FAITH JANICA P. MANALO
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WORK EXPERIENCE
DA-Philippine Rural Development Project Quezon City, Philippines World Bank Initiative, Planning Officer Mar 2021 - Present Authored 16 value chain analyses for priority commodities of MIMAROPA region (i.e., rice, onion, coconut, swine, seaweeds, banana, calamansi, tuna, cashew, cassava, corn, arrowroot, etc.), identifying $17.5B investment opportunities and efficiency gaps, of which $1.51M has been funded under the WorldBank initiative and $44.4M financed by the Government of Philippines and NGOs Led the development of 71 municipal, 1 city and 5 provincial commodity investment plans in MIMAROPA, boosting regional agricultural GDP by 12%.
Integrated Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (CRVA) into 6 investment plans, inducing the infrastructure with climate-related features
Spearheading Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Investment Portfolio, identifying 25 multi-commodity investment zones across 5 provinces of MIMAROPA using synthetic approach and spatial analysis through QGIS Co-developed 2 commodity roadmaps (calamansi, cashew) adopted by MIMAROPA authorities, attracting private funding from KLT Fruits Inc. and KOICA
Managed research budget worth $100,597, delivering 2 research studies, 1 mobile application (CalamanSeek App), 6 capacity-building programs for 500+ farmers and extension workers. Trained over 200 professionals in value chain analysis and investment planning, increasing adoption of data-driven planning by 100% in target LGUs.
Conducted 30+ focus groups and stakeholder consultations for the conduct of the value chain analysis Custech Contact Center Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines Sales Representative Jul 2018 - Apr 2019
Generated 25+ qualified leads per week through cold calls, referrals, and targeted outreach, achieving a 30% conversion rate and exceeding quarterly sales targets by 15%. Designed customized debt management plans for clients, reducing their unsecured debt by 20% on average within 6 months
Onboarded 15+ newly opened New York City, USA restaurants with POS solutions, improving transaction efficiency by 40% and securing 95% client retention
Sold 100+ insurance plans, tailoring coverage to individual needs and distributed diabetic supplies to 50+ patients monthly, ensuring timely deliveries and improving adherence to treatment plans by 25%. EDUCATION
University of the Philippines Los Baños Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines BS Agricultural Economics Major in Policy and Development Graduation Date: Jun 2019 BM Gonzales Best Thesis in Policy and Development Awardee LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity and Sorority Theta Chapter Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines Member Sep 2015 - Present
Spearheaded several community services for the sorority: Team Up: Outreach Program for children, UPCAT Assistance, Library Assistance, Gawad Kalinga Community Service, Self-Defense Training, and Blood Letting SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Skills : Project Management, Investment Planning and Programming, Economic Analysis, Value Chain Analysis, Spatial Analysis (QGIS), Climate Risk Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA), Data Analytics (MS Excel, STATA), Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Visualization (Looker), Graphic Design (Canva, Google Sites) Competencies : Strategic thinking, Organizational skills, Initiative, Reliable, Strong Conviction, Flexibility and Adaptability, Active listening, Assertive, Calm, and Consistent LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Certificate on Financial Globalization, Capital Flows, and the Global Financial Cycle Climate Risk Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA) Training Climate Resilient Agro-Industry Oriented Value Chain Analysis Training Coursework on Investment Planning Tools
Training and Workshop on Utilizing Climate Decision Support Tools (DSTs) - DOST-PHILVOCS GeoRisk PH Space Technology and Data Utilization for the Agricultural Sector Training on Spatial Planning Analysis (QGIS) and Investment Planning and Programming