Council of Organizations of the Ateneo

Central Board Elections 2011-2012: Electoral Form

I. CERTIFICATE OF CANDIDACY

GENERAL INFORMATION
Name of Candidate Carolyn Suzanne P. Barba
Yr & Course 3 AB Psychology
 President  VP – Training and Development
 Chief of Staff  Secretary General
Position Aspired for
 VP – Special Projects  Finance Officer
*Put a check ( )
 VP – Organization Research and  Cluster Head
Development  Cluster Secretary-Treasurer
Cluster
(for Cluster Head /
Secretary-Treasurer
Candidates)

Are you running as part of a coalition? *Put a check ( )  Yes

If yes, what is the name of the coalition? (if applicable) Rubdob Coalition

ESSAY. Explain in 100 words or less why you want to run for the position and the key points of your platform.

Being a Service Head in the Secretary-General Executive Team for almost a year has immersed me to
the work of the Secretary-General. I believe that the Secretary-General has a great responsibility in
solidifying the communication between the Council, the organizations, and the entire Ateneo
community. With this, I plan to strengthen the external communication through the different services of
the Office of the Secretary-General, level-off information for an efficient internal communication system,
seek formational reform of its stakeholders, and promote effective leadership through visibility and
interaction with other teams in and outside the Council.

PLEDGE

I, Carolyn Suzanne P. Barba , attest to the facts contained in this Certificate of Candidacy and in all
other documents required by the Commission on Elections of the Council of Organizations of the Ateneo (COA). I
thereby give the COA and the Office of Student Activities permission to evaluate the facts contained in all the documents
I have submitted to the COA Commission on Elections.

I swear to uphold the rules stipulated in the COA Electoral Code and by the COA Commission on Elections with full
awareness that the violation of the said rules would result to possible sanctions as stipulated in the COA Electoral Code.

It is my sincere intention to promote a free, honest, and clean election.

Carolyn Suzanne P. Barba 4 February 2011

Signature Over Printed Name *Submission qualifies as candidate’s signature* Date

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Central Board Elections 2011-2012: Electoral Form

II. RESUME

CAROLYN SUZANNE P. BARBA

85A Ricarte St. South Cembo
Makati City 1213 Philippines
882-6792, 0933-4665922, prinz_barba@yahoo.com

19 years old 5’4” Single

December 12, 1991 130 lbs. Filipino

Position Aspired for: Secretary-General

Education: Bachelor of Arts

Major in Psychology (2012)
Ateneo de Manila University
Dean’s List, 3 semesters

Co-Curricular COA Mail Service Head (Present-2010), Executive Team (Present-2010), Council of
Activities: Organizations of the Ateneo
Member (Present-2010, 2009), Associate Commissioner for Secretariat (2010), Associate
Commissioner for Human Resources (2010-2009), Ateneo Commission on
Elections
Member (Present-2009), Deputy Officer for Carpool (2010-2009), Department of Student
Welfare and Services
Student Facilitator (Present-2010 June), Introduction to Ateneo Culture and Traditions,
Ateneo de Manila University Office of Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Member, Ateneo LEX (Present-2010, 2009-2008)

Work-Related COA Central COA Mail Service Head (Present-2010 May), COA Awards 2011 Programs
Experience: (2011 March), Ugnayan 2011: One Big Animo! Secretariat and Documentations
(2011 January), Blue Christmas Secretary-General Head (2010 November),
Recruitment Week 2010: DiverseCity Promotions (2010 June), Ateneo Task
Force 2010 Newsletter Service Head (2010 October, May), Council of
Organizations of the Ateneo
Front Desk Representative (Present-2009), Locker Registration Project Manager (2010
July), Department of Student Welfares and Services
Poll Officer (Present-2009), Blue Vote 2010 Core (2010 December), Ateneo Commission
on Elections
Proctor, Ateneo College Entrance Test, Ateneo de Manila University Office of Admission
and Aid (2010 August)
Tele-educator, Gabay Halalan, Ateneo Task Force 2010 (2010 May-April)
Core Member, Baliklaya Mini-Exposure Trip, Ateneo Lex (2009-2008)

Seminars Mentee, Smooth Transition and Empowerment Program (STEP Up), Council of
Attended: Organizations of the Ateneo (2011 January-2010 December)
Participant, Introduction to Ateneo Culture and Traditions Student Facilitator Training and
Workshop (2010 May)

Skills: I have effective communication skills. I am generous, responsible, and dedicated to my

work. Motivated by the passion to serve, I am efficient regardless of working alone or in
groups. My willingness to learn drives me to become my better, if not best, self. I also have
ample knowledge in Microsoft Office and basic graphic design.

Interests: I am a people-person; I like listening as much as I love talking. I like sharing thoughts and
conversing with different people. I am interested in literature and art. Reading books and
watching movies are my two favorite hobbies. I am also into writing and photography.
III.

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IV. PLATFORM

1) COA Rebranding and Identity Campaign

Details:
a) New COA Logo – Under the supervision and approval of the CB and COR, a team composed of organization
representatives and EDP members will be tasked to create a new logo that will best exemplify the Council’s
vision and mission
b) A more aggressive COA Identity Campaign to promote the organizations and raise awareness about the
Council
c) Common design element in the COA Mail, COA Website, and COA Magazine for unified COA identity

2) Reinforcement and Refinement of the Services in the Office of Secretary-General

Details:
a) Streamlining of tasks by reviewing the Office of the Secretary-General Code of Internal Procedures to assure
efficiency and consistency of services
b) Needs assessment or evaluation of the current services through consultation with the CB and COR
c) Externalization of services through Elite Design and Promotions Consultation and Training and Logistics Team
Logistics Information Kit (LogIK) Plus
d) Strengthen documentations-based services for intra-Central Board events
3) Level-off Information for Strong Internal Communication

Details:
a) Strengthen internal communication through continuity of reply culture, transparency in important COA
documents, and use of memos for updates and information dissemination
b) Provide a COA Manual for the services of COA
c) Grand Consultation / General Assembly of Organization Secretary-Generals for familiarization and
consultation with the system of information dissemination

4) Mentorship and Consultation for Formational Reform

Details:
a) Conduct individual consultations with Executive Team members and CB mentees for proper guidance and
evaluation
b) Tie-up with the Finance Officer for training of Secretary-Treasurers
c) Tie-up with the Human Resources and Training & Development Executive Teams for formation seminars
d) Dialogue with institutions and offices for opportunities in social involvement
5) Leader-Member Exchange Model

Details:
The Leader-Member Exchange Model states that effective leadership is determined by the quality of leader-member
relationship. While the other four points are my plans for the Council, this final one is a promise to all its stakeholders.
I will use high-quality leadership strategy which entails more interaction not only in the Council members but in the
entire COA. Expect more visibility and participation from the Secretary-General and the Secretary-General Executive
Team. I will be your SUZIE to a more visible Council, informed organization members, and committed leaders in
Council of Organizations of the Ateneo.

Engaging our Passions. Empowering the Nation

Room 205, Manny V. Pangilinan Center for Student Leadership, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City,
Philippines||4266001 loc. 5050|| Fax: 4260795 ||coa.comelec2011@gmail.com