Strategic consultant with expertise in legislative priorities, public health planning and mental health initiatives. Manages complex programmes and stakeholder engagement to enhance implementation and community impact. Coordinates multi-disciplinary teams to ensure responsive service delivery and builds trusted relationships to support staff development. Delivers tailored solutions and navigates challenges effectively to achieve organisational goals and improve public service outcomes.
Overview
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Certification
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29
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Office of Cebu City Councilor
Cebu City, Cebu
07.2025 - Current
Provided professional and technical expertise in Legislative Works and strategic priorities, focusing on Public and Mental Health during planning and implementation of priority programmes.
Handled complex problems and issues by understanding root causes and implementing solutions.
Facilitated workshops and training sessions to upskill team members and improve service delivery.
Interfaced with client leads and became trusted advisor or confidant to client.
Logistics Coordinator
All Hands and Hearts International - Philippine Project
Southern Leyte
04.2024 - 03.2025
Coordinated flow of goods and services within supply chain, planning and executing logistical operations to ensure timely delivery within budget. Supported team objectives through diverse daily tasks.
Organised and maintained logistics schedules, ensuring timely delivery of goods to various destinations.
Coordinated warehouse activities to ensure inbound and outbound lead times were accurate and managed efficiently.
Scheduled transportation of outgoing goods to meet customer requirements.
Program Manager
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc
Cebu City
01.2004 - 06.2022
Institution: Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. - Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Fund
Reported to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and implemented and coordinated the operating programs and services of the RAFI - Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center (EJACC).
Supervised the administrative functions to achieve the successful realization and attainment of set goals through effective planning and management of the Cancer Center. Duties included:
Operational
1. Carried out the thrusts and directions of the program through its respective component projects.
2. Leads the Team in reviewing the Cancer Centers' strategies and approaches; structure and system.
3. Sets up appropriate and relevant operating and administrative systems of work standard in carrying out specific plans and projects.
4. Facilitated regular planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the program to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
5. Conducts Team project consultation to align specific plans into an integrated effort towards the overall direction of the Cancer Center.
6. Collates/consolidates plans and projects, prepares working draft, and submits final proposal to the COO; likewise presents the same to the BOT for approval.
7. Coordinates with other groups, development agencies and other organizations for cooperative and partnership agreement; initiates new linkages and partners to expand collaborative work.
8. Spearheads the establishment of a working partnership with the Department of Health and other related agencies to facilitate quality discussions and dialogues on the prevailing government policies in relation to cancer awareness.
9. Works with the other programs in achieving a collective impact towards achieving overall organizational goal in general and accomplishing specific objectives in particular.
10. Secured support from service teams for development of planning and evaluation tools, enhancing financial accountability.
11. Sought opportunities to maximise funds through collaboration with related groups and initiated resource mobilization and technical assistance from development agencies and partners to support Cancer Center programs and projects.
12. Represents the Cancer Center in activities relevant to the program.
13. Metro Cebu Population-Based Cancer Registry Team
Leader/Manager, serves as the Cancer Registrar for the MPBCR.
1. Recruitment and talent acquisition, which includes developing and defining JA&D, sourcing candidates, screening and interviews, onboarding and employer branding.
2. Employee Relations and engagement, that includes conflict mediation among staff, employee feedback, workplace culture, and staff recognition.
3. Performance Management, that covers appraisal system design and review (e.g. 360 degree feedback), goal setting that is "SMART", and performance improvement plans for staff and team
4. T & D for staff and team, which includes career pathing for each staff, succession planning to ensure business continuity and staff personal and professional growth, and TNA for each member of the team
5. and other HR / people management functions to ensure program/business operation continues to be efficient with less backlogs.
College Instructor / Professor
University of Cebu
10.2002 - 01.2004
3. Designed and conducted experiential learning approaches to strengthen student engagement and understanding.
2. Guided students' academic performance and behaviour to enhance learning outcomes.
1. Preparation of syllabus, visual aids, audio-visual materials necessary for learning and instructions for Social Sciences subjects. E.g.
