ERMARIO P. ACOSTA
45 Fatima Street, Bgy. San Vicente, UP Village

Diliman, Quezon City 1110 Philippines

+632 922-7694575 • +632 9200427

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
I am a hardworking, persevering individual willing to venture new experiences. I have sheer determination and a strong desire to succeed. Presently, I am performing the duties of a R&D Technical/Laboratory personnel in the agency.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
College

Far Eastern University (1989 – 1994) – Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

High School

Don Mariano Marcos (1985 – 1989)

Elementary

Claret School (1979-1985)

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth        :         May 20, 1972

Age                      :         47 years old

Civil Status          :         Married

Spouse’s Name  :         Concepcion L. Acosta

WORKING EXPERIENCE/ON-THE- JOB TRAINING
Fiber Industry Development Authority

Fiber Development Officer II – Up To Present

Fiber Industry Development Authority – Adm. Aide IV August 1, 1996 – August 2012

Fiber Industry Development Authority – Clerk II (Contractual) December 8, 1995 – July 31, 1996

Meralco Foundation Institute – Basic Industrial Electronics

Meralco Foundation Institute – Digital Electronics/Introduction to PC Maintenance

Meralco Foundation Institute – PC Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Purefoods Corporation – January to March 1994 – Act as Quality Control Inspector, Plant Engineering/

Water Treatment Area.

Jacinto Iron & Steel Sheets Corp. – January to March 1994 – Act as Analyst, Quality Control Division.

JOB DESCRIPTION AT PRESENT JOB
·        Conducts physical properties of natural fibers for testing for different clientele and services of the division

*   Prepares raw material samples for physical analysis, testing/collates and computes data on physical analysis

*   Prepares reports related to physical testing of fiber and its fiber-based products

*   Conducts lecture and training for On-The-Job Training students regarding the physical analysis of fibers

·        Conducts morphological properties of natural fibers for testing for different clientele and services of the division

*   Prepares raw material samples for morphological analysis (maceration and forensic fiber identification using stereo, compound and polarize light microscope), testing/collates and computes data on morphological analysis

*   Prepares reports related to morphological testing of fiber and its fiber-based products

*   Conducts lecture and training for On-The-Job Training students regarding the morphological analysis of fibers

·        Operates different laboratory/testing equipments used in the physical testing of fiber products (such as Universal Testing Machine-Tensile Strength Tester, High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Laboratory Furnace and Oven, Biological Safety Cabinets, Centrifuge, Burst Tester,).

·        Expert on the use and operation of Scanning Electron Microscope and Elemental Analysis (such as gun powder residue, semi-conductor industries, etc.)

·        Trained on the use and operation of Polarizing Light Microscope with digital camera (such as forensic fiber identification of natural and man-made fibers, known and unknown fibers)

·        Works for administrative and personnel matters, acts as liaison officer and canvasser/purchaser of the agency

·        Headed the Technical Working Group on the Bids and Awards procurement of Laboratory Equipment and Motor Vehicle of the industry

·        Takes charge in the requisition of dyes, chemicals and other materials/equipments needed in the laboratory

·        Takes charge the Management Information Systems (MIS) that provides information on networking and software application needed by the division

*   Provides specifications of needed computers and other IT products of the division

*   Install/assemble the needed computers and other application software

*   Maintains/troubleshoots computers and monitors network configuration/structured cabling of the division

*   Encodes and assist in the preparations of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports and budgetary requirement of the division

*   Assists in preparation of special presentation thru MS Office Power Point

·        Co-author in the preparation of Database of Selected Philippine Fibers Vol. 1

·        Co-author in the preparation of Database of Selected Philippine Fibers Vol. 2

·        Co-author in the preparation of Database on the Imaging and Elemental Analysis of Different Plant Fibers

·        Acts as technical support in the preparation of brochures/modules on Product Development for Livelihood Training Projects

JOB TRAININGS/SEMINARS ATTENDED
Seminar-Workshop on Information and Communication Technology – Policy Guidelines (Bukidnon, Philippines)
Seminar-Workshop on Information and Communication Technology – Microsoft Office 365 (Quezon City, Philippines)

Basic Occupational Safety and Health training (Baguio City, Philippines)
Forensic Fiber Identification using Olympus Polarize Light Microscope with digital camera (Hooke College of Applied Science, Westmont, Illinois)
Operation and Maintenance of Hitachi TM3030Plus Scanning Electron Microscope with Energy Dispersive X-Ray System (Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan)
Basic Operation and Maintenance of the Instron 5966Series Universal Testing Machine (International Business Park, Jurong East, Singapore)
Chemical Analysis Solutions: Updates on Analytical Instrumentation Techniques (Perkin Elmer Philippines, Subic, Zambales)

Training on the Technical Writing and Statistical Design (PhilFIDA, Baguio City)

Pricniples of Fluorescence Microscopy, Optical Sectioning, Deconvulation and Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy (Carl Zeiss – Macare Medicals)

2015 In-House Research Review (PhilFIDA)
Basic Training on High Performance Liquid Chromatography Theory and Basic Principles (Shimadzu Philippines Corporation)

Advance in Microbiological Testing (Yana Philippines)

Seminar on Fumehood and Bio-Safety Cabinet (Philab Industries)

SME Tech Series 2011 “New Generation of Integrated Products and Technologies” (Microsoft Philippines)
TAPPIP Philippines National Convention 2011 “Overcoming Challenges in Recycled Fiber Sourcing and Utilization” (TAPPIP Philippines)

Pharmaceutical TEC Conference Labtec 2011” Improving Laboratory Performance and Productivity (DKSH Technology Philippines)
Food Safety TEC Conference Labtec 2011” Improving Laboratory Performance and Productivity (DKSH Technology Philippines)
LANGUAGE and SKILLS
English

Korean Language in written and reading skills – Above Average

Certified SAFETY OFFICER II (BOSH-OSHC-19-24-03)

Computer Technician/IT Network Specialist

Experienced in Scanning Electron Microscope with Energy Dispersive

Xray System (Hitachi SEM with Elemental Analysis)

Experienced in Fiber Identification using Polarize Light Microscope

Experienced in High Performance Liquid Chromatography (Shimadzu

HPLC)

Experienced in Stereo and Compound Light Microscope (Olympus,

Carl Zeiss, Reichert Projectina and others)

Skilled in morphological, chemical, physical analysis and fiber

identification of natural and man-made fibers

Experienced in Research and Development

Highly Skilled Industrial Grinder
Machine/Laboratory Equipment Operator
Operates different laboratory testing apparatus and equipment

MEMBERSHIP/ORGANIZATION

Phil. Institute of Chemical Engineers – Junior Chapter       Member

Spearhead Brotherhood – Major Zabat, Philippine Army (Founder)

HOBBIES/SPORTS
Chess, Basketball, Swimming, Table Tennis

GOVERNMENT EXAMINATION TAKEN
Career Service Sub-Professional – December 08, 1991 Rating:       80.91% Passed

Career Service Professional – November 27, 1994 Rating:       82.92% Passed

REFERENCES
Tesfaldet Mengistu                         Ministry of National Defense, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Scott Stoeffler                                  Instructor, Hooke College of Applied Science – Pasquinelli Drive, Westmont, Illinois

Hon. Francisco “Kit” Belmonte       Congressman, District 6 of Quezon City, Philippines