A
Fransel
Aquino
advkjj@r.postjobfree.com
La Cañada Flintridge
CA
SUMMARY
Seasoned Program Coordinator with broad-ranging expertise in operations management and financial administration. Highly skilled in overseeing budget planning and championing strategic visions. Committed to driving teams toward success and sustaining organizational missions.
Exceptional computer skills, strong analytical and writing skills, considerable stamina, self-reliance, and proven capacity to take on initiatives and exercise judgement. Positions held exhibited strong abilities to deal with the public, upper management, and high ranking government officials.
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite
Graphics creation using Canva
Data Management
Report Generation
Project Coordination
Effective Customer Communication
Research and Facts Collecting
Flexible Schedule
Scheduling Proficiency
Organizational Skills
Reliable and Trustworthy
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Dedicated and Hardworking
Customer Support and Assistance
EXPERIENCE
Senior Program Coordinator
Los Angeles, CA
Consulate General Of Canada Los Angeles/ Sep 1987 to Nov 2021 Prepared periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities, progress and status for management.
Planned and administered budgets for programs, equipment and support services. Prepared billing and invoices, and maintained relations with service providers. Scheduled and developed program activities in accordance with program needs. Developed invitations, newsletters and flyers to create promotional literature for program activities.
Event management and coordination for various social functions and high level ministerial visits.
Scheduled on-line meetings and calendaring for Consul General, section heads, government and private sectors, and interlocutors. Conducted research for reporting on advocacy issues and speeches. Created and edited social media content to complement publications, videos and podcasts developed by in-house team.
Maintained contacts relation database and sent out email blasts. Executive Assistant to the President
Metro Manila, Philippines
Zorrilla Public Relations and Advertising/ Jan 1984 to Dec 1986 Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
Opened, read and replied to e-mails, letters and correspondence on behalf of executives.
Coordinated meeting and work schedules for staff teams and executives. Scheduled and arranged travel and hotel reservations for meetings, conferences and seminars.
Set up meeting and event logistics for senior management and updated calendars. Managed and tracked expenses to meet company budget requirements. Public Relations Assistant
Metro Manila, Philippines
Ministry Of Tourism/ Jun 1978 to Sep 1983
Assisted with scheduling appointments, travel planning and external and internal communications efforts.
Organized and promoted the Philippines in tourism conferences both local and international.
Liaised with the Office of the President's Social Secretary to arrange state visits by dignitaries and VIP celebrities.
Coordinated placement of stories and advertisements in magazines and newspapers. Developed and maintained close working relationships with members of press. Prepared or delivered speeches to further public relations objectives. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science: Foreign Service
University of The Philippines Jun 1977
Diliman, Philippines
Basic Accounting Principles
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Created highly effective excel program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
Balanced the department's budget earning recognition from upper management and financial reward for many years.
Received several awards for exceptional delivery of major events. Received several commendations from headquarters for loyalty and best administrative support through the years.