Program Management

JOSE ARIEL P. CULALA, RSW

+63-947-***-**** *****.******@*****.*** ********@****.**.***.**

JOSE ARIEL P. CULALA, RSW

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Nickname: Ariel / Yel

City Address: 22-E Lt. J. Francisco St., Krus Na Ligas, Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Provincial Address: Lot 9 Blk 18 Mt. Dajo St., Amityville Subd., San Jose, Rodriguez, Rizal 1860 Birthdate: 22 November 1986

Hobbies/Interests: Internet surfing, domestic and overseas traveling, watching TV series, playing volleyball, bowling, and board games

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Mobile numbers: +63-947-***-****

Email address: *****.******@*****.*** / ********@****.**.***.** KEY SKILLS AND ATTITUDES

1. Management skills

1.1. Program/Project Management – knowledge on the project management cycle and methodologies, use of Gantt chart, Logical Framework Approach and Theory of Change (ToC), crafting work and budget plans, stakeholder management 1.2. Training Management – planning (training needs assessment, training design, preparation), implementation and evaluation 1.3. Grants Management – program/project proposal evaluation, check and voucher handling, grants turnover and reporting 2. Technology skills

2.1. Working knowledge in Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, Zoom, Dropbox, Paint 3D, and Adobe Photoshop 2.2. Use of social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter 3. Research skills

3.1. Quantitative research – use of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software and data analysis 3.2. Qualitative research – conduct of key informant interviews, participant observation, focus group discussions, case studies, surveys, review of literature with proper citation or referencing in APA format 4. Writing and Proofreading skills – writing technical reports, event speeches, press releases, and business correspondences 5. Documentation and Typing skills – data encoding, transcribing, audio recording, photo and video documentation 6. Organizational, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills 7. Social Work values and principles

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

[Pre-School, Primary and Intermediate] New Era University, Class Salutatorian Central Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City (1992-2000)

[Secondary] Quezon City Science High School (Regional Science High School for NCR) Golden Acres Road cor. Misamis Street, Bago Bantay, Quezon City (2000-2004)

[Tertiary] Bachelor of Science in Industrial Pharmacy (BS IP), University of the Philippines–Manila – Taft Avenue, City of Manila (2004-2006)

Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BS SW), Cum Laude, University of the Philippines–Diliman – Diliman, Quezon City (2006-2009)

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)-International Study Program – Undergraduate Exchange (Endeavour Scholarship for International Students), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University – Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (February-July 2009)

WORK EXPERIENCES

1. Resource Person/Project Coordinator, January 2023 – Present (Project-based) University of the Philippines-Diliman, College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD)-Department of Social Work – Diliman, Quezon City

Project of the UP-CSWCD and the National Association for Social Work Educators, Inc. (NASWEI), funded by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) – Project Component A: Video Production for Senior High School on Fields of Practice and Career Paths in Social Work

1.1. Responsible for the following tasks and responsibilities: a) Sending out invitations to target project participants (social workers); b) Organizing, coordinating, and updating video shoot schedules; and c) Responding to queries and concerns both of the production team and project participants 2. Children Deprived of Liberty (CDL) Protection Monitor, May – December 2021 (Project-based) Commission on Human Rights (CHR) of the Philippines, Child Rights Center (CRC) – SAAC Building, UP Complex, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City

2.1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

- Functioned as Project Manager responsible for the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of component activities under the UNICEF Philippines-CHR Project “Child Protection: Monitoring the Situation of Children Deprived of Liberty”

- Organized, conducted, and documented online monitoring visits to seven (7) BPA facilities assigned to CRC JOSE ARIEL P. CULALA, RSW

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- Monitored the progress of monitoring activities in each of the CHR Regional Offices, identify bottlenecks in the implementation, and recommend solutions

- Performed office-level liaisons to the CHR Regional Offices and project stakeholders including inter alia: local governments at the city and provincial levels; the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC), partner NGOs; and other significant stakeholders and agencies

- Organized and monitored the conduct of consultative meetings and mentoring sessions with project stakeholders

