Business Support Commercial Banking

PUBLIC

SHERRY ANN E. GULAPA

#**** *. ****** **., ****. Pio Del Pilar,

Makati City, Philippines 1230

Mobile No. +63-917-***-****

Email: *************@*****.***

• CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Executive Business Support

Standard Chartered Bank – (Commercial Banking)

December 2021 to Present

Reporting to FM Head

Position Functions:

• Organize FM Head's daily schedule & bookings (Coordination, confirmation, car assignment).

• Log in the Gifts & Ent registry all client meeting expenses paid by FM Head (FM Desk heads, FM Sales & Traders)

• Arrange travel arrangements for all mangers, for international including accommodation.

• Handles regional guests in admin requests (Letter of Invitation, hotel/car arrangement as needed).

• Process all invoices in eProcurement and assure on-time payment.

• Facilitates onboarding of new vendor on eProcurement.

• Facilitates SEC license update, application, and revocation.

• Facilitates PHILIPPINE DEALING AND EXCHANGE CORP (PDEX) user update, application, and revocation.

• Handles submission of necessary document to Monetary Operations System (MOS).

• Manages inventory monitoring of physical assets including office supplies.

• Records daily morning meeting via ‘BlueJeans.

• Act as FM DCC. Attends all meetings, Sanity Check and BCP exercise. Prepares Pre and Post Exercise Form, route for sign off and submit to BCM with supporting evidence.

• Update the BIA and BCP documents as needed

• Process and coordinate with Corporate Affairs and external parties re Corporate Sponsorship.

• Supports Sales Team in selected projects and ad hoc needs. Personal Assistant

Home Credit Philippines – (Financing)

June 2018 to June 2021 (3 years)

Reporting to Chief IT and Operations Officer

Position Functions:

• Monitors budget of the 3 divisions (IT, Operations & Project Management).

• Manages executive committees Monthly meeting.

• Monitors monthly scrum team data base.

• Make appointments and maintains a calendar schedule of the CIOO.

• Handles arrangements of all necessary logistics required for the activity.

• Works closely with the IT Employment Relations Manager for team staff recruitment.

• Consolidate Monthly Report for the team.

• Arrange travel arrangements for all mangers, international and local including accommodation.

• Coordinates with other departments for all company events and gathering.

• Handles negotiations with various suppliers for all activity requirements.

• Monitors IT contracts approval.

• Reviews all department contracts before submission to Legal. Assures fast processing of approval.

• Manages CIOO cash expenses for liquidation.

• Disseminates information accurately; shares appropriate information using established channels to keep manager and peers informed.

• Monitors, plans, and organizes own work to ensure achievement of results. Executive Assistant

Avon Philippines – (Cosmetics)

May 2016 – April 2018 (2yrs)

Reporting to the Marketing Director

Position Functions:

• Responsible to the Departments need.

• Handles confidential and administrative duties for the division.

• Make appointments and maintains a calendar schedule. PUBLIC

• Handles meeting arrangements and all the necessary logistics required for the activity.

• Arrange travel arrangements, international and local for all managers and sales staff, including accommodation.

• Coordinates with the Category Managers to maintain an in-depth awareness with the brands.

• Monitors the budget of the division for Conference & Travel.

• Assist and prepares presentation materials for reports. Division Assistant

Sanofi Aventis Philippines – (Pharmaceutical)

January 2013 – March 2016 (3yrs)

Reporting to the Business Unit Director of Diabetes Division

• Performs a wide variety of complex, responsible, and confidential and administrative duties for the division head and other management personnel.

• Provides administrative support to the department including the organization and maintenance of various reference and follow up files.

• Makes appointments and maintains a calendar schedule.

• Handles meeting arrangements and all the necessary logistics required for the activity.

• Arrange travel arrangements, international and local for all managers and sales staff, including accommodation for their field activities.

• Consolidate Monthly Operational Report and submit to the Business Unit Director.

• Follows up on projects, transmits information, and keeps informed of pertinent activities especially on deliveries.

• Works closely with the department for issues, philosophies, goals, and objectives and assists in developing related strategies; works collaboratively with other staff.

• Provides information and resolves moderately complex complaints which regularly requires the use of judgment and the interpretation and application of policies and procedures.

