Shaella Mae Duavis

Experience

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  PETA

  Apr 2015 - May 2015

  Intern

  "Dream Internship"PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) Asia-Pacific is an affiliate of PETA US, the world's largest animal rights organization. PETA US and its affiliates have over 6.5 million members and supporters around the world. PETA Asia is dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals.As an Intern, I worked closely with the Senior Campaigner with research tasks. I assisted with 5 outreach and fieldwork projects i.e. Earth Day 2015 and leafletting around Metro Manila, prepared leaflets and kits, assisted with hearing at city hall, blogged an article which was posted in PETA-China's social media and website, drafted an article for MALI (the elephant in Manila zoo) and emailed petitions for current animal rights issues.I wrote a blog article about my animal rights journey which was published in PETA China website. Show less

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  SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan

  Dec 2016 - May 2019

  Immigration Assistant I

  SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan (SyCipLaw), founded in 1945, is the largest law firm in the Philippines. Although its work centers on business activity, the firm has offered a broad and integrated range of legal services that cover such areas as family relations, constitutional issues, and other matters of law unrelated to commerce.As an Immigration Assistant, I have direct work experience with some of the leading lawyers (Associates and Partners) in SyCip Law and Philippines. I handled the preparation of motions and documentation of work permits and visas for Foreign Nationals(mostly High-rank positions) employed in multinational corporations. These are filed at pertinent government agencies.Addressed overall immigration queries and communicated extensively with local and foreign clients regarding requests for information, case status, and immigration procedures.Coordinating activities with local law enforcement agencies.Analyzing policies and procedures to ensure the client's compliance with Immigration law.Handled several fieldwork such as filing of Alien Employment Permit at Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) NCR; filing of visas and assistance of expatriates to BI as necessary; Authentication processing at Department of Foreign Affairs and Regional Trial Court Makati; and transactions and legalizations at different Embassies ( Brazil, Canada, Singapore, France, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam and Taiwan) Show less

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  ERND Trading and Construction (Family business)

  May 2019 - Jun 2020

  Self Employed

  ERND Trading and Construction is a family owned business for more than 20 years and considered as our bread and butter. We provide civil works (maintenance, plumbing, eletrical, plumbing and etc.). We are currently a service provider of the Jollibee Group of Companies (Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Chowking, Red Ribbon, Burger King etc.) (More on Liaise works)-Coordination with clients through email, phone calls or personal -Liase works in different stakeholders (i.e. submission of sales invoice, quotation and billing of cheque and collection)-Administrative works such as preparation of quotations, service report, delivery receipt and other necessary documents-Provide assistance to the assigned head and construction workers on designated site.-Organization of files and documents Show less

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  IOM - UN Migration

  Jun 2020 - Apr 2023

  Legal Administrative Assistant

  Established in 1951, IOM or UN Migration Agency is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.With 173 member states, a further 9 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.As a Legal Admin Assistant, I work closely with National and International Legal officers based in Manila, Panama and UN Headquarters in Geneva. Show less

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  IOM - UN Migration

  Feb 2024 - now

  Consultant (Administrative Assistant) - Legal Track Support for Business Transformation Unit

  Supports the Senior Legal Officer (Legal Business Manager) located in UN-IOM Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland for Business Transformation Unit matters for the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA)