Arianne Almera Adol

ARIANNE ALMERA ADOL Technical Project Support Specialist | Project Management (General) | Research and Data Analysis- Blk1, L10, Aldea Real Phase 3, Brgy. Punta, Calamba City, Laguna PHILIPPINES My LinkedIn My Portfolio CAREER HIGHLIGHTS ▪ ▪ ▪ 15 years of professional experience as Technical Project Support Specialist in environment, climate, disaster management, and land use sectors, with involvement in various projects, including ASEAN-BMZ’s Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Protect the Marine Environment and Coral Reefs (3RproMar), NEDA’s Manila Bay Sustainable Development Masterplan (MBSDMP), JICA’s Flood Risk Management Plan-Cagayan de Oro River, and World Bank’s Participatory Resource Appraisal - Resource and Social Assessment (NRM and GEF) Proven strong self-starter in management of consultancy projects such as the Preparation and Updating of Comprehensive Land Use Plan (including Climate Disaster Risk Assessment) for Mexico, Pampanga, DPWH Laguna Lake Road Network Phase 1 and 2, and fulfilling technical roles (organiser, coordinator and facilitator for stakeholder discussions, assistant to experts, GIS capacity development lead, codesigner of knowledge products, technical support for preparation of Projects/Activities/Programs) as needed for local and foreign-funded projects. Regular upskilling and updating of self-taught skills in data analytics, project management, communication, negotiation, foreign languages (Beginner French) and monitoring & evaluation KEY SKILLS • • • • Project Management: Monitoring and Evaluation, Results-based Management, Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Community Engagement, Activity Planning and Coordination Sustainable Development: Circular Economy, Solid Waste Management, Disaster Risk Analysis, Local Capacity Development, LNOB Principle, Land Use Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment Data Analysis/Visualization: MS Excel, Google Sheet, PowerBI Tools: Canva, MS Tools, QGIS, ArcGIS, EFDC RELEVANT EXPERIENCES Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Protect the Marine Environment and Coral Reefs (3RproMar) — GIZ (July 2022 to June 2025) TECHNICAL ADVISOR – CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT M&E • Focal for Pilot Implementation • Stakeholder Analysis • Localizing policies • Knowledge Product Design and Production ❖ Performed overall M&E of the project and reviewed deliverables at all project output levels (regional, national, local) ❖ Accomplished technical reports and deliverables (Activity Documentations with synthesized results, Progress presentation/slide decks, Annual Reports for submission to DENRFASPS), Terms of References (ToR), activity/event designs ❖ Co-designed and produced newsletters, video storyboards, posters, and factsheets with clear, strategic messaging for target audiences and improved communication materials, including those used by partners (e.g., Guimaras State University). ❖ Developed an assessment list for identifying potential positive deviants in the context of local marine litter and waste management CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Chemical Engineer Climate Change Policies and Economics, Google Project Management Specialization Various thru Coursera (ongoing) Circular business models fostering sustainability, Politecnico di Milano thru Coursera (March 2025) Understanding the EU AI Act DataCamp (February 2025) Impactful Storytelling for Development Work, AIZ (April – May 2024) Results-oriented Project Management, AIZ (November – December 2023) Leave no one behind (LNOB), AIZ - TVET (April – June 2023) Masterclass in Data Powered Positive Deviance (DPPD), GIZ Data Lab (November 2022) Data Analytics & Visualization Courses, LinkedIn Learning, DataCamp, Project SPARTA (2021 – 2025) Python for Everybody, edX (2013) Wastewater Treatment Operations and Maintenance, Aquatreat Environmental Systems, Inc. (February 2010) Promoting Lifecycle Management of Fluorocarbons — Asian Development Bank (February 2022 to November 2023) RESEARCH ASSISTANT (NATIONAL CONSULTANT) Research of technologies, best practices, and innovations in lifecycle management of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) • Technical Coordinator ❖ Assisted the Lead Expert in organizing, coordinating, and documenting online workshops with environment ministry focal persons from developing countries across Asia and the Pacific. ❖ Synthesized key findings from workshops and partner meetings to inform project decision-making, and drafted speeches, blurbs, and post-event communication materials, including articles for publication. ❖ Provided technical writing and analysis support to team and Lead Expert in writing reports, particularly situational analyses on fluorocarbon management, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), climate change, and carbon markets, contributing to informed policy and technology recommendations. Formulation of The Manila Bay Sustainable Development Master Plan (MBSDMP) — Orient Integrated Development Consultants, Inc. (June 2018 to December 2020) GIS ANALYST/RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Technical Assistant for Biodiversity, Solid Waste Management and Water Quality improvement thematic areas • GIS and Data Lead ❖ Assisted experts in Biodiversity, Solid Waste Management and Water Quality Improvement thematic areas of the Manila Bay Masterplan, in both administrative and technical capacities, to generate the list of Projects, Activities, and Programs (PAPs) and perform Gap Analysis that will guide PAP validation