Lerida L.

Lerida L. has a strong background in business strategy and leadership, with experience in various industries. From 2018 to 2020, they served as the General Manager at Pokémon Philippines, where they collaborated with the headquarters to develop impactful licensing strategies for iconic Japanese intellectual properties. Lerida also led restructuring and turnaround efforts for the company.

Prior to that, Lerida was the Managing Director at De Leon & Co. from 2016 to 2022, where they successfully led a 5-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing international sales and forging stronger partnerships. Lerida achieved a notable 20% cost reduction by analyzing cost structures and eliminating unnecessary expenses.

From 2021 to 2022, Lerida worked as a Business Strategy Manager at Mineski Global, contributing to shaping company-wide strategies and implementing productivity enhancements. Lerida also led cross-organizational strategic planning and executed projects to drive sales and profit objectives.

Currently, Lerida holds the position of Chief of Staff at VoyceMe, where they provide strategic support to senior executives in formulating business strategies and driving operational excellence. Lerida fosters cross-functional collaboration, streamlines communication lines, and executes special projects for successful execution.

Lerida L. completed a Bachelor's Degree in International Studies (Concentration in Global Politics and Societies), with a minor in Asian Studies, at the University of San Francisco from 2014 to 2015. In 2019, they pursued a Master's Degree in Masters in Entrepreneurship for Nation-Building at Ateneo de Manila University, which they completed in 2021. Prior to these degrees, Lerida L. also participated in the American Degree Transfer Program at Taylor's University from 2012 to 2013, studying Liberal Arts and Sciences.

In addition to their formal education, Lerida L. obtained several certifications. They completed the "Generative AI for Business Leaders" certification from LinkedIn in June 2023. In February 2022, they obtained certifications in "Business Analysis for Project Managers," "Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging," "Business Development: Strategic Planning," and "Business Intelligence for Consultants," all from LinkedIn.