About Candidate

I am a Research Specialist with a strong foundation in clinical pharmacy operations and legislative procedure, combining direct healthcare experience with expertise in navigating government systems, interpreting regulatory frameworks, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data. I translate complex operational and legislative information into clear, actionable insights that support evidence-based decision making. Detail-oriented and dependable, I bring strong organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills to fast-paced political and healthcare environments while effectively managing competing priorities.

Nationality
Filipino-American

Location

Work & Experience

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Office of the Chief Clerk (Engrossing and Enrolling Intern) 02/2025 - 12/2025
California State Assembly

❖ Executed rigorous legislative review and quality assurance, meticulously analyzing amendments and proofreading hundreds of bills and resolutions to ensure procedural and textual accuracy prior to critical votes. ❖ Leveraged specialized governmental databases (Legislative Information System, Journal) to manage, retrieve, and verify official records and committee reports, ensuring a single source of truth for all legislative stakeholders. ❖ Served as the primary liaison between the Assembly, Senate, and Governor’s Office, coordinating the final enrollment and transmission of passed legislation. Simultaneously managed the end-to-end preparation of materials for live Assembly sessions. ❖ Monitored real-time legislative sessions, tracking all amendments and motions. Applied expert knowledge of lawmaking procedures to manage critical, time-sensitive deadlines, ensuring seamless compliance and process integrity.

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Assistant Researcher 12/2025
California State University, Sacramento

❖ Designed and implemented research protocols to ensure data accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance with privacy regulations, improving program monitoring by 15%. ❖ Collaborated with teams to identify and secure foundational grants, contributing to the long-term sustainability of research projects. ❖ Spearheaded the development of advanced quantitative analytical procedures using NVivo, enhancing data processing efficiency and accuracy. ❖ Prepared and analyzed statistical reports, evaluated case reports, and identified data inconsistencies, ensuring high-quality data integrity for decision making

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Instructional Student Assistant (Sociology and Statistics) 09/2024
California State University, Sacramento

❖ Held office hours and one-on-one sessions, utilizing differentiated instruction techniques to clarify complex concepts, which improved student comprehension and application of course material. ❖ Systematically evaluated and graded a high volume of exams, essays, and projects. Authored detailed, constructive feedback focused on mastery and iterative improvement, directly contributing to measurable student progress. ❖ Instructed and supported students in the use of specialized software suites (Excel, NVivo, and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), enhancing their technical proficiency and ability to execute data-driven projects independently. ❖ Guided students through the interpretation of statistical outputs, charts, and tables, translating complex quantitative results into clear, actionable insights to support academic research and analysis.

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Clinical Pharmacy Technician 10/2021
Magellan Health/ Prime Therapeutics

❖ Researched and resolved 100+ prior authorization cases weekly by applying clinical criteria and benefit policies, ensuring accurate documentation and outcomes in the pharmacy management system. ❖ Assisted clinical teams by accurately entering pharmacokinetic and dosing data into electronic health records (EHR), maintaining meticulous records to support patient-specific treatment plans and ensure regulatory compliance. ❖ Served as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and primary trainer for pharmacy technicians on prior authorization protocols, developing training materials that improved team accuracy and efficiency. ❖ Communicated complex prior authorization criteria, coverage details, and formulary alternatives to physicians, medical staff, and pharmacists, facilitating informed prescribing decisions and reducing claim denials.