Manilyn Sy
@manilynsy
Experienced executive assistant and talent acquisition specialist.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Executive Assistant and Talent Acquisition Specialist with over seven years supporting C-suite executives across fast-paced startups and remote teams. I specialize in executive operations, calendar and inbox management, project coordination, internal communications, and full-cycle recruitment for creative, technical, and administrative roles.
I have led hiring initiatives, developed onboarding and interview frameworks, and created internal resources that improved team efficiency. I am tech-savvy and proactive, with hands-on experience in candidate sourcing, screening, stakeholder coordination, event and travel logistics, and productivity and CRM platforms.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Healf
Mar 2025 - Present (10 months)
Owned end-to-end recruitment for Operations, Product, Design, Creative, and Logistics roles, improving candidate pipeline consistency and onboarding processes. Delivered hiring insights, compensation benchmarking, and centralized onboarding in Humaans to streamline new-hire experience.
C-Level Executive Assistant
TechnologyAdvice
Apr 2024 - Mar 2025 (11 months)
Managed executive schedules, stakeholder meetings, and company-wide communications while creating internal resource guides and a weekly newsletter to improve cross-team alignment. Supported recruitment by coordinating interviews and preparing candidate evaluation summaries.
C-Level Executive Assistant
Faith Figures by Lola Tomorrow
May 2023 - Dec 2023 (7 months)
Oversaw conference planning and vendor logistics, created marketing graphics and video, and collaborated on early hiring—screening candidates and designing role-specific assessments. Prepared executive presentation decks and maintained confidential records.
C-Level Executive Assistant
Poplar Technologies Inc.
May 2020 - May 2023 (3 years)
Supported C-suite with calendar and communications management, organized meetings and events, and assisted recruitment for remote executive assistants and client success managers to streamline hiring and onboarding. Compiled research and reports for executive review.
Sales and Technical Support Specialist
Cogniview LLC
Jul 2016 - Feb 2023 (6 years 7 months)
Supported customers with product guidance and technical troubleshooting, processed orders and quotes, reconciled invoices, and managed CRM and communication tools to maintain accurate customer records and resolve issues efficiently.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Fortunian
May 2018 - Jan 2022 (3 years 8 months)
Provided high-level administrative support including global calendar and email management, led candidate sourcing for marketing and engineering roles, and developed onboarding templates and process documentation to improve new-hire integration.
Email and Chat Delight Specialist
Balsam Brands
Sep 2015 - Feb 2016 (5 months)
Managed high-volume email and chat inquiries to ensure customer satisfaction, processed and modified orders, and provided timely updates on order status during a seasonal engagement.
Senior Technical Support Specialist
Convergys
Jan 2014 - Jul 2015 (1 year 6 months)
Provided expert troubleshooting for TV, phone, and internet services, handled billing inquiries and disputes, and met call time targets while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Culture and Communications Trainer
Stream Global Services
Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 (3 years)
Delivered training programs, developed learning materials and assessments, provided coaching and monitoring, and produced regular training reports to support program start-ups and performance improvement.
Customer Service Representative
ePerformax Contact Centers & BPO
Aug 2009 - Jul 2010 (11 months)
Provided directory assistance and customer support handling high call volumes (approx. 700 calls/day), delivering accurate information and efficient service to callers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Far Eastern University
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication
2007 - 2009
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