activities toward target outcomes ❖ Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of experts to design and finalize indicators, measures, and project items of the MBSDMP ❖ Organized and co-facilitated stakeholders’ engagement activities for different purposes (primary data gathering, community-level focus group discussions, validation of PAPs, presentation of results) ❖ Played the major role in data sourcing, collection, analysis, and processing to produce GIS-generated maps, tables, and figures needed for the Manila Bay Situation Atlas and all project deliverables (See sample maps produced for MBSDMP here.) EDUCATION Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of the Philippines- Los Baños (major Sugar Technology) Updating of Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) 2017 – 2022 of Municipality of Mexico, Pampanga — Local Government of Mexico, Pampanga (August 2017 to September 2018) TECHNICAL CONSULTANT/GIS SPECIALIST Technical Consultant for GIS-guided land use planning • Spatial Analyst • Data Manager and Analyst • Lead – Preparation of CDRA ❖ Served as the main project support to the Team Leader in completing the Updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and led the end-to-end preparation and approval of the Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA). ❖ Conducted remote sensing, ground validation, surveys, and key informant interviews to develop land use geodatabases. Utilized GIS spatial mapping and analysis for baseline studies, socio-economic assessments, flooding impact evaluations, and land use planning. ❖ Created, managed, and updated geodatabases using raw and non-vector data from LGUs, produced current and proposed land use maps, along with all required CDRA maps, and completed all written documentation and reporting tasks to get approval of the Provincial Council for the updated plans. PROJECTS LED/CO-LED ❖ Development of a Rapid Assessment for Identifying Potential Positive Deviants in Marine Litter Reduction Organised, coordinated, and facilitated key informant interviews, meetings, focus group discussions (FGDs) and site visits in five cities and municipalities across two regions in Visayas. The project aims to develop a set of criteria that can help identify positive deviants and potential positive deviants in community-level waste management and marine litter reduction, using findings from stakeholder engagements and consultations. It also aims to identify best practices with potential for scaling and replication in the region. ❖ Community Focus Group Discussions Led the preparation, organisation, facilitation, and synthesis of findings from a month-long series of FGDs with 45 selected barangay communities in the Manila Bay catchment area (coastal communities in Bulacan, Cavite, Bataan, Pampanga, and Metro Manila, and catchment communities in Rizal, Nueva Ecija, and Bulacan). With less than three weeks of preparation, this involved designing engagement and consultation strategies and mechanics, preparing visual materials and maps, coordinating with focal people on the ground and procurement of supplies and consultants (documenters and co-facilitators). The FGDs aimed to understand community aspirations for Manila Bay, raise awareness about the Manila Bay masterplan project and its targets, and gather inputs to improve the masterplan and its proposed plans, activities, and programs (PAPs). ❖ Preparation and updating of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and Climate Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA) of Mexico, Pampanga Co-led the end-to-end preparation and updating of CLUP and CDRA of Mexico, Pampanga, which involved preparing bidding documents and project proposal, meeting with LGU focal and stakeholders, actual site visits and key informant interviews for initial data collection and consequent validation of findings, accomplishment of maps and reports, budgeting and resource allocations, and mobilisation of two enumerators/data collectors. ❖ Survey and stakeholder engagements for the Laguna Lake Road Network Phase 1 and 2 Co-led the resource and team mobilisation for surveys and FGDs conducted in barangays and local government units covered by the project, which involved coordination with focal persons in LGUs and barangays, organisation and facilitation of consultation and survey activities (residential areas, and ports with boating services in Laguna), documentation and synthesis of all surveys and stakeholder engagements, and contribution to the preparation of final report deliverables of the project (maps and technical reports). KEY ACHIEVEMENTS RELEVANT TO PROJECT SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT ❖ Empowered Decision-Making through Data Analysis and Effective Communication Strategies Utilized advanced data analysis and results-based monitoring to generate insightful dashboards, translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable insights, and craft targeted messaging for stakeholders. Led project M&E efforts, ensuring evidence-based decision-making and contributing to the central project evaluation (CPE) process to review overall project effectiveness and improve activities as applicable ❖ Results-based Monitoring Training and Model Development (3RproMar and AMUSE) Participated in a three-day training on results-based monitoring for M&E personnel of 3RproMar and AMUSE projects, and contributed significantly to the development of 3RproMar’s Theory of Change Model ❖ Developed a Criteria List for Positive and Potential Positive Deviants in Marine Litter Context Led the compilation