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MARIA JANILYN UMALI

Marayong

Summary

Accomplished IT Services Manager at Cebu Air, Inc., renowned for leveraging ITIL expertise and strategic thinking to drive significant efficiency improvements. Demonstrated adaptability and teamwork by developing IT service management best practices, aligning IT services with organizational goals, and achieving cost reductions. Excelled in documentation, reporting, and vendor management, underscoring a commitment to excellence and reliability.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Services Manager

Cebu Air, Inc.
06.2020 - Current
  • Dynamic IT Services Manager with extensive experience at Cebu Air Inc., focusing on IT governance strategies.
  • Expert in driving efficiency improvements and cost reductions, evidenced by developing IT service management best practices and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
  • Skilled in vendor management and strategic planning, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to excellence
  • Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of industry trends related to IT services
  • Developed and managed IT service portfolios to ensure alignment with organizational objectives
  • Participated in internal audits by providing evidence of compliance with relevant regulations or guidelines
  • Created and implemented best practices for IT service management processes
  • Generated reports summarizing key performance indicators for senior management review
  • Oversaw hiring and training of IT workers to confirm meeting of company objectives
  • Cooperated with department heads, managers, and supervisors for creation of coherent goals for IT department
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of hardware, software, upgrades, and other IT-related services
  • Purchased necessary equipment
  • Controlled operational budget and expenditures
  • Prepares budget for the department
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for other colleagues, IT Directors and Chief Information Officer
  • Dynamic IT Services Manager with a proven track record at Cebu Air Inc., specializing in IT governance and fostering team collaboration
  • Expert in driving efficiency improvements and cost reductions, evidenced by developing IT service management best practices and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
  • Skilled in vendor management and strategic planning, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to excellence

IT Services Lead

Cebu Air, Inc.
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Created detailed reports outlining project progress, or existing issues related to IT services support activities.
  • Evaluated current technology solutions in order to recommend upgrades or replacements that are cost-effective and meet business objectives.
  • Collaborated with vendors to ensure the timely delivery of hardware and software components necessary for the successful completion of projects.
  • Oversaw the hiring and training of IT workers to confirm the meeting of company objectives.
  • Cooperated with department heads, managers, and supervisors for the creation of coherent goals for the IT department.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure the timely delivery of hardware, software, upgrades, and other IT-related services.
  • Controlled operational budget and expenditures.
  • Prepares the budget for the department.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for other colleagues, IT Directors, and the Chief Information Officer.

Admin Assistant / IT Administrator

Cebu Air, Inc.
05.2010 - 06.2019
  • Provided administrative support to management staff, including scheduling meetings and appointments, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and maintaining records
  • Created and implemented best practices for IT service management processes
  • Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards relating to IT services
  • Implemented strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs associated with IT services
  • Participated in internal audits by providing evidence of compliance with relevant regulations or guidelines
  • Purchased necessary equipment
  • Maintained files and filing, keeping sensitive information confidential
  • Assisted in the preparation of presentations using Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Compiled and entered data into various databases to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Served as primary point of contact for facilitating operational and administrative inquiries
  • Established professional and collaborative working relationships with company associates and external parties
  • Screened incoming telephone calls, routing to appropriate personnel
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for other colleagues, IT Directors and Chief Information Officer
  • Operated office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems and arranged for repairs when equipment malfunctions
  • Greeted visitors and callers and handled inquiries and directed them to appropriate persons according to needs
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments for clients or customers
  • Ordered and dispensed supplies to maintain office inventory
  • Arranged for repairs for office equipment malfunctions

Customer Service Agent

ePerformax Contact and Call Centers Corporation
03.2009 - 05.2010
  • Supported customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by effectively answering questions, suggesting effective solutions, and resolving issues quickly.
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Helped clients navigate online systems within established frameworks to obtain services.

Executive Secretary

International Elevator and Equipment, Inc.
05.2000 - 02.2009

Executive Secretary to the Vice President.

  • Managed document flow to secure necessary approvals from the VP.
  • Manages important documentation for consistent retrieval.
  • Welcomes and engages with clients, visitors, and guests.
  • Coordinates schedules and reservations for external appointments.
  • Oversees business communications, memoranda, and quotations.
  • Manages the preparation and archiving of critical documents.
  • Addressed customer inquiries through phone communication for sales and marketing purposes.
  • Organized, scheduled and confirmed board and team meetings.
  • Ordered catering or restaurant delivery to offer food and beverages to meeting and conference attendees.
  • Wrote and distributed executive meeting agendas and minutes to department heads and executive team members.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Commerce, Business Administration

University of Santo Tomas
Philippines
03-2000

Skills

  • IT Governance
  • Strategic thinking
  • ITIL Expertise
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Multi-tasking abilities
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Details
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Excellent written and oral communications
  • Self-motivation
  • Reliability

References

  • Laureen Cansana, Cebu Air, Inc., laureen.cansana@cebupacificair.com
  • Glenn Amper, Cebu Air, Inc., glenn.amper@cebupacificair.com

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Filipino, Fluent

Certification

  • ITIL V3 Certified

Timeline

IT Services Manager

Cebu Air, Inc.
06.2020 - Current

IT Services Lead

Cebu Air, Inc.
07.2019 - 06.2020

Admin Assistant / IT Administrator

Cebu Air, Inc.
05.2010 - 06.2019

Customer Service Agent

ePerformax Contact and Call Centers Corporation
03.2009 - 05.2010

Executive Secretary

International Elevator and Equipment, Inc.
05.2000 - 02.2009

Bachelor of Science - Commerce, Business Administration

University of Santo Tomas
MARIA JANILYN UMALI