Meet the Team: Mark Glenn Ruiz, Accounting Intern at YSPACES
At YSPACES, every role contributes to creating a seamless and professional experience for clients. Supporting the company’s financial processes is Mark Glenn Ruiz, our Accounting Intern. Through his dedication and attention to detail, he helps ensure that daily accounting tasks and client needs are handled efficiently. Getting to Know Mark, our Accounting Intern Mark Glenn D. Ruiz is currently an Accounting Intern at YSPACES, driven by his goal of gaining hands-on experience in a professional work environment. Before joining the company, he explored opportunities across different organizations and went through several interviews. What ultimately led him to choose YSPACES was the strong reputation it holds online, with positive feedback from clients across platforms such as Google, Facebook, and TikTok. Alongside this, the workspace itself stood out to him. The combination of its prime location and well-designed environment made him feel confident and excited about starting his journey with the team. First Impressions of the Workspace Even before officially joining, Mark had already seen photos and videos of YSPACES online. The workspace looked modern and well-designed, which initially caught his attention. When he finally experienced it in person, his expectations were exceeded. Despite being assigned to the back office, he appreciates having access to different areas within the workspace. The overall ambiance, along with the stunning city view, creates an environment that feels both motivating and enjoyable to work in. A Favorite Spot for an Accounting Intern While Mark’s main workstation is at the front desk of Unit 2116, where he completes most of his daily tasks, he also has several favorite spots within YSPACES. He particularly enjoys the Board Room, Meeting Rooms, and Event Space. These areas stand out to him because of their well-designed interiors and impressive city views. For Mark, these spaces create a professional and inspiring atmosphere that enhances both focus and motivation. Supporting Clients Through Accounting As a Financial Management student, Mark finds fulfillment in working within the Accounting Department. He enjoys handling documents and paperwork related to accounting processes, which allows him to apply what he has learned academically in a real-world setting. Beyond administrative tasks, he also values the opportunity to interact with clients. Assisting them with accounting concerns, particularly those related to BIR compliance, adds meaning to his role. Being able to support both internal operations and client needs makes his experience both engaging and rewarding. Growing as a Future Finance Professional Mark’s experience at YSPACES has contributed significantly to his personal and professional development. Through his internship, he has gained practical knowledge of how accounting functions in a real business environment. He has also developed stronger communication skills by engaging with clients and collaborating with a professional team. These experiences have helped build his confidence and prepared him for future opportunities in the accounting and finance field.
Meet the Team: Ella Yoshinaga, Marketing Manager at YSPACES
At YSPACES, marketing plays a key role in connecting people, businesses, and opportunities within the community. Leading these efforts is Ella, our Marketing Manager. Through strategic campaigns and storytelling, she helps build brand awareness and grow a network of startups, entrepreneurs, and companies across Metro Manila. Getting to Know Ella, our Marketing Manager Ella joined YSPACES with a strong passion for marketing and community building. Her role focuses on building brand awareness, creating digital campaigns, and generating leads that support the company’s growth. She was drawn to YSPACES because of its vision to create spaces where people can collaborate, innovate, and grow their businesses. For her, the opportunity to market not just a workspace, but an entire ecosystem for professionals, made the role especially exciting. First Impressions of the Workspace When Ella first joined YSPACES, she immediately noticed the vibrant yet productive atmosphere. The workspace felt modern, well-designed, and full of energy from people working on different goals and projects. Moreover, she also felt a strong sense of community from the start. Even on her first day, it was clear that people support one another, creating an environment that feels both inspiring and collaborative. A Favorite Spot for a Marketing Manager Every professional has a space where ideas come to life, and for Ella, it is the Executive Boardroom. This space allows conversations and interactions to happen naturally between different teams and industries. For someone in marketing, being in an environment where collaboration happens organically is valuable. Consequently, it helps her generate ideas for campaigns, partnerships, and events that strengthen the YSPACES community. Bringing the YSPACES Story to Life Ella finds fulfillment in telling the story of YSPACES and the people within it. Her work in marketing goes beyond promoting services, as it focuses on highlighting the experiences and journeys of businesses in the space. Each campaign and event is designed to connect people with the right environment for growth. Seeing businesses thrive after finding their place at YSPACES makes her role both meaningful and rewarding. Leading and Mentoring the Marketing Team One of the most rewarding parts of Ella’s role is mentoring Marketing Interns and collaborating with the Creative Executive. She enjoys guiding them through real-world marketing projects, from brainstorming campaign ideas to executing content strategies. For Ella, training goes beyond teaching technical skills. She focuses on helping her team build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking. Furthermore, she encourages them to explore ideas, learn from feedback, and understand the impact of their work. Seeing their growth, from their first projects to producing strong creative work, is fulfilling for her. It reflects how leadership in marketing is not only about campaigns, but also about empowering future marketers. Growing Through the YSPACES Experience Being part of YSPACES has helped Ella grow both professionally and creatively. The fast-paced environment challenges her to continuously improve her marketing strategies, from digital campaigns to community engagement. Additionally, working alongside entrepreneurs and professionals from different industries has also broadened her perspective. Seeing people build their businesses inspires her to keep learning, growing, and evolving in her own career.