On paper, the math looks good. You hire offshore talent at a fraction of U.S. wages, your headcount grows, and your payroll barely moves. But what are the hidden costs of cheap outsourcing? What do you really get out of a cheap offshore labor cost?
Many founders and operators report the opposite lived experience: longer days, constant supervision, and mounting exhaustion even as their teams expand.
Gallup consistently finds that managers and leaders account for the majority of variance in team productivity and engagement. This means leadership time is one of the most expensive and also the most easily wasted resources in any organization. Harvard Business Review has also shown that poorly designed roles and excessive managerial oversight are major contributors to burnout and execution drag, especially in distributed teams.
This is the false economy of hiring “cheap.” When low wages come at the expense of leadership focus, the savings are an illusion. If you’re running a growing team but feel more trapped in day-to-day operations than ever, keep reading!
IN THIS BLOG
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What Are The Negative Effects of Low Cost Outsourcing? - ➤
Does Offshoring Save Money? - ➤
Leadership Micromanagement = Bottleneck - ➤
The Hidden Overhead of Oversight - ➤
The Myth of Cheap Outsourcing - ➤
Endless Slack Threads and “Quick” Looms - ➤
Missed Deadlines Because You Stepped Away - ➤
Every Win Still Depends on You - ➤
What Smart Outsourcing Looks Like - ➤
Pay for Experience, Not Just Presence - ➤
Protecting Your Leadership Calendar - ➤
Build a Team That Makes Decisions Without You - ➤
How Remote Staff Helps You Buy Back Time - ➤
1. Pre-Screened Talent with Strategic Experience - ➤
2. Set Up Support and Delegation Planning - ➤
3. Post-Hire Success Reviews - ➤
FAQs - ➤
Why do cheap hires take up more of my time? - ➤
What’s a realistic hourly rate for experienced offshore staff? - ➤
Will offshoring to cheaper countries eventually work? - ➤
How does Remote Staff ensure my leadership time is protected? - ➤
Don’t Save on Labor Only to Spend Your Time
What Are The Negative Effects of Low Cost Outsourcing? The True Cost of Cheap Offshore Labor
Most hiring decisions focus on hourly rates. But a cheap offshore labor cost only tells part of the story. The real question is whether that labor reduces or increases the demand on leadership time.
When offshore hiring is done without structure or experience benchmarks, it creates a labor vs leadership tradeoff where money is saved on wages but lost on oversight.
Understanding how this tradeoff plays out is key to evaluating true labor cost efficiency.
Let’s break it down:
Does Offshoring Save Money? Why Cheap Doesn’t Always Mean Efficient
Low-cost hires or outsourcing to low cost countries often come with limited experience, unclear role boundaries, or weak problem-solving skills.
As a result, leaders spend more time correcting work, clarifying expectations, and filling gaps. What you save in hourly rates is quickly consumed by rework and supervision.
Does outsourcing reduce cost? Efficiency is about output per hour. When underqualified hires require constant guidance, the labor vs cheap labor comparison collapses.
Candidates:
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Flordeliz
Candidate ID: 485234
ADVANCED
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Social Media Management, Customer Service...
INTERMEDIATE
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Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Website Management, Administrative Support...
Median Rate
$8.63
$9.29
if $1 = PHP52
$10.96
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Part Time: $USD 8.63 per hour or $USD 748.16 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
- She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- Belle has nearly 6 years of work experience, with 2 years in the BPO industry as a customer service representative. She later transitioned to a remote role as a Digital Marketing Virtual Assistant. Currently, she works part-time as a Social Media Manager for an Australian brand, handling various tasks such as managing social media accounts, customer service, and graphic design.
- She is also knowledgeable in email and marketing campaigns, video editing, Calendar management, transcribing, data entry, chat support, and appointment setting.
- She is proficient in using Notion, Click Up, Asana, Trello, Mail Chimp, WordPress, Canva, Social Media Platforms, Xero, Microsoft 365, and Google Applications.
- She can start ASAP.
Strongest Behaviors
- Unhurried and deliberate, stable and will do things using the established process; finds it difficult to change these systems. Dependable, consistent and needs familiar environments and coworkers to be most productive.
- Cooperative, easy-going, and agreeable in getting along with others. A focused, uncritical listener who won’t “rock the boat.”
- Detail-oriented and accommodating; most comfortable working as part of a well-defined team for which they produce high-quality output and decisions.
Helpful, patient, and stable; works steadily and consistently. Respectful of established processes, standards, and policies, they will work within those standards to ensure repeated successes and high-quality results. Flordeliz Belle has the patience and tolerance required for routine work and can be relied on to do such work consistently and in a relaxed manner. Prefers having, and following, a well thought-out process to ensure success. If they are responsible for establishing the process, they will do so in a thoughtful, methodical manner, paying close attention to details and time-honored successes. Once established, they’ll expect that the process be followed consistently.
Employment History
Social Media Manager (Part time)
Industry:
Arts / Design / Fashion
Employment Period:
February 2023 to July 2024 (17 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Customer Service
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Management
- Basis bookkeeping and reconciliation using Xero
Digital Marketing Virtual Assistant
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
October 2021 to October 2023 (24 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Graphic design
- Building & Updating Website
- Email Campaigns & Marketing
- Video editing & hosting
- Content Calendar Management
- Social Media management
- Admin Task
- Online Portal
- Building Transcribing audio to text
- Landing Page
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
Virtual Assistant
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
September 2021 to November 2021 (2 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Recruitment and Appointment Setting
- Contacting prospects
Customer Service Representative
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
June 2019 to September 2021 (26 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Chat Support
- Email Management and Support
- Assisting new agents
Financial Advisor
Industry:
Banking / Financial Services
Employment Period:
April 2018 to May 2019 (13 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Researching the marketplace and providing clients with information on new and existing products and services
- Designing financial strategies
- Social Media Marketing
Education History
Field of Study:
Engineering (Civil)
Major:
Civil Engineering
Graduation Date:
March 16, 2015
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Field of Study:
Food & Beverage Services Management
Major:
Culinary Arts
Graduation Date:
March 28, 2017
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
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Social Media ManagementCustomer Service
INTERMEDIATE ★★
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Digital MarketingGraphic DesignWebsite ManagementAdministrative Support
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: Greater than 100mbps
- Working Environment: Private Room
- Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/15546741501
- Internet Type: Fiber
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name: HP
- Processor: Ryzen 5
- Operating System: Windows 11
All-inclusive Rate: USD $10.59/hr
Vigor
Candidate ID: 485208
ADVANCED
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3D Animation, 2D Animation, Video Editing...
INTERMEDIATE
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Graphic Design...
Median Rate
$10.59
$11.51
if $1 = PHP52
$13.84
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Part Time: $USD 10.59 per hour or $USD 917.59 per month
Full Time: $USD 10.59 per hour or $USD 1835.19 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
He has been working for more than 12 years now.
He has good communication skills, very professional.
He has handled different roles which includes being employed as a Graphics Designer, 3D Modeler/Visualizer, Layout Artist and as Video Editor.
Industries he worked on include Advertising, Wellness and Fitness, Manufacturing, Real Estate, E-Learning, and Staffing and Recruiting.
With more than a decade of experience in creating 3D models, and interior design, 2D/3D animation, video production, and editing, print, and digital media.
He is adept in the using the following tools/software:
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- In Design
- After Effects
- Audition
- Lightroom
- Premiere Pro
- 3DS Max
- 3D Maya
- Blender
- Sketchup
- Camtasia
- Zbrush
- 2D/3D Animation
- 3D Modelling/Rendering
- Cinematography
- Digital Painting
- Digital Marketing
- Motion Graphics
- Photo Manipulation
- Photography
- Rigging
- Social Media Graphics
- Social Media Videos
- Video Editing
Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Specialist
Strongest Behaviors
- Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.
- Operationally, as opposed to socially, focused. Thinks, in specific terms, about what needs to be done and how to do it accurately and flawlessly; follows, in a literal way, that execution plan.
- Driven to achieve operational efficiencies thinks about what needs to be done and how it can be done as fast as possible while maintaining a high-quality outcome.
Vigor is a very conscientious person, particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within own area of expertise.
Reserved, serious, and always concerned with the exact correctness of the work. Self-discipline, sense of duty, and respect for authority and tradition are strong qualities in Vigor, who takes responsibilities very seriously.
Employment History
3D Visualizer
Industry:
Architectural Services / Interior Designing
Employment Period:
June 2021 to February 2022 (8 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Detailed design of the furniture and other stuff s in the interior.
- Modeling Interior and Exterior design
- Produces Photo realistic render of the interior.
- Adding lightning to the scene
- Adding texture and UV map on the object
3d modeler/Graphic Designer/Layout Artist
Industry:
Architectural Services / Interior Designing
Employment Period:
March 2011 to March 2016 (60 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Creating high quality 3D models in interior design.
