Jonabell Esparagoza
Executive Admin
PROFILE
As an Executive Administrator at Level10 CFO®, Jonabell Esparagoza brings strong organizational support and high-level administrative assistance expertise to the team. She excels in technical writing, particularly for the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Jonabell finds it most rewarding to be a core part of the business, viewing herself not just as a “right hand” but also as the “second brain” of the business. Her primary goal is to help leaders focus on strategic decisions by managing tasks that might otherwise overwhelm them, thereby contributing to the successful operation of the business and feeling a sense of accomplishment.
Jonabell’s professional values are deeply rooted in honesty, integrity, and trust. She believes honesty allows for transparency and openness, even in challenging situations, especially when supporting leaders. Integrity, for Jonabell, means “doing the right thing even though no one is watching”. Trust is the foundation for every relationship she builds, whether in supporting or helping others. These values align seamlessly with Level10 CFO®’s commitment to speaking truth, acting as trusted partners, and always putting clients’ interests first. She fosters a positive work environment by being active in virtual check-ins, celebrating team successes, and maintaining clear and open communication with team members. Her skills in organizational support and technical writing also complement Level10 CFO®’s “Tech-Forward” approach, which focuses on eliminating pain points and increasing efficiency through technology and processes. Jonabell’s dedication to helping leaders focus on strategic decisions reflects Level10 CFO®’s “Advisory First” and “Proactive & Holistic” philosophy, ensuring a strategic, forward-looking perspective.
Jonabell’s professional values are deeply rooted in honesty, integrity, and trust. She believes honesty allows for transparency and openness, even in challenging situations, especially when supporting leaders. Integrity, for Jonabell, means “doing the right thing even though no one is watching”. Trust is the foundation for every relationship she builds, whether in supporting or helping others. These values align seamlessly with Level10 CFO®’s commitment to speaking truth, acting as trusted partners, and always putting clients’ interests first. She fosters a positive work environment by being active in virtual check-ins, celebrating team successes, and maintaining clear and open communication with team members. Her skills in organizational support and technical writing also complement Level10 CFO®’s “Tech-Forward” approach, which focuses on eliminating pain points and increasing efficiency through technology and processes. Jonabell’s dedication to helping leaders focus on strategic decisions reflects Level10 CFO®’s “Advisory First” and “Proactive & Holistic” philosophy, ensuring a strategic, forward-looking perspective.
EDUCATION
Jonabell earned her Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology from the University of the Philippines Los Banos. Although she initially aspired to study accountancy, driven by her love for math, scholarship limitations led her to pursue a science-based course like Food Technology. She has attended various seminars, including those on coaching in the workplace and HACCP certification, though she does not hold formal licenses.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jonabell began her career as a QA Specialist at a leading food company in the Philippines, a role she held for four years. Her responsibilities included conducting line audits, monitoring, data entry, training new employees, and assisting in updating SOPs.
She was then promoted to a QA Supervisory role within the same company, serving for three years. In this capacity, she provided administrative and technical support to managerial-level leaders. Her work involved creating SOPs, managing digital filing organization, and leading internal projects focused on improving line efficiency and quality scores. She also led and mentored an 11-member team of QA specialists, assisting them with troubleshooting line problems, decision-making, and technical support. Furthermore, she collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve line issues and customer complaints. After proving her capabilities in providing support to management, Jonabell decided to transition to an executive assistant/administrator role to work directly with CEOs, COOs, and founders, which led her to Level10 CFO®.
She was then promoted to a QA Supervisory role within the same company, serving for three years. In this capacity, she provided administrative and technical support to managerial-level leaders. Her work involved creating SOPs, managing digital filing organization, and leading internal projects focused on improving line efficiency and quality scores. She also led and mentored an 11-member team of QA specialists, assisting them with troubleshooting line problems, decision-making, and technical support. Furthermore, she collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve line issues and customer complaints. After proving her capabilities in providing support to management, Jonabell decided to transition to an executive assistant/administrator role to work directly with CEOs, COOs, and founders, which led her to Level10 CFO®.
MORE INFORMATION
Jonabell is the eldest child and has been the family’s breadwinner since a young age, supporting her own education through scholarship grants. She identifies as an extrovert. Outside of work, she enjoys hobbies such as journaling, listening to podcasts, and reading books. She is also an avid fan of Kpop groups like BTS and Blackpink and Studio Ghibli movies. Jonabell has a passion for traveling, seeking to experience different cultures, meet new people, and explore new environments. She has already visited 19 out of the 81 provinces in the Philippines.