Council of Organizations of the Ateneo

Central Board Elections 2011-2012: Electoral Form

I. CERTIFICATE OF CANDIDACY

GENERAL INFORMATION
Name of Candidate Karlo Edesson P. Abril
Yr & Course III – BS Management Engineering
 President  VP – Training and Development
 Chief of Staff  Secretary General
Position Aspired for
 VP – Special Projects  Finance Officer
*Put a check ( )
 VP – Organization Research and  Cluster Head
Development  Cluster Secretary-Treasurer
Cluster
(for Cluster Head /
Secretary-Treasurer
Sector Based Cluster
Candidates)

Are you running as part of a coalition? *Put a check ( )  Yes

If yes, what is the name of the coalition? (if applicable) Rubdob

ESSAY. Explain in 100 words or less why you want to run for the position and the key points of your platform.
Now my term as Finance Officer of Ateneo Gabay is about to end, I realize that I will be able to do more and
grow better if I will go out of my organization. I really want to serve, and COA seems to be a good avenue for
that passion. I know that I am competent enough for this position in the council. I have the experience, but I also
am eager to learn and to widen my perspectives. I aim to evaluate current systems, properly represent the
organizations, and provide more opportunities for them.

PLEDGE

I, Karlo Edesson P. Abril , attest to the facts contained in this Certificate of Candidacy and in all
other documents required by the Commission on Elections of the Council of Organizations of the Ateneo (COA). I
thereby give the COA and the Office of Student Activities permission to evaluate the facts contained in all the documents
I have submitted to the COA Commission on Elections.

I swear to uphold the rules stipulated in the COA Electoral Code and by the COA Commission on Elections with full
awareness that the violation of the said rules would result to possible sanctions as stipulated in the COA Electoral Code.

It is my sincere intention to promote a free, honest, and clean election.

Karlo Edesson P. Abril January 21, 2011

Signature Over Printed Name *Submission qualifies as candidate’s signature* Date

II. RESUME *Use Ateneo Placement Office’s (APO) One (1) Page Format, See Sample Resume below”

Engaging our Passions. Empowering the Nation

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 Council of Organizations of the Ateneo
Central Board Elections 2011-2012: Electoral Form

KARLO EDESSON P. ABRIL

76 R. Palma Street, Parang
Marikina City 1809 Philippines
0926-7372121, karloabril@yahoo,com

18 years old 5’2” Single

April 18, 1992 175 lbs. Filipino

Position aspired for: Finance Officer

Education: Bachelor of Science

Major in Management Engineering (2012)
Ateneo de Manila University
Financial Aid Scholar

Co-Curricular Finance Officer, Marketing Coordinator and Education Formation Committee Overseer (2011-
Activities: 2010), Finance Officer Deputy (2010-2009), Freshmen Representative (2009-2008),
Project Head ( Lipad!": The Scholars' Party 2010, Amazing Race 2009, Angkan Scheme
2009, Mr. and Ms. Gabay 2008), Ateneo Gabay
Tutor, Alay ni Ignacio Mathematics Department (2010-2009)
Finance Committee Head, "!": Alternative Class Program Benefit Concert (January 2009)
Marketing Officer and Class Host, Blue Christmas: “Reach for a Star” (November 2010)
Facilitator, Blue Christmas: “Stars All Over the World” (November 2008)
Talk and Tours, Orsem 2010: “Zoom”, Orsem 2009: “Est. 1859”

Work-Related Information Desk Volunteer, Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Schools (2011-2009)
Experience: Proctor, Ateneo College Entrance Test – Office of Admission and Aid (2011-2010)
Tutor, Ateneo Math Olympiad Training Program for High School Students (2010-2009)

Seminars Speaker, Ateneo Gabay Leadership Management Program (2010)

Attended: Organizer, Debunking Wise Voting (2010)
Participant, The Council of Organizations Understudy Program (2010)
Participant, Seminar on Problem Solving Techniques (2009)
Participant, National Leadership Training for Student Government Officers (2007)
Participant, 40th Ateneo Junior Summer Seminar (2007)

Skills: I am very self-aware, which gives me the capacity to use my weaknesses to my advantage and
be always one step ahead. Working alone or with a team, I learn fast, effectively adjust to
unexpected situations, efficiently work under pressure, and professionally deal with different
kinds of people. I am computer literate and can quickly learn new programs and applications. I
have ample background in the following: Windows Movie Maker, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Premiere Pro, SPSS Statistics, and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel Visual Basic.

