Joefree S.

Joefree S. has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Joefree began their career as a Buyer at NXP Semiconductors, where they coordinated with different teams to ensure timely order fulfillment. Joefree then joined McKinsey & Company as an Information Analyst, conducting market research and providing consulting teams with valuable insights.

Joefree later worked as an Organizational Development Consultant for a government-owned corporation, leading a project on reorganization and manpower rationalization. Joefree also served as a Management Services Manager at JG Summit Holdings Inc., where they improved business processes and policies across multiple functions.

At BPI Globe BanKO, Joefree held the position of Transactions Head/Product Manager, developing strategies and initiatives to increase transaction volume and leading product-related projects and partnerships.

Their experience at Thumbtack included roles such as Operations Analyst, Operations Manager, Senior Operations Manager in Operations Enablement, and Senior Operations Manager in Site Operations. In these positions, they built teams, developed key processes, and ensured adherence to budgets while expanding capabilities in the Philippines.

As a Consultant at Athena Executive Assistants, Joefree worked directly with the founder, analyzing hiring metrics and developing an assessment process for new hires. Joefree also categorized tasks and services to identify areas for improvement.

Currently, Joefree serves as the Head of People Analytics at GetYourGuide, where they have developed reporting foundations for people, organization, and manpower analysis. Joefree conducts monthly business reviews to drive decisions on talent acquisition, engagement, and retention.

Overall, Joefree S. has a strong background in operations management, analytics, talent acquisition, and organizational development, with experience in various industries.

Joefree S. completed their high school education from Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan between 1999 and 2003. Joefree then pursued a Bachelor's degree in European Studies (Business Track), with minors in French and Hispanic Studies, from Ateneo de Manila University. Joefree attended Ateneo de Manila University from 2003 to 2007.

In addition to their formal education, Joefree S. has obtained several certifications. These include certifications in People Analytics and Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions from Coursera, obtained in November 2020. Joefree also holds certifications in Balanced Scorecard and Key Performance Indicators, Compassionate Directness, and Improving Your Conflict Competence from LinkedIn, obtained in April and March 2020. Moreover, they have certifications in Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman's Visionary Science, High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation, Success, and Understanding Russian Economy: Problems of Transition, all obtained from Coursera. Furthermore, Joefree S. has certifications in Body Language for Leaders, Ram Charan on Coaching High Potentials, Bill George on Self Awareness, Authenticity, and Leadership, Leading with Emotional Intelligence, Developing Executive Presence, Leadership Foundations, Transitioning from Manager to Leader, Leading Change, Agile Project Management Foundations, Data Science Foundations: Fundamentals, and Having Difficult Conversations, all obtained from LinkedIn in various years ranging from 2017 to 2018.