VAL RYAN F. LOZADA

3856-B Gen. Macabulos St.

Bangkal, Makati City, M.M.

Philippines

Mobile No. (632)945-6005094

Home Phone No. (02) 955-7140

E-mail Address: [email protected]

Skype ID: +6329219542680

APPLICANT’S STRONG POINTS:

The applicant, who is a non-professional driver’s license holder and car owner (since 2007),  is currently working as a Paralegal in a law firm handling collection cases. He also taught Business English for Japanese corporate employees because of his superb communication skills. Also, he used to work in the customer service industry dealing with clients based in the United States. Notwithstanding his accomplishments and educational background, applicant is very eager to learn new things to succeed in his job.

EDUCATION:

BA Mass Communication (Journalism)

University of the Philippines Baguio

Gov. Pack Road, Baguio City (April 2001)

Ø  Interned at the Philippine Daily Inquirer Northern Luzon Bureau as

Field reporter (June-October 1999)

Ø  Member of the Outcrop, UP Baguio’s official school newspaper (1997-2001)

INTERNSHIP:

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DOJ Compound
Padre Faura St., Ermita, Manila

(Nov. 2016-Mar.2017)
DUTIES:

Ø  Personally attends and assists during preliminary investigations and inquest proceedings conducted by the State Prosecutor.

Ø  Prepares amendments and updates information on proposed Memoranda of Agreement to be entered by government agencies, including the Department of Justice.

Ø Researches on the applicable court rulings, prepares memoranda, and direct examination questions to be asked by the State Prosecutor for trial as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Paralegal
CASES CHUN & ASSOCIATES LAW OFFICES

Unit 408, Cityland 10, Tower II
154 H.V. Dela Costa Street,  Salcedo Village, Makati City
(May 2019-present)
DUTIES:

Ø  Create reports for attorneys based on case specifications and attorney requests

Ø  Work with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings

Ø  Develop a case file indexing system that can be used as an active archive for all ongoing and completed cases

Ø  Monitor changes to government guidelines or regulations and submit reports on pertinent changes

Ø  Utilize existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases

Business English Coach
ALUE PHILIPPINES INC.
3rd Floor, Maripola Building
109 Perea St., Legaspi Village
Makati City(July 2018-April 2019)
DUTIES:

Ø  Conducts listening and speaking lessons (either online or offline) in Business English for Japanese corporate employees.

Ø  As designated Coach-in-Charge (CIC) for a Japanese trainee in offline classes, applicant prepares a schedule of Business English classes every week.

Ø  Conducts one-on-one review sessions in order to help the assigned trainee be prepared for his scheduled online assessment.

Assistant Paralegal
SANTIAGO TIMAJO ABABA LAW FIRM
Suite 207, Rufino Centre Building
6784 Ayala Avenue cor. V.A. Rufino St.
Makati City (May 2018-June 2018)
DUTIES:

Ø  Files pleadings, through personal service and registered mail, before various courts within Metro Manila, including the Court of Tax Appeals.

Ø  Scans pleadings and other documents as requested by the Managing Partner.

Ø  Maintains complete and accurate records of office transactions, including assisting clients in having their documents notarized and recorded in the notarial register.

Ø  Conducts inventory of the Firm’s office supplies at the start of each month.

Ø  Schedules calendar of court hearings to be attended by the lawyers.

Ø  Other tasks that may be assigned by the Firm from time to time.

Legal Assistant
INVESTORS ASSURANCE CORPORATION
Unit 1, 20th Floor, Banco De Oro Plaza
8737 Paseo de Roxas corner Makati Ave.
Makati City (Apr. 2014-Dec.2014)
DUTIES:

Ø  Personally investigates and retrieves vital documents regarding allegations of falsified/ spurious bail bonds.

Ø  Appears on behalf of the company before various Regional Trial Courts and before administrative agencies such as the National Labor Relations Commission and the Insurance Commission.

Ø  Evaluates and analyzes bail bond applications in criminal cases.

Ø  Assists the Human Resources Department in possible labor-employment issues or possible labor-related functions and matters.