Psychology, Humanities, Political Science and History
4. Evaluate students learning, records and reports the same to department heads and head of the registrar for recording.
As a college instructor, the tasks involves the preparations, planning and research of learning materials related to the subject that I handled. Duties include:
Institution: University of Cebu - Maritime Education and Training Center
College Psychometrician / Guidance Counsellor
College Psychometrician
09.1999 - 05.2002
1. Test Development and Validation, design and standardized psychological tests, (e.g. academic/personality assessment)
3. Submitted and presented departmental test results to Deans, Department Chairs, and School Administrators, including actionable recommendations to support student performance.
Researched psychometric assessments and methodologies to inform best practices in test development and validation.
2. Test administration:
Conduct of entrance exam to freshman, transferees and returnees, processing and profiling of results for individual students and submits results to respective departments for posting and released.
Hold a periodic testing for freshmen and sophomore students to monitor how they cope with the academic pressures.
3. Facilitated Job Hunting Seminar Workshop and provided industrial testing exposure for senior students to enhance their employability skills.
Supervised by the Guidance Director, screened students for admission and profiling.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities of the position:
Institution: University of San Jose-Recoletos
High School Guidance Counselor and Psychometrician
Saint Peter's College of Ormoc
04.1998 - 08.1999
3. Designed and implemented programmes to enhance academic, emotional, mental, and social well-being of high school students.
4. Created supportive learning environments for students struggling with academic expectations.
5. Maintained psychological and emotional profiles for all students, including IQ and aptitude reports.
1. Screened and admitted students, including freshmen, returnees, and transferees.
2. Conduct an orientation session with freshmen, transferees and returnees of the High School Department.
7. Conducted home visits to assess academic challenges and engaged parents in collaborative support strategies for students.
Under the supervision of the guidance coordinator, I am responsible of the cognitive, affective, and social well-being of the High School students. Duties include:
Institution: Saint Peter's College of Ormoc, Leyte, Philippines
Education
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
University of San Jose-Recoletos
Cebu City, CEB
01-1997
Masters - Industrial Psychology
University of San Jose-Recoletos
Cebu City
10-1997
Skills
Psycho-social support
Project Planning
Change management
Counselling
Policy analysis
Program evaluation
Stakeholder coordination
Public health planning
Project management
Strategic planning
Monitoring and evaluation
Resource mobilization
Partnership development
Critical analysis
Client relationship building
Decision making under pressure
Leadership proficiency
Conflict mediation
Process improvements
Team building initiatives
Time management proficiency
Strong leadership skills
Compliance adherence
Stakeholder relationship management
Budgeting and forecasting
Decision-Making competence
Organisational development
Employee management
Operations management
Risk assessment and mitigation
Leadership effectiveness
Transformational leadership
Decision support
Organisational development strategies
Quality Control Analysis
Workshop facilitation
Data collection and analysis
Data analysis
Project oversight
Critical and analytical thinking
Technology integration planning
Project management tools
Project budgeting
Mentoring and coaching
Financial management
Knowledge of regulatory compliance
Strategic planning expertise
Goal setting guidance
Public sector consulting
Resilience and tenacity
Strategic visioning
Management information systems expertise
Organisational awareness
Project timeline management
Project management mastery
Marketing strategy collaboration
Process Improvement
Project Management
Analysing program risk
MS Office Application
Proposal Development
Team management
Program evaluation development
Strategic Planning
Budget and operations planning
Training Facilitation
Recruitment
Program management
Goal achievement facilitation
Long-term goal management
Mentoring
Change Management
Certification
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Psychological First Aid
First Aid Certification
Timeline
Consultant
Office of Cebu City Councilor
07.2025 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
All Hands and Hearts International - Philippine Project
04.2024 - 03.2025
Program Manager
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc
01.2004 - 06.2022
College Instructor / Professor
University of Cebu
10.2002 - 01.2004
College Psychometrician / Guidance Counsellor
College Psychometrician
09.1999 - 05.2002
High School Guidance Counselor and Psychometrician
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