bohol
04.2014 - 10.2020
Chief Investigator
PNP SAGSS7
06.2010 - 04.2014
Director, Department of Traffic and Road Safety
United Nations Mission in TImor-Leste
11.2007 - 04.2009
Chief Logistics and MTO
United Nations Mission in Kosovo
07.2004 - 07.2005
OIC, Traffic Enforcement Unit
United Nations Mission in East Timor
11.2002 - 06.2003
Regional Engineer
PNP PRO7
06.2000 - 03.2002
Master in Public Administration - Public Administration
Cebu Normal Univesity
06.2000 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of The Visayas
06.2000 - 03.2006
Police Officer
Philippine National Police
04.1990 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Eastern Visayas State University
06.1981 - 03.1987
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