• Coordinates with the third-party agencies, Metro Drug and Zuellig for the monthly sales deliveries of materials, assuring it will be delivered on-time.

• Supervises the LEAD PH Assistant on all logistics requirements and communicate closely with the sales for the schedules.

• Performs basic accounting and bookkeeping functions related to ordering supplies, equipment, and services.

• Orders and purchases promo materials for marketing monthly allocation and for various activities.

• Negotiates with suppliers to get a higher quality material but in a lower cost.

• Monitors the budget of the division and individual brands ensuring no excess on budget.

• Organizes own work, sets priorities, and meets critical deadlines. Marketing Brand Coordinator / Executive Assistant

Sanofi Aventis Philippines – (Pharmaceutical)

July 2004-Dec 2012 (8yrs)

Reporting to the Marketing Director of Consumer Healthcare Division Marketing Position Functions:

• Monitor all Marketing promotions implemented by the Product Managers to Hospitals, Doctors and Trade Partners.

• Develop programs and processes to improve service level to all External Partners.

• Coordinate with various advertising agencies on designs and layout required by the Product Managers for their brands.

• Prepares budget for all Marketing activities as required.

• Deals with different suppliers on marketing requirement for monthly promotions.

• Coordinate with Logistics Manager and Third Parties on issues concerning the procurement and deliveries of our monthly allocations for sales.

• Prepares Monthly Sales Data Report generated by IMS (Integrated Market Statistics).

• Monitors division and brands individual budgets.

• Coordinate with Travel Agencies and Hotels for booking and reservations of upcoming conventions/activities and meetings.

• Maintains confidential and other related Marketing files.

• Receive and respond in a professional manner to external inquiries. Sales and Trade Marketing Functions:

• Monitors trade marketing budget for Accounts Monthly Display Allowance.

• Prepares payment for Display Rental via Accordion.

• Coordinate with Accounting for the releasing of checks and coupons for Accounts.

• Prepares and coordinate with all Key Accounts Manager on materials and supporting documents needed for negotiations.

• Handles submission of contracts to Finance duly signed by Accounts and Sanofi Aventis CFO.

• Monitors Consumer monthly Promotional Fund and Tactical Fund.

• Helps resolve others’ technical problems and distributes current information in role as expert. PUBLIC

Executive & Personal Assistant

IDS Logistics (member of the ZUELLIG Group) – (Pharmaceutical) July 1997 –May 2004 (7yrs)

Reporting to the President & Managing Director

Position Functions:

• Plan business goals and objectives for the office.

• Secure & supervise the resources needed to accomplish those goals.

• Direct & supervise appropriate personnel.

• Coordinate meetings, conferences, overseas travel, and business appointments for the M.D.

• Create and maintain an effective confidential client filing system.

• Receive and respond in a professional manner to external inquiries.

• Assist in internal planning activities.

• Represent the company at appropriate professional, civic and governmental meetings. Marketing Assistant

Marsman Corporation - (Distribution)

June 1996 –July 1997 (1yr)

Reporting to the Marketing Manager

Administrative Assistant

Jacinto Steel Corporation - (Roofing)

June 1994 –May 1996 (2yrs)

Reporting to the Sales Manager

School Secretary

Woodridge School Las Pinas – (Education)

July 1992 –April 1994 (2yrs)

Reporting to the Principal

• EDUCATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Educated at Philippine Normal University. Graduated in April 1992 with Bachelor of Science in Education. Majoring Psychology and Values Education.

• SEMINARS, TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND LECTURES ATTENDED Feb 2015 - Procurement Team – Buying Group (3 months Training) Aug 2014 - HR Team – Recruitment (3 months Training) Mar 2010 - Excel Intermediate

Aug 2009 - Effective Negotiating Skills

Oct 2001 - Personnel Management Workshop

Jun 1999 - Professional Secretary Program

Feb 1999 - Career & Self-Management

Aug 1998 - Leadership Skills, Study Skills, Time Management Seminars

• SKILLS & INTERESTS

• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.

• Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes

• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.

• Personable professional whose strengths include cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings.

• Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation.

• Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.

• Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.

• Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of application.

• PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Born 7th September 1971. Happily married with 3 kids.

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