October 13, 2015 - March 31, 2018

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/RELATIONS SUPERVISOR

OceanaGold (Philippines) Exploration Corporation

Surigao City

 

• Played a crucial role for the successful exploration management of two major Mineral Exploration Projects at Surigao Del Norte with regards to implementation of Community Stakeholder Engagement and Community Development Programs.

• Constantly improved the administrative leadership and direction to the community relations teams in the execution of grassroots community activities including but not limited to organizing, project presentation, hiring of local workers, and public consultations/scoping.

• Strategically led in all land negotiation activities, including reviewed surface rights acquisition documents and preparation of CDP, IEC, SRA, CEP proposals for approval.

• Evidently improved all reportorial requirements for Government Regulators which pivoted our lead in documentary quality control and database management.

 

February 2016 - August 2016

COMMUNITY RELATIONS SENIOR CONSULTANT

Wolf Land Resources Incorporated

(OGPEC-WRI Partnership Exploration Project)

Municipality of Manticao, Iligan City

 

• Provided sound advice on the implementation of Community Development Program in accordance to Mining Act of 1995

• Leveraged technical resources to design and create campaign deliverables, including e-mail invitations, articles and presentations to local leaders.

• Strategically immersed with Indigenous People in the community thru active informal consultations

• Led in the Project IEC (Information, Education and Communication) activities

• Developed start-up tools and implementing policies for the staff employees

• Provided leadership, visioning and direction to Community relations Assistants

• Advised set up of all internal, external and crisis communications.

• Consulted with local government agencies to arrange positive stakeholder engagement initiatives to promote social acceptability of the company in the community.

 

July 2014 - July 2015

SITE ADMINISTRATION/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Binhai Saymon Incorporated (BSI)

Mati City, Davao Oriental

 

• Managed extraction operations and business development for iron-ore mining activities

• Provided proactive leadership to site personnel in efficient execution of daily activities

• Managed over-all development plans, employee policies, key operational decision-making and direction to increase productivity and profitability

• Reviewed and approved on-site manpower requisitions, deployment, and periodic work tasks

• Reviewed and approved weekly operational budget request to head office

• Managed staff acquisitions including hiring and firing of employees

• Managed the functionality of all Safety, Health and other risk programs in the site

• Successfully constructed all facilities on site:  Wharf, Security Perimeters, Fuel Bunker and Road Networks

• Managed network growth, linkages building and community relations.

 

August 2012 - July 2014

SENIOR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Nickel Asia Corporation / Taganito Mining Corporation

Municipality of Claver, Surigao Del Norte

• Wrote and edited articles, web content, advertising copy, periodicals and publications for internal and external audiences. 

• Collaborated with production team to coordinate advertisements and promotions.

• Represented the organization to the public, government officials and other external sources.

• Drafted and edited content for organizational publications, including employee newsletters and reports.

• Increased local stakeholder awareness and achieved advocacy targets by publication of company accomplishments.

• Served as the point of contact for company visitors, guests and government officials with speaking engagements and community award submissions each year.

 

June 2011 - August 2012

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT HEAD (Plant-Site)

EMCO Plywood Manufacturing Corporation (EPMC)

Magallanes, Agusan Del Norte

 

• Led a comprehensive Leadership training for 10 department heads.

• Served as company representative at Government Regulators and Labor Management Council to promote company objectives.

• Resolved employment-related disputes through proactive communication.

• Organized and led a 50-day staff orientation and training to promote collaboration.

• Administered compensation, benefits and performance management systems and safety and recreation programs.

• Analyzed and modified compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

• Coordinated work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations and employee relations.

• Handled understaffing, disputes, terminating employees and administering disciplinary procedures.

• Represented organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.

 

September 2007 - May 2011

SENIOR DATA ANALYST /TEAM LEADER

World Vision Development Foundation

(International Non-Govt. Organization)

Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte

 

• Managed team goal-setting, encouraged initiatives at team level and reviewed sponsorship programs in coordination with the regional support groups

• Managed proactive database administration thru regular collection and entry of child profile updated information.

• Represented teams in multi-sectoral conferences and meetings with other stakeholders and with government agencies.

 

April 2004 - September 2007

AREA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OFFICER

World Vision Development Foundation (WVDF)

Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte

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• Managed the entire program implementation in Surigao Del Norte and Surigao City.

• Managed the partnership alliance and strengthening to achieve a consistent 99% of annual budget performance consistently.

• Skillfully inspired multi-sectoral cooperation and collaboration with stakeholders which resulted to maximized achievement of plans with limited resources.

• Confidently strengthened the partnership performance thru leading in critical alliances and resource management thru strategic planning and networking with Germany, Australia and Taiwan support offices.

 

February 1999 – March 2004
BUSINESS OWNER & STORE MANAGER
VIN’s Bakeshop & Coke Reseller/Distributor

Butuan City

Owned, operated and managed the day to day manufacturing and selling of breads, biscuits and pastries with 4 display outlets within the city and handled 20 employees. Engaged in marketing and distribution of Coca-Cola products and Yakult health drinks in the Caraga Region. Elected President of the Food Handler’s Association for 2 consecutive years and a junior officer of the Butuan Chamber of Commerce for 3 years.

 

May 1996 - October 1998

ADMISSION AND INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT COORDINATOR

/GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Saint Joseph Institute of Technology (SJIT)

Butuan City

 

• Managed the internship placement program to college students in coordination with Department of Labor.  

• Provided leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of college guidance program including school paper social research.

• Served as Critic Adviser on school paper and Committee Chairman for 2 years in Admissions Committee and Student Government Adviser for 2 consecutive years

• Managed the Student Personnel Services Office and improved its Student Testing Center, Student Affairs

• Led in enforcement of Student Manual on School Policies and Discipline.