- Defined detailed environments with the use of 3ds Max toolset.
- Textured assets for rendering.
- Creative in bringing ideas and inspiring the team.
Team Lead / Video Editor
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
February 2017 to March 2021 (49 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- A Video localization team that specialize in Multi Video Subtitling, On Screen text and Dubbing.
- 3D lip-syncing with the localized language.
- 2D and 3D creative animation.
- E-learning development.
Video Editor
Industry:
Property / Real Estate
Employment Period:
September 2022 to February 2023 (5 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Producing High Quality of Real Estate Videos to Social Media Accounts.
Freelance Video Editor
Industry:
Human Resources Management / Consulting
Employment Period:
June 2022 to August 2022 (2 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Video editing
Supervisor Video editor
Industry:
Grooming / Beauty / Fitness
Employment Period:
February 2022 to May 2022 (3 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Producing high quality videos of the product for commercials and websites.
- Produces layout and Ads in the website
- Produce quality design of the Sauna accessories
Video editor
Industry:
Property / Real Estate
Employment Period:
March 2023 to December 2023 (9 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Producing real estate video in social media platforms.
Video and Photo Editor
Industry:
Advertising / Marketing / Promotion / PR
Employment Period:
March 2024 to Present
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Creating a storyline depending on the client's goal and vision for social media
- Creates video and photo content to showcase the company's branding
- Create various types of shorts and reels, depending on the client's needs and what the client sends us. Some common types of reels include demo reels, showreels, highlight reels, and promotional reels
- Can embed or provide subtitles or closed captioning for the shorts/reels if needed
- Track progress on the projects using Notion
- Can also do spell checks
- Can work independently and should have the initiative to produce an effective output
- Will be doing short-form videos, or Instagram reels, Long firm, YouTube videos, and sometimes photo editing
Education History
Field of Study:
Art/Design/Creative Multimedia
Major:
Bachelor of Arts Major in Digital Media Arts
Graduation Date:
March 2, 2015
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
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3D Animation, 2D Animation, Video Editing,
INTERMEDIATE ★★
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Graphic Design
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
- Working Environment: Private Room
- Speed Test Result: N/A
- Internet Type: Fiber
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name: Asus
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
- Operating System: Windows 10
All-inclusive Rate: USD $8.63/hr
Modesto
Candidate ID: 484687
ADVANCED
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Microsoft Dynamics...
INTERMEDIATE
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Administrative Support...
Median Rate
$8.63
$9.29
if $1 = PHP52
$10.96
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Part Time: $USD 7.66 per hour or $USD 663.44 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
- Macky has been working for almost 9 years in the BPO, Educational Institution, Travel Agency and Virtual Assistance Industries where he supported the following tasks:
- Virtual Assistant
- B2B and B2C Marketing
- Phone Support
- Customer Service
- Billing Representative
- Sales Representative
- Recruitment Specialist
- Account Manager
- Email and Chat Support
- Calendar Management
- Date Entry
- Administrative Tasks
- He has an experience handling Telecommunications, Toll Company, E-commerce and healthcare accounts in the BPO Industry.
- When he was working in the BPO Company, He was promoted as mentor who is responsible training the new hires.
- He is proficient using Hubspot, Shopify, slack, skype, zoom, g-suite, MS office and Canva.
- He can start asap, amendable working any shifts and open to any part-time role only.
Strongest Behaviors
- Proactively connects quickly to others; open and sharing. Builds and leverages relationships to get work done.
- Comfortably fluent and fast talk, in volume. Enthusiastically persuades and motivates others by considering their point of view and adjusting delivery.
- Collaborative; usually works with and through others. Intuitive understanding of team cohesion, dynamics, and interpersonal relations.
- Socially-focused, naturally empathizes with people, easily seeing their point of view or understanding their emotions. Positive, non-threatening communication.
- Teaches and shares; often working collaboratively with others to help in any capacity.
Unassuming, unselfish and has a genuine interest in other people and a strong, intuitive understanding of them. Outgoing and friendly, they enjoy working with others and is lively, warm company.
A pleasant and extraverted person, Modesto Macky is an effective communicator, able to stimulate and motivate others while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns. Their congenial personality and friendly, interested attitude make them readily approachable. Modesto Macky gets along easily with a wide variety of people.
Their drive is directed at working with and for others. They derive particular satis
Employment History
English as Second Language Teacher
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
February 2014 to August 2014 (6 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Tutored Chinese students the English language.
- Helped improve students' grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
Customer Service / Mentor
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
February 2015 to June 2016 (16 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Accounts specialist of Aussies telecommunication services.
- Attended customer's billing dispute and provided necessary resolution.
- Explained Billing inquiries.
- Processed customers' request on changing account information.
Customer Service Rep
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
August 2016 to March 2017 (7 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attended customer's billing dispute and provided necessary resolution.
- Explained Billing inquiries.
- Processed customers' request on changing account information.
Account Manager
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
October 2018 to September 2019 (11 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managed corporate accounts by providing them prospective clients through business directories and client referrals.
- Answering and making calls, creating and responding to emails and helped customers find what they want by creating solutions and ensure a smooth sales process.
freelance Email/Chat support, handling
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
January 2020 to Present
Duties and Responsibilities:
- customers' concerns from the status of their orders, placing and changing orders, product inquiries to cancellation of orders.
- Due to my previous experience I was assigned to conduct interviews as well with applicants that are hoping to be part of the company.
Senior Recruiter, Level III
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
December 2020 to February 2021 (2 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- As a Senior Recruiter, I am directly responsible for the delivery of offshore-based recruitment services to our client in the US (Healthcare organizations mostly).
- I am covering different tasks in the areas of active and passive sourcing, pre-assessment, candidate and employer scheduling as well as ongoing candidate engagement just to name a few.
Business Virtual Assistant
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
February 2021 to Present
Duties and Responsibilities:
- As a VA for a travel company in Hawaii I am responsible for taking in calls and making reservations for excursions that we have.
- I attend to customers and interact with them via phone, email or chat. I am directly responsible in responding to inquiries about our products and services.
- Some of my responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, gather and update customer's info and handle admin tasks (check employees timesheet and send pay slips to employees).
Education History
Field of Study:
Major:
Graduation Date:
January 1, 2009
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
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Microsoft Dynamics
INTERMEDIATE ★★
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Administrative Support
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: Greater than 100mbps
- Working Environment: Private Room
- Speed Test Result: N/A
- Internet Type: Fiber
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name: ACER Aspire 3
- Processor: 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1155G7 @ 2.50GHz 2.50GHz
- Operating System: Windows 11
All-inclusive Rate: USD $16.45/hr
Ledricz
Candidate ID: 484643
ADVANCED
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Python, Odoo, HTML, CSS...
INTERMEDIATE
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Google Apps, Google Tag Manager, Google Merchant...
Median Rate
$16.45
$18.17
if $1 = PHP52
$22.50
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Full Time: $USD 16.45 per hour or $USD 2851.79 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
He has experience supporting clients from the US
He has handled roles that include working as Junior Web Developer, IT Support Associate, and Junior High school teacher
He is adept at doing the following tasks:
- Redesigning websites
- Customizing Odoo/Open ERP modules
- Creating new modules from scratch
- Setting up Odoo multi-website from scratch
- Creating and customizing the Odoo website
- Upgrading modules to make it compatible with the new version
- Import/Export data from one database to other databases
- Odoo 8, 9, 10, 11, 15 & 16 (Basic)
- Odoo 12, 13, 14 (Expert)
- Web Servers: Nginx
- Javascript
- Jquery
- HTML
- Python
- Bootstrap
- Google Cloud
- Management Versioning (GitHub & GitLab)
- Linux
- Windows
- Windows server
- pgAdmin
Predictive Index Behavioral Profile- Promoter
Strongest Behaviors
- Comfortably fluent and fast talk, in volume. Enthusiastically persuades and motivates others by considering their point of view and adjusting delivery.
- Collaborative; usually works with and through others. Intuitive understanding of team cohesion, dynamics, and interpersonal relations.
- Flexible approach to “the book” often bends the rules and does things their own way. An innovative, "outside the box" thinker who is undaunted by failure.
Bon is an outgoing, talkative, very friendly individual, a lively and stimulating communicator. A good mixer who is poised, active, and responsive in social situations.
The complete extravert; informal and uninhibited in his behavior; understands people well and is capable of using that understanding to gain the friendship and cooperation of others. It is important to Bon to be liked and accepted, and he expresses himself to individuals or groups with warmth and enthusiasm. Easily understands and accepts other viewpoints, ideas, and feelings, and can be effective at getting diverse groups to come together and collaborate.
