Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & TRAININGS CONDUCTED
References
Accomplishments
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Lisa Cataluña-Gepanayao

Lisa Cataluña-Gepanayao

Iloilo City,Western Visayas, Philippines

Summary

Accomplished Director with extensive experience in consumer business operations, retail management, and training leadership at Globe Telecom. Demonstrated expertise in driving revenue growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering customer loyalty through strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record of exceeding key performance indicators across various regions, including Visayas and Mindanao. Skilled in people development, coaching, and promoting a culture of learning to optimize team performance. Goals include leading a team and sharing my vast management and operational knowledge and experience with current and future managers.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant

Coron Bay Islands Merchandising Corporation
10.2024 - Current

(Gadgets & Appliance Business of spouse, Cyril Gepanayao)

  • Outlined detailed plans for action improvement and its implementation.
  • Presented findings and recommendations to stakeholders through clear, impactful reports and presentations.
  • Facilitated the formulation of Company Vision, Mission, and Values together with the Management Team.
  • Established operational processes resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Established and implemented company audit procedures.
  • Integrated Employee Roles and Responsibilities to clarify accountability.
  • Set up Sales, Collection and OPEX Dashboards for ease in reporting, monitoring and analysis
  • Designed and implemented an employee performance evaluation system to track progress.
  • Institutionalized cadences for operational reviews, where Store Heads get assistance in analyzing and identifying the root causes of their sales or collection problems.
  • Developed training decks and facilitated training sessions to upskill employees.
  • Conducted Team Building activities to boost employee engagement.

Director, Consumer Business Operations,WestVisayas

Globe Telecom
12.2022 - 09.2024
  • Directed overall operations of the district encompassing Field Sales, Globe Stores, Business Development and Trade Marketing.
  • Monitored and ensured the attainment of revenue and volume targets for all products (Mobile Prepaid and Postpaid, Broadband Prepaid and Postpaid, GCash Load, SME Postpaid Lines)
  • Conducted operational audits through regular weekly visits to various sales channels and distributor hubs
  • Oversaw the distribution of Globe prepaid products in all outlets (traditional and non-traditional) to address distribution gaps
  • Collaborated with and provided guidance to the Area Sales Heads and Trade Marketing Managers in the development and execution of marketing initiatives, increasing brand visibility and market penetration.
  • Monitored and reported on key performance indicators, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement.
  • Drove business growth year on year by addressing distribution gaps, proactive weekly visitation of mainstream channels, addressing outlet and customer painpoints
  • Recommended and followed through on cellsite installations in weak signal locations to address customer painpoints and to grow the customer base.
  • Facilitated various trainings, upskilling employees and promoting a culture of learning.
  • Monitored employee performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Coached leaders to enhance skills and drive organizational performance.

Director (Retail Area Head), Panay Island Stores

Globe Telecom
10.2022 - 12.2022

* Oversaw the operations of stores, ensuring attainment of Sales, Process and People KPIs.

* Collaborated with Premium Dealer Partners to ensure productivity and efficiency of Stores

* Conducted regular visits and operational audits of Globe stores in the area

* Monitored Customer Satisfaction Index and addressed customer concerns promptly.

* Coached and trained Store Heads to drive operational success.

* Implemented strategic initiatives that enhanced overall sales performance of Globe Stores across all KPIs.

* Exceeded Targets for major KPIs of Panay Island Stores in the Year 2022 with the following results: (below comparison Sept YTD performance vs Dec YearEnd performance)

Achieved a total revenue increase from 122% to 123%.

Attained a Mobile PostPaid acquisition rate of 123%.

Achieved Mobile Postpaid Renewal rates at 99% to 100%.

Boosted Broadband sales from 372% to 374% year-to-date.

Drove Mobile Prepaid growth to achieve a 115% attainment.

Increased 0917 Lifestyle sales from 125% to 136% year-to-date.

Training Head

Channel Management Group, Globe Telecom
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Led the Learning & Development Team in designing customised training programs for the various divisions of the Channel Management Group.
  • Executed a nationwide soft skills training refresh for customer service personnel at Globe Stores.
  • Monitored effectiveness of training programs and adjusted strategies based on feedback.

