Experience

Sociedad Española de Beneficencia

• Philippines
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  The Executive Director ensures the effective and efficient implementation of the Sociedad's objectives by establishing direction and designing policies and management strategies in consultation with the Board of Trustees. The Executive Director ensures the effective and efficient implementation of the Sociedad's objectives by establishing direction and designing policies and management strategies in consultation with the Board of Trustees.



U.S. Embassy Manila

• Cultural Affairs Specialist for Exchanges, Public Affairs Section

  • Mar 1983 - Aug 2017

  • Manages the American Embassy’s International Visitor Leadership Program including liaising with the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation relating to the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Fellowships for Professional Development • Coordinates all program and pre-departure requirements with selected International Visitors, local program partners, and the Office of International Visitors at the State Department in Washington, D.C. • Advises Mission officers on all aspects relating to the International Visitor Leadership Program and other U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs • Keeps abreast of developments relating to the Philippine political, social, economic, and cultural scenes (via daily news, television, radio, social media) • Recommends and nominates appropriate individuals (emerging and/or influential Filipino leaders representing various sectors of society) for participation in the International Visitor Leadership Program and other U.S. Government-sponsored exchanges • Oversees and manages preparations for the annual International Visitor selection committee meeting that determines appropriate individuals who will be invited to participate in the International Visitor Leadership Program • To strengthen the bilateral relationship between the Philippines and the United States: Liaises on a daily basis with Embassy officials, staff and with representatives of Philippine society • Develops guest lists for various Embassy-sponsored functions (among them Fourth of July, Memorial Day, U.S. ship visits, etc.) • Maintains contact with State Department program officers on the exchange activities being undertaken by the Embassy’s Public Affairs Section in Manila Show less

• • 1980 - 1983

  • Responsible for the overall management of the Cultural Affairs Office• Drafted communication on behalf of the Cultural Attaché• Organized and developed events on behalf of the Cultural Attaché• Managed the International Visitor Leadership Program• As needed or as assigned: Assisted in developing programs and activities of the Cultural Affairs Office

• • 1979 - 1980

  • Responsible for the overall management of the Center• Provided office assistance to the Center Director• Assisted in developing programs and activities organized and sponsored by the Center as needed



General Electric Technical Services Company, Inc.

• Bilingual Secretary

  • 1974 - 1978

  • Responsible for the overall administration and supervision of the Office of the Sales Manager for Europe and North Africa • Responsible for the overall administration and supervision of the Office of the Sales Manager for Europe and North Africa