Employment History
Junior High School Teacher
Industry:
Education
Employment Period:
June 2017 to March 2018 (9 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teaching Highschool Physics and Geography to 1st year and 2nd year students (K-12)
Junior Web Developer
Industry:
Education
Employment Period:
April 2019 to June 2021 (26 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Development and/or maintenance of eCommerce websites using Odoo.
IT Support Associate
Industry:
Consulting (Business & Management)
Employment Period:
July 2021 to January 2023 (18 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Development and/or maintenance of eCommerce websites using Odoo.
Education History
Field of Study:
Physics
Major:
Physics
Graduation Date:
March 1, 2017
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
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Python, Odoo, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, SEO, Git, Remote Access,
INTERMEDIATE ★★
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Google AppsGoogle Tag ManagerGoogle Merchant
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: Greater than 100mbps
- Working Environment: Private Room
- Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/14322221449
- Internet Type: Cable
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name: AsusTEK Computer Inc.
- Processor: Intel i5 9th generation
- Operating System: Windows 11
All-inclusive Rate: USD $8.14/hr
Marvin
Candidate ID: 484429
ADVANCED
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PlanSwift, BlueBream, Microsoft Office, Material Cost Estimation...
INTERMEDIATE
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Procurement, Cost Engineering, Structural Design...
Median Rate
$8.14
$8.74
if $1 = PHP52
$10.24
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Part Time: $USD 8.14 per hour or $USD 705.80 per month
Full Time: $USD 8.14 per hour or $USD 1411.60 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
He has experience working closely with US and Australian clients which are both from the Construction industry
He is proficient in doing the following tasks:
- Prepares Bill of quantities
- Compiles Bill of materials
- Creating structural drawings mostly rebars and concretes using AutoCAD software
- Preparing erection and shop drawings
- Conducted estimation of materials like steel (columns and beams), floor/roof trusses, wall & floor panels, siding, roof types, and etc.
- Interpreting building plans ( blueprints and drawings)
He used the following tools/software:
- Planswift (6 yrs.+)
- Bluebeam
- AutoCAD
- Shear 97
- ShearCAD
- Microsoft Office application (Word and Excel)
He is amenable to working the dayshift for any full-time role.
Predictive Index Behavioral Profile- Artisan
https://www.predictiveindex.com/reference-profile/artisan/
Strongest Behaviors
- Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.
- Cautious; follows a well-established and proven plan to avoid making mistakes. Does the background research necessary to have proof to support decisions before action is taken.
- Focused; can concentrate on the task at hand for long periods. Quickly notices and understands technical matters more than social ones. Consistent and patiently thoughtful.
Behavioral Summary
Marvin is thoughtful, disciplined, and particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within his area of expertise. Works at a steady, even pace, leveraging his background for the betterment of the team, company, or customer.
With experience and/or training, Marvin will develop a high level of specialized expertise. Serious and dedicated to the job and the company. His work pace is steady and even-keeled, and he is motivated by a real concern for getting work done thoroughly and correctly. Discipline and circumspect thinking will lend caution to his decision-making; Marvin plans ahead, double checks, and follows up carefully on decisions and actions.
Employment History
Steel Detailer/CAD Operator
Industry:
Manufacturing / Production
Employment Period:
November 2006 to December 2009 (37 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepares two primary types of drawings: Erection drawings and Shop drawings
• Generate the drawings that the fabricator will use to cut and weld all the necessary members.
• Generates the layout instructions to facilitate the installation and erection of the steel framework.
• Compilation of Bills of Materials, Field and Shop Bolt Lists, and other documentation as required.
• Drafting erection and fabrication drawings of stairs, handrails, and other miscellaneous and ornamental metal items or structural steel.
Quantity Surveyor/Estimator
Industry:
Construction / Building / Engineering
Employment Period:
December 2009 to December 2015 (72 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Preparation of Bill of Quantity with complete unit price.
• Preparing cost comparison and evaluate the unit rate of the sub-contractors quotation.
• Coordinate with approved vendors for the supply and sub-contract quotation.
• Evaluate tender clarification in order to incorporate in tender price.
• Reviewing tender and contract documents.
Rebar Detailer
Industry:
Construction / Building / Engineering
Employment Period:
May 2016 to July 2017 (14 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Create structural drawings or project plans using AutoCAD or another computer-aided design program to describe the specifications for rebar or other steel construction materials in a project.
• Explores design data shown on the design drawings and project specifications to detail or record all the reinforcing steel members required for a specific section of the structure.
• Placing drawings for concrete reinforcing steel & Shop drawings for structural members.
• Reviewing all jobs weekly to ensure contracts are on schedule.
Steel Estimator
Industry:
Manufacturing / Production
Employment Period:
November 2017 to April 2022 (53 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepare estimates on new projects and estimate prices on change orders.
• Read and interpret job bid instructions and detailed specifications for preparations of estimates.
• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
Freelance Estimator/ Exterior Finish
Industry:
Construction / Building / Engineering
Employment Period:
July 2022 to November 2023 (16 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Proficient at analyzing and understanding Architectural, structural drawings as well as specifications and other documentation to prepare time, materials, and labor estimates.
- Skilled at developing estimates of raw building materials for Commercial projects to include the following product categories: engineer wood products, floor/roof trusses, wall panels, floor panels, siding and soffit materials, exterior deck materials. Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Prepares work to be estimated by identifying which materials are needed for each type of project, including all roof types, siding, gutters, etc.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required and assigned
Freelance Estimator/Exterior Finisher
Industry:
Construction / Building / Engineering
Employment Period:
May 2022 to June 2022 (1 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Proficient at analyzing and understanding Architectural, structural drawings as well as specifications and other documentation to prepare time, materials, and labor estimates.
- Skilled at developing estimates of raw building materials for Commercial projects to include the following product categories: engineer wood products, floor/roof trusses, wall panels, floor panels, siding and soffit materials, exterior deck materials. Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Prepares work to be estimated by identifying which materials are needed for each type of project, including all roof types, siding, gutters, etc.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required and assigned.
Education History
Field of Study:
Engineering (Civil)
Major:
Civil Engineering
Graduation Date:
January 1, 2003
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
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PlanSwift, BlueBream, Microsoft Office, Material Cost Estimation, Quantity Surveying, AutoCAD, Drafting, Project Management,
INTERMEDIATE ★★
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ProcurementCost EngineeringStructural Design
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
- Working Environment: Private Room
- Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/14626811459
- Internet Type: Fiber
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name: Aspire A514-54
- Processor: 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1135G7 @ 2.40GHz 2.42 GHz
- Operating System: Windows 11
All-inclusive Rate: USD $7.17/hr
Siena
Candidate ID: 483485
ADVANCED
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Customer Service, Retail, Academic Research, Executive Support...
INTERMEDIATE
-
Email management, Chat Support, Sales...
Median Rate
$7.17
$7.63
if $1 = PHP52
$8.79
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Part Time: $USD 7.17 per hour or $USD 621.08 per month
Full Time: $USD 7.17 per hour or $USD 1242.17 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
- Siena has 8 years of relevant work experience. She has performed various roles in different companies where she supported the following tasks:
- Virtual Assistance
- Lead Generation
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Sales
- She has been working as a virtual/executive assistant for 2 years now and did:
- Email management
- Calendar management
- Minutes of the Meeting
- Inbound and Outbound Calls
- Power Point Presentations
- Research
- Records keeping
- Social media management
- Database building
- Travel arrangements
- She worked with, Canadian, and American client.
- Prior working as Virtual Assistant, she has also worked as Event coordinator where he managed the entirety of some events like weddings, and trade shows
- She is proficient in One Drive, air table, zapier, agile, Salesforce, and Microsoft
- She is available to start immediately. She is amenable to working the day shift for any part-time or full time position. tools.
Strongest Behaviors
- Task-focused; quickly notices and pushes to fix technical problems, assertively cutting through any personal/emotional issues. Has aptitude to spot trends in data or figure out how complex systems work.
- Independent, analytical, critical, and creative thinking and action; little need for external validation before action. Private.
- Authoritative and direct, driven to accomplish personal goals; pushes through roadblocks assertively. Communication is direct, to the point, and sometimes brusque.
Siena Maris is an intense, results-oriented, self-starter whose drive and sense of urgency are tempered and disciplined by a concern for the accuracy and quality of the work. Their approach to activities and responsibilities will be well-thought-out, based on thorough analysis and detailed knowledge of all pertinent facts.
Employment History
Financial Specialist
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
March 2010 to January 2012 (22 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- As Financial Specialist my job is to perform cost analyses and evaluate current accounting trends. Also, I recommend, design and monitor short-term and long-term investment strategies.
