Rommel Lapuz

1. Initiates planning and order execution for Operations (Hospitality and Retail) based on agreed timetable;
2. Coordinates with all concepts (Hospitality-Chili's & Fudds; and Retail) for regular orders placed and submitted to our
import consolidator in the U.S. for quotation;
3. Reviews orders from Operations and reverts for clarification (if necessary) prior forwarding the same to US
counterpart for drafting of the initial proforma invoice;
4. Directly communicates with the consolidator, AFS-US and our Operations in finalizing and approving
each batch of shipment;
5. Approves and signs together with the Head of CPU every food importation
before action is taken by the consolidator;
6. Responsible for monitoring entire ordering process to ensure compliance by Operations, CPU and our US supplier/consolidator
on agreed terms in the Ordering Windows or schedule;
7. Prepares and distributes to all concerned regular order status and reconciliation reports to keep Operations
updated on their shipments;
8. Engages the designated company clearing agent for all AFS food importation by providing necessary
assistance including documentation required to clear all shipments;
9. Regularly requests the clearing agent for container updates like confirmation on shipment arrival, its status
at the port, delivery schedule, etc.; and
10. Aside from importation, holds concurrent functions on preparation of highly-relevant Divisional outputs
like Yearly Budget, Other Income Report, monthly payroll and staff pay-rise evaluation or recommendation
while co-administering the Purchasing Food Section.

Senior Purchasing Administrator at Yousef Naghi Group--Arabian Food Supplies
November 2001 - April 2014 (12 years 5 months)
Highlights as In-Charge of AFS international food purchasing for the Casual Dining Division (Chili's,
Fuddruckers and On The Border restaurants): 1. Initiates planning and order execution for Operations (CDD) based on agreed timetable;
2. Coordinates with all concepts (Chili's, Fudds and OTB) for regular orders placed and submitted to our
import consolidator in the U.S. for quotation;
3. Reviews orders from Operations and reverts for clarification (if necessary) prior forwarding the same to US
counterpart for drafting of the initial proforma invoice;
4. Directly communicates with the consolidator, AFS-US and our Operations in finalizing and approving
each batch of shipment;
5. Approves and signs together with the Head of CPU and the Food Section Manager every food importation before action is taken by the consolidator;
6. Responsible for monitoring entire ordering process to ensure compliance by Operations, CPU and AFS-US on agreed terms in the Ordering Windows or schedule;
7. Prepares and distributes to all concerned regular order status and reconciliation reports to keep Operations
updated on their shipments;
8. Engages the designated company clearing agent for all AFS food importation by providing necessary
assistance including documentation required to clear all shipments;
9. Regularly requests the clearing agent for container updates like confirmation on shipment arrival, its status at the port, delivery schedule, etc.;
10. Aside from importation, holds concurrent functions on preparation of highly-relevant Divisional outputs like Yearly Budget, Other Income Report, monthly payroll and staff pay-rise evaluation or recommendation while co-administering the Purchasing Food Section and 11. May still take on additional responsibilities as may be assigned and deemed appropriate.
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Manager, Customer Care Network Section at Gokongwei Group of Companies--Digital
Telecommunications Philippines, Inc. (DIGITEL)
April 1999 - October 2001 (2 years 7 months)
1. Reported directly to the Company Vice-President for Customer Care and acted as the VP's official
representation for all network support matters;
2. Had overseen the conduct and analysis of land phone subscriber data;
3. Managed the country-wide conduct and interpretation of the company's annual Customer Satisfaction
survey;
4. Was In-Charge for the development and dissemination of all subscriber communications such as templates for mass rebates, service outages, and complaint or query replies;
5. Conceptualization and continuing update of the Customer Service Representative Call Guide and Customer
Center Support Information Handbook;
6. Standardization and distribution of all Branch/Customer Center collateral materials for consistency of image, look and message to clients;
7. Development of customer programs in support of the company's overall acquisition and retention
strategies;
8. Prepared and recommended yearly Section budget and development plans;
9. Worked closely with the Customer Center Support Section Manager, Call Center Manager and Customer
Center Managers nationwide for all their subscriber communications and collateral material requirements;
10. Coordinated closely with the Product Management, Strategics and Marketing Communications sections Managers for the production of informative materials needed at the Call Center and Customer Centers; and
11. Tasked to contribute customer service-oriented articles in the company's official newsletter.

1. Chief Adviser to the DCOS in managing the operations of the Senator's office;
2. Monitoring and evaluation of public service accorded by the Senator's office;
3. Formulation of recommendations to increase effectiveness and efficiency of the Senator's office in providing public service to its constituents;
4. Supervision of various administrative functions in the Senator's office; and 5. Took on other assignments as designated by the Senator or her Deputy Chief of Staff.

Chief of Staff, Office of Commissioners Amina Rasul-Bernardo and Bernardo J. B. Mitra at Office of the President of the Philippines--National Youth Commission (NYC)
August 1997 - June 1998 (11 months)
1. Deputy of the Commissioner-at-Large in the exercise of official functions;
2. General administration of the Commissioner's office;
3. Oversight authority on all the technical and support staffs in the discharge of their duties;
4. Monitored and evaluated the overall service efficiency of the Commissioner's office;
5. Liaised with both governmental and private organizations as the need arises;
6. Perusal and appropriate action on all documents or concerns coursed through the undersigned or the
Commissioner;
7. Performed signing/approval functions as delegated by the Commissioner or higher authority; and
8. Had concurrent appointment as Alternate Project Head, National Steering Committee for the
Medium-Term Youth Development Plan of then Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos.

1. Representative of the Senator at public hearings of the House of Senate on bills scheduled for deliberation;
2. Provided pertinent data and information to the Senator during her attendance of public hearings or other
assemblies at both the House of Representatives and Senate;
3. Drafting of replies or resolutions on behalf of the Senator and her office to request varying from funding to bill introduction in Congress;
4. Engaged in extensive research and data gathering in preparation of bills to be sponsored by the Senator; and
5. Have been assigned other undertakings as the Senator found appropriate.