- Planned, organized, and facilitated the capacity-building activity on the Application of Diversion and Alternatives to Detention for CHR lawyers, investigators, and information officers 2.2. REVISION OF MONITORING GUIDELINES AND TOOLS

- Contributed in reviewing and revising the existing CHR Guidelines and Tools for monitoring Bahay Pag-asa (BPA) facilities and select LGU-manned facilities for children through research and documentation 2.3. TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING

- Performed research work and assist in the drafting of the 2021 Situation Analysis Report on CDL

- Prepared progress and monitoring reports, monthly accomplishment reports, and other reports that may be required by UNICEF Philippines

3. Assistant Program Director, January – July 2019 EPCALM Adult Leukemia Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. – St. Luke’s Medical Center, E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Quezon City

3.1. SOCIAL CASE MANAGEMENT

- Conducted hospital and home visitations to patient beneficiaries and their families

- Conducted intake interviews with patient beneficiaries and their families

- Provided psychosocial intervention to patient beneficiaries and their families

- Prepared and turned over EPCALM HOPE Packs to patient beneficiaries and their families

- Served as one of the liaison personnel for health-related assistance to patient beneficiaries and their families

- Prepared case study reports on visited patient beneficiaries

- Provided referrals and access to available resources for patient beneficiaries and their families 3.2. Supervised and provided mentoring and technical assistance to two (2) social workers or case workers 3.3. Prepared, executed, and monitored the conduct of Family Huddles 3.4. Organized and documented internal and external meetings 3.5. Acted as Officer-In-Charge in the absence of the Program Director 4. Data Reviewer and Consolidator, January – April 2018 (Project-based) Foundation for the Development of the Urban Poor (FDUP) c/o Mrs. Ma. Cecilia M. Genzola, Executive Director, for a project of Save The Children Philippines

4.1. Reviewed and consolidated gathered data from Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) on various socio-economic issues faced by children and select residents in the cities of Caloocan, Malabon, and Navotas (Child Rights Situation Analysis)

5. Program Manager, April – June 2017

Mansmith and Fielders, Inc. – Eastchem Building, Bgy. Mariana, New Manila, Quezon City 5.1. TRAINING/SEMINAR MANAGEMENT

- Prepared seminar requirements and other necessities

- Coordinated seminars with speakers, registered participants, and potential attendees 5.2. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

- Supervised and monitored the work and deliverables of the Program Officer and Program Assistant/Staff 5.3. DATABASE MANAGEMENT

- Utilized existing database and search for new or prospective seminar attendees from various micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), companies, and businesses

5.4. MARKETING OF AND ATTENDANCE TO TRAINING/SEMINARS

- Utilized mailing list, personal invitations, and social media accounts to market affordable courses/seminars

- Participated and observed in relevant seminars for knowledge and skills enhancement

- Prepared and reviewed print advertisements for submission to media partner (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

- Crafted marketing plans for Day 8 Business Academy, Inc. and Sensei Business Academy 6. Consultant, September 2016 – March 2017 (Project-based) Foundation for the Development of the Urban Poor (FDUP) – Teachers Village, Diliman, Quezon City 6.1. POLICIES AND SYSTEMS REVIEW AND IMPROVEMENT

- Reviewed and improved organizational policies and systems, i.e. Staff Manual, Financial Systems Management Manual, and Operations Manual

6.2. Packaged documents for submission to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the Accreditation of Civil Society Organization/s (CSO) as Implementing Entity of Government for Public Funds and to the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) for Accreditation or Certification 7. National Social Worker (Management Role), February 2014 – February 2016 International Care Ministries (ICM) – Antel Global Corporate Center, Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Bgy. San Antonio, Pasig City

7.1. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

- Managed compliance and due diligence to government registrations/licenses, accreditations, and permits required by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and concerned local government units (LGUs) across 11 offices of ICM in the Philippines (Manila, Palawan, Visayas and Mindanao provinces) JOSE ARIEL P. CULALA, RSW

+63-947-***-**** *****.******@*****.*** ********@****.**.***.** 7.2. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

- Functionally supervised, mentored, and monitored all social workers across all ICM base offices 7.3. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

