Marie Christine Rios

 EDUCATION: - Polytechnic University of the Philippines Bachelor of Arts in Journalism - St. Mary’s College Quezon City Secondary Education - St. Mary’s College Quezon City Primary Education EXPERIENCE: Sept. 2006 – PresentSHANG PROPERTIES INC. Property Development Arm of the Shangri-La Group Executive Assistant to the VP/Group Financial Controller Mandaluyong City, Philippines Directly reports to the Vice President/Group Financial Controller, a foreign executive of the company. Responsible for all secretarial and administrative support inclusive of scheduling meetings, coordinating schedules, booking travel, receiving guests and daily email and phone correspondence.  Responsibilities : Provide full secretarial and administrative support to the Group Financial Controller. Prepare presentations and reports for meetings. Manage the day-to-day calendar, including organizing meetings and managing schedule. Coordinate and act as the point of contact for local and overseas meetings and conference arrangements. Handle daily correspondence (mails, emails, faxes), answer phone calls and take and relay messages in a timely manner. Receive guests/overseas visitors. Liaise with division managers and other employees to ensure follow up and that deadlines are met. Make travel arrangements which include booking of flights, ticketing, hotel reservations, visa application etc. Also tasked with duties of preparing payments for suppliers, principal’s personal bills, handles check disbursements and process departmental expenses. Does bank reconciliations, expenses monitoring, reimbursements and liquidations for the principal. Prepare and submit travel and representation claims and make follow-ups for charging or reimbursement. Coordinate departmental calendar including department meetings and events. Also maintains internal & external contacts and handles confidential information as well. Provide ad hoc additional support to other senior managers in the team as required. Other office duties and personal matters as and when assigned by the principal. Sept. 2003 – Sept. 2005MULTINATIONAL INVESTMENT BANCORPORATION Executive Assistant to President, Vice President & Treasury Head Ayala Avenue, Makati City Reporting to and assisting 3 principals with various departmental banking groups. Does basic secretarial functions such as writing correspondence and memorandums, arranges meetings for the principals and coordinating with external contacts for conferences. Also in charge of payment of bills and other expenses. Oct. 2000 – July 2003INTERCON AIRSONIC FOOD CORPORATION Franchise of Jollibee Foods Corporation Secretary to the Managing Director Binondo, Manila Does basic secretarial functions such as writing correspondence and memorandums, arranges meetings for the principal and coordinating with external contacts for conferences. Also in charge of bills payment and other expenses. Also did marketing of novelty items to other franchise branches around the Philippines. CORE COMPETENCIES: Consistently works effectively with individuals of different views, culture, nationality, gender, and age. Consistently seeks assistance when requirements are unclear. Provides timely updates on relevant information. Freely shares and seeks useful knowledge to complete work. Uses effective written and oral communication in preparing documents, presentations and interactions. Resourceful and locates relevant information to expedite workflow. Shares ideas for how work can be completed more effectively. Can be trusted with confidential information. Can work well under pressure. Has excellent time management skills PERSONAL DETAILS: Birthdate:9 November 1977 Civil Status:Married CHARACTER REFERENCES: 1.) Mr. Kinsun Ng Vice President – Group Financial Controller Shang Properties Inc. Telephone Number : - 2.) Ms. Tess Zetha Senior HR Manager Shang Properties Inc. Telephone Number : - 3.) Ms. Isabelita Ferrer Assistant Manager, Office of the Corporate Secretary and General Counsel Shang Properties Inc. Telephone Number : -