of local best practices in solid waste management and marine litter reduction, developing knowledge products such as factsheets and presentations to showcase exemplary approaches of selected LGUs. Designed a criteria framework to identify positive and potential positive deviants in communities, for potential finetuning and practical application/use ❖ Provided Essential GIS Technical Leadership and Project Support Provided pivotal GIS technical expertise to support project analysis, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement, producing high-quality maps and reports that supported decision-making and project/activities implementation ❖ High Proficiency and Resourcefulness in Conduct of In-Depth Research and Data Collection Executed comprehensive research and data collection activities, gathering vital information that informed project strategies, assessments, and planning, and aligned the project to its goals and target outcomes ❖ Organized Multidisciplinary Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building Activities Facilitated collaboration among government officials, technical experts, and community members to drive interdisciplinary project execution. Led GIS capacity-building workshops for local government planners, enabling them to create their own administrative and flood maps, and organized key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) at the community level CHARACTER REFERENCES JOHANNES PAUL, PhD – Project Manager, 3RproMar Project Philippines (GIZ) MARIA MARICRIS ELEMOS – Technical Advisor, GIZ Philippines RAYMUNDO GO – Consultant, Private/Professional MARICELYN PARADO – Technical Staff, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) *** Next pages: Complete professional history and supporting details *** COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL HISTORY Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Protect the Marine Environment and Coral Reefs (3RproMar) — GIZ (July 2022 to June 2025) TECHNICAL ADVISOR – CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT M&E • Focal for Pilot Implementation • Stakeholder Analysis • Localizing policies • Knowledge Product Design and Production ❖ Led the overall M&E of the project, ensuring the review and scheduled accomplishment of deliverables across regional, national, and local levels. Authored and reviewed key technical reports and outputs. Co-designed and developed strategic communication materials—newsletters, video storyboards, posters, and factsheets. Additionally, created an assessment framework to identify potential positive deviants in local marine litter and waste management, for further development in the hope of having a standard procedure in identifying best practices with potential replication/scalability advantages. Social, Resettlement and Gender Survey for the Feasibility Study of the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network (LLRN) Project – Phase 2 — Orient Integrated Development Consultants, Inc. (March to December 2024) TECHNICAL CONSULTANT/GIS SPECIALIST Technical Consultant for GIS-guided strategies and activities • Co-Field Supervisor • Team Technical Strategist ❖ Led GIS technical operations and production for all report deliverables, client and partner presentations, and survey materials. Co-organized and supervised focus group discussions (FGDs) and survey activities in key LGUs and barangays in Laguna, coordinating with enumerators for effective data collection. Collaborated with project team leaders to design strategic approaches for social surveys and optimize resources and implementation. Authored and compiled summary reports and key findings from FGDs, to provide valuable insights and inform project planning and execution. Promoting Lifecycle Management of Fluorocarbons — Asian Development Bank (February 2022 to November 2023) RESEARCH ASSISTANT (NATIONAL CONSULTANT) Research of technologies, best practices, and innovations in lifecycle management of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) • Technical Coordinator ❖ Assisted the Lead Expert in organizing, coordinating, and documenting online workshops with environment ministry focal persons from developing countries across Asia and the Pacific. Synthesized key findings from workshops and partner meetings to inform project decision-making. Drafted speeches, blurbs, and post-event communication materials, including articles for publication. Provided technical writing and analysis support to team and Lead Expert in writing reports, particularly situational analyses on fluorocarbon management, climate change, and carbon markets, contributing to informed policy and technology recommendations. Development of Business Cases/Models for Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) — Orient Integrated Development Consultants, Inc. (January to August 2023) TECHNICAL CONSULTANT/GIS SPECIALIST GIS Lead Expert • Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation • Project Coordinator • Development of survey tools • Development of recommendations based on survey findings ❖ Provided lead GIS expertise in developing maps and technical reports, such as the physical and socio-economic profile of the Laguna Lake Watershed. Designed survey tools and key informant interview (KII) questions to assess the current state of water transport in Laguna de Bay and Pasig River, identifying barriers, opportunities, and potential business models for improvement. Synthesized findings from KIIs and surveys on ports and ferry systems to inform recommendations for enhancing water-based transport. Developed presentation