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Rowell Mariano

He has more than a decade of experience in human resource learning and organisational development in various sectors, including food processing and retailing, manufacturing and distribution, a Fortune 500 infrastructure firm, information technology, business process outsourcing, services, and academia. He has developed and implemented training programs and has served as a resource speaker for various local and international organisations in both the public and private sectors across the globe.

He is the author of the book entitled "Will it FIT? A Guide for Training Professionals and Enthusiasts". He is a published personality and an award-winning active member and officer of various human resources, civic, education, and learning and development organisations, such as the Australian Human Resource Institute, the Philippine Society for Talent Development, Toastmasters International, and Junior Chamber International.

He is the first Filipino to serve as a Commissioner in the International Accreditor for Continuing Education and Training and was recognised as the 2016 PSTD Gawad Maestro Outstanding Learning and Development Professional.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree from the University of Rizal System – Morong, a Diploma in Industrial Relations Management from De La Salle University – Manila, and a Master of Human Resource Management with Distinction from the University of Newcastle Australia.

He is a Distinguished Toastmaster of Toastmasters International, a Certified Associate in Workplace Learning and Performance of the Philippine Society for Talent Development, a Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Green Belt Trained by Six Sigma Philippines, and a Professional Member of the Australian Human Resource Institute.

On the side, he took up Advance Screen Acting in New Faces Talent Academy under Fusion Entertainment Group in Australia and Acting for Screen under Philippine Educational Theater Association. He renders performances in Griffith Duncan Theatre and Park on the Hill in Australia. He is also part of Hillsong Creative in Hillsong Newcastle Australia.