Back Office Support
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
March 2012 to January 2014 (22 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- I do complete analysis of queries related to specific orders and contracts and these queries are communicated via email or phone. I update customers regularly and provide the progress of their queries followed by complete resolution within the agreed service level. If customers got more complex queries, I ensure proper escalation process to adhere and resolve their concerns.
Sales Associate
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
August 2015 to October 2017 (26 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- As Sales Associate I am responsible for all sales activities, from lead generation through close. The skills I acquired from this job are: deliver prepared sales scripts to persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service, respond to question, identify and overcome objections, take the customer through sales process, obtain customer information, follow up on initial contact, complete records of telephonic interaction, order and accounts.
Business Development Manager
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
November 2017 to October 2018 (11 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- As business development executive I am tasked with the job of helping business grow. My priority is to assist the company acquire new customers and sell additional products or services to existing ones; my role is crucial for any business with the ambition to expand or the necessity to diversify its clientele. Effective business development managers are in high demand in nearly every job sector there is, including business-to-business, business-to-customer, and even non-profit organizations.
Retention Specialist
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
January 2019 to February 2021 (25 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- As a Retention Specialist, I implement customer retention strategies to increase loyalty and retain business. I analyze customer feedback, negotiate with customers, implement retention strategies and compile reports.
Executive Virtual Assistant
Industry:
Environment / Health / Safety
Employment Period:
March 2021 to May 2022 (14 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- As an Executive Virtual Assistant, I am tasked to perform various administrative tasks, including answering of emails, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, responding to emails, manage contact list, prepare customer spreadsheets and keep online records, create presentations and address employees administrative queries.
Virtual Assistant
Industry:
Advertising / Marketing / Promotion / PR
Employment Period:
July 2021 to January 2022 (6 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Being a Virtual Assistant of Digitally De-cluttered, I help clients de-clutter digital spaces. I organize clients' files on Google Drive and One Drive and I help clients with some administrative tasks.
Virtual Assistant
Industry:
Advertising / Marketing / Promotion / PR
Employment Period:
August 2021 to August 2021 (0 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Help the client organize her Digital Space. I was also tasked to help her with some administrative jobs.
Executive Virtual Assistant
Industry:
Education
Employment Period:
October 2021 to December 2022 (14 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- As an Executive Virtual Assistant, I am tasked to perform various administrative tasks, including answering of emails, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, responding to emails, manage contact list, prepare customer spreadsheets and keep online records, conducting research, create presentations and address employees administrative queries.
Education History
Field of Study:
Mass Communications
Major:
Mass Communication
Graduation Date:
March 1, 2010
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
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Customer Service, Retail, Academic Research, Executive Support, Virtual Assistant Skills,
INTERMEDIATE ★★
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Email managementChat SupportSales
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
- Working Environment: Shared Room
- Speed Test Result:
- Internet Type: DSL
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name: DirectX
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Operating System: Windows 10
All-inclusive Rate: USD $12.54/hr
Paulo
Candidate ID: 483216
ADVANCED
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Payroll Processing, Bank Reconciliation, Accounting Reconciliation, Team Management...
INTERMEDIATE
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BAS Reporting, Tax compliance, QuickBooks...
Median Rate
$12.54
$13.73
if $1 = PHP52
$16.73
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Full Time: $USD 12.54 per hour or $USD 2174.06 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
- Paulo is a Commerce graduate with a major in Management Accounting. He has more than 10 years of relevant experience and worked with local and international clients. He's been exposed to a number of industries such as IT, recruitment, insurance, construction, and food and beverage. His most recent employment was with an outsourcing company where he dealt with 23 clients based in New Zealand and carried out the following tasks:
- Financial statement preparation
- Bank reconciliation
- Account reconciliation
- Intercompany reconciliation
- GST reconciliation and filing
- Payroll preparation
- With this employment, he started as a Management Accountant and got promoted to Team Leader where he handled up to 6 team members, supervising, delegating tasks, and training them.
- He is knowledgeable about BAS.
- Locally, he did government compliance and taxation.
- He holds certificates for Xero Advisor and Xero Payroll.
- Paulo is well-versed with Xero, Google Workspace (Spreadsheet, Document, Drive, Meet), PayHero, WorkflowMax, QuickBooks Desktop, Microsoft Office Apps (Excel, Outlook, Word), Peachtree, and Process Manager.
- He can start immediately.
- He prefers working the day shift but can consider the graveyard shift too, full-time.
Strongest Behaviors
- Formal, reserved, introspective, and skeptical of new people; requires “proof” to build trust in new people.
- Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.
- Operationally, as opposed to socially, focused. Thinks, in specific terms, about what needs to be done and how to do it accurately and flawlessly; follows, in a literal way, that execution plan.
Paulo is a very conscientious person, particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within own area of expertise.
Reserved, serious, and always concerned with the exact correctness of the work. Self-discipline, sense of duty, and respect for authority and tradition are strong qualities in Paulo, who takes responsibilities very seriously.
With experience and/or training, Paulo will develop a high level of specialized expertise and efficiency. Disciplined and dedicated to the job and the company. Work pace is somewhat faster-than-average, and Paulo is motivated by a real concern for getting work done on time and correctly. Discipline and circumspect thinking will lend caution to decision-making; plans ahead, double checks, and follows up carefully on decisions and actions.
Employment History
Accounting Staff
Industry:
Printing / Publishing
Employment Period:
April 2008 to March 2012 (47 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Bookkeeping and Preparation of Financial Statement
- Preparation of Trial Balance, Schedules and Chart of Accounts
- Supervises the cost estimator, credit & collection & post calculation
- Engage in all Government transactions
- Inventory Management
- Reconciliations (inter company, inventory, etc.)
Executive Finance
Industry:
Printing / Publishing
Employment Period:
June 2012 to May 2013 (10 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Bookkeeping and Preparation of Financial Statement - P&L and Balance Sheet
- Directly Reporting to the Officials at Hongkong
- Generating Financial Reports which are needed by Hongkong Officials for Decision Making
- Budget, Cash Flow & Bank Reconciliations - Dollar and Peso Account.
- Employees Payroll and Fringes
- Engage in all Government transactions
- Intercompany reconciliation
- Fixed Assets & CAPEX
Accountant
Industry:
Food & Beverage / Catering / Restaurant
Employment Period:
November 2014 to January 2016 (14 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Bookkeeping and Preparation of Financial Statement
- Directly Reporting to the CEO
- Generating Financial Reports which are needed for decision making and planning
- Budget, Cash Flow & Bank Reconciliations
- Accounts Payable
- Organizing the System (POS & Accounting)
- Setting and implementations of Controls and Standard procedure
- Inventory management
Accounting Officer
Industry:
Food & Beverage / Catering / Restaurant
Employment Period:
March 2017 to January 2018 (10 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparation of Financial Statement for Japanese concept, composes of 3 Companies and has 21 branches and 3 commissaries.
- Setting and implementations of Controls and Standard procedure
- Generating Financial Reports which are needed for decision making and planning
- Bank Reconciliations
- Supervising and training Accounting team and checking the accuracy and timeliness of their works
- Costing and Cost analysis
Accounting Officer
Industry:
Construction / Building / Engineering
Employment Period:
May 2018 to July 2019 (13 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Bookkeeping and Preparation of Financial Statement
- Preparation of Subsidiary Ledgers
- Setting and implementations of Controls and Standard procedure
- Generating Financial Reports which are needed for decision making and planning
- Bank Reconciliations
- Supervising and training Accounting team and checking the accuracy and timeliness of their works
- Costing and Cost analysis
- Assets and Inventory Management
Finance Officer
Industry:
Computer / Information Technology (Software)
Employment Period:
July 2019 to July 2021 (23 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Bookkeeping and Preparation of Financial Statement
- Preparation of Subsidiary Ledgers
- Setting and implementations of Controls and Standard procedure
- Generating Financial Reports which are needed for decision making and planning
- Bank Reconciliations
- Supervising Accounting Staff and delegating tasks
- Handles all Government Transactions (SEC, BIR, SSS, PHIC, HDMF )
Team Leader/Management Accountant
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
September 2021 to July 2023 (21 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Bookkeeping and Preparation of Financial Statement
- Preparation of Subsidiary Ledgers
- Generating Financial Reports which are needed for decision making and planning
- Maintaining the completeness and accuracy of data in Xero
- Bank Reconciliations and Account Reconciliations
- Supervising Accounting Staff and delegating tasks
- Checking the work of the Accounting team
- GST reconciliation and Filing
- Setting and implementations of Controls and Standard procedure
- Setting up processes and process notes
- Payroll preparation
Senior Accountant
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
July 2023 to November 2024 (16 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Bookkeeping and Preparation of Management Reports
- Preparation of Subsidiary Ledgers
- Generating Financial Reports which are needed for decision making and planning
- Maintaining the completeness and accuracy of data in Xero
- Bank Reconciliations and Account Reconciliations
- GST reconciliation and Filing
- Costing and Cost Analysis
Freelance Accountant
Industry:
Accounting / Audit / Tax
Employment Period:
October 2024 to June 2025 (7 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Bookkeeping and Preparation of Management Reports
- Preparation of Subsidiary Ledgers
- Generating Financial Reports which are needed for decision making and planning
- Maintaining the completeness and accuracy of data in Xero
- Bank Reconciliations and Account Reconciliations
- GST reconciliation and Filing
- Costing and Cost Analysis
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Industry:
Employment Period:
July 2023 to October 2024 (15 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
FINANCE OFFICER
Industry:
Employment Period:
October 2024 to December 2025 (14 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Education History
Field of Study:
Major:
Computer Technology
Graduation Date:
March 2, 2012
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Field of Study:
Major:
Certified Management Accounting
Graduation Date:
January 2, 1998
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Field of Study:
Commerce
Major:
Management Accounting
Graduation Date:
January 1, 2003
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
- Certified Management Accountant
- Certified Xero Advisor
- Certified Payroll Xero Advisor
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
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Payroll Processing, Bank Reconciliation, Accounting Reconciliation, Team Management, Xero, Microsoft Excel, Google Spreadsheet, Financial Statements, Bookkeeping, Financial Reports, Process Improvement, General Accounting, Accounting, Office 365,
INTERMEDIATE ★★
-
BAS ReportingTax complianceQuickBooks
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: Greater than 100mbps
- Working Environment: Private Room
- Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/17066006360
- Internet Type: Fiber
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name: HP
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Operating System: Windows 11
All-inclusive Rate: USD $8.88/hr
Giovanni
Candidate ID: 482725
ADVANCED
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Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Quantity Surveying, Material Cost Estimation...
