CHRISTOPHER S. CAPISTRANO
Homebase: Novaliches, Quezon City
email: *****.**********@*****.***
mobile: +63915.491.0379 (Globe) +63921.633.3848
I am a results-oriented professional with long experience and knowledge in building fruitful relationship with government. I am people-oriented leader who can organise communities or group of individuals to work on projects successfully. I can work in a multicultural environment and deliver company objectives with minimum supervision. My skills include fair knowledge in resolving critical issues as part of public relations strategy. As a digital marketing professional, I am equipped with advanced knowledge in designing and implementing marketing strategies, lead generation, lead qualification and evaluation and customer loyalty management.
I have dedicated more than 20 months in the design and implementation of alternative transport solution in my latest work. I have submitted four (4) proposals and adoption plan for Local Government Offices national agencies and transport organisations for public-private partnership agreements.
Work Experience
1. Private-Public Partnership Program Manager,
Chief Technology Officer,
Chief Marketing Officer,
Business Planning and Research Group Head
Ropali Corporation - Pasig, Metro Manila
November 2016 to September 2018
Overall head of the group consisting of planning and research, market analysis and new product development departments. Conducts due diligence report on projects / companies for possible mergers, acquisition or joint venture. Design, implement and monitor technical test procedures in supply sourcing, pre-acceptance of products, and initial inventory management procedures prior to uploading to an integrated enterprise resource system.
Deeply involved in developing market for Electric Tricycles for commuting and livelihood generation. Developed test protocols and test surveys to determine the adaptability of electric transport vehicle in different areas. Collaborate closely with Local Government Units and tricycle groups in developing policies and financing scheme suitable to all stakeholders.
2. Principal Social Development Management Programs Adviser OcenaGold Philippines, Inc. - Nueva Vizcaya
July 2015 to February 2016
Provided extensive support on governance program to all Company's social investment projects to ensure they meet Company objectives, community expectations and government requirements under the Social Development Management Program. Established policies and procedures on community projects compliance social audits through project monitoring and evaluation. Initiated a community-based monitoring system that measures core indicators necessary to assess development impacts to the communities.
3. External Relations Manager
OceanaGold Philippines, Inc. - Nueva Vizcaya
October 2013 to June 2015
Responsible for the identification, planning and implementation of social development and management program of the Company to ensure that comprehensive community consultation and guidance are incorporated all the process of accomplishing them.
Developed permitting and compliance systems and procedures that ensure timely application and issuance of necessary permits; submission of reports and other compliance with regulators.
4. Deputy General Manager
OceanaGold Philippines, Inc. - Nueva Vizcaya
May 2013 to September 2013
I was responsible for the development and maintenance of good working relationships with government regulatory agencies. Ensured compliance of the firm with its all permitting requirements. I developed the regulatory procedures of pre- shipment and export of gold bullion. I worked with Deputy General Manager for Operations in developing a workable permitting and compliance system. 5. Institutional Sales Manager
Honda Philippines, Inc. - Tanauan, Batangas
1 October 2012 to 31 March 2013
Initiated for institutional or business-to-business Sales and Marketing Program. Offered wholesale and/or special promotional packages to companies with large pool of employees. Among targeted companies are those locators in Special Economic Zones. While maintaining the responsibilities of ensuring timely issuance of registration documents from different government offices, promotional campaigns, test rides, product demos were conducted. About 15 companies where 600 potential buyers were registered in the lead generation sheet. 6. External Affairs Manager
Honda Philippines, Inc. - Tanauan, Batangas
19 September 2005 to 30 September 2012
I developed and established Stakeholder Engagement Strategy that includes local government, suppliers and government regulators. Prepared development policy papers to various government offices including the Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Department of Transportation and Communication and the Intellectual Property Office. Represented the company in local and international fora related to motor vehicle industry. Responsible for stock registration of motorcycle units with the Land Transportation Office. Chairs the road safety committee ember of various committees of the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association. Initiated a nationwide campaign on Motorcycle Road Safety in collaboration with then DOTC - UNDP Global Road Safety Program.
7. Division Chief - Motor Vehicle Development Program Board of Investments - Makati
September 1988 to September 2006
Managed the Motor Vehicle Development Program of BOI. Crafted the Executive Order the implementing rules and regulations of E.O. 156 or the comprehensive Motor Vehicle Development Program and formulated Programs for the growth and development of local parts manufacturing. Served as technical support staff and direct contact of Japanese negotiators during the Philippine - Japan Economic Partnership Agreement in 2004.
I was responsible for the drafting of the Executive Order No.156 or the Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Development Program of 2002. Other Executive Orders drafted and managed to get issuance are:1) Executive Order No. 262 - measures to encourage local vehicle manufacturers to source parts and components from local parts manufacturing companies) Executive Order No. 263 - measures to encourage local parts production) Executive Order No. 418 - imposing high tariff rate and additional P500,000 on certain imported used vehicles4) Executive Order No. 243 - temporary suspension of tariff on frequently imported parts and components of public utility vehicles.
