Karen Therese Romina Sison

Karen Therese Romina G. Sison Email:-| Mobile: - SUMMARY A freelance virtual assistant with attention to detail, persistence for tedious tasks, and the mindset of a business owner. EDUCATION Ateneo de Manila University | AB History (June-) WORK EXPERIENCE UpWork | Freelance Virtual Assistant (February 2017-Present) • Does admin tasks such as email management, transcription, data entry, social media management, file documentation and organization, and internet research. Visual:Material Design Studio | Partner (July 2016-Present) • Aided in the conceptualization of the business and currently handling administrative matters such as file documentation and management, government and tax compliance, and finances. Explorations: A Developmental-Interaction Educational Center | Assistant Teacher (September 2016-March 2017) • Assisted the head teacher in managing the classroom and developing lesson plan, interacted and played with three- and fouryear-old children, and documented and helped assess growth of children. Cuago: Printing and Co-Working Space | Co-Director and Office Manager (April-December 2016) • As co-director, aided in the conceptualization of the business and business planning, created systems for the business, helped build the business from the ground up in less than two months, oversaw direction of business and came up with business strategies along with co-director. • As office manager, took charge of organizing and maintaining file system, documenting business meetings, and maintaining and evaluating execution of systems and policies. PROJECTS Research on Hostel Landscape in Bangkok (April 2017) • Researched about the landscape, key trends, and prospects of hostels in Bangkok, Thailand and generated a report from the findings. Podcast Transcriptions (March 2017) • Transcribed podcasts on financial literacy. Data Entry Tasks for CPD for Teachers (February 2017) • Updated the website database with upcoming workshop details using CRM. Data Entry Tasks for Real Estate (February 2017) • Entered data from hundreds of property listings into a spreadsheet for client’s auction. Virtual Assistant Tasks for Author (February 2017) • Did a variety tasks as a one-time virtual assistant such as researching on real estate properties, transcribing a 3-minute video, scheduling calls, managing emails, creating graphics, and scheduling social media posts. ORGANIZATIONS The GUIDON | Training & Development Staffer (July 2012-March 2014), Training & Development Manager (March-), and Managing Editor (April 2015-May 2016) • As staffer, engaged in secretariat work such as conducting individual consultations and post-press evaluations, planned workshops and seminars, helped organize general assemblies, helped in creating promotional materials for events. • As manager, set the direction for and leading the Training & Development staff for AY-, implemented systems and policies within the staff to assure a smooth workflow, oversaw T&D project implementation, coordinated with the editorial board regarding T&D matters • As managing editor, set the direction for The GUIDON along with the other executive editors, oversaw the Organizational Cluster, was in charge of the administrative and financial matters of The GUIDON, acted as liaison between Office of Student Activities and The GUIDON, documented Editorial Board meetings AWARDS Best Staffer, Training & Development The GUIDON -) Most Promising Staffer, Training & Development The GUIDON -) HOBBIES & INTERESTS History • I am interested in the discipline of History, particularly in historical methodology and historiography. • I believe in the importance of having a sense of history and knowing how to take things into context. Performing Arts • I enjoy musicals such as Hamilton, Legally Blonde the Musical, The Phantom of the Opera, Rent, and Wicked. • I have an appreciation for dance, as I used to dance ballet for almost ten years. Travel • I enjoy travelling, particularly understanding the history and culture of the places I travel to and relating it with Philippine history and culture. • Between my second and third year of high school, I was chosen as a delegate for the school exchange program in Osaka, Japan.