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Rizzel R. Villanueva III

Rizzel R. Villanueva III

Operations Manager
Cebu City

Summary

Highly adaptable and results-driven Operations Manager with a proven track record of managing diverse responsibilities across marketing, client services, technology, and business operations. Known for quickly mastering new tools and systems, driving process improvements, and delivering measurable impact in fast-paced environments.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, streamline workflows, and support global clients across multiple verticals — including insurance, solar, and tech. Skilled in client onboarding, lead generation infrastructure (e.g., API and CRM setup), and campaign optimization.

A hands-on problem solver with strong communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the agility to pivot across functions as business needs evolve.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Operating Manager

Global Scaling Group
07.2022 - 06.2025

As Operations Manager, I played a cross-functional role overseeing client onboarding, lead systems, outreach campaigns, and project delivery across multiple industries and international markets.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Client Setup & API Integration - Oversaw client onboarding, API setup, and real-time lead delivery. Ensured all data fields were mapped and transmitted according to client requirements.
  • Client Relationship Management - Managed day-to-day communication with clients, resolved inquiries efficiently, and ensured stakeholders were updated on campaign changes or operational adjustments.
  • Website Compliance & QA - Ensured landing pages met both legal and client-specific requirements. Oversaw disclaimer placements, consent handling, and overall platform compliance with local laws.
  • Campaign & Project Management - Supervised cross-functional team efforts to ensure all campaigns met client KPIs. Acted as the bridge between marketing, tech, and accounts to maintain quality control and responsiveness.
  • Financial Oversight - Managed P&L tracking to monitor company performance. Oversaw invoicing cycles and ensured on-time client payments.
  • Outreach Strategy - Built and executed outreach campaigns targeting high-value prospects across multiple countries and languages using AI tools. Generated over 60 high-quality client appointments within 12 months.
  • Lead Sourcing - Identified key companies and decision-makers using tools like Anstrex, Adplexity, Google Dorking, and OSINT techniques.
  • Tech & Dev Team Support - Acted as liaison to the dev team-handling minor website changes, debugging, and optimizing system performance.
  • Leadbyte Management - Configured and monitored lead routing via Leadbyte. Ensured fair distribution, responder automation (email/SMS), and real-time delivery tracking.

Client Wins:

  • Allianz Germany (Insurance Industry) - Led secure API integration ensuring GDPR-compliant opt-in logic for lead data. Ensured that the client will only receive the emails of a leads that has consented to being contacted via email.
  • Greenstone Canada (Insurance Industry) - Main point person in client management and set up. Scaled campaign performance from 100 to 500+ leads/week through process improvements, asset compliance, and landing page adjustments. Implemented processes to ensure that all assets will be sent to the client for their approval and that only approved assets are used in marketing campaigns.
  • EDF France (Solar Panel Industry) - Spearheaded API setup and lead quality analysis; implemented web and ad optimizations that significantly improved lead conversion.

Acting Operations Manager

Republiq Group of Companies
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Plans, implements, and manages the right processes and practices across the company.
  • This also includes performance improvement, as well as formulating strategies on more effective ways to run the operations.

Project Manager

Republiq Group of Companies
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Balances day-to-day project oversight with communications between the client to ensure that the project or the deliverables are completed on time, within or beyond expectations, and according to client specifications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management

University of The Philippines - Cebu
Cebu City, Philippines
06.2015 - 06.2019

Skills

  • Strong foundation in marketing and business theory
  • Solid grasp of social media campaigns and boosting strategies
  • Skilled in designing and implementing process improvements for operational efficiency
  • Proven ability to multitask, manage deliverables on time and within budget, and adapt to changing priorities
  • Consistently meets deadlines and delivers high-quality results
  • Effective team leader; experienced in training and mentoring new personnel
  • Highly motivated with excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail
  • Lead generation systems: Leadbyte, API setup, Zapier
  • Prospecting & outreach: AI-based targeting, international outreach
  • Campaign strategy: Funnel creation, cross-channel planning
  • Compliance & user experience: Landing page disclaimers, opt-in flow management
  • Project & team management: Agile workflows, cross-functional coordination
  • Client communication: Account management, performance reporting
  • Data & finance: Profit & loss tracking, invoice management, Campaign Optimization (with the help of AI)
  • Tools: Anstrex, Adplexity, Google Dorking, OSINT

Accomplishments

  • Co-led the launch and management of a national awards platform for Filipino influencers across multiple categories., 2020, 2021
  • Formulated and implemented new organizational processes.
  • Instrumental in the application of new communications platforms within the organization.
  • Able to set up appointments with big-ticket clients from different countries with zero experience in outreach when I started.

Software

Leadbyte

Ulinc

Leadshook

Zapier

Apolloio

Twillio

Instantlyai

Timeline

Operating Manager

Global Scaling Group
07.2022 - 06.2025

Acting Operations Manager

Republiq Group of Companies
01.2022 - 06.2022

Project Manager

Republiq Group of Companies
01.2020 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Management

University of The Philippines - Cebu
06.2015 - 06.2019
Rizzel R. Villanueva IIIOperations Manager