DINAH Y. BALBUENA
Brgy. Magsaysay, Loreto, Dinagat Islands, Philipppines
0909-526-1620
[email protected]

PERSONAL STATEMENT
To obtain a position where I can contribute and develop my knowledge as well as my skills in a profession that optimizes professional growth which hopefully lead to greater career development.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
Visayas State University (Visca, Baybay City, Leyte) – June 2017
Thesis Title: Nickel Content of Vegetation and Soils derived from the Malitbog Ophiolite Complex and
Ultramafic Rocks in Southern Leyte

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Science Research Assistant
Visayas State University (Visca, Baybay City, Leyte) -Nature Life-International
November 2017 to July 2018 (End of Project)
Project Title: Restoring Nature and Sustainable Livelihood thru Rainforestation Farming in
Typhoon Affected areas in Lawaan, Eastern Samar
Skills acquired:
– Community Organizing
– Assisting people in the field (e.g, tree planting)
– Make financial report
– Assisting the study leader in report writing

• Science Research Assistant
Department of Economics, Visayas State University (Visca, Baybay City, Leyte)
August 2018 to February 2019 (End of Project)
Project Title: Assessing the Socio-Economic Benefits of Biodiversity Conservation: A Resource
Valuation Study for Mt. Nacolod, in Southern Leyte
Skills acquired:
– Framing the survey questionnaire necessary for the data gathering
– Assisting the study leader in the conduct of the field work
– Managing data collection and encode data collected
– Assisting the study leader in statistical analysis and report writing

• Data Encoder
Visayas State University (Visca, Baybay, Leyte)
February-March 2019
Skills acquired:
– Inputs data gathered into computer system

• Part-time Cafeteria Helper
March-June 2018

PERSONAL SKILLS
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent in maintaining timely communication
• Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts optimal effort completing tasks
• Ability to work independently or as part of the team
• Reliable, hardworking and flexible in the work
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Microsoft office applications
• Microsoft Excel: Pivot
• Basic Statistical Software: SPSS

SEMINARS ATTENDED
• Mt. Nacolod Summit at Sogod, Southern Leyte, August 28-29, 2018
• Gender Sensitivity Training and Anti- Sexual Harassment Orientation at Visayas State University, Visca Baybay City Leyte, September 2018

CHARACTER REFERENCES
Paciencia P. Milan                                                                                        Lemuel Preciados
Professor Emeritus                                                                                      Asst. Professor, Department of Economics
Visayas, State University                                                                            Visayas, State University
(053)5631339                                                                                                09278541410
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