Sarah Casicas Lope
Marikina City
Summary
Experienced professional with 33 years of government service seeking a supervisory or significant role to utilize technical knowledge, managerial expertise, and coordination skills. Proficient in business development, industry coordination, establishing linkages and partnerships, and organizational and human resource development. Proven track record of driving productivity, quality, innovation, and competitiveness programs.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Programs and Operations Consultant
Marikina City Government (LEIPO Department)
Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough market research to identify trends and inform business strategy development efforts.
- Collaborated with clients to target issues and uncover methods that would increase operational efficiency.
- Enhanced customer experience by regularly reviewing service delivery processes and incorporating feedback from clients into improvements.
- Supervised client meetings to disseminate proper information and encourage participants to share ideas.
Chief Trade and Industry Development Specialist
Department of Trade and Industry – Competitiveness Bureau (DTI-CB)
12.2014 - 03.2021
- Supervised the overall operation and management of programs and projects, i.e., Domestic Bidder’s Certification, National Quality Infrastructure of the Supply Chain and Logistics Management Division (SCLMD) and Industry Innovation and Startup programs of the DTI-CB and DTI Competitiveness Innovation Group
- Supervised policy and legislative formulation initiatives of the DTI through consultation and collaboration committee meetings with various private and public sector stakeholders and champions
- Resource person on topics about Total Quality Management, Productivity Improvement, Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship programs of the Department
- Monitored and evaluated staff/personnel performance and recommended innovative HRD intervention programs to enhance the staff’s technical and attitudinal capabilities
- Represented the DTI-CB’s Director and officials as required, for participation to various inter-agency fora, conferences, and meetings, be domestic or international level
- Co-managed the operation of the Philippine Quality Award program
- Date Retired in the Government Service
Assistant Chief/Supervising TIDS, Senior Specialist
DTI – National Industrial Manpower Training Council (NIMTC) and Center of Industrial Competitiveness (CIC)
03.1988 - 12.2014
- Co-supervised the overall operation and management of programs and projects of the National Competitiveness Council (NCC), Philippine Quality Award (PQA) and other industrial relations and competitiveness programs of the Bureau
- Program manager of the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI), i.e., Ease of Doing Business-Business Permit and Licensing System (BPLS), Budget Transparency, among others
- Resource speaker on DTI-CIC AND CB’s major programs in the conduct of plant level provincial and regional level NCC Roadshows and conferences
- Resource speaker-instructor of former DTI-CIC’s Pro-Active Programs on Industrial Relations: Supervisory Development Training, Good Housekeeping, Values Orientation for Service Excellence, Achievement Motivation Training, and Entrepreneurship programs
Education
Master in Business Administration - Human Resource Management
National College of Business and Arts (NCBA)
01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Far Eastern University (FEU)
01.1982
Skills
- Broad based managerial, supervisory and coordinative skills in handling and implementing various organizational business excellence, lifelong upscaling human resources and process management improvement programs
- Instructor/facilitator on Productivity and Quality, Service Excellence, Achievement Motivation and Supply Chain, Logistics Management and other soft skills development programs
- Strong passion of contributing significant learnings I can offer for the attainment of providing organizational business excellence and optimum productivity and competitiveness to companies, organization or entities
- Business process improvement
References
Lilian G., Salonga, Director, 890-48-61, DTI – Competitiveness Bureau (CB), HPGV Bldg.,2nd Floor,395 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City
Training
- Workshop Dialogue on Quality Infrastructure for Innovative and Competitive AEC ASEAN NEXT2019 sponsored, March20-22,2019, Pullman Bangkok, Thailand.
- Philippine Supply Chain and Logistics Competitiveness Scorecard versus ASEAN region, Nov.7-9,2018, Osaka Logistics Association sponsored, Osaka, Japan.
- Training Workshop on Promoting Policies, Regulations and Flexibility to Improve Resilience on Supply Chain, APEC-US-ATAARI sponsored, August17-20,2017, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
- Bilateral Dialogue on Development of Efficient and Effective Logistics Information Systems, December10-11,2015, World Bank sponsored, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Korean Training and Forum on Transport and Logistics, MOLIT and TS, May9-19,2015, South Korea.
- Australian-Philippines Twinning Program on APEC Program, Capacity Building on Initiatives for Economic Reform, DFAT and Australian Productivity Commission sponsored, April7-May9,2014, Canberra, Australia.
- ASEAN AMEICC Training Program on Industrial Qualification System, September30 – October19,2009, AOTS, Yokohama, Japan.