Ø  Researches on legal matters and provides legal opinions for various departments with legal concerns and queries.

Volunteer Teacher
MANILA PHILIPPINES INSTITUTE OF RELIGION
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
R. Papa St., Sampaloc, Manila
(June 2012-Oct. 2012)
DUTY:

Ø  Teaches a religious course to college and university students on a weekly basis.

College Instructor

HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY

1 Holy Angel Ave., Sto. Rosario

Angeles City, Pampanga

(February-October 2011)

DUTIES:

Ø  Teaches college freshman English, technical writing and journalism

courses for university students.

Ø  Attends Teacher Enhancement Skills seminar conducted by the university.

Customer Service Representative

PEOPLESUPPORT PHILIPPINES

(Now TELEPERFORMANCE PHILS.)
Ayala Ave. corner Sen. Gil Puyat Ave.

Makati City (Oct. 2006-Aug. 2007)
DUTIES AND ACHIEVEMENT:

Ø  Applicant has consistent 100% scores for customer satisfaction surveys conducted by Quality Assurance.

Ø  Resolves telephone inquiries and concerns for US-based customers’ financial accounts.

Customer Service Representative
ICT Group(Now SYKES ENTERPRISE INC.)
14th Floor, Union Bank Plaza
Onyx Rd. corner Sapphire Rd., Ortigas Center, Pasig City
(July 2006-Sept. 2006)
Handles telephone inquiries and concerns for US-based customers’ financial accounts.

Customer Care Representative
CONVERGYS PHILIPPINES (Ortigas Site)
25th and 28th Floors, Robinsons Equitable Tower
ADB Ave. corner Poveda Drive., Ortigas Center, Pasig City

(Sept. 2005-May 2006)

DUTIES AND ACHIEVEMENT:

Ø  Assists prospective US-based radio subscribers in setting up their satellite radio accounts.

Ø  Top Quality Performer for the 1st Quarter of 2006 (96.79% on Quality Monitor)

Ø  Applicant has been recognized as one of the Top 20 quality agents for the month of January 2006

Full-time Missionary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Philippines Angeles Mission

1827 Gumain St., Redwood Villas

Clark Field, Pampanga (July 2002-July 2004)

DUTIES:

Ø  Serves as District Leader (Field Supervisor) in Baler, Aurora(October 2003-March 2004) and in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija (March 2004-July 2004)

Ø  Supervises and assists in performing ecclesiastical work with Filipino and foreign missionaries within their respective areas by conducting weekly meetings and workshops to help them achieve their weekly and monthly performance goals.

REFERENCES:

1.    Atty. Paulino E. Cases, Jr.

Managing Partner of Cases Chun & Associates Law Offices

Unit 408, Cityland Condominium 10, Tower II

154 H.V. Dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City

Tel. Nos. (632) 812-4619 and (632) 813-7028

E-mail: [email protected]

2.    Roberto E. Regala

General Manager of Alue Philippines Inc.

3rd Floor, Maripola Building

109 Perea St., Legaspi Village

Brgy. San Lorenzo, Makati City

Telephone No. (632) 831-1504

E-mail: [email protected]

3.    Atty. Dennis M. Timajo

Manager of Dennis M. Timajo Law Office

(Formerly Santiago Timajo  &  Ababa Law Firm )

Suite 906, Rufino Centre Bldg.

6784 Ayala Ave. cor. V.A. Rufino St.

Makati City

Tel.No. (632) 403-2467

4.    Pros. Gilmarie Fe S. Pacamarra

State Prosecutor
Department of Justice
2nd Floor, NPS Multi-purpose Bldg.
DOJ Compound, Padre Faura St.
Ermita, Manila
Tel. No.(632)536-0444

5.    Bryan G. Borela

International Assistant Sales Director
SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
14th Floor, Two E-com Center
Palm Coast Ave., Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
Mobile No. (632)917-8227926
6.    Atty. Roberto M.T. Benedicto

Senior Associate
Telan Hipe Flores and Telan Law Office
81 West Capitol Drive
Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City
Tel. Nos. (632)584-6586 and (632) 941-5091
Mobile No. (632)917-6323386