arnold abad, Public Relations Representative

arnold abad

Public Relations Representative

King Fahad Specialist Hospital

Location
Philippines
Education
Bachelor's degree, English
Experience
36 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :36 years, 10 Months

Public Relations Representative at King Fahad Specialist Hospital
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • My current job since October 2013

Represents the Public Relations and Media Affairs in Orientations. Coordinates with the Health Education Department in their requests of materials. Produce corporate film presentations. Performs video and photo shoot tasks during dignitary and Royal Family visits.

Recreation Officer at King Fahad Specialist Hospital
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • October 2010 to September 2013

Reported directly to the Recreation Head and Housing Services Administration Director. Programmed and facilitated diverse sports, social, recreation and leisure activities for the hospital personnel. Responsible in the department's media online/offline announcements. Scheduled general action plans and meetings with department representatives and subordinates in ensuring smooth activity and event flow. Executed different email and media strategies and follows-up communications with regard to activity queries, registrations and payments on published events and activities. Maintained data base, surveys, insights and analysis trends of events and activities for better participation response. Assisted the Academic Affairs Administration in organizing their symposiums, conferences and workshops events. Ensured proper activity orientation and training by providing sports lessons, clinic and lectures for the recreation team and general staff in the identification, development, and implementation of their role in the activity development plan. Addressed complaints in a guest-oriented fashion. Implemented appropriate and positive actions to come up with rectifying solutions. Prepared the Recreation Executive Reports for the CEO and Executive Director of Operations covering summary, survey studies, participation influx, logistics and profit statements in all activities facilitated. Reported to the Department Head/Director regarding operation of the section and development of new protocols as needed. Conducted research for projects pertaining to future activities. Designed posters, flyers, web ads on planned events and activities. Tapped on self-creativity to come out with new design ideas and concepts. Coordinated with other organizations and companies in coming up with invitational dual meets and tournaments.

Operations Manager at S&A International Student Consultant Inc.
  • Philippines
  • May 2009 to September 2010

Reported directly to the company president. Prepared budget and financial statements. Handled and liaised business and government requirements. Carried out presentations and US immigrations and consulting work. Lead in advertising campaigns. Liaised with the United States Embassy.

Recreation Supervisor at Palau Royal Resort Nikko Hotels International
  • Maldives
  • March 2007 to March 2009

Reported directly to the Rooms Division Director, managed all recreation outdoor and indoor facilities, operations and services. Arranged staff schedules. Performed rounds of all facilities, daily reviewed facility maintenance reports and concerns. Recorded staff performance and prepared year appraisals. Gathered sales data, executed comparative analysis study of competition companies and worked on revenue generating projects to increase sales of the recreation facilities. Prepared the department's Capital Expenditure Budget. In-charge of the Nikko Hotels Professional and Personal Behavior Training for all Rooms Division staff based on ISO 9000 QMS standards. Conducted fitness assessment tests of guests and handled all VIP and corporate Fitness Programs. Managed the beach facility and its guest service operations. Core Leader of the PRR Fire Rescue Team.

Operations Head at Net Ka Na Ba
  • Philippines
  • May 2006 to March 2007

Managed the company's general operations financial transactions. Ensured the full function and service of all machines. Kept records of all equipment inventories and stocks. Prepared staff performance regularly and accomplished performance reports to the owner. Handled customer complaints and made sure rectified solutions were applied right away. Worked on advertising and promotion campaigns for the business. Coordinated with the national internet provider during network failures.

Recreation Specialist at King Abdul Aziz Medical City
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • August 2000 to March 2006

Reorganized the department’s general systems. Reported directly to the Social Club Director, overall in charge of the recreation department administration and operations. Responsible of the hospital’s weekly magazine publication including announcements, advertisement and other recreation department releases. Prepared and facilitated the yearly calendar of recreational and sports activities for the hospital personnel. Designed, approved and implemented the Professional Service Fee Scheme of the Health Club that reinforced the recreation budget. Coordinated with leisure/recreation companies and hotels to come up with out of town trips for the hospital staff. Facilitated personal fitness sessions. Attended the residents committee meeting to update residents on recreation and sports program headed by the Medical Services Executive Director.
Represented the department in the various hospital general meetings employee orientations.

Sports & Recreation Manager at Island Cover Resort Hotel
  • Philippines
  • December 1999 to June 2000

Reported directly to the General Manager, managed all sports and recreation indoor and outdoor facilities. Completed and implemented an all-year recreation/F&B marketing plan to boost company sales. Director for the Prince/Milo Tennis Clinic conducted by the Philippine Soft Tennis National Team. Modified the general policies and control procedures to effectively minimize revenue loss of all facilities. Directly managed all recreation facilities covering the entire island: Oceania Water Park, Tennis Courts, The Zoo, Shape Fitness Center, Club Bowling Lanes and the Mini-golf Range. Coordinated with the Sales & Marketing Manager in the planning of all marketing and revenue generating strategies. Established networking to enhance connections, coordinated with other companies for sponsorships and business exchange deals. Studied expenditures against revenue and steps on rectifying solutions to favor overall profit. Trained staff in client fitness programs and nutrition, handled all corporate
and VIP workouts. Regularly coordinated with the Security Manager to check and maintain low security concerns. Modified the recreation department guest service standard manual for the Recreation Department approved by the GM.