Project Director (Micromarket), Mindanao

Globe Telecom
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Delivered micromarket solutions for focused areas (Davao, Cagayan de Oro, and Zamboanga) through collaboration with the various groups and enablers across Globe Telecom.
  • Facilitated cadence meetings with all stakeholders to ensure alignment on analysis, plans and project executions.
  • Integrated all contributions of the various groups into one cohesive region output.
  • Presented a summary of updates to the Heads and various teams during the cadence meetings.
  • Mapped out and completed the following activities for additional micromarket focused areas for Mindanao:

* Kick Off Sessions for new teams, Broadband Business Partners and Territory Distributors

* All Virtual Instructor Led Trainings (VILT) and Enablement sessions for the new team members

Director, Retail Area Head (Neg/CVis/EVis Stores)

Globe Telecom
07.2014 - 03.2021

Negros Region: Jun 2019 to Mar 2021

Central Visayas: Jan 2016 to Jun 2019

Eastern Visayas: July 2014 to Dec 2015

* Oversaw the operations of stores, both Globe-owned and franchised, ensuring attainment of Sales, Process, and People KPIs.

* Conducted business reviews with Premium Dealer Partners to ensure productivity and efficiency of stores

* Conducted regular visits and operational audits of Globe stores in the area.

* Monitored Customer Satisfaction Index and addressed customer concerns promptly.

* Coached and trained Store Heads to drive operational success.

* Implemented strategic initiatives that enhanced overall sales performance of Globe Stores across all KPIs.

* Conducted regular cadence meetings with Globe Store Heads to review operations

* Facilitated various trainings on behalf of HR Team

Center Head, Roxas City Business Center

Globe Telecom
Visayas
01.2004 - 07.2014

Acct. Management Specialist (Customer Service Officer)

Globe Telecom
Iloilo City
08.2002 - 01.2004

Department Manager, SM City Iloilo

Homeworld Shopping Corporation (SM Affiliate)
01.2000 - 08.2002

Customer Service Assistant

Express Telecom
Iloilo City
06.1995 - 01.2000

Education

Master of Management, Business Management

University of the Philippines-Visayas
Iloilo City, Philippines
01-2002

Bachelor of Science - Management, CUM LAUDE

University of the Philippines-Visayas
Iloilo City, Philippines
01-1995

High School, SALUTATORIAN -

Colegio dela Purisima Concepcion
Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines
01-1991

Skills

* Leadership

* Communication

* Coaching

* Cross-functional Collaboration

* KPI Management

* Decision Making

* Performance Monitoring

* People Development

* Team Building

* Time Management

* Execution Excellence

* Customer Orientation

* Strategic Thinking

* Entrepreneurial Mindset

* Learning Agility

Certification

  • Training Needs Analysis, June 2022
  • Data StoryTelling for Business, August 2021
  • Understanding the Mobile Prepaid Business, July 2021
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making (Regional Leadership Enablement Program), May 2021
  • Partner Management Training, 2020
  • Internal Coaching Certification, 2018
  • Root Cause Analysis, 2017
  • Globe-Ateneo Empowering Leaders Program (Ateneo Center for Continuing Education), November 2013
  • Coaching and Developing People for Results, June 2011
  • SIX SIGMA Yellow Belt Certification, November 2010
  • Coaching for Performance, July 2010
  • Selling Towards Achieving Results (Sales Coaching), November 2009
  • Leading for Results & Effective Communication, July 2009
  • Interview Skills Workshop, October 2008
  • Professional Selling Skills, 2007
  • Train-the-Trainers Workshop, 2003

