Mat Sherwin Saquilayan

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines - Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, Province of Misamis Oriental

(2019-08 - 2023-09)

• Managed physical inventory and reconciliation of over 5,000 university assets, ensuring accurate Property Acknowledgment Receipts (PAR) and compliance with Commission on Audit (COA) regulations
• Executed barcoding and property tagging for 1,200+ newly procured equipment and furniture items annually, streamlining campus-wide tracking and accountability
• Maintained and updated 3,000+ Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) ledgers and property cards, reducing documentation discrepancies by 15% during annual state audits
• Evaluated and processed property clearances for 200+ faculty and staff members per semester, ensuring zero unaccounted university liabilities upon separation or retirement
• Inspected and received monthly deliveries of office supplies, laboratory materials, and IT equipment valued at over PHP 2M, verifying technical specifications against Purchase Orders (POs) and Delivery Receipts (DRs)
• Facilitated the systematic issuance of supplies to 50+ academic and administrative departments using Requisition and Issue Slips (RIS) and Inventory Custodian Slips (ICS)
• Monitored fast-moving consumable stock levels using automated spreadsheet trackers, preventing stockouts during critical university events and enrollment periods
• Organized and digitized over 10,000 procurement, inventory, and property-related records, improving document retrieval time by 40% for cross-departmental inquiries
• Processed the appraisal and disposal of 500+ unserviceable properties through public auction, generating accurate Inventory and Inspection Reports of Unserviceable Property (IIRUP)
• Drafted internal memorandums, routing slips, and official communications for the SPMO Director, coordinating logistics with the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) and Accounting Office
• Resolved 30+ weekly logistical and supply-related inquiries from university stakeholders, delivering excellent customer service and fostering collaborative departmental relations

CENTRAL CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR - Cargill Philippines, Inc. - Villanueva, Misamis Oriental

(2018-12 - 2019-06)

• Directed daily plant operations via Distributed Control System (DCS) or SCADA, managing 200+ continuous process variables including temperature, pressure, moisture, and flow rates
• Optimized automated processing parameters to meet daily production targets of 500+ metric tons while maintaining energy consumption within strict efficiency baselines
• Executed complex sequence controls for plant start-up, continuous operation, and safe shutdown procedures across multiple manufacturing zones
• Monitored real-time product quality metrics, implementing immediate control adjustments to maintain 99% compliance with Cargill's global food safety and quality assurance specifications
• Diagnosed and resolved 50+ automated system alarms weekly, deploying field operators via radio communication to mitigate equipment bottlenecks and prevent unplanned downtime
• Collaborated with laboratory technicians to analyze hourly product sampling results, fine-tuning automated dosing and mixing systems to minimize material waste by 10%
• Coordinated critical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and issued 20+ safe work permits monthly, ensuring hazard-free execution of preventative maintenance and repairs
• Enforced strict Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols during emergency scenarios and process deviations, contributing to zero lost-time incidents across 2,000+ operational hours
• Generated comprehensive shift handover logs and daily production yield reports, detailing equipment performance metrics, root-cause analyses, and process deviations for engineering review

PRODUCTION OPERATOR - Universal Robina Corporation - El Salvador, Misamis Oriental

(2017-04 - 2018-11)

• Operated high-speed mixing, filling, and packaging machinery to produce 10,000+ sachets of coffee mixes per shift while maintaining 95% Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Monitored automated dosing and blending systems to ensure precise ratios of coffee, sugar, and creamer, achieving 99% compliance with strict recipe specifications
• Executed Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Clean-in-Place (CIP) sanitation protocols during product changeovers, eliminating cross-contamination and ensuring food safety
• Resolved minor mechanical jams and performed routine equipment troubleshooting, decreasing unexpected machine downtime by 15% and boosting overall shift output
• Directed the Defect Prevention Program across the production line, reducing critical packaging errors such as leakers, poor seals, and underweight sachets by 20%
• Conducted hourly quality inspections and weight checks on 50+ random product samples to guarantee strict adherence to Universal Robina Corporation's quality standards
• Analyzed root causes of recurring line defects using continuous improvement tools like the 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams, implementing targeted corrective actions
• Trained and evaluated 10+ line operators on proactive defect identification, correct machine calibration techniques, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Audited daily defect tracking charts and production logs, consolidating data into weekly quality performance reports for plant management review

Master in Technical Teaching Education - Electrical Engineering Technology - University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical Technology - Mechatronics - University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (2017-03)