Marianne Joy Cortez

About the Candidate

EDUCATION

University of the Philippines Los Baños                                                                                                 2021-2026

BS in Forestry (Specialization: Social Forestry and Agroforestry)

–       Top 5 in UP College Admissions (College Level)

 

Makati Science High School                                                                                                                     2015-2021

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

–       Graduated with High Honors

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) of Makati, Inc.                                                     Jun 2025-Present

Youth Intern (Administrative, Front Office, and Marketing)

–       Provide daily administrative support to front office operations, client inquiries, and rental facility bookings

–       Coordinate administrative and logistical arrangements for 20+ local and international programs (i.e., venue reservations, accommodations, transportation, procurement, and program materials)

–       Collaborate with departments, vendors, and partners for administrative and operational requirements

–       Prepare liquidation reports and related documents, i.e., official receipts, of approx. 2 programs per month

–       Contribute to improving administrative workflows through streamlined and efficient processes

–       Handle program-related documents and sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism

 

San Roque Power Corporation                                                                                                   Jun 2024-Jul 2024

Intern

–       Provide administrative and coordination support between interns, company supervisor, and VP for Corporate Affairs and CSR

–       Prepare concept and management reports about San Roque Watershed and CSR matters

–       Facilitate KIIs, FGDs, and consultation meetings with local groups, gov’t officials, and corporate staff

–       Maintain program documentation while managing multiple administrative tasks with competitive deadlines

 

Virtual Assistant (Freelance)                                                                                                       Jan 2022-Jul 2023

–       Deliver remote administrative support to various clients (i.e., file organization, schedule and project tracking)

–       Assist with calendar and schedule management, and project timelines

–       Conduct desktop research and proofread documents to ensure accuracy and quality of client deliverables

–       Communicate with clients professionally in support of timely completion of administrative tasks

 

PROJECTS

Medical Mission (YMCA Makati x YMCA Singapore)                                                                                Dec 2025

Makati Team Assistant Lead                                                                                                     Makati City, Philippines

Coordinate logistical needs (food, transportation, venue, medical supplies, etc.) throughout 7-day event
Manage volunteer deployment, tasking, and on-ground site to ensure efficient implementation
Serve as liaison with YMCA Singapore during planning, alignment, and execution of mission objectives
APAY Youth Transformation Program (Asia & Pacific Alliance of YMCAs)                                           Oct 2025

Team Member                                                                                                                           Makati City, Philippines

Lead in coordinating logistical needs (food, transportation, program materials, etc.) throughout 5-day event
Provide operational and administrative support to the organizing committee
Respond to urgent requests to ensure smooth program delivery