Josephine Lasaga, MA
***** **** ******, ***** ****, CA 94587
Phone: 510-***-****, Email: acvonh@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Certificate in Transitioning to DSM-5 and ICD 10 CM (1.50 hours), Mar. 2016
American Psychiatric Association, Online
MA, Counseling Psychology (GPA: 3.59), Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA Dec. 2010
Relevant Courses: Psychopathology, Chemical Substance Abuse Dependency, Relational Abuse, Therapeutic Communication, Psychological Assessment, Group Dynamics, Legal Ethics and Alternative Methods & Therapeutic Intervention.
Certificate, Conflict Resolution (GPA: 3.57), Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA Dec. 2010
Relevant Courses: Structure/ Theories/ Ethics of Conflict Resolution, Cross Cultural Aspect of Psychology, and Conflict Resolution: Skills and Techniques
BS/BA, Psychology and Guidance and Counseling, St. Scholastica’s College, Philippines Mar. 2004
Relevant Courses: Theories and Personality, Psychological Testing, Fieldwork in Psychology, Principles of Guidance, Psychological Psychology, Basic Psychiatry, and Techniques of Counseling
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
HR Assistant, SM MART, Inc., Philippines Jul. – Sep. 2004
Handled sourcing of seasonal sales employee, and compensation and benefits of regular staff
Sales & Recruitment Associate Consultant I, Prosearch, Inc., Philippines Mar 2005- Sep. 2006
Processed clients request for service proposals and sample contracts
Produced sample breakdown of service fees for clients
Coordinated client concerns to different departments to improve and maintain company-client relationships
Interviewed and endorsed applicants for staffing, supervisory, managerial and other high-level positions
Interpreted and provided written reports of psychological tests for any company levels
Administrative Assistant, Cybercampus, San Francisco, CA Jan. 2009- Dec. 2011
Selected approved prospective proctors for students
Proctored exams occasionally during weekends or after office hours
Provided excellent customer assistance for prospective students, students and instructors
Prepared, double checked and sent maximum of1,500 exams per semesters
Worked with team and assisted with decision making when supervisor is unavailable
Coordinated with other staff for service efficiency
Effectively worked under pressure or during exam season
Updated department systems and files regularly
Customer Service Officer, Convergys, Philippines Jul. 2012- May 2013
Provided excellent customer experience thru:
Built rapport, acknowledged and give consideration with member's situation, and encouraged to speak.
Assisted members with activation, sim card replacement, porting and troubleshooting
Educated members about how to manage accounts and interpret bills
Reported lost/stolen handset or sim card to insurance and telecommunication company
Ensured confidentiality of updated account information
Business Assistant, Feoh Midst (Family Business), Philippines May 2013 –Jan. 2015
Assisted clients with any concern with regards to using Microsoft Office, and internet.
Updated games to make sure the customer can use the latest gaming installation available.
Provided excellent customer experience and display integrity to build trust with clientele.
Provided typing service for school and office reports.
SKILLS
Proficient in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, and Access), Datatel and E-college, good English communication skills (TOEFL: scored 88 in computer based exam), fluent in Tagalog, service oriented, good time management, interpersonal skill, complex problem solving, critical thinking and active listening.