Jonella Viel Bawalan

JONELLA VIEL C. BAWALAN 138 Barangay Tamacan, Amadeo, Cavite, Philippines 4119 -/-- A professional in the field of legal management, having worked for a number of well-known and established corporations which greatly contributed to the knowledge and experiences of my professional career. EXPERIENCE DECEMBER 2021 – PRESENT SALES VIRTUAL ASSISTANT, LEGALIST, INC.       Email management, including sorting and labeling to correct criteria Appointment setting, replying to emails and scheduling calls Use of Slack, Airtable, Typeform, Outreach and Dialpad Docket searches including searching for prospects’ profiles and emails to reach out to Plaintiff and attorneys’ profile sourcing Other data entry tasks delegated from time to time MAY 2021 – FEBRUARY 2022 LEGAL SPECIALIST, ONE COMMERCE (INT’L.) CORPORATION         Prepares and finalizes corporate documents which include but not limited to board resolutions, Secretary’s Certificate, General Information Sheet, amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, and incorporation; Liaise with different government agencies which include but not limited to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau, National Telecommunications Commission, the Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court, Municipal Trial Courts, and Regional Trial Courts; Prepares initial drafting, proof-reading, and/or review of legal documents such as correspondences, requests, authorizations, simple pleadings, affidavits, contracts and agreements; Prepares initial and final demand letters to resigned and current employees including suppliers with outstanding deliverables to the company; Documents and prepares documents related to labor relations including filings for small claims cases including representation to hearings; Acts as the custodian of the revolving fund of the respective department, including requests for liquidations and reimbursements; Reviews the terms and conditions of each and every coverage of insurance, bonds, and similar instruments which the company regularly secure in the regular course of its business; and Transacts with external and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth flow of business. SEPTEMBER 2020- MARCH 2021 ASSISTANT LEGAL MANAGER, HAIER ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES PHILIPPINES INC.    Manages legal matters of the company; Formulates standard operating procedures/policies to be adopted within the organization; Acts as corporate secretary - prepares and finalizes board resolutions, secretary’s certificate and minutes of the meetings of the board of directors and stockholders of the corporation;     Handles the application for trademarks with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), including compliance with Declaration of Actual Use and maintains ledger of company trademarks to ensure that the DAUs are being complied on time; Reviews contracts and agreements; Prepares and presents business plans; and Liaise with the officers, employees of the company and the external legal counsel. MARCH 2017 – AUGUST 2020 LEGAL ASSISTANT, JG SUMMIT HOLDINGS, INC.             Works hand in hand with the corporate secretary; Prepares and finalizes board resolutions, secretary’s certificate, minutes of the meetings of the stockholders, board of directors and committees; Assists in the preparation for board and stockholder meetings, prepares the materials, meeting agenda, script etc. Prepares relevant documents required by the corporation and its subsidiaries which include but not limited to deed of sale, memoranda, among others; Prepares and process reportorial requirements such as foreign ownership report, monthly board lots, list of top 100 stockholders, public ownership report, disclosures on press releases, current reports (SEC Form 17-C) and the general information sheet of the corporation and its subsidiaries. Transacts with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Philippine Stock Exchange and other relevant government agencies to comply with regulatory requirements; Prepares documentation requirements on incorporation of new corporations, it’s articles of incorporation and by-laws and amendments thereto; Prepares and process letters and memoranda on stockholders and conglomerate’s concerns with various government agencies and pertinent private utilities; Handles the preparation of materials for the meetings of the board of directors, stockholders and audit committees of the corporation and any of its subsidiaries; Prepares the notice and agenda of the meeting and requests for per diem of directors each and every meeting; Assists and performs office and admin tasks such as filing of documents, safekeeping of original corporate files, stock transfer books, stock certificates and other important files of the corporation; and Answering queries from stockholders and relevant persons within the organization. OCTOBER 2015 – FEBRUARY 2016 LEGAL COORDINATOR, MIGHTY CORPORATION, TOBACCO COMPANY  Responsible in coordinating with the Legal Assistant in the field and discussing their concerns with the Legal Manager based in the head office;  Keeps record of court cases especially labor-related cases which were filed for and against the corporation;  Constantly discusses any update of the labor cases with the Legal Manager and give concrete solutions to the disputes which may be amenable for amicable settlement and preventing it from entering the arbitration level; Holds record of new hires, resigned and terminated salesmen and other field personnel and keeps track of records on their status and any updates; and Coordinates with the top management on field personnel’s concerns, when necessary.   2 AFFILIATIONS  ASSISTANT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF One Commerce (Int’l.) Corporation company E-Magazine EDUCATION APRIL 2015 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY College Diploma MARCH 2011 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, INFANT JESUS ACADEMY OF SILANG, INC. High School Diploma MARCH 2007 ELEMENTARY DIPLOMA, FATHER MICHAEL DONOHER MEMORIAL SCHOOL Elementary Diploma SKILLS           Microsoft Office proficient (Word, Presentation, Excel) Excellent communication skills both verbal and written A team player and individual learner Can work well under minimal supervision Analytical thinker Detail-oriented person Pro-active and has sense of urgency Can work in a fast-paced environment Manages to work under pressure and strict deadlines Adapts well to new knowledge and learnings CHARACTER REFERENCES Will be provided upon request. 3