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DAISY DESIREE B. FLORES
5 A Santiago St.
San Francisco Del Monte
1115 Quezon City
Philippines
(Cell Phone) 0919 712 5312
(Email) ddbflores@hotmail.com
HIGHLIGHTS
Three years experience in environmental conservation with international conservation organization
More than six years solid background in non-governmental organization
Experience in working with foreign consultants in various projects
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Experienced in extensive field work in remote project sites
RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT and IMPLEMENTATION
Oversee the implementation of sustainable resource management and livelihoods component for Cagayancillo, Palawan as part of the conservation of the Tubbataha Reefs National Marine Park and World Heritage Site for WWF Philippines a UNDP GEF project.
Implemented at the grassroots level the integrated Conservation and Development program in Turtle islands Tawi Tawi for WWF- Philippines
Assisted in the development of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects for Official Development Assistance (ODA) Financing
Coordinated with European consultants for technical aspect of projects
Chaired a session of an international level seminar in the Promotion of Entreprenerrship Among Small Scale Cottage Industries held at Kathmandu, Nepal
Organized community meetings and gatherings and Annual Community Convention
Assisted groups within communities to be organized and self-reliant
Discussed problems with community leaders and effectively resolved them
Conducted liaison work with Peoples Organizations and Government Organizations
RESEARCH SKILLS
Conducted the Socioeconomic Survey of Cagayancillo Islands as part of Tubbataha Project of WWF
Participated in Marine Research Coral Reef Survey for Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park
Assisted in Bird Survey in Bird Island at Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park
Conducted Rapid Rural Appraisal for Agribusiness Profiling for Organizing for Rural Development (ORD) an NGO based in Quezon province.
Undertook extensive background research for the preparation of project feasibility studies for ODA financing
Maintained a data base of client and beneficiaries under the Community Social Credit Program (CSCP) and the Micro Enterprise Development Assistance Loan (MEDAL)
EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY
World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines
Kabang Kalikasan ng Pilipinas
Enterprise Development Specialist
Conservation of Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park, Palawan
August 21, 2000 to October 26, 2001
Implementation of the sustainable resource management and livelihoods component of the UNDP GEF project of KKP in Cagayancillo islands
Assisted the community to set up a seaweeds nursery farm in cooperation with the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist of Palawan
Conducted a Socio-economic survey of Cagayancillo Islands
Advocacy for the establishment of a marine protected area in the islands of Cagayancillo including cross visits to other marine protected areas such as Apo Island.
Networking and liaison with other NGOs and GO for the implementation of sustainable resource management
Assisted in the implementation of training activities such as GIS mapping and Ground Thruthing for resource map of Cagayancillo in cooperation with PTFPP.
Facilitated community trainings and Information Education Campaign for environmental conservation efforts in the island
World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines
Kabang Kalikasan ng Pilipinas
Livelihood Specialist
Turtle Islands Heritage Protected Area
June 15, 1999 to July 31, 2000
Oversee the implementation of Livelihood initiatives for the Integrated Conservation and Development Program for the Turtle Islands, Tawi Tawi Philippines
Facilitate the processing of the loan applications and conduct credit and background check of target beneficiaries
Facilitate the evaluation and approval of loan applications in coordination with the credit committee, preparation of loan documents and the release of equipment on loan to beneficiaries
Conducted regular monitoring of conservation and development projects of partners and project impact in the area
Conduct workshops in collaboration with the Information Education and Communications group
Serve as resource person and conduct training activities to assist beneficiaries with livelihood projects
World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines
Kabang Kalikasan ng Pilipinas
Consultant / Project Assistant
October 21, 1998 to June 15, 1999
Annotated list of national and regional agencies relevant to the Sulu Sulawesi Large Marine Ecosystem for the project entitled “ Formulation of a Transboundry Diagnostic Analysis and Preliminary Framework and Strategic Action Programme”
Assisted the Development and Resource Mobilization program Office in coordinating the publication of the print ads for the Enforcement Crusade Program and in the preparation of marine photo exhibit and other environmental awareness activities
Created and organized the database for the Human Resource and Administration Department
Javlon International (Phil.), Inc.
Project Development Officer
April 7, 1997 to August 5, 1998
Prepared feasibility studies for infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects pipelined for Official Development Assistance(ODA) financing
Assisted in the conceptualization and development of possible projects for foreign concessional financing
Assisted government agencies in identifying projects and negotiating with bilateral donors
Conducted site visits to various projects nationwide
Coordinated with European consultants for technical evaluation of projects
Data gathering, documentation and maintaining project data base
Meralco Foundation, Inc.
