Zhiella Turingan-de Jesus
Zinnia Towers, 1211 EDSA, Balintawak, Quezon City 1105 |- |-
Key Skills and Competencies
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Ability to multitask and work under pressure
Ability to interact and communicate at all levels of an organization with efficiency and resourcefulness
Handles tasks from conceptualization to execution, monitoring, and completion with ease
Excellent typing and communication skills
Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Experience in Event Planning and Coordination
Certified Lean Six Sigma White Belt
Experience
FREELANCE ON-THE-DAY EVENT COORDINATOR| NOVEMBER 2019 - PRESENT
· Acts as a Bridal Assistant who is trusted to take care of the bride, communicate to and for her to
manage her stress level, keep the day's schedule on track, bring the right items to the wedding
ceremony and reception, and help with any issues that may arise on the wedding day.
· Helps control the event from start to finish and ensures the event runs smoothly, efficiently and handles
any crisis that may arise.
· Coordinates with other suppliers that include the venue, caterer, stylist, etc, to ensure the event goes as
planned.
FREELANCE VIRTUAL ASSISTANT | FEBRUARY 2019 - PRESENT
Email Management
· Draft and send email messages detailing upcoming Training availability to client list. Reply to email
inquiries and follow up.
· Create trackers to keep tabs on client status and ensure proper follow-through.
FREELANCE VIRTUAL ASSISTANT | OCTOBER 2019 - JANUARY 2020
Shopify Product Lister
· Post high-quality Shopify listings for high-end bags, wallets and purses via eBay, Tradesy, LePrix, Rebag
and 1stDibs.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE VP OF OPERATIONS | SYKES | AUGUST 2015 – OCTOBER 2018
Staff Functions:
· Administrative Management - Run the day-to-day requirements for the whole business unit, within
acceptable service level.
· Expense Management - Process invoices, expense forms, reimbursements, and liquidation requests.
· Project Management - Handles tasks from conceptualization to execution, monitoring, and completion
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(audits & account initiatives), and logistics set up (events and client visits), that are required by the
Operations Directors and Senior Management team.
Travel Management - Obtain price quotes, book and confirm flights, accommodation, transportation for
meetings, trainings, conferences, and events.
Calendar & Meeting Management - Coordination and booking of meetings including recording,
transcribing, and distribution the minutes of meetings.
Create and maintain the necessary database for information for day-to-day activities.
Act as a Safety Officer in case of emergencies.
Decision-Making Functions:
· Process Improvement - Give feedback and recommendation to Management Team regarding general
administration processes, which improves process effectiveness and generate cost efficiencies.
· Strategic Planning - Participate in the Strategic Planning process of the business unit, and accurately
note minutes of the meeting to track the completion of each action item, including Executive Admin
functions.
Image Building Functions:
· Influence - Create an impact to other departments by constantly communicating with them on behalf of
the Business Unit, and Branding Team.
· Initiative - Suggest and promote various initiatives and programs to ensure compliance with strategic
balance scorecard requirements.
SUPERVISOR, TRAINING & QUALITY | S
YKES | MAY 16, 2014 – AUGUST 2015
Training & Quality:
· Manage all training classes - New hire, upskill or refreshers trainings - facilitated 3 Trainers, 7 Quality
Coordinators, 1 English Coach, and 1 LEAP Champion
· Coordinate and schedule all production requests for trainings including accesses.
· Manage Support Team assignment, scheduling, and plotting of training venues.
· Lead Quality Call Calibrations to identify opportunities and properly execute Training and Coaching
Plans.
· Create Performance Appraisals for the Support Team.
· Create incentive documents for any new rollouts.
· Attend, and at times, lead client calls based on need.
· Coordinate with Admin, Facilities, IT and other support groups to support business needs.
· Main Account POC for Training Room reservation.
· Main Account POC for Leadership Training coordination with Training & Development.
· Maintain locker assignments for the trainees.
HR and Recruitment:
· Serve as account point of contact for Recruitment in pooling for headcount.
· Lead interview for Training and Quality personnel hiring.
· Closely coordinate with HR in drafting/serving Coaching Logs and Disciplinary Action Memos for
agents under training and attends admin hearings to represent Training Team.
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· Oversee compliance in Company Requirements and closely coordinates with Compliance and Sourcing
Teams.
· Attend recruitment activities to gather more applicants.
AGENT TRAINER, TECHNICAL / LEAD TRAINER | SYKES | OCTOBER 22, 2010 – MAY 15, 2014
Training:
· Manage 12 trainers who facilitate training classes with various LOBs.
· Manage all training classes: New hire, upskill or refreshers trainings.
· Coordinate and schedule all production requests for trainings and accesses.
· Manage trainer assignment, scheduling and plotting of training venues.
· Create Performance Appraisals for trainers.
· Send consolidated reports to all on-shore managers and directors.
· Attend, and at times, lead client calls based on need.
· Draft commission grid for the Training Team.
· Coordinate with Admin, Facilities, IT and other support groups to support business needs.
· Main Account POC for Training Room reservation.
· Main Account POC for Leadership Training coordination with Training & Development.
· Maintain locker assignments for the trainees.
HR and Recruitment:
· Lead Weekly Account Recruitment Call.
· Account POC for Recruitment in pooling for headcount.
· Lead interview for Training and Quality personnel hiring.
· Closely coordinate with HR in drafting/serving Coaching Logs and Disciplinary Action Memos for
agents under training and attends admin hearings to represent Training Team.
· Oversee compliance in Company Requirements and closely coordinates with Compliance and Sourcing
Teams, and attends HR hearing based on background check results.
· Attend recruitment activities to gather more applicants.
Product Trainer | SYKES | June 1, 2005 - October 21, 2010
Customer Service Representative | SYKES | September 20, 2004 - May 30, 2005
Level 1 Customer Service and Inbound Telemarketer (English)| SYKES | June 1-September 19,
2004
Level 1 Customer Service and Sales Representative Support(English)| SYKES | September 15, 2003
- May 31, 2004
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY | 2003 | FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY - DR. NICANOR REYES MEDICAL
FOUNDATION
· Philippine Physical and Occupational Therapy Board Examination – August 2003
License Number:-
· Test of English as Foreign Language – October 11, 2004 – passed/expired
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· Test of Spoken English – October 11, 2004 – passed/expired
· Foreign Credentialing Commission for Physical Therapists – accredited/expired
Character References
Erick Carcamo
VP of East Asia Operations
Majorel-
Edward Castro
Sr. Vice President, Country Head
AffinityX-
Adam Hachey
Country manager
TSA-
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