Maria Cecilia S. Abad
MAEd, DCSP
2A Cliffdrive, Ongasan Loakan
Summary
Psychology professional with a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling and over ten years of experience in both academic and mental health service settings. I have been fortunate to gain experience in psychological assessment, counseling support, administrative tasks, and student development. I strive to contribute to mental health and educational initiatives through thoughtful, client-focused, and organized work. I value continuous learning and collaboration in providing support to individuals and communities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Head
MCRRD Psychological Services (M Psych)
09.2024 - Current
- Administer, score, and manage psychological tests
- Responsible for conducting mental status exams and intake assessments, gathering and organizing client information.
- Manage client bookings, document organization, treatment plans, and administrative tasks.
- Respond to emails and inquiries, provide customer support, create presentations, transcribe documents, and prepare forms.
Student Development Staff (Guidance and Testing)
Jose Rizal University
03.2011 - 06.2024
- Responsible for facilitating counseling-related activities
- Submits Reports on counseling-related activities
- Interprets results of psychological tests
- Administers exams for transferee students and scholarship applicants
- Responsible for conducting seminars/webinars for the student and parents needs
- Responsible for maintaining accreditation materials for audit, including ISO and PACUCOA.
- In charge of administering university surveys and compiling the results.
- Facilitate and process scholarship programs
- Ability to Deal Effectively with Parents, Students, Teachers and Walk-in Visitors
- Proper Documentation of Activities Proper safekeeping & updating files/documents
Administrative Assistant
Prudential Guarantee and Assurance Inc.
02.2010 - 03.2011
- Assist in the preparation of proposals for both PLPI/ PETLINK agents.
- Prepares weekly production reports for Head Office & Branches.
- Prepares year-to-date monthly production for Head Office & Branches.
- Assist/prepare Insurance Quotations and policies for both PLPI/PETLINK agents.
- Handles policy issuance/releasing of Petlink Accounts.
- Prepares and monitors monthly renewal notices.
- Handles and monitors releasing of commission, and claims checks.
HR Assistant
John Clements Consultants Inc.
08.2009 - 01.2010
- Receive and prescreen resumes and assist in scheduling candidates for interview.
- Administer and interpret tests, and prepare assessment reports as required.
- Maintain a database of applicants including registration and physical files.
- Prepare weekly and monthly summaries of applicants processed for the period.
- Assist in the onboarding procedure of successful placements (SP).
- Prepare pre-employment forms and ensure required fields are accomplished by the successful placement (SP).
- Receive and monitor completion of pre-employment requirements of successful placement (SP).
- Employment ID and 201 file preparation.
- Conduct reference checks on successful placements (SP).
- Maintain inventory of forms and relevant documents (i.e. application forms, logbook, bank forms, government forms, test materials, assessment forms, etc.)
- Respond to basic employee inquiries.
- Greet and receive applicants and/or visitors and endorse the corresponding contact.
- Receive and distribute mail, other documents, and parcels to the corresponding contact.
- Receive and relay calls and/or messages to the corresponding contact in a courteous and timely manner.
- Perform other related functions as may be required from time to time.
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Major in Guidance and Counseling
Jose Rizal University
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesBachelor of Science - Psychology
Adamson University
Manila, Metro Manila, PhilippinesHigh School Diploma -
St. Mary's Academy
Hagonoy, Province Of Bulacan, Philippines 04.2001 -
Skills
Psychological Assessment and Test Administration
Counseling and Client Support
Administrative and Organizational Skills
Seminar and Workshop Facilitation
Seminars And Trainings Attended
- Internal Quality Audit Workshop, 05/01/24, JRU Mandaluyong City
- Education USA Guidance and Counselor Conference 2023: U.S. College Bound, 08/01/23, Sofitel Plaza, Manila City
- Control of Documented Information Refresher, 11/01/22, JRU Mandaluyong City
- ISO 9001: 2015 & Context of the Organization Seminar, 10/01/22, JRU Mandaluyong City
- Symposium on Mental Health and Decent Work, 10/01/22, National Alliance of Teachers and Office Workers
- Regional Training on Financial Management with the theme: Financial Management and Integrity: Roadmap of Efficiency and Sustainability, 10/01/22, National Alliance of Teachers and Office Workers
- Psychological First Aid Training, 07/01/22
Certification
Direct Costumer Service Professional - May 3 to 14, 2021
References
Sr. Marissa R. Viri, RVM
President - University of the Immaculate Conception, Davao City
0922 891 6910
Mendelson P. Quiba
Office of the Director, Human Resource Management Office, Philippine Women's University
0925 529 5666
Grace Marie B. Martin
Principal, Junior High School Division, Jose Rizal University
0933 868 6006
I hereby certify that the aforementioned information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
July 1, 2025
Timeline
Administrative Head
MCRRD Psychological Services (M Psych)
09.2024 - Current
Student Development Staff (Guidance and Testing)
Jose Rizal University
03.2011 - 06.2024
Administrative Assistant
Prudential Guarantee and Assurance Inc.
02.2010 - 03.2011
HR Assistant
John Clements Consultants Inc.
08.2009 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's Academy
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Education, Major in Guidance and Counseling
Jose Rizal University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Adamson University