Elroy Rendor

Foreign Service Officer, public policy analyst, smart cities visionary, heritage advocate, public servant.

C.V.

JED ELROY E. RENDOR

jed@elroyrendor.com

Diplomat with a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Tokyo and a robust background in public administration and international relations. Experienced in cultural program coordination, tourism development, and consular services. Adept at fostering cross-cultural relationships, promoting cultural heritage, and policy analysis and digitization in government.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Philippine Consulate General in Chongqing, China (Department of Foreign Affairs)

  • Vice Consul, 16 JUL 2025 – PRESENT

Master of Public Policy, International Program

  • 東京大学 (University of Tokyo)
  • SEP 2016 – SEP 2018, Tokyo, Japan
  • Recipient: Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program

Professional Training from Harvard Kennedy School of Executive Education and National University of Singapore

EDUCATION

Master of Public Policy, International Program

  • 東京大学 (University of Tokyo)
  • SEP 2016 – SEP 2018, Tokyo, Japan
  • Recipient: Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program
  • Research Paper: Heterogenous Growth Impact of Infrastructure Spending in the Philippines

Bachelor of Arts Major in Development Studies, Minor in Cultural Heritage, Minor in Filipino Literature

  • Ateneo de Manila University
  • JUNE 2008 – MAR 2012, QUEZON CITY, PH
  • Recipient: Fernando Zialcita Social Sciences Award in Cultural Heritage

EXPERIENCES

Department of Foreign Affairs

  • Vice Consul at the Philippine Consulate General in Chongqing, China, 16 JUL 2025 – PRESENT
    • In addition to regular consular duties, led successful expos in Chongqing, China such as the International Consumption Fair and the Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade, and oversaw cultural projects such as the 2025 Filipino Food Festival
  • Foreign Service Officer III, 19 NOV 2024 – PRESENT
    • Serves as the Vice Consul in PCG Chongqing
  • Foreign Service Officer IV, 08 FEB 2021 – 18 NOV 2024
    • Served as Principal Assistant at the Office of the Undersecretary for Administration-Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat, overseeing the procurement of key projects and led in the agency’s adoption of the mPhilGEPS system
    • Served as Principal Assistant at the Office of Financial Management Services, providing studies and forecasting as well as responses to policies concerning financial management.

Zenmov Philippines Inc.

  • Business Development Manager, 15 JUN 2019 – FEB 2021

Center for Liberalism and Democracy

  • Executive Director, 01 JAN 2020 – 08 OCT 2020
  • Policy and Research Staff, 15 NOV 2018 – 31 DEC 2019
    • Conducted issues analysis and policy development for legislators. Prepares briefing and insights on key public policy and politic issues.

Intramuros Administration (Department of Tourism, Philippines)

  • Consultant, 16 JUN 2014 – 31 JAN 2016
    • Tasked to handle reforms and projects, assist in providing research work, review administrative documents, ensure coherence and cooperation of the different office units, and provide other administrative support through monitoring of tasks and operations.

Ateneo School of Government – Universities and Councils Network on Innovation for Inclusive Development in Southeast Asia (UNIID-SEA)

  • Consultant-Technical Writer, JUN 2014 – DECEMBER 2014
    • Contracted to write for the UNIID-SEA sourcebook on providing lectures, courses, or programs on innovations for inclusive development for the undergraduate, graduate, and professional program levels. Contributed in writing on delivering inclusive diagnosis with those at the base of the pyramid.

Ateneo de Manila University Office for Social Concern and Involvement

  • Student Affairs Professional (NSTP Formator), MAY 2013 – MAR 2014, QUEZON CITY, PH
    • Handled 150 sophomore college students in their National Service Training Program sessions as part of the university’s social formation program. Assisted in the establishment of the team’s monitoring and evaluation systems. Worked and liaised with grassroots communities.

Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) Public Affairs Group

  • Technical Staff, JAN 2013 – FEB 2013, ORTIGAS CITY, PH
    • Attended and document meetings and sessions for the Public Affairs Group units and submitted reports to the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs. Created a first draft for the OPAPP Citizen’s Charter as well as assisted in planning monitoring and evaluation systems for the group.

Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Public Information Unit

  • Public Information Assistant and Associate Speechwriter, ​MAY 2012 – JAN 2013, MANILA CITY, PH
    • Prepared press releases and assisted in functions of other unit members in handling media events and managing social media. Prepared speeches for the Department Secretary and for his alternates in events. Assisted in communication strategies and financial transparency pursuits.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ATTENDED

International Setting

Digital Transformation in Government: Innovating Public Policy & Service

Future-Ready Leadership: Creating A Vision Through Digital Transformation, Technology And Communication

Smart Cities and Modern Mobility Seminar

  • International Academy for Leadership (IAF) of the Friedrich Naumann Stiftung
  • 26 MAY 2019 – 02 JUN 2019, GUMMERSBACH, GERMANY

Sub-regional Workshop on Sustainable Tourism at World Heritage Sites

  • Sponsored by UNESCO Office, Jakarta
  • 24 hours, 25 MAY 2015 – 27 MAY 2015, GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA

Philippine Setting

Customer Service Workshop

  • Conducted by Guthrie Jensen Global Training Consultants
  • 01 AUG, 02 AUG, 05 AUG, 06 AUG

Training on Modernized Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (mPhilGEPS)

  • Conducted by the PHILGEPS Group
  • 13 JUL 2023 – 14 JUL 2023

Crisis Management and Assistance to Nationals e-Learning Course

  • Conducted by the Foreign Service Institute
  • 04 APR 2023 – 29 APR 2023

Rethinking Leadership in a VUCA World: Forming Leaders in Diplomacy

  • Conducted by the Ateneo School of Government
  • 11 JAN 2023 – 13 JAN 2023

Alternative Methods of Procurement; Standard Procedures for Goods and Services; Procurement Planning and Budget Linkage; Procurement 101 and Efficient Procurement Measures During State of Calamity

  • Conducted by the GPPB-TSO
  • 04 OCT 2022 – 07 OCT 2022

ISO 9001:2015 Foundation Course

  • Conducted by DFA-OUA Quality Management Section
  • 30 NOV 2021 – 28 JAN 2022 (Hybrid)

Effective Communication Seminar

  • Conducted by Guthrie Jensen Global Training Consultants
  • 12 AUG 2021 – 20 AUG 2021

Local Summit on Homeless Families

  • ​Conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development
  • 05 MAY 2015 – 06 MAY 2015

Advanced Leadership Course

  • Conducted by OCCI Global
  • 20 SEP 2012 – 23 SEP 2012

Filipino Leadership Excellence Seminar

  • Conducted by OCCI Global
  • 18 MAY 2012 – 19 MAY 2012

PROJECTS

Hult Prize @ University of Tokyo 2016

  • Won 2nd Place in the University qualifiers

Asia-Pacific Economic Conferences

  • As part of the Sub-Committee on Cultural Promotions, prepared the handbook for reception standards

National preparations on the Apostolic Visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines

  • Assisted in the needs of the Committee on Accommodations

E-tricycles in Intramuros, Manila

  • Handled and launched the project

PUBLICATIONS

Reinvention: Religion and the Promise of Sociology—An Interview with Professor Linda Woodhead

  • Philippine Sociological Review Vol. 62, SPECIAL ISSUE: SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION (2014), pp. 115-120
  • Published by: ​Philippine Sociological Society
  • Stable URL: ​http://www.jstor.org/stable/43486495

CONFERENCES

Philippine Sociological Society Conference

  • OCT 2013, ILOCOS NORTE, PH

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