INTERMEDIATE
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Technical drawing, Architectural Design...
Median Rate
$8.88
$9.57
if $1 = PHP52
$11.32
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Full Time: $USD 8.88 per hour or $USD 1538.68 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
A licensed Civil Engineer with over five years of progressive, hands-on experience specializing in quantity surveying and cost estimation within the construction industry. Giovanni has developed strong expertise in preparing accurate cost projections, material and labor takeoffs, progress billings, and contractual documentation for both small- and large-scale developments. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (2014–2019), providing a solid academic foundation for his professional practice.
Throughout his career, he has held both full-time and part-time roles, contributing to a wide range of project types—spanning vertical constructions such as residential homes and commercial buildings, as well as horizontal infrastructure projects like roads and warehouse facilities. His work spans both local and international settings, including nearly three years supporting Australia-based clients, where he ensured compliance with relevant building codes and standards, including Australian regulations. This international exposure has strengthened his technical versatility and understanding of regional compliance frameworks.
1. Career Highlights / Relevant Projects
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Has led cost estimation, billing, and quantity takeoffs for vertical projects such as residential and commercial buildings, as well as horizontal works like roads and warehouses.
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Notably managed fit-out, facade, and architectural works including tiling, flooring, painting, and ceiling scopes.
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Regularly handled project billing, inspection requests, and documentation such as purchase orders and quotations, in collaboration with engineers and architects.
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Demonstrated adaptability in performing rotating assignments across multiple simultaneous projects, consistently meeting deadlines and quality standards.
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Provided input on technical scopes such as elevator systems by liaising with mechanical engineers for accurate material assessment.
2. Skill Proficiency + Tech / Software Proficiency
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Skills Proficiency: Proficient in end-to-end cost estimation, contract and procurement management, budgeting and cost control, project billing, and progress reporting.
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Tech / Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced use for cost estimation and reporting), PlanSwift (over 3 years of experience), Cubit X (utilized for quantity takeoffs and material visualization), AutoCAD (for interpreting plans and making design updates), Bluebeam (for document review and markup), and Monday.com (for project task management). Also familiar with SharePoint for document collaboration and access.
He can start immediately.
Predictive Index Behavioral Profile: Adapter
Strongest Behavior:
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Relative persistence as goals are pursued; keeps at it even when problems pop up. Steady, slower to change.
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Somewhat casual with rules. More focused on the goal than how to get there; delegates some of the implementation details.
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Generally, takes each day as it comes, greeting it with few worries and relaxed demeanor, particularly if there’s some predictability involved.
Behavioral Summary:
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This is a flexible individual who portrays a similar amount of each drive. At times, this person may express certain motivational needs, and at other times those needs may be different. Giovanni is likely equipped with a diverse behavioral range that provides adaptation from one situation to the next. They may desire to take the lead on a project but are also comfortable accommodating the desires of others and allowing others to assume control – provided the task gets executed correctly.
Employment History
Quantity Surveyor
Industry:
Construction / Building / Engineering
Employment Period:
June 2025 to Present
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepared comprehensive CSA (Civil, Structural, and Architectural) quantity take-offs, detailed cost breakdowns, and complete tender documentation to support accurate project costing, budgeting, and client presentations.
- Analyzed and evaluated subcontractor quotations, conducted tender analysis, and performed cost comparisons to ensure competitive pricing and alignment with project specifications.
- Collaborated with project teams to verify scope requirements, identify cost-saving opportunities, and maintain consistency between design intent and budget constraints.
- Assisted in the preparation of bid proposals, including pricing schedules, technical submissions, and supporting documentation to meet client and regulatory requirements.
- Maintained organized records of estimates, supplier pricing, and tender documents to support future project referencing and audit requirements.
- Supported contract administration activities, including variation cost assessment, progress valuation, and coordination with subcontractors during the procurement phase.
Quantity Surveyor
Industry:
Construction / Building / Engineering
Employment Period:
January 2023 to May 2025 (28 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepared comprehensive quantity take-offs and detailed cost estimates for a wide range of commercial and fit-out projects, including office spaces, retail establishments, and mixed-use developments.
- Contributed to cost planning, feasibility analysis, and budget development for projects serving Singaporean and broader Asian markets, ensuring alignment with client objectives and financial constraints.
- Collaborated closely with project managers, architects, and contractors to evaluate design proposals, identify cost-saving opportunities, and enhance value engineering initiatives.
- Monitored project costs throughout various stages of development, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to approved budgets.
- Reviewed tender documents, analyzed subcontractor quotations, and assisted in procurement processes to support timely and cost-effective project execution.
- Maintained detailed cost databases and prepared regular cost reports, forecasts, and financial updates for stakeholders.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards, contractual requirements, and company procedures while supporting overall project delivery and financial performance.
Cost Estimator
Industry:
Construction / Building / Engineering
Employment Period:
August 2021 to December 2023 (28 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepared comprehensive quantity take-offs for architectural, structural, civil, and external works based on Australian residential drawings and specifications, ensuring alignment with project scope and design intent.
- Developed detailed and accurate cost estimates, including elemental cost plans and trade-specific breakdowns, to support tender submissions and pre-construction planning.
- Conducted thorough reviews of drawings, specifications, and scope documentation to identify discrepancies, omissions, and potential cost risks, ensuring completeness and accuracy of all estimates.
- Assisted in the preparation and evaluation of variation orders by analyzing design revisions, assessing cost impacts, and updating estimates in accordance with client requirements and project changes.
- Collaborated with project managers, engineers, and consultants to clarify technical details, optimize cost solutions, and ensure estimates were aligned with project objectives and timelines.
- Maintained and updated cost databases, historical data, and pricing benchmarks to improve estimating accuracy and efficiency.
- Performed value engineering analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality, safety, or project requirements.
- Supported procurement activities by preparing bills of quantities, analyzing subcontractor quotations, and assisting in bid comparisons and negotiations.
- Ensured compliance with relevant Australian standards, building codes, and industry best practices throughout the estimating process.
Office Engineer
Industry:
Construction / Building / Engineering
Employment Period:
December 2019 to June 2021 (18 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Producing accurate and detailed as-built drawings for completed projects, ensuring all revisions and field changes are properly documented in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.
- Monitoring overall project progress, tracking milestones, and coordinating with relevant teams to ensure timely completion of tasks and adherence to project schedules.
- Assisting in project planning and execution by reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and scope requirements.
- Coordinating with engineers, architects, and site personnel to verify design changes and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintaining organized documentation of project records, including drawings, reports, and correspondence.
- Ensuring compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and company procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
- Providing regular progress updates and reports to stakeholders, highlighting potential delays, risks, and recommended solutions.
