Michael Pascual
ReStore Manager
Habitat for Humanity Philippines
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Became interested in Peace Corps but didn't want to commit to two years in a different country
Graduated college and had no idea what was next
Applied for AmeriCorps with Habitat in Kansas City and was accepted as their ReStore RD Coordinator
Joined a force of AmeriCorps volunteers in Milwaukee Wisconson and built homes. This inspired me.
Applied for AmeriCorps with Habitat Greater SF and was accepted as a construction crew leader
Applied as ReStore Procurement Analyst with Habitat GSF and helped open its first ReStore
Promoted to ReStore Assistant Operations Manager
Moved to the Philippines and became Asia's first ReStore Manager
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Algona Highschool
Algona Highschool
Career
ReStore Manager
I manage ReStore Maketing and Operations
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Entrepreneurship
Learning / Being Challenged
Day to Day
Working with like-minded individuals who share the same passion to help others and expand a concept that is first tried in Asia. Habitat ReStore is the first in the Philippines, Asia and a developing country. We wish to share this new endeavor and continue to build our network of supporters among growing numbers of donors, shoppers and volunteers.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for professionals
Be open minded and prepared to take on challenges. I was fortunate to have experience working in the US with Habitat for Humanity for over 3 years. When I moved to the Philippines, I thought it would be easy to take on a similar role. However, things are much different in terms of culture and expectations. Even though I had experience with ReStore, I literally had to start from scratch and build this operation from the ground up.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Family:
"You're crazy for working for an NGO in the Philippines. You won't be able to build a career or save any money doing that!"
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation College Student
