David Ben Gastanes

Virtual Assistant
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Contact Information
  • (+63)9165488022 - Philippines
  • (+974)50208241 - Qatar
  • davidben_shaw05@yahoo.com
  • Purok 2 Himbangan, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, Philippines
  • Building 13, Street 1129, Zone 56, Mesaimeer City, Qatar
SKILLS

• Bookkeeping Virtual Assitant (Quickbooks Intuit & Xero)

• Data Entry (Microsoft Excel, Word and Google Sheets - Intermediate to Proficient)

• Data Cleaning (Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets)

• Data Visualization (Power BI and Tableau Dashboards)

• Data Visualization (Microsoft Excel Dashboards and Power Point)

• Airtable (Databases & CRMs)

• Trello (Kanban Boards)

• Notion (Workspace set up & SOPs)

• Basic Python Programming Language

• Basic AutoCAD Drawing

• Troubleshooting & Analytical Skills


Certificates and Licenses

• Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor – Intuit QuickBooks

• Xero Advisor Certified – Xero

• Airtable Builder Certified

• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System - Lead Auditor (CQI - IRCA Certified, ID: 502877, Cert: TVEQ09CG4510)
Certificate Issue Date: September 26, 2023
Valid for 5 years

• Registered Electrical Engineer (Professional Regulatory Commission - Philippines,
Lic: 0049145)
License Expiry Date:
December 12, 2028

About me

By day, I work as a Senior Calibration Technician, a role that has naturally wired my brain for accuracy and sharp analytical thinking. I translate this passion for perfection into my work as a virtual assistant, specializing in streamlined data entry and meticulously organized bookkeeping. Whether I am balancing digital ledgers or sorting complex datasets, I bring a reliable, tech-agile approach to keeping your business running flawlessly behind the scenes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
October 2026 ~ Present

Bookkeeper Virtual Assistant, Freelancer

Detail-oriented Freelance Bookkeeper specializing in QuickBooks and Xero to manage daily transactions, maintain spotless accounts, and streamline data entry.


October 2026 ~ Present

Data Entry Virtual Assistant, Freelancer

Reliable Freelance Data Entry Virtual Assistant specializing in organizing messy data, updating CRM platforms, and maintaining spotless digital spreadsheets for growing businesses.


November 2025 - Present

Senior Calibration Technician, QAFCC Calibration Center

Performs Quality Assurance functions in the fields of Electronics calibration, Technical Planning, Quality Management System and Document Control in an ISO 17025 Accredited Calibration Laboratory.


December 2017 - November 2025

Senior Calibration Technician, QAF – Joint Special Forces Group

Conducts maintenance, monitoring and inspection of training equipment used by training team of QAF – Joint Special Forces Group.


October 2014 - June 2017

Quality Assurance Supervisor (Equipment Calibration), TAIYO YUDEN (PHILIPPINES) INC.

Supervise all internal and external calibration operations. Spearheaded technical evaluations. Performs root-cause analysis using statistical tools and conducts personnel performance assessments to enhance laboratory operations.


February 2013 – September 2014

Quality Assurance Engineer (Equipment Calibration), TAIYO YUDEN (PHILIPPINES) INC.

Conducted routine calibration, technical planning, and fundamental troubleshooting across different measuring instruments. Establish work procedures for newly introduced equipment.


2012 – 2013

Customer Service Representative/ Technical Support, STREAM GLOBAL SERVICES

Provides first-call resolution by addressing customer concerns, performing basic troubleshooting, responding to inquiries, and educating customers on the company’s terms, policies, and services.


2011 – 2012

Customer Service Representative/ Technical Support, TELEPERFORMANCE PHILIPPINES

Provides first-call resolution by addressing customer concerns, performing basic troubleshooting, responding to inquiries, and educating customers on the company’s terms, policies, and services.


2010 – 2011

Customer Service Representative/ Technical Support, QUALFON PHILIPPINES INCORPORATED

Provides first-call resolution by addressing customer concerns, performing basic troubleshooting, responding to inquiries, and educating customers on the company’s terms, policies, and services.


EDUCATION
March 2009

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Cebu Institute of Technology University


March 2005

Associate in information technology, Southern Leyte State University


Training and Seminars
October 2026

General Virtual Assistant Training, PROVA.PH


2014

Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Determining Controls, Taiyo Yuden (Philippines), INC.


2014

Environmental Aspect and Impact Investigation, Taiyo Yuden (Philippines), INC.


2008

Instrumentation and Control of Electrical Equipment, CIT University


2007

Electro-Pneumatics and Programmable Logic Controller, CIT University


TECHNICAL CALIBRATION EXPERIENCE

Proficient in handling and calibrating precision instrumentation across Electronics (LCR Meters, Impedance Analyzers), Electrical (Milli-ohmmeters, Multimeters), Dimensional (Micrometers, Calipers, Dial Gages/Indicators), Temperature (Thermo-hygrometers, Temperature Controllers), Mass (Analytical Balances, Scales), and Force and Viscosity apparatuses.