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Andres Manipula

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Experienced architect and agricultural entrepreneur focused on sustainable foods.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining architectural/project leadership or food/agricultural product development where I can apply design, operations, and research skills to create sustainable, market-ready products and efficient operations. I also seek roles that can tap my past background in music with basic skill in piano and classic guitar as well as composing.

I am an architect-turned-entrepreneur with decades of experience in architectural design, construction management, and agricultural enterprises. My career spans architectural projects, military leadership roles, and running food trading and processing businesses.

I led design and construction of residential and medical-clinic projects, preparing architectural and engineering plans and managing implementation with attention to natural ventilation and lighting. I also served in multiple command and administrative roles in the Philippine Marines, developing logistics, personnel management, and operations skills.

Since 2017 I have operated a food trading and processing business in Lipa, Batangas, marketing eggs and virgin coconut oil and producing peanut butter, while researching nutraceutical–biological interactions to inform product development and marketing. Earlier I co-owned and managed an organic farming and beekeeping operation, applying organic methods to develop a tomato farm.

I bring a practical, research-informed approach to product development and operations, combining technical design, field-based agricultural knowledge, and leadership experience to deliver sustainable, market-oriented food products.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Food Trader / Processor

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Self-Employed

Oct 2017 - Present (8 years 4 months)

Operate wholesale and retail marketing of eggs and virgin coconut oil and run peanut butter processing operations while researching nutraceutical–biological interactions to inform product development and marketing.

Food Processing Wholesale Product Development Supply Chain Quality Control Small Business Management

Beekeeping Farm Manager

Farm Lot

Aug 2004 - May 2016 (11 years 9 months)

Co-owned and managed honey bee operations, leading production activities and researching organic farming methods to develop an organic tomato farm until operations ceased in 2009 due to staff incapacity.

Beekeeping Organic Farming Research Operations Management

Architectural Designer / Construction Manager

Independent Contractor

Feb 2004 - Jul 2004 (5 months)

Prepared architectural and engineering plans and managed construction of a 38 m² medical clinic/pharmacy, ensuring natural ventilation and lighting and overseeing implementation to client specifications.

Architectural Design Construction Management HVAC Natural Ventilation Design Project Coordination Site Supervision

Distributor, Nutritional Supplements

Symmetry

Jul 1997 - Jun 2004 (6 years 11 months)

Distributed nutritional supplement products across Metro Manila and Iloilo and gathered nutraceutical–biological interaction data to support targeted product marketing.

Distribution Sales Territory Management Client Relations Logistics

Administration / Personnel Officer

Philippine Marines

Dec 1995 - Apr 1997 (1 year 4 months)

Served in administration and personnel roles including Company Commander and Headquarters positions, managing personnel, operations, and logistics across Manila and Zamboanga City.

Personnel Management Military Operations Administration Leadership Logistics & Security

Company Commander

Philippine Marines

May 1995 - Aug 1995 (3 months)

Commanded Headquarters Service and Marine companies in operational deployments in Patikul, Sulu, overseeing company-level operations and staff coordination.

Operations Planning Crisis Management Team Leadership Security Operations

Logistics & Engineering Officer

Naval Construction Brigade

Jan 1990 - Jun 1992 (2 years 5 months)

Held roles including Mess Supply Officer and Assistant Engineering Officer supporting rehabilitation and construction projects, personnel administration, and operations at Ft. Bonifacio.

Logistics Engineering Support Rehabilitation Projects Supply Chain Administration Operations

Duty Officer / Platoon Commander

Philippine Marines

Sep 1987 - Dec 1989 (2 years 3 months)

Served as duty officer and platoon commander with responsibilities for supply, executive support, and operations in Basilan and Zamboanga.

Platoon Leadership Security Operations

Architectural Designer / Draftsman

Manipula Build

Jun 1987 - Jul 1987 (1 month)

Prepared architectural and engineering plans for residential vacation houses emphasizing natural ventilation and lighting, coordinating with industry professionals during design delivery.

Building Design Ventilation CAD Project Coordination

Architectural Designer / Assistant Project Manager

Virginia Manipula

Mar 1982 - Jul 1987 (5 years 4 months)

Assisted project logistics and prepared architectural and engineering plans for multiple 1½-storey residential units, focusing on natural ventilation and site logistics.

Logistics Architectural Design Drafting