decks to effectively communicate key findings and project highlights to stakeholders. An Analytical Study of the ADB’s Support to Municipal Solid Waste Management,- — Asian Development Bank (September 2021 to April 2022) DATA ANALYST/RESEARCH EXPERT (NATIONAL CONSULTANT) Country, Sector, and Project-Level Research • Portfolio Review • Project Dashboard Creation • Thematic Analysis based on Solid Waste Management variables, indicators ❖ Conducted a comprehensive review of ADB’s portfolio, project evaluations, and documents using data mining and analysis to validate study hypotheses, leading to the development of a guidance framework for improving portfolio management and project prioritization in solid waste management. Designed a database and dashboard to organize key project details and survey responses into thematic groups. Assisted experts in questionnaire design, testing, and KIIs, while also supporting the finalization of technical reports. Coordinated and facilitated online workshops and prepared post-event communication materials, including news articles and blurbs. Formulation of The Manila Bay Sustainable Development Master Plan (MBSDMP) — Orient Integrated Development Consultants, Inc. (June 2018 to December 2020) GIS ANALYST/RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Technical Assistant for Solid Waste Management and Water Quality improvement thematic areas • GIS and Data Lead ❖ Supported experts in Solid Waste Management and Water Quality Improvement, as well as Biodiversity thematic areas under the Manila Bay Masterplan by assisting in the development of a comprehensive list of short, mid and long-term Projects, Activities, and Programs (PAPs) and conducting a Gap Analysis to guide validation efforts. Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to design and finalize indicators, measures, and project components for the MBSDMP. Organized and cofacilitated stakeholder engagement activities, including data gathering, focus group discussions (specifically the more than 40 community and barangay FGDs across several provinces in Manila Bay Region), and results presentations. Led data sourcing, collection, analysis, and GIS processing to produce maps, tables, and figures for the Manila Bay Situation Atlas and other key project deliverables. Updating of Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) 2017 – 2022 of Municipality of Mexico, Pampanga — Local Government of Mexico, Pampanga (August 2017 to September 2018) TECHNICAL CONSULTANT/GIS SPECIALIST Technical Consultant for GIS-guided land use planning • Spatial Analyst • Data Manager and Analyst • Lead – Preparation of CDRA ❖ Served as the main project support to the Team Leader in completing the Updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and led the end-to-end preparation of the Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA). Conducted remote sensing, ground validation, surveys, and key informant interviews to develop land use geodatabases. Utilized GIS spatial mapping and analysis for baseline studies, socioeconomic assessments, flooding impact evaluations, and land use planning. Created, managed, and updated geodatabases using raw and non-vector data from LGUs. Produced current and proposed land use maps, along with all required CDRA maps, and completed all written documentation and reporting tasks. Comprehensive DPWH-ARMM Transparency System Through the Enhanced E-ARMM System, DPWHARMM Android Application, Project Data and Documentation Book and Infrastructure Masterplan — Woodfields Consultants, Inc. (April 2017 to August 2018) GIS SPECIALIST/RESEARCH ASSOCIATE GIS Lead in Data Analysis and Processing • Overall Project Support for preparation of all deliverables ❖ Developed maps using GPS tracks and routes from ground surveys to support spatial analysis and planning. Contributed to the formulation of the Infrastructure Master Plan by providing data processing and analysis. Prepared all technical report deliverables. Navotas Breakwater Project — Woodfields Consultants, Inc. (February to September 2017) TECHNICAL EXPERT Hydrodynamics simulation • GIS Specialist ❖ Conducted field surveys and gathered critical data for the Environmental Fluid Dynamics Code (EFDC) Simulation, a multifunctional surface water modeling system used to analyze aquatic systems. Performed EFDC simulations to generate hydrodynamic models, analyze movement and potential blockages, and calculate the highest wave height to inform the engineering details required to construct a breakwater structure. Developed maps and prepared a comprehensive technical report detailing the simulation process and key findings. Comprehensive Philippines Local Road Satellite-Smartphone Mindanao Mapping Pilot — Woodfields Consultants, Inc. (April 2016 to December 2016) GIS ANALYST/RESEARCHER Geoprocessing support • Researcher and writer ❖ Processed road data from firsthand route-tracking and geotagging tasks using the project’s webbased platform, generating detailed road maps for selected pilot municipalities. Prepared all written project deliverables e-ARMM System — Woodfields Consultants, Inc. (January 2016 to December 2016) GIS ANALYST/RESEARCHER Geoprocessing support • Researcher and writer • Overall Project Support ❖ Performed geoprocessing tasks essential to the system infrastructure of e-ARMM, an online repository for BARMM’s infrastructure projects. Conducted research on available road data to enhance the system’s accuracy and coverage. Developed base maps from collected data to support survey activities and project planning. Groundwater Study in Metro Manila