Dani Rose Calinisan
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Experienced implementation expert with a successful track record in leading projects and promoting team collaboration. Proven ability to deliver end-to-end implementation projects. Skilled in managing project timelines and adapting to evolving requirements for optimal results. Utilizes strategic planning and stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth execution, emphasizing on delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Implementation Senior (Assistant Manager)
EY Global Delivery Services Philippines Inc.
Taguig City, Philippines
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: Ernst & Young's service delivery center in the Philippines, providing scalable and customized business services to EY member firms
- Spearheaded the successful completion of payroll transition implementation projects across the APAC region (NZ, AU, JP, KR, LA, MY, SG) within timeline and budget
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business objectives and ensure project success.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Partnered with global EY internal payroll teams ensuring payrolls are delivered according to contractual requirements and in line with agreed SLAs
- Prepared multi-country rollout plans in accordance with approved project budget
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project implementation.
- Facilitated weekly status updates and steering committee calls
- Ensured all relevant project documentations are accurate and up-to-date
- 'GDS Extra Miler' awardee for exemplary performance and client recognition for the months of Jan '24 and May '24
Project Manager
Athena Labs LLC/Oraz Philippines Inc.
Manila, Philippines
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Athena is an organization offering business consulting services by partnering Virtual Executive Assistants with global leaders
- Led high-impact projects within the organization and ensured successful completion within timeline and budget
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Key projects include establishment of a Philippine Entity, Payroll tool implementation, Streamlining of Data Sources to establish a single source of truth, Development of dashboards to provide data to support business decisions, Establishing workforce management processes to ensure business continuity, and Organizing company-wide events for employee engagement
Support and Quality Assurance Manager
MizziSoft Asia Inc.
Makati City, Philippines
02.2017 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: MizziSoft is an HCM software provider offering an integrated suite of technologies for the management of employee data, workforce scheduling, leave, timekeeping, performance assessment, and payroll
- Led the onsite and offsite implementations of Easy Roster Software in various integrated resorts globally (PH, VN, KR, MY, Saipan)
- Key contributor in the development of system integrations through effective functional requirements coordination for development, data mapping, formulating and testing integration scenarios, troubleshooting, and conducting user training
- Spearheaded the development of Easy Roster's Payroll module through requirements gathering, business analysis and coordination, software testing, and production implementation
- Led the software's quality assurance activities through manual software testing; creating and maintaining test suites; updating product documentations; efficient software bug detection; assessment, testing, and implementation of new product features; and initiating improvements on product offerings
- Strengthened client relationship by providing excellent customer support through resolving functional concerns, guiding system configuration, and conducting client trainings
- Mobilized a team of Customer Support Specialists ensuring optimal contributions to the organization through proper coaching and mentoring
Scheduling Supervisor
Solaire Resort & Casino
Paranaque City, Philippines
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Conducted regular audits of the scheduling system to ensure accuracy and identify areas for improvement.
- Led the quality assurance activities for the workforce management tool by identifying system issues, vendor coordination, software testing, and system documentations to ensure optimal system performance
- Close coordination with internal IT and vendor team in testing and implementing new software functionalities, creating test scripts, and cascading information about new system developments and updates to the Scheduling team and business stakeholders
- Spearheaded the implementation of PeopleSoft integration with Easy Roster software
Scheduling Coordinator
Solaire Resort & Casino
Paranaque City, Philippines
11.2012 - 10.2016
- Prepared fortnightly rosters for gaming and non-gaming departments based on operational demands, optimizing available manpower to reduce gaps and losses
- Project Lead in the testing, implementation, and users' training of Swipe-Based Time & Attendance Approval System, a software enhancement to MizziSoft version 5's time and attendance system
- Reduced management costs through effective management of employee leave requests, providing leave request status in a timely manner and clearing employee leave balance liabilities to minimize leave balance conversion to cash
- Ensured efficient Pit Supervisor and Dealer rostering through analysis of gaps and identification of game skill training needs, scheduling the training, and ensuring all newly acquired skills are being performed on the gaming floor
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, PhilippinesSkills
- Payroll and HRIS Implementation
- Skilled in Agile and Waterfall Approaches
- Strategic Project Planning
- Cross-Functional Project Coordination
- Collaborative Team Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Client Relations Management
- Effective Conflict Management
- Risk Evaluation and Mitigation
- Strong Communication Skills
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Exceptional Organizational Abilities
Timeline
Payroll Implementation Senior (Assistant Manager)
EY Global Delivery Services Philippines Inc.
07.2023 - 10.2024
Project Manager
Athena Labs LLC/Oraz Philippines Inc.
08.2022 - 04.2023
Support and Quality Assurance Manager
MizziSoft Asia Inc.
02.2017 - 08.2022
Scheduling Supervisor
Solaire Resort & Casino
10.2016 - 01.2017
Scheduling Coordinator
Solaire Resort & Casino
11.2012 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas