Location
Manila, Philippines
School
Philippine Women's University
Expertise
DIY Repairs, Tools & Multitools, Amateur Woodworking
- Karlo has over a decade of experience in project management in residential, commercial, and office property strip-outs and demolition.
- He is a home improvement enthusiast with a small woodworking shed in his garage that serves as a DIY and home project space.
- A fan of the TV show "MacGyver" in his youth, he is now the DIY guy at home and at his office, always ready with his trusty Swiss Army Knife, duct tape, and paper clip.
Experience
Karlo has worked in the liquidation and auction space for 15 years. He is one of the leading industry executives in the Philippines, having acquired or managed several of the biggest projects and accounts in the country. His substantial client portfolio of asset management contracts for many of the top 1000 corporations in the world included assessment and valuation projects from furniture, kitchen equipment, tooling, vehicles, production machinery, and aircraft. Alongside his corporate role, Karlo started his writing career in 2020 and has written for several online automotive and technology entertainment sites.
Education
Karlo has a bachelor's degree in business administration from the Philippine Women's University, finishing among the top 5% of the graduating class.
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