Enterprise Assistance Analyst
October 16, 1992 to May 24, 1996
Prepared feasibility studies on small agri-based projects and micro enterprises
Analyzed various projects under the Community social Credit Program (CSCP) and Micro Enterprise Development Assistance Loan (MEDAL)
Conducted program orientation to possible clients and beneficiaries
Conducted interviews and site inspection of possible projects
Oversee the documentation process of projects for approval of loan funding
Monitored and evaluated the performance of more than 10 urban poor communities with at least 15 individuals members each
EDUCATION
Masters in Environment and Natural Resource Management
University of the Philippines Open University
6 units
2001 to present
Masters in Business Administration
University of Sto. Tomas, Graduate School
Completed 32 of 41 units
Comprehensive Exam Rating: 1.4
1996 to 1998
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business
University of the Philippines at Los Banos
Honor Roll 2nd sem 1991 to 1992, batch 1992
RELEVANT SEMINARS AND TRAININGS ATTENED
Training on Program and Legislative Advocacy by CSWCD of UP Diliman, August 28 to 30, 2001
Survey Techniques and Methods September 4, 200, Puerto Princesa Palawan WWF Phil.
Hands on Training on Benthic Survey for Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park Palawan
GPS Training , Map Reading and Ground Truthing given by PTFPP, Palawan, May 2001
Completed Advance Open Water Diving Course given by PADI, Anilao, Batangas
Training on Ecological Monitoring for Baguan Island Marine Turtle Sanctuary, Ninoy Aquino parks and Wildlife Bureau, DENR, February 7 and 8, 2000
Biological Monitoring Survey Training, Ninoy Aquino parks and Wildlife, PAWB, DENR, February 7 and 8, 2000
Micro Enterprise Training for Field Trainers, Sibuyan Island Romblon, June 7 to 16, 1999
Completed Open Water Diving Course PADI, Aquaventure Makati and Anilao Batangas
Completed Basic Mountaineering Course(BMC) and Accreditation Training given by Lakay Kalikasan Mountaineers. Modules include Environment Outbound Program Facilitator’s Training, Guideship, and Basic First Aid June-October 1996
Completed Basic Mountaineering Course (BMC) given by Meralco Mountaineers. Modules include land navigation February to May 1995
Training on Social Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (SEED) sponsored by Meralco Foundation Inc., Ateneo Institute of Social Order, July 24 to 30, 1995
Trainor’s Training for Basic Orientation for Women. Federation of Free Workers Women’s Network, Tagaytay City, February 23 to 27, 1995
Promotion on Entrepreneurship Among Women in Small Scale Cottage Industries, Kathmandu Nepal April 10 to 12, 1995
Leadership Training Seminar, FFW Baguio City October 1994
Seminar Workshop in High Impact Visual Design in Presentation, Meralco Foundation Inc. Ortigas Pasig, June 14 to 17, 1994
Work Attitude Program, Meralco Foundation Inc., Ortigas, pasig, November 1992.
ACCOMPLISHMENT AND AWARDS
Certified Open Water Diver, PADI 1999
Basic Mountaineering Course Lecturer and Resource Person for land navigation and orienteering held at UP Diliman. Training season July to September 1997
Accredited Facilitator and Guide for Lakay Kalikasan, Inc. in the Environment Outbound Programs 1995 to 1997
Deputy Area Coordinator for Eastern Manila (1995) Federation of FreeWorkers Women’s Network
Trainor and Resource person for Basic Orientation Course for Women Antipolo, Rizal June 1995
Passed the Civil Service Professional Examination in November 1992 at Quezon City rating: 87.07%
Recepient of Academic Scholarship, Thomas Cronin Foundation sponsored by the Rural Bankers’s Association of the Philippines (1990 to 1991)
AFFILIATIONS
LKM Lakay Kalikasan Mountaineers, Executive Officer, 1996 – 1997
MM Meralco Mounataineers, Board of Trustees, 1995 – 1996
FWN Federation of Free Workers Women’s Network, Deputy Area Coordinator, 1995
UP AEMS University of the Philippines Alliance of Economics and Management Students, Member
COMPUTER SKILLS
Designed effective high impact reports using Microsoft Word and Power Point
Skilled in the use of spread sheets for financial analysis
Created and maintained database using Access
VOLUNTEER WORK
Provided assistance to Tabang Mindanaw
Participated in the World Youth Day Celebration coordinated participant movement and logistics
Volunteer work for adoption center Heart of Mary Villa Malabon