Collaboration with Local Government Units in assisting them to promote their region, province and municipalities by capacity-building programs and support in developing their Local Investment and Incentives Program to attract foreign and local investment.
8. Division Chief - Regional Growth Areas Center
Board of Investments - Makati
September 1988 to September 2006
Coordinated with local government units, investment promotion agencies and other departments with similar objectives of spurring development in the countryside by encouraging investors to locate in the regions. Assisted local government units and investment promotion agencies in their review, revision and crafting of investment promotion campaign Conducted about 100 Investment Consultation and Business Matching seminars in about 50 municipalities, 15 cities and 10 provinces around the Philippines. 9. Philippine Delegate (Secondment)
UNIDO Bologna, Italy - Bologna
April 1997 to October 1998
Under secondment arrangement with UNIDO Italy, was assigned to Bologna, Italy for 18 months to promote the Philippines as an investment destination for various industries such as: mining, shoe and apparel industries, automated amusement/games machines, food industries, and automotive industry. Liaised and conducted investment seminars with Philippine Consulate Office in Milan; Coordinated preparations for the Philippine participation to Hannover Fair in Germany; attended and co-organized the 1st Asia-Europe Ministerial Meeting in Rome, Italy. 10. Senior Investments Specialist
Board of Investments
Mining and Metallurgical Industries Department
April 1985 to July 1988
Technically evaluated several mining investment projects all over the Philippines covering varieties of ore deposits such as marbles, jade, gold, copper, chromite and clay minerals.
Prepared roadmap on low-grade copper in the Philippines with reviews of existing operating and non-operating copper assets.
10. Mining Engineer
Mines and Geosciences Bureau - Quezon City
April 1985 to July 1988
Assigned to Exploration Division. Works were on evaluation of mineralised areas subject of applications for prospecting and exploration permits. Technically evaluated several prospective areas all over the Philippines covering varieties of ore deposits such as marbles, jade, gold, copper, chromite and clay minerals. Education
Master in Business Administration in Business management
• Ateneo de Manila University Graduate School of Business 1993 to 1995
Makati, Philippines
B.S. Mining Engineering in Engineering
• Mapùa Institute of Technology
1980 to 1985
Intramuros, Manila
Postgraduate Certificate in Business
• Auckland University of Technology
2001-2002
Auckland, New Zealand
Certified Digital Marketing Program
• International Institute of Digital Marketing
October-December 2016
Makati, Philippines
Skills
• Community organising; project implementation; information education and communication; public relations; media event design and implementation;
• Windows, Apple OS; Microsoft Office; Pages, Numbers, Keynotes, INX, Acumatica
• NC 2 & 3 Driving; High impact presentation, Photography, calligraphy
• Other Languages - Nihongo and Italian
Awards/Grants
Bureau of Mines Undergraduate Scholarship Program
• June1980 - March 1985
• Full scholarship for 5 years on BS Mining Engineering Civil Service Commission Local Scholarship Program
• June 1993 - June 1995
• Full scholarship for Master In Business Administration New Zealand Scholarship Program
• Feb 2001 - Mar 2002
• Full scholarship for Postgraduate Certificate in Business Certifications/Licenses
1. Career Executive Service Eligible (CES)
Eligibility for career development program in Government service. This is primary requirement for management / executive post in government service. 2. Board Exam for Mining Engineers
Eligibility for career development program in Government service. This is primary requirement for management / executive post in government service. Publications
1. Low-grade Copper Prospect and Problems
Board of Investments. Mining and Metallurgical Industries Department. October 1990. Two
volumes.
Study on the investment and economic prospect of thr Philippine copper deposit with discussions on problems prevailing during the 1990's. Proposed solutions for strategic development of the copper industry and its vertical linkages. 2. The Chromite Industry of the Philippines (Thesis) Ateneo de Manila University Graduate School of Business. March 1995 Discusses on the potential economic benefits of the Philippine Chromite deposits that are found mostly in Luzon and Surigao Island.
3. Etrike Business Model
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-s-capistrano-03899731/detail/recent-activity/ posts/
September 2018
Essentials in setting up local electric tricycle business in the country 4. Naga City Welcomes DECC E-Trikes
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-s-capistrano-03899731/detail/recent-activity/ posts/
September 2018
Provides insights on how Naga City in Bicol embraces the eTrike business with supports from government and private sectors.
5. Bicutan Tricycle Operations
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-s-capistrano-03899731/detail/recent-activity/ posts/
April 2018
Provides summary of the marketing study and test ride program of DECC at Bicutan where more than 7,000 motorcycle units ply the areas 24 hours a day. Personal
Gender: Male
Age: 58
Address: 7-59 St. Philip Street, San Pedro Subdivision 7, Novaliches, Quezon City. Marital Status: Separated
Number of Children: 2 (both are working)
Referees
Available upon request