Education History
Field of Study:
Engineering (Civil)
Major:
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Graduation Date:
March 29, 2019
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
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Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Quantity Surveying, Material Cost Estimation, Civil Engineering, Bluebeam Software, PlanSwift,
INTERMEDIATE ★★
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Technical drawingArchitectural Design
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
- Working Environment: Private Room
- Speed Test Result: N/A
- Internet Type: Fiber
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name: Asus Zenbook Duo 14
- Processor: i9 - 13th Gen
- Operating System: Windows 11
All-inclusive Rate: USD $9.32/hr
Jeli
Candidate ID: 482314
ADVANCED
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Google Apps, Slack, Hubspot CRM, Hootsuite...
INTERMEDIATE
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Phone Support, Appointment Setting, Email Marketing, Email Support...
Median Rate
$9.32
$10.07
if $1 = PHP52
$11.97
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Part Time: $USD 9.22 per hour or $USD 798.99 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
- Lai has more than 10 years of relevant experience.
- She worked for 8 years in the BPO providing customer service and shifted to remote work in 2018 as a virtual assistant for real estate clients for 4 years.
- She is adept in performing the following:
- Customer support
- Inbound Sales
- Appointment setting
- Email marketing and management
- Social media management and marketing
- Order fulfillment
- Cold calling
- Lead sourcing
- Skip tracing
- Other admin tasks like contract sending
- She used applications and tools such as Google Suite, Slack, Hubspot, HootSuite, Zillow, MailChimp, Asana, Trello, ZoomInfo, Trulia, and DocuSign.
- She can start ASAP.
- She can work anytime for any part-time or full-time position.
Strongest Behaviors
- Focused; can concentrate on the task at hand for long periods. Quickly notices and understands technical matters more than social ones. Consistent and patiently thoughtful.
- Careful; usually follows a plan to avoid making mistakes. Generally has proof to support decisions before taking action.
- Detail-oriented and helpful; works comfortably as part of a team and often checks work.
Jeli Marie is a serious, introspective person and an analytical and disciplined thinker. Careful, thorough and very focused on their responsibilities.
This individual is reserved and will generally express themself in a factual, direct, and succinct manner. A conscientious person, their approach to the work is systematic, methodical, and well organized, based on thorough knowledge of, and respect for “the book”. Working with factual, technical or detailed information, they’ll produce carefully thought-out work of high quality and precision. Whether doing work themself, or delegating to others, follow up is close to ensure high-quality results.
Employment History
Customer Service Representative
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
May 2009 to July 2011 (26 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Received inbound calls regarding their queries about booking, changing and canceling their hotel, flight and car reservations Answered multiple calls a day Called hotels, airlines and car companies regarding customers concerns Subject Matter Expert
- Assisted new employees on the work around and the processes of the account Listened to their calls for quality purposes Took supervisor calls
Publishing Consultant / Sales
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
August 2011 to August 2012 (12 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Did outbound phone calls to aspiring authors and offered publishing packages that best suit their needs in publishing their books Did some follow up calls with the authors Offered marketing for their book Aegis People Support
Implementation Specialist
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
July 2015 to July 2016 (12 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Updated rates, availability, promos and photos on website Emailed hotel representatives to ask for updated information of the hotel Did weekly video group meetings with the direct client Trained on how to use a CRM and was tasked to train colleagues Responded to customer and client emails
Customer Service Representative
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
August 2016 to June 2017 (10 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Resolved complaints, problems or questions while demonstrating professionalism and courtesy to customers.
- Answered inbound phone calls and addressed customer's inquiries about buying or selling on the website Provided first call resolution to client inquiries on technical issues by using active listening skills and thorough knowledge of company products/services
Logistics Assistant
Industry:
Others
Employment Period:
August 2017 to September 2018 (13 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Created, processed and edited orders
- Updated orders tracking and invoice numbers
- Created end of day reports Submitted tracking and invoices
- Maintained vendor’s portal ,making sure there are no pending orders, no cancellations and changes
General Virtual Assistant
Industry:
Others
Employment Period:
July 2018 to June 2022 (46 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Followed a script-driven call flow and handle questions and objections
- Gauged seller motivation
- Input data into a CRM (Zillow) form
- Send SMS to possible leads
- Sourced leads and perform skip tracing
- Completed property research and comparative market analysis (comparable)
- Created basic spreadsheets using Google Sheets or Excel Managed Leads
- Set up accounts for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
- Created and posted contents in
- Facebook and Instagram
- Performed graphic design using Canva
- Replied to messages and comments
- Created email campaigns
- Created lists on where to send email campaigns
- Responded to emails
- Organized Email
Client Services Representative
Industry:
Others
Employment Period:
February 2023 to December 2023 (9 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Send Construction updates to clients and brokers Request registration updates from developers via email
- Send title updates to clients and brokers Update necessary details in the CRM (Registration dates, construction updates, etc) Saved client’s documents in there respective Gdrive.
- Mark up & send clients working drawing and other documents via Docusign
- Responded to clients queries about build updates and title updates
- Created presentations for clients
- Requested information from client that the builder needs
- Maintained good relationship with the clients by responding to there queries and keeping them up to date in all necessary updates
Real Estate Executive Virtual Assistant
Industry:
Property / Real Estate
Employment Period:
May 2024 to September 2024 (3 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Email Management
- Manage the agent's inbox and calendar efficiently
- Calendar Management
- Create and manage tasks for the real estate agent
- Data Entry
- Maintain the agent's CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system
- Enter listings into MLS (Multiple listing services directory)
- Prepare seller disclosure packets prior to on market date
- Order and scheduling of listing photo/vid shoot
- To undergo training for transaction coordinating for seller and buyer sides Participate in weekly meeting recap
- Complete assigned client touch points (emails, mailers, comment on social posts)
- Prospect the agent's client database via phone texts, or emails
- Create Comparative Market Analysis (CMAs) for past clients for annual financial review
- Create and edit email templates via messaging platforms
- Coordinate with third-party service providers such as pest and home inspectors
- Create and curate content for social media
- Write blog posts, newsletters, captions (assisted by AI)
- Schedule and post content
- Improve SEO and online visibility
- Create both print and digital content using tools such as Canva
- Perform basic editing of photo and video content
- Design newsletters, brochures, flyers, postcards, and flipbooks
- Manage newsletter recipient lists
Education History
Field of Study:
Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication)
Major:
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Graduation Date:
January 1, 2009
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
-
Google Apps, Slack, Hubspot CRM, Hootsuite, MailChimp, Asana, Trello, DocuSign,
INTERMEDIATE ★★
-
Phone Support, Appointment Setting, Email Marketing, Email Support, Social Media ManagementCold CallingLead GenerationLogisticsSales
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: Greater than 100mbps
- Working Environment:
- Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/14331549335
- Internet Type: Fiber
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name:
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Operating System: Windows 10
All-inclusive Rate: USD $8.63/hr
Ailyn
Candidate ID: 481980
ADVANCED
-
Appointment Setting, Lead Mining, Data Entry, Virtual Assistant Skills...
INTERMEDIATE
-
Email Marketing, Email Handling, Calendar Management...
Median Rate
$8.63
$9.29
if $1 = PHP52
$10.96
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Part Time: $USD 8.63 per hour or $USD 748.16 per month
Full Time: $USD 8.63 per hour or $USD 1496.32 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
- She has 12 years of work experience as a Virtual Assistant in Real the Estate, Non-Profits, and Advertising/Marketing industries.
- She has a degree in Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
- She is proficient in performing the following task:
- Calendar Management
- Email Marketing
- Lead Generation
- Appointment Setting
- File Management
- Managing Rental Properties
- Invoicing
- Telemarketing
- She has basic knowledge of SEO and processing Accounts Receivable and Payable
- She is adept at using the t and applications like:
- Trulia
- Zillow
- Slack
- Microsoft Office 365
- Google App
- Adobe Acrobat
- DocuSign
- As an Executive Assistant she has experience in doing the following tasks:
- Overseeing email correspondence
- Arranging significant meetings, whether virtual or face-to-face
- Handling various appointments, both work-related and personal
- Managing social media activities and communication
- Compiling and maintaining digital files
- Collecting information
- Crafting presentations
- Handling reservations and bookings of various types
- Maintaining and refreshing contact databases
- Coordinating and overseeing all scheduling and calendars, among other tasks.
- She can start as soon as possible. For any full-time or part-time position
Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Specialist
Strongest Behaviors
- Careful with rules; precise, "by the book", fast-paced, and literal in interpreting rules, schedules and results.
- Detail-oriented and thorough; works to ensure things don’t fall through the cracks, and follows up to ensure they’re done properly and on time.
- Detail-oriented and accommodating; most comfortable working as part of a well-defined team for which they produce high-quality output and decisions.
Behavioral Summary
Ailyn is a very conscientious person, particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within own area of expertise.