- Provided technical inputs in the implementation of ICM’s flagship program, Transform – Values, Health, and Livelihood

(VHL)

7.4. MONITORING AND EVALUATION

- Used monitoring tools for data collection and evaluation tools for analysis and reporting

- Crafted templates and reviewed Progress Reports and Monthly Accomplishment Reports submitted by all social workers in ICM Bases

7.5. POLICY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION

- Crafted and formalized ICM’s Child Protection Policy

- Reviewed and cascaded relevant national laws and DSWD Administrative Orders

- Provided administrative and program support office memos 7.6. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

- Drafted Job Descriptions for area-based social workers, residential social worker, and houseparent

- Conducted final job interviews for social worker applicants for all ICM base offices 7.7. MEMBERSHIP IN STRATEGY AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

- Participated in all important meetings with all leaders and board officers and members of ICM held both locally and overseas (Hong Kong office)

7.8. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

- Conducted trainee and employee performance appraisals for all social workers 7.9. TRAINING MANAGEMENT

- Conducted Admin Role-based Training, DSWD Accreditation Training, and Child Protection Policy Orientation 7.10. SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT

- Standardized SW forms and templates

- Drafted and revised SW guidelines and manuals

8. Program Officer and Training Associate, October 2013 – February 2014 Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI) / Ateneo Microfinance Capacity Building Program, Ateneo de Manila University – Loyola Heights Condominium, F. Dela Rosa Street, Loyola Heights, Quezon City 8.1. TRAINING MANAGEMENT

- Conducted public and customized training services for microfinance and social enterprise stakeholders 8.2. RESEARCH

- Conducted research studies for development organizations such as Climate Change Commission (CCC) and Cordaid Philippines using qualitative and quantitative methods 8.3. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

- Executed project planning, implementation, and reporting with development organizations such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), CCC, and Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) 9. Program Assistant, November 2010 – June 2013

Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) – Metrobank Plaza, Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City

Program Assistant I - Education Unit, November 2010 – December 2010 9.1. Post-campaign correspondences to the steering committee members and partners for the 2010 National Teachers’ Month Campaign

9.2. Information Campaign for the 2011 Search for Outstanding Teachers (SOT)

Program Assistant I - Grants Unit, December 2010 – July 2012

Program Assistant II - Grants Unit, July 2012 – June 2013 9.3. PROGRAM/PROJECT PROPOSAL EVALUATION

- Background checked proponent organizations, evaluated proposed programs/projects, recommended actions based on thrusts and focus of MBFI, and presented to top management and the Donations/Executive Committee of the Foundation 9.4. BOARD MEETING MANAGEMENT

- Organized, coordinated, and documented the monthly Donations/Executive Committee meetings of the Foundation 9.5. GRANTS ADMINISTRATION AND DONATIONS MANAGEMENT

- Facilitated grants administration for the MBFI Board-approved programs or projects of identified development partners

- Facilitated the provision of financial assistance to local government units affected by disasters

- Managed in-kind donations (used computers, office furniture and fixtures, and recyclable tarpaulins) to partner organizations

9.6. EVENTS MANAGEMENT

- Assisted in the planning and implementation of the Foundation’s annual events such as the Anniversary Grants Turnover, Awarding of the Ten Outstanding Filipinos (teachers, soldiers, police officers, and artists), and the League of Corporate Foundation (LCF)’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Expo 9.7. PARTNER RELATIONS AND MANAGEMENT

- Managed the partnership with the Philippine Judicial Academy (PHILJA) of the Supreme Court for the Professorial Chairs Program and the Academic Excellence Lecture Series (AELS) in the Judiciary Program

- Managed the partnership with the Foundation for Liberty and Prosperity (FLP) for the Chief Justice Panganiban Professorial Chairs on Liberty and Prosperity Program

- Managed the partnership with the Ateneo de Manila University School of Government (ASoG) for the Professorial Chairs on Public Service and Good Governance Program

9.8. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

- Served as one of the Team Leaders for the Chinese New Year - Bags Of Blessing (B.O.B.) Project, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and select NCR local government units JOSE ARIEL P. CULALA, RSW