Assistant Sports & Recreation Manager at Tagaytay Highlands Golf & Country Club
  • Philippines
  • December 1996 to November 1999

Reported directly to the Asst. General Manager. Responsible in all indoor and outdoor recreation facilities. Responsible in all indoor and outdoor recreation facilities. Key Player in all of Highland’s Events and Musical Concerts. Prepared the department’s Capital Expenditure Budget and weekly revenue statements. Organized the Club Championship Events. Attended the Department Heads and Emergency Meetings. Performed Property Management duties by reviewing inventory and allied records - facilitated inventories and stock rooms checks. Coordinated directly with the Security Manager in maintaining low security concerns in all areas handled. Kept records of all staff performance and work schedules. Carried out Property Custodian duties to minimize waste and pilferage in all managed areas: camp supplies, housekeeping, food & beverage supplies, recreation equipment, garden and general landscape supplies/equipment, FO and general office supplies.

Sports & Recreation Manager at Novotel Beach Resort
  • Philippines
  • February 1996 to November 1996

Reported directly to the General Manager. Coordinated with sports groups in facilitating sports and other recreation clinics. In-charge of the beach activities. Facilitated recreation activities for company functions and outings. Spearheaded the CORALLA activities. Coordinated with the different department heads regarding al issues concerning the department. Attended the department heads meeting. Assisted in Tour Guide work for tour groups. Key player in organizing the nation-wide resort's jet-ski regatta event.

Fitness Instructor at Royal Saudi Naval Forces
  • Philippines
  • September 1986 to May 1995

Provided fitness programs and trained officers daily in their workouts. Participated in the Navy’s Annual Physical Examinations. Supervised the fitness gym operations after two years. Cross trained in other sport preparation programs. Assigned the task of reviewing current programs and developing future course of action for the gym and health club.

Education

Bachelor's degree, English
  • at Far Eastern University
  • March 1985

Specialties & Skills

Videography
health club fitness operations
Graphics
Event Planning
Outdoor Recreation
events planning
sports events and clinics coordinator
video presentations
graphics design
recreation operations management
Fitness Training and Health Club Management

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate

Memberships

Sports Facility Managers of the Philippines
  • Member
  • December 1999

Training and Certifications

ISO 10002 For Complaints (Training)
Training Institute:
International Ceneter For Management Development
Date Attended:
October 2013
Duration:
40 hours
1st KAMC Strongman Competition (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2005
Saudi Arabia National Day Organizer Committee (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2011
ISO 14001 For Environmental Management (Training)
Training Institute:
International Ceneter For Management Development
Date Attended:
March 2013
Duration:
32 hours
19th Annual Neuro-Science Symposium (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2011
2nd KAMC Open Invitational Inter-Company Volleyball Tournament (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2003
4t Quality & Safety Event (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2012
Int'l. Pediatrics Gastroenterology & Liver Transplat Symposium (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2011
First Aid and CPR Training (Training)
Training Institute:
King Fahad Specialist Hospital Academic Affairs Training & Research
Date Attended:
March 2012
Duration:
8 hours
Advance Trauma Life Support System (Training)
Training Institute:
JAKA Foundation
Date Attended:
January 1997
Duration:
80 hours
Hand Hygiene Campaign (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2012
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (Training)
Training Institute:
National Guard Hospital
Date Attended:
October 2001
Duration:
8 hours
Occupational Safety Program Planning For The Management Team (Training)
Training Institute:
CEMAGRO
Date Attended:
December 1998
Duration:
8 hours
1st KAMC Open Invitational Inter-Company Volleyball Tournament (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2002
Ramadan Tournament 1424 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2003
1st Philippines Sports Facilities Management Conference (Training)
Training Institute:
SFMAP
Date Attended:
March 1999
Duration:
30 hours

Hobbies

  • Lawn Tennis
    Finalist Class B Royal Saudi Naval Forces Singles Tennis Tournament 1994. Doubles Quarter Finalist Bankers Tennis Association 2013. Class B Doubles Finalist Seiko Open Tennis Tournament 2006.
  • Video Editing & Special Effects
    Produced the King Fahad Logo Intro animation. Covered the 10th JUBTA Tennis Open Invitational Tournament 2015. Covered the 1st DTD Tennis Tournament 2015. Produced the Glomerian Region Medical Presentation 2014.