Interests: If not enjoying music, you can find me watching an episode of House, Criminal Minds, or Bones. I
also am fond of solving puzzles, such as Sudoku. Most of all, economics and psychology are my
top two favorite fields. I really find people to be interesting. By that, I mean I am fascinated by
the complexity of personalities and social interactions of human beings. I like dealing with people
from different walks of life. I appreciate the variety of cultures, and someday, I would like to travel
around the world and personally witness this human diversity.
III. PLATFORM

Engaging our Passions. Empowering the Nation

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Central Board Elections 2011-2012: Electoral Form

1) Developing the F&M ExTeam and Strengthening Current Systems

• Early training for the ExTeam – A big Exteam that will be trained and will be given special tasks
• Open applications for Chief Deputy for Finance (in charge of all the internal financial procedures), Chief
Deputy for Marketing (in charge of marketing for the special projects), Chief Deputy for Organizational
Services (in charge of accommodating organizations that seek help from the F&M ExTeam)
• Consolidated Marketing Database and Logistics Database – There will be a database of all the
companies that accept sponsorships and contacts (such as caterers, transportation services, etc) and this
will be available to all organizations.

2) Transparent and Consistent Information Dissemination

• Constant Updates to Finance Officers – This includes reminders of deadlines for OSA requirements,
changes in financial procedures, and other announcements.
• Budget Hearings – Budget proposals of all the projects and other expenses of the council will have to be
approved by the entire executive board and all the CHeSTs. (Before a project enters a budget hearing, the
project must have been approved by the organizations as well.) There will definitely be a budget hearing at
the start of each semester.
• Semestral updates of expenses of the council

3) Dialogues for Cluster and Organizational Empowerment

• Consultancy Services – If ever elected, my office will be open to clusters and organizations that seek help
such as in marketing their organizations, in reviewing their code of financial procedures, etc.
• FO’s Best Practices Sessions – This will not just be about sharing of best practices, but this will also be an
avenue where finance officers can air their concerns.
• Early Project Grant – I hope to start the project grant system earlier this coming year so that the
organizations with good proposals will receive the grants early.

4) Consultation and Proper Representation to Partner Offices

• Disclaimer: I guarantee that all the different concerns of the organizations will be raised to these offices, but
their respective final procedures are beyond the council’s control.
• Central Accounting Office (CAO) and Office of the VP for Finance and Treasurer – I will push for
evaluation of the current financial systems such as the reimbursements, order for a check, etc.
• Food Quality Assurance (FQA) – I will push for a review of the FQA guidelines and formalization of the
deduction system due to violations.
• Revolving Fund Proposal – I suggest that each organization will be given a Php 10000 revolving fund

5) Providing Opportunities Through Networking

• Repackaging of Marketing Packages – If all the dates and details of the special projects of the council are
finalized early, I may opt for a year long marketing package. Meetings with companies will also be set if
possible.
• COA Privilege Card – My team will tap businesses that can partner with the council. This will include
privileges such as discounts on venues, printing, food for meetings, etc.
• Credit Line – My team will also partner with companies that would allow organizations to get purchases
even if checks for payment are delayed.

Engaging our Passions. Empowering the Nation

Room 205, Manny V. Pangilinan Center for Student Leadership, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City,
Philippines||4266001 loc. 5050|| Fax: 4260795 ||coa.comelec2011@gmail.com