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Karen C. — Virtual Executive Assistant from Philippines

Karen C.

Virtual Executive Assistant

Philippines 2-3 years 800 USD per month
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Karen C. is a versatile Researcher, Writer, and Planning Consultant with academic and professional experience intersecting the fields of higher education, governance, renewable energy, tourism, and community development. Currently pursuing a PhD in Indigenous Studies at the University of the Philippines Baguio, Karen has supported consulting operations for Allies for Change, managed course content as a university teaching fellow, and contributed research and documentation for organizations including UNDP Philippines and Mediators Network for Sustainable Peace. With proven abilities in QGIS for land use and tourism circuit mapping, Salesforce and QuickBooks for client and data management, and report writing for development planning, Karen has been actively engaged in multidisciplinary projects involving strategic fundraising, governance reform, and community-based planning across the Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan, and beyond.

Experience

  • Virtual Executive Assistant (Part-time) for Allies for Change, LLC

    Magic, Inc. · 2026 — Present
    Contributes to the operational support of Allies for Change (AfC), a firm focused on strategy and fundraising consulting for non-profit organizations. Oversees the task tracking system, ensuring effective workflow and deadlines are met. Manages the onboarding process for clients, preparing draft contracts, arranging meetings, and organizing document filing. Conducts database monitoring using Salesforce, generates reports, and analyzes donor data to assist in fundraising efforts. Utilizes QuickBooks for issuing invoices, logging transactions, and reconciling financial records. Composes letters, drafts communications, and produces materials to maintain professional messaging. Performs desk research, creates presentation slides, and organizes knowledge products for client engagement.

  • Teaching Fellow

    University of the Philippines Baguio · 2022 — 2025
    Instructs sociology and social science courses at the university level. Develops course syllabi and curates relevant readings and learning materials. Manages learning management systems for courses and co-organizes academic activities.

  • Case Study Writer — SF4RE Component, DREAMS Project

    United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Philippines · 2023 — 2023
    Conducts field research to produce case studies focused on renewable energy. Composes research reports for the Support Facility for Renewable Energy.

  • Development Management Officer

    Dept. of the Interior and Local Government — Cordillera Administrative Region · 2021 — 2021
    Oversees the Support for Local Governance Program. Coordinates and documents conferences, meetings, and events while managing and overseeing budget allocation and utilization.

  • Project Development Officer — CLUP Technical Assistant

    Municipality of Lubuagan, Province of Kalinga · 2020 — 2020
    Supports the Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) in mapping land uses with QGIS and Google Earth Pro. Records community consultation meetings and prepares relevant reports. Drafts sections of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP).

  • Technical Assistant — Regional Tourism Development Planning

    Department of Tourism Regional Office 1 (DOTRO1) · 2019 — 2020
    Performs research to evaluate current tourism conditions within the region. Generates tourism circuit maps with the use of QGIS. Facilitates workshops focused on tourism planning and drafts associated Development Plans.

  • Technical Writer and Researcher — CLUP Updating

    Municipality of Tinglayan, Province of Kalinga · 2018 — 2020
    Assists the MPDO in land use mapping utilizing QGIS and Google Earth Pro. Documents community consultations and creates related reports. Produces drafts for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP).

  • Technical Writer and Researcher — Provincial Tourism Development Plan

    Provincial Tourism Development and Promotions Office, Ilocos Sur · 2019 — 2019
    Conducts assessments of current tourism conditions. Prepares tourism circuit maps with QGIS and facilitates planning workshops while drafting the Tourism Development Plan.

  • Regional Coordinator for Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

    Mediators Network for Sustainable Peace (MedNet), Inc. · 2018 — 2019
    Carried out field research and authored reports. Organized co-learning conferences for community leaders, government officials, and civil society organization stakeholders.

  • Technical Writer and Researcher — Provincial Tourism Development Framework Plan

    Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office, Pangasinan · 2018 — 2019
    Conducted research to prepare tourism circuit maps using QGIS and facilitated workshops to draft the Tourism Development Plan.

  • Documenter — Provincial Governance Reform Roadmap Workshop

    United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Philippines · 2018 — 2018
    Produced detailed documentation reports for workshops conducted in Cebu City and Clark City, Pampanga.

  • Freelance Researcher, Writer, and Data Analyst/Visualizer

    Independent Practice · 2017 — 2018
    Performed literature reviews focused on state-making and authoritarian regime resilience in the MENA region. Edited a manuscript addressing the 'public sphere' in digital media. Tested and documented functionalities for an online network visualization application. Created network maps and data visualizations for various clients.

  • Project Coordinator — ADB TA-8493: Climate Change Resilience and Green Growth in Critical Watersheds

    SEARCA, UP Los Baños, Philippines · 2016 — 2017
    Coordinated initiatives related to climate resilience and green growth across multiple stakeholders. Managed project documentation and reporting.

  • Nominee Investigator / Researcher

    Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) · 2012 — 2013
    Performed investigative research as part of the nomination process.

  • Instructor

    Assumption College · 2010 — 2011
    Taught various courses during the academic term.

  • Instructor

    Union Christian College · 2008 — 2009
    Instructed students in a range of subjects during the academic year.

Skills & Expertise

Office and AdminResearchCanvaVirtual Project AssistantData Visualization SpecialistConsultingEbook WriterData AnalysisQuickbooksCRM ManagementEditing and ProofreadingVirtual AssistantData Entry SpecialistData AnalystYouTube SpecialistAppointment SetterContent WriterCustomer Service and Admin Support

Education

  • PhD in Indigenous Studies (in progress)
    University of the Philippines Baguio · 2021 — Present
  • Master of Arts in Sociology
    University of the Philippines Diliman · 2008 — 2014
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science — Magna Cum Laude
    Saint Louis University · 2002 — 2006