Kimberly Ante

KIMBERLY B. ANTE Email:-• Mobile: - • Tabaco City, Albay 4511 linkedin.com/in/kbante Hardworking and creative Project Assistant who undertakes complex assignments and delivers excellent results under minimal supervision. Applies strong planning, research, writing, and organizational skills to assist supervisor in ensuring the agency’s compliance to national environmental standards, which allows for smooth operation of two regional laboratories. Self-motivated but also values mentorship and collaboration. Fluent in spoken and written English and Filipino. Core competencies include: Research • Proposal-writing • Project Management • Pollution Control • Training/workshop organization• Creative writing • Environmental advocacy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY V • Rawis, Legazpi City • 2016 – Present Regional office of the Philippines’ executive department in charge of science and technology-related services in the country and of formulating policies and projects related to the field for national development. Science Research Specialist I, Pollution Control Ensures the agency’s compliance to national environmental laws and standards (RA 9003, RA 9275, RA 8749, RA 6969) by securing permits essential to laboratory operations. Supports the agency in the improvement of its work environment through personnel-equipping seminars/workshops and provides assistance in banner programs.  Secured DOST V’s first Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) and other permits essential to laboratory operations through self-study, organized data collection and investigation, and technical writing.  Continually ensures agency’s adherence to Hazardous Waste Management Act by submission of quarterly and semi-annual monitoring reports as well as Chemical Control Orders for Lead and Mercury to the Environmental Management Bureau V.  Drafted the agency’s first work environment plan to ensure worker health, safety, and productivity in daily operations. LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF TABACO CITY • Tabaco City, Albay • 2016 – 2017 The city government of Tabaco Consultant, Gender and Development Provides support to the sector by developing projects and assisting in the conduct of activities focused on women empowerment and adolescent reproductive and mental health.  Volunteer-turned-consultant, co-drafted the proposal for the first annual Outstanding Tabaquena K Awards, which mainstreamed gender equality and honored outstanding women from the urban poor, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, barangay workers, and civic organizations for their selfless service.  Co-developed the Tabaco City Youth Ambassador’s program, a one-year fellowship program that offers personal development and project management training and mentorship to 20 outstanding youth leaders and advocates. KNOWLEDGE-GROWTH SUPPORT, LTD. • Hong Kong •- A quality English language center composed of highly trained language professionals who provide stylized copy and language editing work for authors of prestigious academic and scientific journals and for scientists, professors, and students in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea, Europe, Canada, and the USA. Junior Editor Home-based editor providing preliminary copy editing and proofreading of academic and scientific publications. RELEVANT TRAININGS ATTENDED Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Academic Exchange Program on Environmental Issues East-West Center • Honolulu, Hawai’I • 2017 EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Biology, Major in Ecology University of the Philippines Los Baños • Los Baños, Laguna • 2015 Best Seminar Presenter for undergraduate thesis “Pollination of Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook f. & Thomson at the Lower Campus of the University of the Philippines Los Baños” during the 50th BIOTA National Annual Convention TECHNICAL SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word • Excel • Power Point • Design Platforms Photoshop • Canva