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & TRAININGS CONDUCTED

  • CBIMC 2026 Teaming, Jan 2026
  • Soft Skills Development Training (Account Officers & Store Heads), CBIMC, Dec 2025
  • Customer Service and Selling Skills Training (Sales Clerks & Store Heads), CBIMC, Oct 2025
  • Speaker, Sancta Maria Mater et Regina Seminarium, Roxas City, Recollection of Seminarians, Sept 2025
  • Root Cause Analysis Training for Leaders, CBIMC, Sept 2025
  • Credit Investigation Process Refresh, CBIMC, Feb 2025
  • CBIMC 2025 Team Building, Jan 2025
  • How To Give and Receive Feedback at the Workplace, CBIMC, Dec 2024
  • Account Officer Field Collection and Reporting, CBIMC, Dec 2024
  • Vision Mission & Values Formulation, CBIMC, Dec 2024
  • Coaching Performance Workshop for Globe SME and Enterprise Leaders (Directors, Managers, Supervisors), 2024
  • Coaching Performance Workshop for GLOBE CMG Coaches, March 2022
  • Micromarket Team Learning Session with Globe Retail Sales Operations- Mindanao, April 2022
  • Micromarket Social 2 : People Pillar, April 2022
  • 3-day Coaching Performance Workshop for Globe Telecom Leaders, May 2021
  • Coaching HangOuts for Globe Telecom Visayas Leaders, May 2020
  • FGD Certification for Credit Acceptance Policies and Procedures (Mobile and Broadband) for Negros Globe Store Heads (2sessions), 2020
  • Everyday Leadership Workshop (in Collaboration with HR) for Globe Telecom Visayas personnel (5sessions), 2019
  • FGD Certification for Credit Acceptance Policies and Procedures (Mobile and Broadband) for Cebu Globe Store Heads (3sessions), 2019
  • Coaching Workshop for Globe Visayas Network Transmission Group (NTG) Operations Team (Director and Managers), Sept 2019
  • GROW Coaching Sessions for Globe Visayas Store Leaders (6sessions), 2019
  • Guest Speaker, Colegio dela Purísima Concepcion High School Moving Up Ceremony, Roxas City, March 2017
  • Graduation Speaker, Pres. Manuel Roxas Memorial School-North, Commencement Exercises, Roxas City, March 2013
  • Speaker, Preparing for an Interview, University of San Agustin, 4th Year Management Class, Iloilo City, 1999

References

  • Tania Padilla, Vice President, Regional Business Unit Head, VisMin, GCash, 0917 688 8111
  • Bienvenido "Bong" David, Franchise Business Group Head, Generika, 09178180116
  • George "Jimbo" Cordero, Territory General Manager, Visayas, Globe Telecom, 09175888327
  • Marilez Aristorenas, Director, Learning & Development Head, Channel & People Excellence, Globe Telecom, 09177976841

Accomplishments

  • Certified Coach, Channel Management Group, Globe Telecom, 2018 to 2024

* Coached and mentored leaders in both life and work-related matters

* Conducted various performance coaching trainings for directors, managers & supervisors

  • Regional Lead for Globe Visayas Leadership Team:

- Panay Island 2023 to 2024

- Negros Island, 2020 to 2021 and 2024

* Organized and facilitated cadence meetings with leaders to ensure alignment on regional plans and executions

* Collaborated with various Globe groups in the region to address customer painpoints

Timeline

Consultant

Coron Bay Islands Merchandising Corporation
10.2024 - Current

Director, Consumer Business Operations,WestVisayas

Globe Telecom
12.2022 - 09.2024

Director (Retail Area Head), Panay Island Stores

Globe Telecom
10.2022 - 12.2022

Training Head

Channel Management Group, Globe Telecom
04.2022 - 09.2022

Project Director (Micromarket), Mindanao

Globe Telecom
04.2021 - 04.2022

Director, Retail Area Head (Neg/CVis/EVis Stores)

Globe Telecom
07.2014 - 03.2021

Center Head, Roxas City Business Center

Globe Telecom
01.2004 - 07.2014

Acct. Management Specialist (Customer Service Officer)

Globe Telecom
08.2002 - 01.2004

Department Manager, SM City Iloilo

Homeworld Shopping Corporation (SM Affiliate)
01.2000 - 08.2002

Customer Service Assistant

Express Telecom
06.1995 - 01.2000

Master of Management, Business Management

University of the Philippines-Visayas

Bachelor of Science - Management, CUM LAUDE

University of the Philippines-Visayas

High School, SALUTATORIAN -

Colegio dela Purisima Concepcion
Lisa Cataluña-Gepanayao