
Yvonne Palaganas

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About me
I overthink details so you don't have to | Project Management | Event Management in Hospitality
Education

University of the Philippines
2006 - 2010Bachelor of Science - BS Tourism Management cum laudeActivities and Societies: UP Tourism Management Society (UP TMS) UP Ugnayan ng Manunulat (UP UGAT, literary org)
Experience

Shangri-La Group
May 2010 - Nov 2015Cluster Events Manager | Shangri-La Hotel and Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Mar 2013 - Nov 2015Event Executive | Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa
May 2010 - Feb 2013

SMX Convention Center
Mar 2016 - Jul 2018Senior Manager, National Sales & Business Development
Langham Hospitality Group
Sept 2018 - Jul 2020Director Of Event Management | Splash Beach Resort, Mai Khao, Phuket
Andaman House Mai Khao Phuket
Aug 2020 - Sept 2021Director of Event Management
Concentrix
Oct 2021 - nowProject Manager II • Global Project Management OfficeSeamless execution of end-to-end projects for international clientele in technology, retail and eCommerce, BFSI and more with medium to high risk and complexity.Developed and maintained comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring adherence to project milestones and financial targets.Excellent stakeholder engagement and management within the company and with clients in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented business environment, completing launches on time resulting in financial growth, wider market reach and more fanatical clients for the company.Championed data entry integrity and actively supported internal initiatives to streamline data management for more seamless data mining and project status reporting.Recognitions: Country Leader’s Elite Circle 2022, Rookie of the Year 2022, Elite Rockstar Top Performer 2023, Stakeholder’s Choice 2022 and 2024 Show less
Licenses & Certifications
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Leading with Intelligent Disobedience
LinkedInJul 2020 - View certificate

Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
GoogleMay 2024 - View certificate

Confronting Workplace Conflict
SkillsoftJun 2024 - View certificate

Following Up after a Sales Meeting
LinkedInJul 2020 - View certificate

Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions
GoogleJun 2024 - View certificate

An Introduction to Generative AI
SkillsoftJun 2024 - View certificate

Product Management: Building a Product Roadmap
LinkedInJul 2020 - View certificate

Delivering an Authentic Elevator Pitch
LinkedInJul 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Yvonne PalaganasRisk Vanguard 2025 Concentrix Jun 2025 This award is given to Yvonne Palaganas in recognition of her exceptional foresight and proactive leadership in identifying project risks ahead of time and enabling effective mitigation strategies.Yvonne’s vigilance and critical thinking and commitment to excellence have set a high standard in risk management and contributed significantly to the success and stability of her projects
- Awarded to Yvonne PalaganasStakeholders' Choice Award 2024 Concentrix Jun 2024 This certificate is awarded to the Project Manager with the highest average internal VOC score and numerous positive comments from his/her project stakeholders in H1 2024.
- Awarded to Yvonne PalaganasElite Rockstar Top Performer 2023 Concentrix PH Dec 2023 This is awarded to overall top performers for 2023.
- Awarded to Yvonne PalaganasCountry Leader’s ELITE Circle (Q3 2022) Concentrix PH Sep 2022 This quarterly recognition celebrates exemplary Concentrix leaders whose performance set the standard of excellence with significant positive impact to the company.- Smooth and successful implementation of 2 LOBs transition from ANE to client site.- Implemented 2 new logos with outstanding feedback (10 VOC score).- Highly-commended by client and internal stakeholders as to project management expertise.
- Awarded to Yvonne PalaganasNew Business Award 2022 Concentrix PH Sep 2022 Recognition for helping secure a new logo for Concentrix PH.
- Awarded to Yvonne PalaganasStakeholders' Choice Award 2022 - Jul 2022 This certificate is awarded to the Project Manager with the highest average internal VOC score and numerous positive comments from his/her project stakeholders in H1 2022.
- Awarded to Yvonne PalaganasResource Speaker | Event Management Process: The Journey of the Events Inquiry Polytechnic University of the Philippines May 2021
- Awarded to Yvonne PalaganasResource Speaker | New Beginnings and Fresh Perspectives: What to Look Forward to in the Events Industry (Pandemic Webinar Series 4) Leyte Normal University - College of Management and Entrepreneurship Feb 2021
- Awarded to Yvonne PalaganasResource Speaker | Event Management in Hospitality Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation - College of Hospitality Management Nov 2020
- Awarded to Yvonne PalaganasThe President's Award for Sales Excellence Shangri-La International Management May 2014 Awarded for achieving 263% of the Q1 revenue target for 2014.
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