With experience and/or training, Ailyn will develop a high level of specialized expertise and efficiency. Disciplined and dedicated to the job and the company. Work pace is somewhat faster-than-average, and Ailyn is motivated by a real concern for getting work done on time and correctly. Discipline and circumspect thinking will lend caution to decision-making; plans ahead, double checks, and follows up carefully on decisions and actions.
Employment History
Transaction Coordinator
Industry:
Others
Employment Period:
February 2021 to November 2022 (21 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Setting up appointments
- Closing deals
- Verifying information
Affiliate Assistant
Industry:
Others
Employment Period:
August 2019 to December 2020 (15 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Checking affiliate emails & calendar
- Coordinate with affiliates for upcoming promotions
- Update external JV promo stats
- Update receipt stats
- Update stats from Incoming Promotions (For the first 3 days after they promote)
- Update affiliate Accounts Receivable information on Dashboard
- Check Stripe for disputes
Virtual Assistant
Industry:
Non-Profit Organisation / Social Services / NGO
Employment Period:
April 2010 to April 2011 (12 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Calendar management
- Email handling
- Customer support
- Transcription
- Lead mining
- Google drive
Virtual Assistant/SEO Consultant
Industry:
Advertising / Marketing / Promotion / PR
Employment Period:
June 2010 to June 2011 (12 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Realeflow upload listings
- Social Networking Site Management
- Calls to Prospect Sellers / Buyers pre-qualifying
Virtual Assistant/ /SEO Consultant/Transaction
Industry:
Property / Real Estate
Employment Period:
January 2012 to July 2018 (78 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Real Estate Posting
- MLS Listing
- Trulia
- Zillow
- Redfin
- Postlets
- Cartavi – Docusigning (electronic signing)
- Setting up Appointment for Showing / Clients
- Lead Generation
- Can post, renew and repost ads
- Managing Rental Properties
- Managing Google calendar
- Follow-up on Prospect buyers and tenants
- Uploading files via dropbox.com
- Scheduling Home Inspection and Radon Test
- Creating Contracts –Lease Agreements, Listing Agreement, Offers, Commercial Listing etc.
Executive Virtual Assistant
Industry:
Property / Real Estate
Employment Period:
March 2023 to July 2023 (4 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Email management
- Scheduling meetings via Zoom or in person
- Managing appointments
- Social media management and communication
- Creating presentations
- Managing and updating contact lists
- Scheduling and managing all calendars.
Education History
Field of Study:
Education/Teaching/Training
Major:
Secondary Education
Graduation Date:
March 30, 2013
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
-
Appointment Setting, Lead Mining, Data Entry, Virtual Assistant Skills,
INTERMEDIATE ★★
-
Email MarketingEmail HandlingCalendar Management
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
- Working Environment: Shared Room
- Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/14775091461
- Internet Type: Fiber
- Hardware Type: Desktop
- Brand Name: Customized Desktop
- Processor: Intelcore i3
- Operating System: Windows 10
All-inclusive Rate: USD $6.68/hr
April
Candidate ID: 481686
ADVANCED
-
Customer Service, Clerical Skills, Digital Marketing, Customer Handling...
INTERMEDIATE
-
CRM, Slack, Microsoft Office...
Median Rate
$6.68
$7.07
if $1 = PHP52
$8.07
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Part Time: $USD 7.66 per hour or $USD 663.44 per month
Full Time: $USD 6.68 per hour or $USD 1157.45 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
She spent her career in the BPO industry as Customer Service Representative, Technical Support, and Healthcare Support Associate for 8 years where she performed the following tasks:
- Answering customer billing, order, and invoice inquiries
- Troubleshooting devices
- Account Activation
- Customer retention
- Upselling
- Handling inbound and outbound calls
- Email and chat support
- Book appointments with Doctors
- Advise clients about insurance plans
She is proficient in using the following tools:
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)
- Cisco
- Atlas
She is amenable to working a dayshift schedule for either full-time or part-time roles
Predictive Index Behavioral Profile- Altruist
https://www.predictiveindex.com/reference-profile/altruist/
Strongest Behaviors
- Teaches and shares; often working collaboratively with others to help in any capacity.
- Accommodating; most comfortable working with others, often puts team/company goals before personal goals. Promotes teamwork by actively sharing authority.
- Comfortably fluent and fast talk, in volume. Enthusiastically persuades and motivates others by considering their point of view and adjusting delivery.
Behavioral Summary
A pleasant and extraverted person, April is an effective communicator, able to stimulate and motivate others while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns. Her congenial personality and friendly, interested attitude make her readily approachable. April gets along easily with a wide variety of people.
Her drive is directed at working with and for others. She derives particular satisfaction from doing things for others, the company, management, the team, and for the company’s customers. Cooperative and willing, April can be a particularly effective teacher and communicator of the company’s policies, programs, and systems.
Works at a faster-than-average pace; is attentive to details and both quick and accurate in handling them.
Employment History
Level II Customer Care Representative
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
September 2008 to January 2010 (16 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Delivering World Class Customer Service and Building Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty.
- Troubleshooting the product and services to best fit their needs and expectations.
- Identifying, researching and solving customer’s issues/complaints. Issues such as Billing, Financial and Technical problems.
- Answering phone calls to respond to orders, general inquiries, invoice questions.
Administrative Assistant
Industry:
Employment Period:
October 2011 to May 2017 (67 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Answering and receiving phone calls.
- Sending faxes and emails in matters related to the office jobs and related works.
- Filling documents as per the requirement of the Manager and by updating files and registers related to attendance and work of the staff.
- Checking Telegraphic Transfers from clients.
Technical Support / Customer Service Representative
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
February 2018 to April 2023 (62 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for answering and resolving advanced product technical-support questions received from customers.
- Guidance of the users to support them in becoming more productive
- Support in the development of programs to train the customer on how to properly use the products
- Evaluation of the systems' problems to recommend enhancements
Healthcare Support Associate (Part-time)
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
January 2021 to March 2023 (26 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Greeting Customer in a friendly, professional manner.
- Furnishing members and Health care practitioners with details regarding members benefits.
- Provide pre-authorization for medical treatment, and outline information regarding co-payments
- Advise current and prospective members about the most suitable plans based on their needs.
Education History
Field of Study:
Business Studies/Administration/Management
Major:
Information Management
Graduation Date:
April 30, 2008
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
-
Customer Service, Clerical Skills, Digital Marketing, Customer Handling,
INTERMEDIATE ★★
-
CRMSlackMicrosoft Office
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
- Working Environment: Private Room
- Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/14307715606
- Internet Type: Fiber
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name: HP
- Processor: RYZEN 5
- Operating System: Windows 11
All-inclusive Rate: USD $12.05/hr
Ezrael
Candidate ID: 481525
ADVANCED
-
Graphic Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects...
INTERMEDIATE
-
Adobe Premiere, Adobe Dreamweaver, Video Editing, Canva...
Median Rate
$12.05
$13.18
if $1 = PHP52
$16.00
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Part Time: $USD 9.61 per hour or $USD 832.88 per month
Full Time: $USD 12.05 per hour or $USD 2089.34 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
- Ezra has been working for more than 10 years mostly within the Architectural, Media, and Advertising industries.
- His skills & expertise are in Graphics Design/Multimedia which include:
- Creating marketing collaterals
- E-learning designs
- Architect floor plans
- Stage Events, Booths & Posters designs
- Social Media posts
- Motion Graphics
- Product packaging designs
- He is proficient in using the following tools/software:
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Premiere, After Effects
- Jira
- Canva
- VIZRT (Artist, Operations)
- Cinema 4D (similar to CAD tools)
- MS Office
- Ezra always makes sure that his tasks and deadlines are being met producing also high-quality work.
- He is available to start in a week notice
Strongest Behaviors:
- Unhurried and deliberate, stable and will do things using the established process; finds it difficult to change these systems. Dependable, consistent and needs familiar environments and coworkers to be most productive.
- Cooperative, easy-going, and agreeable in getting along with others. A focused, uncritical listener who won’t “rock the boat.”
- Persistence; consistent pursuit of goals in calm, methodical manner even when setbacks occur.
Helpful, patient, and stable; works steadily and consistently. Respectful of established processes, standards, and policies, they will work within those standards to ensure repeated successes and high-quality results. Ezrael has the patience and tolerance required for routine work and can be relied on to do such work consistently and in a relaxed manner. Prefers having, and following, a well thought-out process to ensure success. If they are responsible for establishing the process, they will do so in a thoughtful, methodical manner, paying close attention to details and time-honored successes. Once established, they’ll expect that the process be followed consistently.
