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Yvonne Marie User

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Executive Assistant and Grant Writer at Spark AI who managed funding applications and built a grant pipeline tracker.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I’m suited to fast-paced startups and formal institutional settings, bringing international-standard rigor to day-to-day executive support.

At Spark AI, I led grant and funding applications for an AI and holographic technology startup across Canadian federal, provincial, and municipal programs. I built and maintain a tracker for eligibility, deadlines, documentation, and submission status.

I also produced the company’s grant proposal kit and funding landscape analysis, and prepared a loan application pre-consultation deck for lender discussions. My work included reviewing business plan materials from a funder’s perspective and supporting the founder with inbox, calendar, and document management.

At UNICEF/Council for the Welfare of Children, I directed fiscal operations for a ₱8.8M project budget, including resource allocation, regulatory compliance, and executive financial reporting. I also coordinated partner agencies and prepared confidential contracts, technical reports, and memoranda for senior UN and government leadership.

Earlier, at the Council for the Welfare of Children, I developed grant proposals and supported strategic planning for child and youth welfare initiatives. I began my experience at the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process, supporting senior political advisors with research briefs, meeting minutes, and seminar logistics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Executive Assistant and Grant Writer

Spark AI

Jun 2026 - Oct 2026 (4 months)

Led grant and funding applications for an AI and holographic technology startup, covering Canadian federal, provincial, and municipal programs. Built a grant pipeline tracker, produced a grant proposal kit, and provided direct executive support to the founder.

Grant writing

Funding Applications

Pipeline Management Executive Support Inbox Management Calendar Management Document Control

Consultant (Program Manager / Executive Assistant)

UNICEF/Council for the Welfare of Children

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)

Directed full fiscal operations for a ₱8.8M project budget, overseeing resource allocation and regulatory compliance. Served as primary liaison for partner agencies and managed confidential executive records for senior UN and government leadership.

Budget Management Resource Allocation Regulatory Compliance Executive Reporting Asana Trello Stakeholder Liaison Contract Management Event Logistics Webinars Webex Calendar Management Inbox Management Data Synthesis

Project Lead

Council for the Welfare of Children

Mar 2020 - Dec 2020 (9 months)

Spearheaded grant proposal development and strategic planning for national child and youth welfare initiatives. Managed full-cycle recruitment and procurement, and pioneered the agency's transition to digital collaboration platforms.

Grant writing Strategic Planning Recruitment Procurement Vendor Management

Digital Collaboration

Webinar Hosting

Executive correspondence Calendar Scheduling

Executive Secretariat Intern

Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process

Mar 2019 - Jul 2019 (4 months)

Supported senior political advisors during inter-agency summits, producing research briefs and meeting minutes. Conducted technical and legal research on gender, youth, and child protection policies.

Research Meeting Minutes Policy Research Legal Research Event Coordination Calendar Management Logistics