Yvette Buce
@yvettebuce
Program operations and M&E leader improving data quality and workflow performance.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Program Knowledge, Operations, and Project Management professional with 12 years of experience leading data-driven programs for children and youth. I specialize in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), operational efficiency, and improving workflow and program performance across multiple locations.
In my most recent role, I managed daily departmental operations to ensure 100% completion of planned activities and on-time delivery of reports to stakeholders. I monitored data quality across the program database, trained 100 program location staff on Excel and database navigation, and delivered regular and ad hoc M&E reporting—driving major improvements in data accuracy, timeliness, and coworker performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Program Knowledge Management Supervisor
SOS Children's Villages Pilipinas
Jul 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year)
Managed daily departmental operations to ensure 100% completion of planned activities and on-time stakeholder reporting. Improved data accuracy by 60–80%, trained 100 location staff on Excel and database navigation, and increased reporting timeliness/accuracy by 80%.
Department Officer-in-Charge
SOS Children's Villages Pilipinas
Jul 2024 - Jan 2025 (6 months)
Provided leadership and data-driven decision-support for departmental initiatives in lieu of the Program Director. Ensured timely delivery of reports and strengthened internal workflow and program quality across multiple locations.
Program Quality Coordinator
SOS Children's Villages Pilipinas
Feb 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 4 months)
Monitored data quality across the program database, raised issues with relevant teams, and supported scalable monitoring and program quality across eight locations. Organized meetings and orientations that increased coworker performance on data integrity, monitoring, and evaluation by 80%.
Senior Technical Assistant II
Department of Education (Central Office)
Sep 2020 - Jul 2021 (10 months)
Produced financial reports by consolidating data from regional offices and provided analysis to support management committee and executive committee decision-making. Coordinated with internal teams and other offices to gather, process, and disseminate information for key reports.
Technical Assistant II
Department of Education (Central Office)
Jan 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Consolidated and analyzed financial data from regional offices to support reporting needs for senior leadership. Assisted in the preparation and organization of conferences attended by directors and finance staff.
Technical Assistant
Department of Education (Central Office)
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Drafted memoranda for senior finance and director offices and supported reporting by consolidating regional data. Coordinated with teams across offices to ensure timely information gathering and dissemination for executive review.
Guidance Counselor
Dominican School Manila
Apr 2012 - Apr 2016 (4 years)
Served as first point of contact for students and parents, supporting improved student admission outcomes year-on-year. Produced mid-year and year-end guidance center reports using data visualization and supervised trainees for on-the-job development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
International Open Academy
TESOL Certificate, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Completed a 120-hour TESOL certificate program through International Open Academy.
Philippine Normal University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Psychology (Guidance and Counseling)
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a major in Guidance and Counseling from Philippine Normal University.
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