Dzentra Stewart
Kingston,St. Andrew
Summary
Industrious, eclectic, trustworthy and proactive administrative professional with 10+ years experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Expertly foster company development using unsullied communication and organizational skills.
I am a diplomatic leader and an innovative thinker, able to inspire and cultivate productive working relationships with employees and stakeholders.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Jamaica Chamber of Commerce
08.2021 - Current
- Manages schedules of the President, CEO, Executives and Board of Directors
- Produce minutes of Executive, Board of Directors and JCC Committee meetings and follow-up on action items
- Provides technical support to the Membership and Marketing Officer
- Liaise with other Secretariat staff for follow-up on action items
- Assist with Project development for committee projects and other JCC projects
Business Manager
AXIA Jamaica Insurance Agency
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Manages company operations
- Oversees hiring and training procedures for staff and agents
- Make decisions on marketing strategies
- Prepare production reports and staff evaluations.
Administrative Assistant
Earle & Wilson
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Law
- Provided executive level support to both named attorneys and 2 other attorneys
- As well as personal assistance for radio show hosted by the Managing attorney
- Prepare letter and legal documents: citations, affidavits, motions, injunctions, bundles for Court signatures and deliver to relevant parties
- Prompt Attorneys about appointments: Court dates, meetings
- Assist with preparation for Court appointments
- Achievements:
- Prepared and secured up to $150,000 of monthly customer invoices
- Researched more user friendly and effective filing mechanisms.
Editor
01.2018
- For All My Pains – Hugh Martin
Junior Branch Coordinator
AXIA Jamaica Insurance Agency
11.2014 - 02.2018
- Functioned as principal clerical and administrative support to over
- 30 agents and secondary support to the CEO:
- Providing effective internal and external communication between agents and life assurance companies
- Preparing reports for comparative analysis
- Inventory checks and stock sourcing
- Achievements:
- Successfully lobbying for agency access to application processing for quicker turnaround time
- Influencing a strong training culture, improving agent's application completion by 30%
- Superbly gatekeeping against fraudulent activities.
Wine Promoter
Harbour Wines and Spirits, Grace Kennedy
09.2014 - 01.2016
Client Support Representative
Lanpro Systems
01.2014
Personal Assistant
Sagicor Life Jamaica
01.2014
Event Planner
Jones Town Gospel Hall
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Post- Labour Day Luncheon and Concert
Event Planner
Randy Makk and IKAN
01.2013 - 04.2013
- TALK- poetry, live music, comedy Series
- Performer
Holy Childhood High School Choir
09.2002 - 07.2007
Education
Master of Arts (MA) - Human Rights
The University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom12.2019
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons) - Political Science
University of The West Indies
Kingston, JamaicaSkills
- Communication,
- Research and Report Preparation
- Negotiation,
- Planning and Organizing
- Project Management
- Technical Skills
- Computer Literacy-Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Research and SPSS
- Marketing
- Client and Customer Relation
- Fundraising
- Event Planning and Stage Management
- Editing
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Elementary
A2
French
Beginner
A1
Italian
Beginner
A1
Japanese
Beginner
A1
Future Career Goal
Law/ UN Consultancy
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Jamaica Chamber of Commerce
08.2021 - Current
Business Manager
AXIA Jamaica Insurance Agency
03.2020 - 07.2021
Administrative Assistant
Earle & Wilson
02.2018 - 09.2018
Editor
01.2018
Junior Branch Coordinator
AXIA Jamaica Insurance Agency
11.2014 - 02.2018
Wine Promoter
Harbour Wines and Spirits, Grace Kennedy
09.2014 - 01.2016
Client Support Representative
Lanpro Systems
01.2014
Personal Assistant
Sagicor Life Jamaica
01.2014
Event Planner
Jones Town Gospel Hall
01.2013 - 05.2013
Event Planner
Randy Makk and IKAN
01.2013 - 04.2013
Holy Childhood High School Choir
09.2002 - 07.2007
Master of Arts (MA) - Human Rights
The University of Manchester
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons) - Political Science
University of The West Indies
Hobbies
Singing, Dancing, Acting
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