- Managing Employment Opportunities and Career Development in the Manufacturing Industry, Logistics and Related Services, conducted by Kedah Industrial Skill and Management Development Centre (KISMEC), August6-12,2006, Kedah, Malaysia.
- Basic Management Consultancy Training Program, conducted by Singapore Productivity Association (SPA of Singapore) under the ASEAN-Progressive Development Program of Japan AOTS, Sept.15-Oct.2,2005, Singapore.
- Export Trade Promotion Strategies Training, conducted by the International Trade Institute of Singapore under the ASEAN Japan AOTS Program, August22-September.4,2004, Singapore.
- APEC Forum on Human Resources Development: Ability Evaluation for White Collar Workers, sponsored by Japan government thru the Overseas Vocational Training Association (OVTA), Chiba, Japan, Nov.5-9,2000.
- Economics Made Easy, January25,2019, Arsokos Consultancy and DTI-HRAS conducted, January25,2019.
- 4 Essential Roles of Leadership Training, November26-28,2018, Franklin Covey, DDI.
- Regulatory Impact Assessment cum Standard Cost Model Workshop, September13-14,2018, Makati Shang-rila, Ayala, World Bank and CEODBG sponsored.
- Managing Millennials, July18-19,2018, DTI-HRAS and Breakthrough Management Leadership consultant.
- Supply Chain and Logistics Management101, June19-20,2018, SCMAP and DTI - CEODBG sponsored.
- Regulatory and Risk Assessment Training, May8-9,2018, Makati Shang-rila Hotel, World Bank- IFC sponsored.
- Technical Writing/Legal Writing Training Workshop, June22-23,2017, Clear Vision and DTI-HRAS, Makati.
- Engaging and Retaining Talent Workshop for Middle Managers, DTI HRAS and DDI, June15,2017, Makati.
- Orientation on ISO9001:2015, ACF Consultancy and Training Services, December5,2017.
- ISO9001 QMS Orientation, AFC Consultancy and Training Services, August31,2016.
- ISO9001:2008 QMS Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action, September14-15,2015.
- ISO9001:2008 QMS Awareness Training, March27,2014.
- ISO9001:2008 QMS Documentation, June23-24,2014.
- ISO9001:2008 Internal Audit, October9-10,2014.
- 360 Leadership, Inspire Consultancy and DTI-HRAS, September12,2014.
- Advance Coaching, DDI and DTI HRAS, August11,2014, Berjaya Hotel, Makati.
- Advance Writing Techniques for Senior Staff, Nov.14-15,2013, HRDS and DDI.
- Coaching for Improvement, Winning Insights for Top Performance, Nov.20-21,2013, Inspire Training Consultancy.
- Covey’s7 Habits for Highly Effective People, October3-7,2011, DTI-HRDS.
- DTI Human Capital Development Program: Supervisory Development, Professionalism in the Workplace and Improving Personal Productivity,2006 –2009, DDI and HRDS.
- Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Assessors Training, DAP Tagaytay, June2005.
- Power Principled Leadership with Integrity, Dr. Blaine Lee of Covey International, October2005, Dusit Hotel, Makati.
- Effective Business Writing and Communication, DDI, PTTC, September25-26,2002.
- SME Forum and Job Opportunities, Manila Midtown Hotel, October11,2001.
- Gender Responsive Development Training Program, October22-24,1997.
- Techniques for Empowered Workforce for Technical staff, HRDS, September10-12,1997.
- Managing with Information Technology, sponsored by DTI MIS, and University of Asia and the Pacific, October29-30,1996.
- Countryside Development Program, sponsored DTI BSMED and Competency Based Economies Formation of Entrepreneurs, December18-19,1994.
- Productivity and Quality Management sponsored by UP-ISSI and SOLAIR, November13-14,1994.
- Staff Development Training, Training Management, Environment Scanning and Vision/Mission Formulation, conducted by Dr. Jean Lobell, UNDP, April4-7,1993.
Timeline
Programs and Operations Consultant
Marikina City Government (LEIPO Department)
07.2024 - Current
Chief Trade and Industry Development Specialist
Department of Trade and Industry – Competitiveness Bureau (DTI-CB)
12.2014 - 03.2021
Assistant Chief/Supervising TIDS, Senior Specialist
DTI – National Industrial Manpower Training Council (NIMTC) and Center of Industrial Competitiveness (CIC)
03.1988 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Far Eastern University (FEU)
Master in Business Administration - Human Resource Management
National College of Business and Arts (NCBA)