and Selected Cities/Municipalities in Cavite — Berkman Systems, Inc. (July 2015 to November 2015) PROJECT ASSISTANT GIS Technician • Researcher and writer • Overall Project Support Conducted research on essential data from government and private sources to support project objectives. Organized and documented stakeholder meetings and consultations and assisted experts in ground validations for groundwater assessments and other key deliverables. Managed geodatabases and performed mapping tasks and database construction to support spatial analysis. Contributed to ModFlow simulations by preparing and organizing necessary data inputs. Hydrogeological Study of Municipality of Limay, Bataan — Philkoei International, Inc. (March to June 2015) ENVIRONMENTAL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST GIS Specialist • Field Lead on Watershed Assessment ❖ Researched essential data from government and private sources for watershed assessment. Documented stakeholder meetings, conducted ground validation, and identified environmental issues affecting groundwater and surface water systems. Collaborated with the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) of Limay to design recommendations for watershed protection and sustainability. Managed geodatabases and performed mapping to support data analysis and decisionmaking. Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (EPRMP) — Various Contracts, BEECO, Inc. (February 2014 to June 2015) TECHNICAL EXPERT/RESEARCH SPECIALIST Environmental Assessments • Data collection and processing • Stakeholder engagement ❖ Performed the end-to-end preparation of environmental assessment reports such as IEE for a resort in a highly elevated area, and EPRMP for a manufacturer of cement and other construction materials and chemicals. Applied understanding of environmental impact assessment and relevant protocols, regulations and standards of DENR in the preparation of said documents Flood Risk Management Project – Cagayan De Oro River Basin — Philkoei International, Inc. (August 2012 to October 2013) GIS ANALYST Data Analyst for economic vis-à-vis flood data • Data QA • GIS production and analysis ❖ Created maps using ArcGIS, Quantum, ILWIS, and Surfer to support project needs. Processed and verified data for experts, generating essential maps, tables, and socio-economic databases. Developed inundation maps and a video presentation on Sendong’s flood status using CAMTASIA. Calculated drainage basin volumes and areas to support analysis and decision-making. Feasibility Study on Pangasinan Bulk Water Supply — Philkoei International, Inc. (July to August 2012) GIS ANALYST Map Production • Data QA ❖ Collected and analyzed hydrologic data from river systems and groundwater sources. Conducted mapping tasks using ArcGIS and QGIS, producing final maps and calculating drainage basin volumes and areas to support project analysis Pinatubo Hazard Urgent Mitigation Project III - Part 2 (GIS and FPE Sub- Projects) — Woodfields Consultants, Inc. (April to May 2012) GIS SPECIALIST Organiser/Facilitator in stakeholder discussions • GIS Trainer for LGUs ❖ Assessed GIS capabilities of LGU personnel through interviews and designed tailored training programs. Conducted hands-on training in ArcGIS 9.3 for LGU representatives, developed step-by-step video tutorials on advanced GIS tools, and prepared monthly and sub-project reports. Assisted experts in stakeholder consultations and presentations while generating fieldwork maps incorporating data from consultations and ground validations. Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Sectoral Study and Zoning Ordinance Reports for Mexico, Pampanga — Local Government of Mexico, Pampanga (July 2011 to November 2011) GIS TECHNICIAN/PROJECT ASSISTANT Overall Project Support • Lead – Data Management ❖ Collected and analyzed primary and secondary data for maps and reports, conducting ground validations and consultations with key personnel. Led a two-member team in digitizing and integrating data using ArcGIS 9.3 and QGIS to produce various land use, hazard, infrastructure, and parcel maps. Assisted in stakeholder presentations and consultations while completing end-to-end all technical reports for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and Sectoral Study. Participatory Resource Appraisal - Resource and Social Assessment (NRM And GEF), Mindanao River Basin Integrated Management and Development Master Plan Study, Sanitary Landfill Projects (Cabadbaran, Agusan; San Mateo, Rizal) — Woodfields Consultants, Inc. (April 2010 to July 2011) ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER/GIS ANALYST/RESEARCHER Water quality analysis • Researcher and writer • GIS Analyst • Project Support (Technical) ❖ Collected and analyzed primary and secondary data for maps and reports, conducting field surveys, ground validations, and stakeholder consultations to support GIS data processing and project planning. Performed water and sediment sampling with result analysis, authored Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals for sanitary landfill projects and collaborated with team members on hydrological and watershed studies. Baxter Healthcare Philippines, Inc. (June to November 2009) QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) ANALYST Water quality analysis • Product testing and analysis ❖ Conducted QA testing and analysis for IV products, performed laboratory testing on raw materials, and evaluated parameters based on quality management SOPs. Ensured strict adherence to ISO standards for quality management systems. *** Nothing Follows ***