Fitzaudy Wright
Stony Hill,01
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic. Results-driven leader with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Head of Facilities and Administration
Cornerstone Trust and Merchant Bank Limited
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Delivered and implemented Facilities Management to ensure continued delivery of results achieved via Transformation Program
- Spearheaded internal communication initiatives to foster timely order completion and deadline management.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Evaluated organizational performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
- Developed corrective action plans for potential areas of compliance vulnerability.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Created required controls and metrics to ensure that processes and services are meeting and exceeding expectations and can be continuously improved all aspect of Facilities Management Operations
- Formulated Quality management process for appointing and managing suppliers and contractors
- Ensured all assigned responsibilities and objectives are achieved on timely basis and in alignment with company's policies, procedures, and financial performance target
- Effectively managed all Facilities within Cornerstone Trust and Merchant Bank Limited at high standard.
- Maintained and kept meticulous records on facility expenditures, gains and projections.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain favorable and cost-effective terms and conditions.
- Operated with multiple competing deadlines and interests, confidently managing variables simultaneously.
- Established and maintained relationships with external vendors for prompt restocking of needed items and supplies.
- Oversaw building automation system and monitored HVAC, security and audio-visual systems, maintaining functionality of equipment.
Chief Operating Officer
Cornerstone Trust and Merchant Bank Limited
01.2018 - 11.2021
- Identified and mitigated operational risks to minimize potential negative impacts on organization.
- Monitored and analyzed industry trends to identify opportunities for organizational growth and competitiveness.
- Managed crisis response to minimize potential negative impacts on company.
- Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline, and delineate necessary functions.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Developed quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections.
- Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
- Represented organization at external meetings and events to promote and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Developed and implemented recommendations for service improvement
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions
Vice President - Sales & Client Services
MF&G Trust and Finance Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Operations, and Serviced customer concerns log to ensure problems have been adequately documented, commitments are being met, and action has been taken to prevent reoccurrence and bank's customer complaints resolution process is in place and effective
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Increased sales by 20%
- Created periodic client review cycles with sales and relationship management
- Defined actionable plans to drive balances, revenue, and returns higher across firm
- Worked extensively and directly with clients on pitches, onboarding, pricing, optimization, periodic financing trade ideas, and lockup negotiations
- Lead resource and return conversations with clients in order to educate, align interests, and drive actions for future growth and optimization
- Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting or collection procedures, or investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets, or other financial control functions
- Led periodic client roundtable sessions on varying topics to deliver clients updates on prominent issues.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments
- Monitored industry trends, keeping current on latest changes and competition in industry
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance
Country Manger
Bank of Nova Scotia
07.2013 - 01.2017
- Oversaw operations, development of new business and ensured profitability
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Managed overall operations, staff recruiting and budget creation
- Developed and submitted periodic performance and progress reports to company headquarters.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Spearheaded implementation of process improvements and cost-saving initiatives to increase value and maximize profits.
Manager Underwriting, •Branch Manager
Bank of Nova Scotia, Falmouth, Ann's Bay & Ocho Rios
07.1992 - 07.2013
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Nova Southeastern University
Fl, USA2008
Bachelor of Arts - History and Social Science
University of The West Indies
1992
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate - Jamaican Securities
Jamaica Institute of Management
JAMAICASkills
- Financial Management
- Operations Management
- Leadership Management
- Strategic Planning
- Negotiation
- Revenue Enhancement
- Logical and Critical Thinking
- Operational Risk
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Partnership
- Account Management
- Business Operations
- Budgetary Oversight
- Policy Development and Optimization
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Relations
- Strategic Direction
- Organizational Leadership
Timeline
Group Head of Facilities and Administration
Cornerstone Trust and Merchant Bank Limited
11.2021 - 03.2023
Chief Operating Officer
Cornerstone Trust and Merchant Bank Limited
01.2018 - 11.2021
Vice President - Sales & Client Services
MF&G Trust and Finance Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2018
Country Manger
Bank of Nova Scotia
07.2013 - 01.2017
Manager Underwriting, •Branch Manager
Bank of Nova Scotia, Falmouth, Ann's Bay & Ocho Rios
07.1992 - 07.2013
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - History and Social Science
University of The West Indies
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate - Jamaican Securities
Jamaica Institute of Management
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