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I am currently a researcher focusing on knowledge management and quality assurance with experience in content production and editing.

EF SET Certificate: cert.efset.org/bgN1eb

linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gian-cerdeña/

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Freelance

Research Assistant, June 2024 - Present**

Assisted in conducting focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and online survey
Transcribed relevant recordings or discussions such as focus group discussions and key informant interviews
Collected and analyzed the data through tables, charts, and graphs
Prepared the narrative report for the analyzed data as needed </aside>

University of the Philippines Los Baños

College of Agriculture and Food Science, Institute of Crop Science

University Researcher, January 2024 - May 2024

Assessed the suitability of Quinoa cultivation in potential growing areas in the Philippines
Assisted in formulating cultural management package for Quinoa cultivation under local conditions
Determined the potentials of local Quinoa production in terms of profitability, market acceptability, and demand for Quinoa seeds and products
Prepared the necessary materials needed in the conduct of the activities
Coordinated project activities with collaborating agencies
Documented project activities and maintained the assigned database
Prepared required technical reports as needed </aside>

University of the Philippines Open University

Faculty of Information and Communication Studies

Research Assistant and Quality Assurance Support Staff, April 2019 - Present**

Systematically documented and codified the existing quality standards to create a comprehensive reference for Quality Assurance (QA) practices
Contributed to the preparation and writing of reports, ensuring that quality assurance findings and recommendations were effectively communicated to target stakeholders
Actively participated in the preparation and facilitation of QA training, workshops, forums, meetings, and colloquiums
Created and published articles on events and activities held by the institution to ensure proper documentation
Demonstrated systematic use of the quality assurance system used for the collective data gathering process used in the UPOU QA
Created supplementary materials and resources for events, such as presentation templates, infographics, posters, and video
Served as overall coordinator for events such as student orientations, recognition rites, and knowledge exchange initiatives (FICS MeetUPs) through email communication, Zoom, and GMail Chat and Meet
Coordinated meetings, focus group discussions, interviews, and workshops, managing all logistics and administrative tasks to ensure stakeholders are aware of meeting agendas, objectives, and action plans
Organized resources and relevant data for administrative and academic purposes as support to the internal validation of faculty merits
Co-authored research papers for presentation to various conferences and journal publication
Conducted a SWOT analysis for various SaaS products in terms of their features that can be used for knowledge management, research, and process improvement

Program Support Staff, April 2019 - December 2023**

Collaborated with the Diploma in Computer Science (DCS) program chair and faculty to facilitate the successful implementation of academic program improvement activities, providing vital support services to faculty members
Actively participated in the development and improvement of courses for the DCS program, ensuring high-quality educational content and effective instruction
Managed and set up a CX system to facilitate accurate, quick, and reliable student support services </aside>

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Master of Science in Extension Education

University of the Philippines Los Baños

August 2024 - Ongoing

Bachelor of Science in Development Communication

University of the Philippines Los Baños

August 2014 - June 2018

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Freelance

University of the Philippines Los Baños

University of the Philippines Open University

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Master of Science in Extension Education

Bachelor of Science in Development Communication

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