Penda Honeyghan
Linstead,St. Catherine
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with over 10 years of experience in executive support, human resources, and content development. Skilled in managing administrative HR operations and nurturing robust client relationships. Highly proficient in delivering premium remote services. Equipped with well-honed interpersonal, technical, and strategic skills, effectively transitioning into service sales and client relations roles. Excels in remote environments, showcasing outstanding communication and problem-solving capabilities, poised to drive success and client satisfaction in a digital-first marketplace.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Executive Assistant/Human Resources Coordinator
Nadine A. Taylor &Company
Kingston
10.2022 - Current
- Drafted, edited and finalized legal documents such as contracts, pleadings and motions.
- Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new employees.
- Updated employee records in HR database system.
- Conducted background checks for potential candidates.
- Managed leave of absence requests and tracked vacation time accruals.
- Maintained employee files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
- Prepared documents for termination processes such as exit interviews and severance packages.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.
- Researched best practices for human resource functions and recommended changes accordingly.
- Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
Personnel Manager
Sydney Rose Incorporated Limited
Linstead
01.2020 - Current
- Coordinate activities of the human resources team, distributing resources and personnel effectively across the organization to meet HR needs
- Manage all internal and external communication
- Streamlined complaint response management by providing guidance on policies and ensuring appropriate and accurate investigation processes
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications
Contributing Writer
Jamaica Observer Limited
Kingston
01.2020 - Current
- Write highly-trafficked features on subjects such as health, paediatrics, relationship, parenting, auto mechanics, finance and fitness
- Brainstorm with the All Woman team to determine new topics and stories
- Create specialized content, including briefs, features and general content articles
- Write and proofread social media posts, website copy and articles.
News Writer
Jamaica Observer Limited
Kingston
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in person to write feature stories for weekly newspaper features
- Conceptualized, pitched, pursued and monitored stories from origination to publication independently and for assignments, covering a range of topics
- Wrote and edited high-quality content under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
Education
Bachelors of Arts – Journalism -
University of The West Indies, Mona
Kingston01-2022
Associate Degree – General Studies -
McGrath High
07-2012
Master of Science - Development Studies
University of West Indies, Mona
KingstonSkills
- Client/Community Relations
- Media operations knowledge
- Administrative Support
- Articulate and well-spoken
- Conflict Management
References
- Petulia Clarke-Lawrence, Editor, Jamaica Observer Ltd, 1 (876) 294-1103
- Sydney Rose, Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Rose Incorporate Ltd, (876) 389-8202
Timeline
Virtual Executive Assistant/Human Resources Coordinator
Nadine A. Taylor &Company
10.2022 - Current
Personnel Manager
Sydney Rose Incorporated Limited
01.2020 - Current
Contributing Writer
Jamaica Observer Limited
01.2020 - Current
News Writer
Jamaica Observer Limited
01.2015 - 01.2020
Bachelors of Arts – Journalism -
University of The West Indies, Mona
Associate Degree – General Studies -
McGrath High
Master of Science - Development Studies
University of West Indies, Mona
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