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In my role as a Senior Officer, I adeptly leverage internal and external systems for strategic job vacancy advertising, ensuring rigorous adherence to employment and data protection regulations. My primary focus is on meeting hiring goals by securing talented and qualified candidates and overseeing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding. Furthermore, I actively contribute to the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems, providing valuable guidance on policies and procedures. Through the utilization of effective media channels like social media, job fairs, and seminars, I precisely target potential candidates. My commitment to fairness is evident in conducting impartial interviews, and meticulous record-keeping in HRMS ensures comprehensive data accuracy. Additionally, I excel in report preparation and data analysis, facilitating well-informed decision-making.

Contributing to Snappr's expansion into new markets, I focus on cultivating and expanding our community of photographers. This involves establishing and managing photographer recruitment funnels to meet launch targets. Additionally, my responsibilities include reviewing photographer applications, assessing them based on criteria such as photo quality, experience, and equipment. I also play a key role in maintaining quality standards by regularly reviewing the work of onboarded photographers to ensure they consistently deliver world-class photos to clients.

Leading the operations of cloud kitchen food concepts at Prime Global Corp, I report directly to the CEO and board members, providing comprehensive updates on the company's overall status. My role involves overseeing key aspects such as P&L, daily sales, inventories, purchasing, and directing kitchen operations across all stores. Additionally, I play a pivotal role in business development, responsible for building new concepts, opening stores, conducting research and development, creating floor plans, and managing sourcing and procurement.

As an operations lead for Yummy Diet and Smart Meals, I ensure smooth functioning of kitchen, purchasing, and logistics. My role involves setting goals, policies, and fostering a positive company culture. Collaborating across departments, I optimize day-to-day operations, analyze organizational processes, and coordinate with sales for forecasting. Additionally, I contribute to HR functions, oversee daily kitchen operations, and manage purchasing and inventory activities, ensuring budget alignment and supplier accreditation.

As the Head of Operations for Culinario Group Inc., I manage three restaurant branches and one commissary kitchen, reporting directly to the CEO and CFO. In this role, I oversee the day-to-day operations, collaborating with department managers, restaurant managers, and the corporate chef to plan and coordinate activities. My responsibilities include supervising all restaurant activities, ensuring compliance with company standards, and optimizing sales and labor costs. I am also responsible for preparing various reports accurately and within specified timeframes. The outlets under my purview include Katherine’s Café (Ayala Vertis, Glorietta, Ayala Manila Bay) and Nana’s Kitchen (Commissary Kitchen, Makati).

In my role, I held full operations and P&L responsibility for managing four standalone restaurant outlets and one Events Catering Service Company. My diverse responsibilities spanned sales, budgeting, staffing, training, front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) operations, purchasing, inventory management, menu planning, customer service, marketing, facility security, and quality control. Additionally, I handled the research and development of recipes for all restaurants and catering services. The outlets under my management included Eggs For Breakfast Café (Marikina Branch, Antipolo Branch), Triangulo (Commonwealth Branch), BBQ Pitstop (Marikina Branch), and Buffet Runners Catering (Marikina).

Food, Commercial & Lifesyle PhotographerEDITORIAL CLIENTS:SUMMIT MEDIA: Esquire, Preview, Real Living, Yummy MagazineMANILA BULLETIN: Garage MagazineROGUE MEDIA: Rogue Magazine, Plant MagazineHINGE INQUIRER: Southern Living, Northern Living, Cebu Living, Urban Living, F&B Report, Dasmarinas Village Gazette, Soul BGC, Multisport Magazine, Forbes in Touch, Makati Leads, Inquirer Red OTHER PUBLICATIONS: Clavel, Pillar, MundoONLINE MAGAZINE: nolisoli.ph, theneighborhood.ph, cnnphilippines.com/lifeCORPORATE CLIENTSMALLS AND DEVELOPERS: Ayala Land Premiere, Alveo Land, Avida Land, Greenbelt, Trinoma, Nuvali, Solenad, SM Aura, SM Megamall,   SM Jazz, SMDC, Estancia Mall, ArthalandFOOD COMPANIES: San Miguel Corporation, Unilever Food Solutions, Great Food Solutions, Nestle, AnchorONLINE PORTFOLIO:http://www.samlimphoto.com

Teaches Basic Photography, Food Photography and Lighting for Nikon Philippines (Think Dharma).

In-house photographer for Inquirer’s magazine counterpart. Doing editorial and advertorial shoots for all magazine titles under HIP. Responsible for creating planned, artistic shots and photo enhancements to satisfy client, editors, and publisher’s requirements.

Responsible for overseeing the entire kitchen operations, managing catering services for both corporate and private events with a capacity of up to 1000 guests. Additionally, responsible for preparing packed meals and food trays for delivery. Engages in research and development, crafting new recipes inspired by seasonal ingredients.

Oversees American Express Credit Cards (USA) and directs a team of employees, effectively communicating company objectives, safety protocols, target metrics, and deadlines. Inspires and evaluates team members, offering support in management tasks, including recruitment and training, while keeping management informed about team performance.

Supervising inbound financial calls for Citi Credit Cards USA, offering assistance to customers by providing informative responses, addressing inquiries, and resolving complaints. Clarifies financial statements and smoothly transitions to presenting advantageous sales opportunities to customers. Additionally, aids new financial associates on the floor and collaborates with the training department.

Leads training for new CSRs, managing calls for a U.S. internet service provider. Implements retention strategies, analyzes feedback, negotiates with customers, and oversees the team in the Unit Manager's absence for consistent business continuity.

Oversees HR operations for the second-largest pharmacy in the United States, handling recruitment, salaries, benefits, documentation, and addressing employee inquiries. Manages inbound and outbound calls as well as emails to address diverse HR concerns and streamline processes.