Joy Parohinog

Registered Guidance Counselor | Student Development & Institutional Programs | Partnerships | Public Service & Community Engagement

Dasmariñas, Calabarzon, Philippines

About

Registered Guidance Counselor and strategic leader with over 20 years of experience across higher education, government, business enterprise, and community development. Throughout my career, I have worked at the intersection of student development, institutional programs, partnerships, and public service—leading initiatives that strengthen engagement, wellness, leadership formation, stakeholder collaboration, and organizational growth. My professional experience spans student affairs, counseling, institutional linkages, executive coordination, program management, and community-based initiatives across academic and public sector environments. I have had the opportunity to lead large-scale institutional programs, develop collaborative partnerships, support strategic initiatives, and work closely with students, educators, government agencies, industry partners, and community organizations. As a Registered Guidance Counselor, I remain deeply committed to supporting student growth and holistic development. At the same time, my experiences in leadership, partnerships, and executive operations have strengthened my ability to contribute beyond traditional counseling functions into broader institutional and developmental roles. I am particularly interested in meaningful work that contributes to student success, institutional effectiveness, public service, and community impact.

Experience

  • Marketing and Promotions Head at Captain's Sweet Galley
    Jun 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 1 mo

    Captain’s Sweet Galley started in 2013 as the FIRST cupcake and gourmet cake bar in Dasmarinas City, Cavite. After two years, it expanded and is considered the FIRST dessert boutique and tabletop gaming hub in Dasmarinas, Cavite. It was featured in the FH&S MAGAZINE (Food, Health and Science, January-February 2014 issue) with a 5-page article & ENRICH MAGAZINE (September 2014 issue) w/ a 4-page article. With the current pandemic, the business has transitioned online and currently focuses on creating celebration cakes and pastries. http://captainssweetgalley.weebly.com/ https://www.facebook.com/captainssweetgalleyoftreats/

  • Municipal Administrator at Municipal Government of General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite
    Jan 2024 - Sep 2024 · 9 mos

    Executive Leadership & Governance • Oversaw day-to-day municipal operations and supported executive governance functions. • Coordinated multiple departments and sectoral committees to ensure alignment of programs and services • Represented the Municipal Mayor in official functions, inter-agency meetings, and strategic engagements. Key Contributions and Achievements: • Led the Local Committee for the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG), resulting in the Municipality of GMA being conferred as a 2024 SGLG Awardee. • Initiated strategic partnerships with academic institutions, professional organizations, government units and agencies, and business industries to support local development initiatives. • Strengthened inter-office coordination mechanisms to enhance administrative efficiency and service delivery. • Supported policy discussions and implementation of programs across education, youth, social services, public health, environment, disaster preparedness, business, and livelihood sectors. • Assisted in the execution of key LGU initiatives including the Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS)

  • Business Counselor at Department of Trade and Industry
    Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs

    MSME Development & Program Management • Managed operations of Negosyo Center-GMA and delivery of MSME services that ensured compliance with national, regional, and provincial mandates. • Provided business advisory services, trainings, consultations, and enterprise development support and programs. Key Contributions and Achievements: • Served 2,000+ MSMEs through business name registration, advisory services, and enterprise support • Core Committee Member in the development and launch of eSIGAW, DTI Cavite’s MSME resource website—the first of its kind among DTI provincial offices. • Served as Module Facilitator, Resource Person, and Program Lead for Be Your Own Boss, an entrepreneurship training for youth and aspiring entrepreneurs. • Mentored MSMEs that qualified for One Town, One Product (OTOP) and Kapatid Mentor Me programs. • Delivered province-wide capacity-building initiatives for business owners and start-ups.

  • Academic Service Faculty / School Counselor at De La Salle University - Dasmariñas
    Jun 1998 - Oct 2020 · 22 yrs 5 mos

    Creative Consultant, Student Wellness Center (August 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020) Counselor, Student Wellness Center-High School; Adviser, Lasallian Peer Facilitators-High School (June 1, 2016 to July 31, 2020) Counselor, Student Wellness Center; Chair, Psych-Ed Services Committee (June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2016) Project Manager, Jubilee Office (June 1, 2010 to June 30, 2012) Counselor, Student Wellness Center; Member, Career Services Committee (June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011) Director, Institutional Linkages Office; Counselor, Guidance & Counseling Office (June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2010) Counselor, Guidance & Counseling Office; Adviser, College of Liberal Arts Student Council (June 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007) Director, Career & Placement Office (June 1, 2004 to May 31, 2006) Coordinator, Cultural Arts Office; Adviser, Performing Arts Group (June 1, 1998 to May 31, 2004) -- DLSU-D offers an unconventional take on education and allows students to learn in an environment surrounded by nature and inculcates in them not only the Lasallian values of faith, zeal and service but also allows them to experience and participate in socially responsible projects throughout their stay in the university. https://www.dlsud.edu.ph

  • Personnel Assistant at MB Villar Group of Companies
    Aug 1996 - May 1998 · 1 yr 10 mos