Instructional Trainer/Designer

Posted on: 2008-12-04

Jacquelyn V. Paterno Add: 7214 Autumn Grove Drive Houston, TX 77072 Cell: (832) 758 0408 Email: [email protected] OBJECTIVE To apply for the position Instructional Designer/Trainer PROFILE A positive personality that can deal with different types of people. Values integrity and honesty. Fast learner and can accomplish results independently. A collaborative team player with leadership qualities. Strong interest in developing training materials with the use of creative strategies (technology, audio-visual materials, games, activities, etc.) Ability to communicate on various levels, diverse sectors/industries, and ages due to wide range of exposure QUALIFICATIONS Five years of Export Trade Exhibition and Project Management, Events Coordination, Marketing, Budget Planning & Execution, International Buyer Campaign Four years in teaching focusing on curriculum/lesson planning Fifteen years of public speaking Training/supervision of team composed of 5 staff on daily basis and 26 staff during trade seasons that led to the 100% successful implementation of projects. Multicultural exposure (Japanese, Koreans, Canadians, Filipinos, etc.) Writing/editing caregiver’s manual, collateral materials, brochures, e-mails, website information Product/merchandise display and special setting arrangements AWARDS Awarded “Best Technical Staff” (2001) by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry. Citation for customer service and professionalism (2001) Honor Graduate - Cum Laude; High School - Leadership Awards; Grade School: 2nd Honor Best Speaker/Debater OTHER ELIGIBILITIES Licensed Teacher (2006) and Civil Service Exemption (1999) ACCOMPLISHMENTS Increased buyer attendance in the flagship project, Manila FAME International, through marketing and client value-added services Co-headed the 100% success of anti-SARS team for the security and protection of international buyers while attending the biggest trade fair in Manila WORK EXPERIENCE SCHOOL SETTING (Philippines) Preschool Teacher Miriam College Child Study Center - Quezon City, Phils. 06/2007 – 05/2008 Ginger Bread School - Quezon City, Phils. Summer 04/2007 – 05/2007 Xavier School - San Juan, Phils. 04/2006 – 03/2007 Prepared developmentally-appropriate lesson plans on a weekly basis. Created an enjoyable learning environment for children (ages 3-6). Interfaced with parents, teachers, administration. Handled a class of 30 students (all boys and co-educational classroom). Taught all subjects (Reading, Language, Filipino, Math, Christian Education, Physical Education, Guidance Period, Values Education). Prepared seminars and conducted training for caregivers using creative techniques and technology. Developed behavioral chart/strategies with parents for difficult/challenging students. Volunteer Editor/ Program Coordinator 11/2004 – 04/2005 New Home Immigration & Settlement Centre, Canadian English Language Institute, & SICES Academy - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Positions occupied: Editor of Caregivers’ Manual, Caregiver Teacher, Program Coordinator, Assistant to the School Owners, ESL Teacher, etc.) Edited a Caregivers’ Manual used by international students. Made leaflets as promotional collateral of the school. Coordinated the programs. Main contact person for all classes offered by the school. Taught ESL to Korean students. Performed administrative and managerial tasks in the absence of the school director/owner. CORPORATE SETTING (Philippines) Program Assistant 09/2003 – 11/2004 Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) – Makati City, Phils. - an international donor organization Managed/coordinated technical cooperation projects between the Governments of Japan and Philippines Evaluated programs, seminars, trainings, and budget proposals. Performed administrative work such as writing correspondences, arranged itineraries/schedules, visa requests to Japan; facilitated paperwork for scholarships approval of technical trainings. Composed Opening and Closing speeches for trainings and seminars. Trade and Industry Development Specialist 07/1999 – 08/2003 Center for International Trade Expositions & Missions (CITEM) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - the export promotions arm/marketing agency of the Philippine Government Chosen as one of the “Best Technical Staff” (31 agencies composed of thousands of employees competed for the award) Promoted the Philippines’ image as a reliable source of design-driven export products by handling the international promotions of the leading bi-annual trade fair in the Philippines Edit collateral and brochure, update website information, compose emails, coordinate with foreign trade magazines/government agencies, chambers of commerce, embassies, etc., distribute giveaways Supervised the production of collateral and giveaways to 40,000 buyers in 2 waves for each international fair. Assisted Philippines’ small-and-medium enterprises through coordination of merchandise and technical assistance. Composed project proposals, draw/maintain budgets, and write correspondences Headed international missions and local projects/competitions Supervised a team of 5 staff on a regular basis; 26 or more staff on trade exhibit seasons. Reported to Managers, Executive Directors, Deputy Directors. In-charge of exchange deals with other organizations and international trade fair organizers Matched buyers with Filipino suppliers depending on needs and requirements Evaluated the export-readiness of Philippine companies for international exhibits (visit companies to see production, conduct interviews with owners, employees). Arranged products/merchandise in a special setting. EDUCATION MA Childhood Education (completed all 31 academic units) Miriam College, Quezon City, Philippines Certificate, Trends and Approaches in Teaching the Early Grades (2006) University of the Philippines Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication (1999), Cum Laude University of the Philippines, Manila