Laurence de Dios

 LAURENCE ANTONETTE DE DIOS Davao City, Philippines Phone: - Email:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/la-de-dios-8abb6188 __________________________________________________________________________ A dynamic team player ready to face new challenges for the betterment of the organization I work for and promote efficiency and effectiveness within the organization. CAREER SUMMARY I have acquired several executive positions in the field of media, public relations, sales and marketing, both in the online and offline industry. I have proven my capabilities in an administrative roles and competent at managing responsibilities in a high- volume atmosphere. My work experiences have molded me to become a hard and smart worker, quick learner and ability to assume responsibility and can work well under pressure as part of a team. STRONG SKILLS 1. Public Relations and Communication 2. Sales and Marketing 3. Event Management 4. Multi-media Relations PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE September 2016 – December 2016 Tours Coordinator/ Freelance Consultant & Operations Director of a Tour Business Davao City, Philippines - Answers inquiries from website, close deals & make coordination - Goes with the guests during the tour ensure smooth flow of the trip & further coordination with the establishments - Creates programs for new tour packages & does the costings - Scouts & deals with the partner establishments & suppliers of the tours April 2014 – January 2016 Project Manager (Online) Clear Health Media Greensborough, Australia - Project Management - Business Development - Website design, development, marketing and maintenance - Other Administrative and business related tasks as required January 2014- March 2014 Events/ Party Organizer Freelancer/ Manic Monkey Crew Boracay Island, Philippines - Events organizing (Pool parties, Digital Boot Camps, Special Occasions, etc.) August 2013- October 2013 Project Manager/ Director for Sales & Marketing Kampo Berde Nabaoy, Malay, Aklan - Plans, coordinates and executes the development of the project which involved construction, logistics, operations, formulation of programs, etc. - Creates project objectives, project requirements, management, and ensures realization of cost, time and quality of products. April 2013 – May 2013 General Manager Toast Wine Bar Station 1, Boracay Island, Aklan -Responsible for the management of sales and marketing of accounts and maintains business relationship with clients. - Responsible for the management of the business, coordination, planning and negotiation with clients and staff. -Works with the crew & staff to ensure that operations are running smoothly, clients are satisfied and funds are being spent properly. June  2011- March 2013 Programs Officer Communications & Promotions Unit City Tourism Operations Office Door 8 Magsaysay Park Complex, Davao City - Performs administrative roles such as Database Management (photo banking), website/ social media pages, various multi media and online accounts maintenance and updating, newsletter development, etc. - Review proposals related to promotions and formulates evaluations/ recommendations to the Officer-in-Charge. - Attends or assist in meetings/ seminars/ conferences which are related to promotions or as directed by the Officer-in-Charge. Oversees the success of hosted meetings (venue set-up, drafts Minutes of the Meetings and other logistical work). - Handles media visits in the city related to tourism and maintains close coordination during familiarization tours. - Ensures documentation of important city events, public dissemination of M.I.C.E. (Meetings, Incentive Travels, Conference, Exhibits/ Events) Calendar, drafts press releases and online publication. - Communicates and coordinates with all the Tourism Related Establishments, associations & groups in the city for proposals and projects related to promoting the industry. - Develops proposals related to marketing and promoting the tourism industry then handles and initiates approved projects.   October 2010 - June 2011 Accounts Manager SouthSpot Entertainment Network Aala Bldg. Anda St., Davao City Responsible for the management of sales and marketing of accounts and maintains business relationship with clients. Responsible for project management, coordination, planning and negotiation with clients. Produce and handles production team from pre-production to post production of the client’s video materials, AVPs, TV Commercials and the likes. Works with sales, customer services and account executives to ensure that operations are running smoothly, clients are satisfied and funds are being spent properly. Brings new accounts to the company, as well as maintaining positive relationships with existing clients and ensure customer satisfaction.   August 2010 – October 2010 Sales Executive Davao Bioskin Tech Laboratories, Inc. Davao City Handles promodizers and keeps track of activities in customer relation management. Sells and promotes products and services of the company to the malls and other applicable establishments, builds and maintains business relationship with customers.   February 2010 – June 2010 Customer Service Representative PayPal North America Sutherland Global Services, Inc. 12/F Philplans Corporate Center/Total Corporate Center Triangle Drive cor. Bonifacio Triangle, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Philippines - Answers inbound calls and interacts with the company’s customers and attracts potential clients through telephone and provides them with information to address inquiries regarding products and services and help in resolving any customer complaints.   September 2009 – February 2010 Technical Support Representative AT&T U- Verse Sutherland Global Services, Inc. 12/F Philplans Corporate Center/Total Corporate Center Triangle Drive cor. Bonifacio Triangle, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Philippines Diagnose, provides and resolve technical hardware and software issues and network problems involving internet connectivity, TV, telephone connection and other network problem resolution to clients by walk- through solutions and troubleshooting via remote connection/ telephone. Interact with customers to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns, and requests about products and services. Does sales and marketing of products through upgrading of accounts.   July 2009 - August 2009 Private English Tutor   Mikyung Cho (Korean National) -Helps the student understand English, speak it and be able to write and read it through course work preparations, planning of sessions, arrangements of extra curricular activities and creating a vibrant teaching atmosphere. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Nursing, March 2008 Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City, Philippines SKILLS Excellent communication and inter- personal skills; Proficient in the use of computers; Marketing, Promotions, Sales, and Event Planning; Problem solver and analytical thinker. INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES Lawn Tennis, Football, Mountaineering, Spelunking, Mountain Biking, Extreme sports, Scuba Diving, Painting / Visual Arts, Social Media, Travelling, Events Hosting, Community Involvement and Volunteer works Associate Producer of two (2) Documentary Films (2010) Lead Role of an Independent Film, “ Life without Water” (2010) Producer of a TV Commercial of MATS College of Technology (formerly Mindanao Aeronautical Technical School, Inc.) – (2010) Freelance Volunteer post Tropical Storm Sendong (Washi) – (2011) 1st Solo Art Exhibit “Phases of Life” (December 2012) Worked with Occupational Therapist Association of the Philippines (OTAP) in debriefing typhoon “Pablo” (Bopha) victims in Cateel, Davao del Norte (December 2012) Philippine Red Cross Volunteer, Leyte Chapter, (Post Typhoon Yolanda "Haiyan" ) - (December 2013) Digital Boot Camps Organizer (Boracay Island) - 2013 AFFILIATIONS Philippine Airlines Mountaineering Club (PALMC) – 2006 to present Member: Junior Chamber International Philippines (JCI Daba- Daba Chapter, Davao City) – 2011 to 2013 Ateneo de Davao University Ladies Football Varsity -) Ateneo de Davao University Ladies Lawn TennisVarsity -) References Available Upon Request