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- Assisted in the planning, volunteer mobilization, and implementation of the “You’re In Green Hands” - Metrobank Group Nationwide Tree Planting Project, in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 9.9. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

- Operated, updated, and maintained the Grants Program Database

- Collated reference materials on Grants Management and programs and projects of development partners 10. Customer Service Representative

Virgin Mobile Australia - Sitel Philippines Corporation – CyberOne Building, Eastwood City, Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Bagumbayan, Quezon City

December 2009 - May 2010

VOLUNTEER WORK

Oxfam in the Philippines, Country Programme – 4/F 150 Corporate Center, 150 Panay Avenue, Quezon City – The

#GROWChallenge Advocacy Launch, July 2013

SOCIAL WORK INTERNSHIPS / ON-THE-JOB TRAINING

1. First Social Work Field Placement: Reception and Study Center for Children-Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Capital Region (RSCC-DSWD-NCR) - Casework/Case Management and Groupwork Bago Bantay, Quezon City, June - November 2008

2. Second Social Work Field Placement: Community Organizers (CO) Multiversity - Community Organizing Barangay Central, Diliman, Quezon City, November 2008 - January 2009 Field location: Samahan ng Magkakapitbahay sa Pechayan (SAMASAPE), North Fairview, Quezon City 3. Third Social Work Field Placement: Dianella Community Health, Inc. – Psychological and Counseling Team - Project- based Internship

Glenroy, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, February - June 2009 TRAINING, WORKSHOPS, AND SHORT COURSES

Workshop on the User’s Guide on Community Based Disaster Management of the United Nations - Center for Regional Development

(UNCRD) and International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) CMDRR Manual launching International Institute of Rural Reconstruction, Silang, Cavite – February 22, 2011

Objective and Strategy Setting Writeshop

Metrobank Foundation, Inc., Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City – October 6, 2011

Writing Your Way To Success: A Writing and Editing Workshop – Conrado B. Favorito, Philo-MBM Ateneo de Manila University Campus, Quezon City – November 4, 2011

Good Practices in Corporate Social Responsibility: Benchmarks for Public-Private Partnerships in Social Services Delivery – PUBLiCUS Asia

University of the Philippines, Balay Kalinaw, Diliman, Quezon City – January 11, 2013

Training on Basic Skills in Forensic Social Work – Ms. Asuncion S. Cueto, RSW and Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc.

(PASWI)

NORFIL Foundation, Inc., Mother Ignacia Street cor. Roces Avenue, Quezon City – February 26-28, 2015

Project Management Cycle and Proposal Writing – Milton B. Amayun, MD, MPH ICMManila Inc., Ortigas Center, Pasig City – June 1-3, 2015

17th Digital Marketing Plan – Mr. Donald L. Lim (Chief Digital Marketing Strategist, Mansmith and Fielders, Inc.) Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City –April 5-6, 2017

71st Fundamentals of Marketing for New Marketing and Non-Marketing Professionals – Mrs. Chiqui Escareal-Go (Chief Executive Officer and Chief Service Strategist, Mansmith and Fielders, Inc.) EDSA Shangri-La Manila, Mandaluyong City – April 25-26, 2017

2021 Ako Para Sa Bata (APSB) Webinar Series – “Reimagining The Future: Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps” – Child Protection Network Foundation, Inc. – October 7 to November 25, 2021

Online Course Certificate: Research for Impact – University of Cape Town and Oxfam Great Britain via Coursera – July 13 to August 14, 2022

Online Course Certificate: Fundamentals of Project Management – Google Course Certificates via Coursera – July 25 to August 25, 2022

The Mandanas Ruling: Implications on Service Delivery, Social Workers and Other Social Service Personnel – Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) - School of Social Work – August 20, 2022

Forensic Social Work: Practice Intersection and Challenges – Department of Social Work, College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD), University of the Philippines-Diliman – September 16, 2022

Online Course Certificate: The Sustainable Development Goals - A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future – University of Copenhagen via Coursera – February 1 to February 22, 2023

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