LDLhiza Marie Decano
@lhizamariedecano
Research-focused sociologist skilled in quantitative and qualitative health research.
PhilippinesWhat I'm looking for
I am a research-focused sociologist with strong training in quantitative and qualitative methods, experienced in survey design, data analysis, and project administration across academic and market research settings. I graduated magna cum laude and have led research projects, presented thesis findings, and produced proposals for diverse clients.
I bring practical field experience in questionnaire design, interview transcription, thematic and statistical analysis (including SPSS), and client-facing project coordination. I am organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in leading student organizations, small business operations, and collaborative multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Assistant
Private Employer
Nov 2025 - Present (1 month)
Provided freelance project support including creation of interview transcripts for client projects and ad-hoc research tasks.
Research Executive
Philippine Survey and Research Center
Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 (3 months)
Assisted end-to-end market research projects including client briefings to final deliverables; designed questionnaires and discussion guides, coordinated field sampling and logistics, and produced proposals for clients across real estate, FMCG, transportation, and polling sectors.
UMIntern - Admin Assistant
University of the Philippines Manila
Jul 2024 - Jul 2024 (0 months)
Supported DRRM for Health operations by managing GSuite communications and databases, organizing inventory and supplies, assisting in evacuation drill assessments, and proofreading project proposals.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UBUniversity of the Philippines Los Baños
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Grade: Magna Cum Laude
Activities and societies: Thesis presenter (2025 UPLB Department of Social Sciences); Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society inductee; University Scholar (2022-2025).
Completed a BA in Sociology with a thesis on factors influencing eHealth usage using secondary quantitative analysis; graduated Magna Cum Laude and served as University Scholar (2022-2025).
UMUniversity of the Philippines Manila
Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy
2020 - 2021
Activities and societies: Representative to the Association of Philippine Physical Therapy Students (2021-2022); internship with UP Manila DRRM for Health (July 2024).
Completed coursework toward a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and served as a University Scholar (2020-2021).
University of the Philippines Rural High School
Senior High School Diploma, Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics
Activities and societies: Senior High: With Honors; Junior High: With Honors; UPRHS Samahang Diwa at Panitik president and secretary (2016-2018).
Completed junior and senior high school in a STEM track with honors in both levels.
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