Marella Barola

MARELLA BARRA BAROLA Virtual Assistant Position --Purok 6 Brgy. Pinagbobong, Tabaco City, Albay, 4511 Philippines SUMMARY Passionate and dedicated professional with nearly 1.5 years of managerial experience, specializing in team leadership. Despite an agricultural education background, I have successfully transitioned into roles requiring strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. I bring diverse experience in working with clients, ensuring compliance and delivering high service standards. Confident in my ability to adapt, lead effectively, and foster positive team environments, I am poised to make a significant contribution to your team. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Major in Crop Science Bicol University College of Agriculture and Forestry (2018 - 2022) Graduated with Latin Honors Thesis Special Awardee for Food and Nutrition Security and Poverty Reduction SKILLS Leadership Skills Communication Skills Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Interpersonal Skills Operational Efficiency Training and Development Regulatory Compliance Reporting and Documentation Administrative Skills Client and Team Concerns Management Performance Management CRM Proficiency Time Management and Prioritization Adaptability and Flexibility ACHIEVEMENTS Played a key role in securing organic certification for the farm through the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) of the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards. Awardee of Administrative Support for the Third Quarter of 2023 at PANDR Outsourcing and Offshoring Company PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE LUNTIANG REPUBLIKA ECOFARMS CORPORATION Farm Operations Officer (November 2023 - August 31, 2024) Managed and supervised a team to drive the success of farm operations, ensuring effective performance, engagement, and development of team members. Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance farm operations, including marketing and sales strategies to capture new market opportunities. Managed communications with executives, the sales and marketing team, and various stakeholders, including emails, phone calls, and project coordination with government agencies. Organized and maintained digital files, ensuring accessibility and accuracy. Handled administrative tasks and managed financial operations, including budgeting, payroll, and precise record-keeping, ensuring full compliance with financial regulations. Agri-Tourism and Training Officer (July 28, 2022 - March 29, 2023) Developed and delivered training materials and workshops for visitors and staff, enhancing their knowledge and skills. Handled administrative tasks, maintained accurate records, and managed finances using Zoho, QuickBooks, and Google Workspace. Supervised daily farm operations from production to marketing, ensuring efficient and effective processes. Provided regular reports to management and stakeholders, keeping them informed of program outcomes and operational performance. PLANCARE AUSTRALIA (REMOTE) OUTSOURCING & OFFSHORING COMPANY PANDR Administrative Assistant (June 1, 2023 - October 30, 2023) Responsible for precise data input of insurance claims, invoice processing and record management of billing information in databases by using Xero, Caretaskr, Sharepoint, Careview, Hubspot, Sharepoint and Microsoft Office. Utilized administrative skills to support NDIS and HCP clients, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with relevant guidelines.