Employment History
Freelance
Industry:
Advertising / Marketing / Promotion / PR
Employment Period:
June 2009 to July 2009 (1 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advertising Collateral design
Graphic Designer
Industry:
Advertising / Marketing / Promotion / PR
Employment Period:
April 2011 to June 2011 (2 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advertising Collateral designs
Graphic Designer
Industry:
Advertising / Marketing / Promotion / PR
Employment Period:
June 2011 to July 2011 (1 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advertising Collateral designs
Graphic Designer
Industry:
Advertising / Marketing / Promotion / PR
Employment Period:
January 2015 to October 2017 (33 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Designs (Stage Event, Booths, Collaterals, Posters, OBB and Logo Play)
- Manage co-artist, handle meetings and presentations Driven
Social Media Manager
Industry:
Education
Employment Period:
September 2018 to September 2019 (12 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage social media, boosting, answer inquiries, marketing collaterals, create and maintain a website.
- Handle CCTVs Camera and their computer network.
Design Partner
Industry:
Architectural Services / Interior Designing
Employment Period:
June 2010 to October 2010 (4 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Architect floor plan design, Collaterals
Senior Graphic Designer
Industry:
Computer / Information Technology (Hardware)
Employment Period:
February 2021 to February 2023 (24 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- B2B, Marketing Design, Web Ads, Motion Graphics
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Industry:
Entertainment / Media
Employment Period:
November 2018 to January 2021 (26 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Augmented Reality, Virtual Sets, Motion Graphics, Offline and Online Design templates
MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER | CONSULTANT
Industry:
Exhibitions / Event management / MICE
Employment Period:
January 2018 to October 2018 (9 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Job Role: Designs (Events, Advertising marketing collaterals), Supervise co-artist, create a systems for Creative Department and Installing & configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Industry:
Entertainment / Media
Employment Period:
November 2011 to November 2017 (72 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Designs (Offline, Online Design, Segment Titles, Logo Play and Broadcast design)
- Supervise co-artist
Graphic Designer and Video Editor
Industry:
Automobile / Automotive Ancillary / Vehicle
Employment Period:
August 2023 to March 2024 (7 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Brand guidelines, Social Media Graphics, Social Media Videos, and Editing videos for the automotive dealership.
Education History
Field of Study:
Art/Design/Creative Multimedia
Major:
Multimedia Arts
Graduation Date:
March 10, 2010
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
-
Graphic Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Encore, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Cinema 4D, Figma,
INTERMEDIATE ★★
-
Adobe PremiereAdobe DreamweaverVideo EditingCanvaAutodesk Maya
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
- Working Environment: Private Room
- Speed Test Result: Download: 230.95 MBPS Upload: 294.81 MBPS
- Internet Type: DSL
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name: Asus
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Operating System: Windows 10
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Leadership Micromanagement = Bottleneck
When work can’t move forward without your review, approval, or intervention, leadership becomes the bottleneck.
Tasks stall while waiting for feedback, and progress slows the moment you step away. This dynamic quietly shifts your role from strategist to supervisor.
Instead of scaling, you’re trapped in execution loops, an expensive misuse of high-value leadership time.
The Hidden Overhead of Oversight
Oversight isn’t free. It shows up as:
- More check-ins and status updates
- More training sessions and explanations
- More tools, dashboards, and reporting layers
Each layer consumes hours that should be spent on growth, partnerships, or strategy.
This is where management time valuation matters: leadership hours are far more expensive than offshore wages, yet often treated as unlimited.
The Myth of Cheap Outsourcing: How Time Loss Shows Up in Daily Operations
The cost of cheap labor becomes obvious not in spreadsheets, but in daily friction.

These are the patterns that signal your team is costing you time, even if payroll looks lean.
Endless Slack Threads and “Quick” Looms
When instructions aren’t absorbed the first time, communication multiplies. You explain a task, then clarify it, then record a Loom to explain it again.
What feels like “just a few minutes” compounds into hours each week. This is executive time management erosion, or simply a death by a thousand clarifications.
Missed Deadlines Because You Stepped Away
If projects pause when you’re offline, execution isn’t resilient. Teams wait instead of act because decision rights are unclear or confidence is low.
This creates fragility. Progress depends on your presence, turning leadership into a constant availability requirement rather than a strategic function.
Every Win Still Depends on You
When success requires your involvement at every stage, growth plateaus. You become the system instead of designing the system.
Your day ends only after everyone else’s work is done, an unsustainable model that drives burnout and undermines organizational efficiency.
What Smart Outsourcing Looks Like
The answer isn’t abandoning offshore hiring but upgrading it. Smart outsourcing prioritizes outcomes, autonomy, and leadership leverage over raw cost savings.
This is where human capital investment matters more than wage arbitrage.
Pay for Experience, Not Just Presence
Experienced, skilled professionals cost more per hour, but require far less supervision. They identify problems, propose solutions, and execute with minimal guidance.
In practice:
- Fewer corrections
- Faster decisions
- Better judgment under ambiguity
This shifts the equation from “cheap labor cost” to leadership ROI.
Protecting Your Leadership Calendar
Good hiring decisions give you time back. Instead of filling your calendar with reviews and explanations, you regain hours for strategy and growth.
This is the real metric of success: does your team reduce your workload, or rearrange it? Smart outsourcing optimizes time vs cost in business, not just payroll.
Build a Team That Makes Decisions Without You
Autonomy is the ultimate ROI. Teams that understand priorities and boundaries can move forward independently.
When decision-making is distributed:
- Execution accelerates
- Leaders step out of the weeds
- The decision-making cost drops dramatically
This is how outsourcing becomes leverage instead of liability.
How Remote Staff Helps You Buy Back Time
The real goal of offshore hiring isn’t just lower payroll. It’s protecting the scarcest asset in your business: leadership time.
When hiring decisions ignore the labor vs leadership tradeoff, founders end up subsidizing a low-cost workforce with high-cost supervision.
Remote Staff is built around a simple principle: offshore talent should reduce your involvement, not increase it.

Here’s how that shows up in practice:
1. Pre-Screened Talent with Strategic Experience
Remote Staff doesn’t optimize for volume or speed alone. Candidates are vetted for independent execution, judgment, and decision-making, not just availability or willingness to take orders.
This guarantees you’re hiring skilled contributors who can operate with minimal oversight. Instead of amplifying cheap offshore labor cost problems, this approach improves labor cost efficiency by reducing rework and supervision.
The result is better leadership ROI from every hire.
2. Set Up Support and Delegation Planning
Most founders are left to onboard offshore hires on their own—often while juggling everything else.
Remote Staff provides structured setup support so delegation doesn’t collapse into micromanagement.
That includes role clarity, delegation planning, and expectation alignment before work begins.
By designing handoffs intentionally, Remote Staff helps reduce decision-making cost and prevents leadership time from being consumed by avoidable questions and corrections.
3. Post-Hire Success Reviews
Hiring isn’t the finish line—it’s the start of a performance system. Remote Staff conducts post-hire success reviews to identify whether leaders are still doing work that should have been delegated.
If leadership time is still being drained, adjustments are made—whether that’s refining responsibilities, improving workflows, or resetting expectations.
This directly addresses the cost of poor leadership design and restores balance between execution and oversight.
FAQs
If you’re weighing offshore hiring decisions, these are the questions that surface most often when leaders start evaluating time vs cost in business, not just wages.
Why do cheap hires take up more of my time?
Because lower-cost hires often lack experience or decision autonomy, they require more direction, review, and correction.
What you save in hourly rate is offset by increased management time valuation and oversight.
What’s a realistic hourly rate for experienced offshore staff?
Rates vary by role, but experienced offshore professionals typically cost more than entry-level hires and still considerably less than U.S. equivalents.
The key metric isn’t the rate, but whether the hire reduces your workload and improves output.
Will offshoring to cheaper countries eventually work?
Can I train cheap hires into better contributors? Sometimes, but it requires significant time, structure, and patience.
In many cases, the human capital investment needed to close the gap exceeds the savings, especially when leadership bandwidth is limited.
How does Remote Staff ensure my leadership time is protected?
By vetting for autonomy, supporting onboarding, and reviewing post-hire performance, Remote Staff focuses on outcomes, not just placement.
This enables strategic resource allocation where leadership time is spent on growth, not supervision.
Don’t Save on Labor Only to Spend Your Time
You didn’t start your company to become a full-time QA reviewer or task clarifier. Yet that’s where many founders end up when they prioritize low rates over execution readiness.

Otherwise, it quietly taxes your time, energy, and momentum.
The smarter move is to invest in people and systems that protect high-value leadership and compound results.
If you’re ready to stop trading time for false savings, request a callback now and learn more about building a team that scales without draining you!
Darren Aragon is a multifaceted writer with a background in Information Technology, beginning his career in research at Pen Qatar and transitioning through customer service to a significant role at Absolute Service, Inc. His journey into freelance writing in 2021 has seen him excel across various niches, showcasing his adaptability and deep understanding of audience engagement.






