KAMIQUE STEWART
Apartment 2, 16 Great House Boulevard, Kingston 6
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in Applied Psychology, Accreditation, and Quality Assurance. Expertise in designing and conducting research, and also ensuring compliance with accreditation and quality assurance standards. Skilled in applying psychological principles and research methodologies to identify and resolve issues, improve efficiency, and enhance productivity. Committed to leveraging analytical and strategic insights to support and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accreditation Analyst
Mona School of Business and Management
8 2022 - 8 2024
- Assisted in planning and coordinating curriculum review, and quality assurance exercises within the business school
- Provided guidelines to undergraduate lecturers and relevant stakeholders on ACCA requirements and standards
- Monitored accreditation standards, seeking clarification as needed to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and the business school's procedures and practices
- Tracked progress toward accreditation and curriculum review goals and objectives
- Collected, compiled, and analyzed data for accreditation and quality assurance exercises
- Collaborated with internal departments to gather and review necessary documentation and data for accreditation and compliance audits
- Maintained detailed records of accreditation activities, outcomes, and action plans
- Managed the data collection process for all accreditation and quality assurance activities
- Assisted with the preparation of curriculum review documents
- Assisted in the development and editing of course outlines for graduate programs, ensuring content was appropriate for the graduate level and that learning outcomes were SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound)
- Conducted benchmark studies on graduate programs
- Co-authored an exit interview survey for graduate programs
- Prepared unit reports for the Management Team for the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Unit
- Prepared meeting minutes and handled other administrative tasks
- Served on the Curriculum Development Committee for the Professional Development Unit.
Accreditation Officer
Mona School of Business and Management
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted in planning and coordinating accreditation and quality assurance exercises within the business school
- Served on the MSBM Accreditation Committee, contributing to the successful re-accreditation of the MBA program by AMBA (Association of MBAs), resulting in the business school securing the maximum 5-year exemption
- Led the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Exemption Accreditation exercises in February 2021
- Provided guidelines to undergraduate lecturers and relevant stakeholders on ACCA requirements and standards
- Monitored accreditation standards, seeking clarification as needed to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and the business school's procedures and practices
- Tracked progress toward accreditation goals and objectives
- Collected, compiled, and analyzed data for accreditation and quality assurance exercises
- Collaborated with internal departments to gather and review necessary documentation and data for accreditation and quality assurance exercises
- Maintained records of accreditation activities, outcomes, and action plans
- Managed the data collection process for all accreditation and quality assurance activities
- Assisted in preparing self-study reports for accreditation purposes by proofreading, reviewing data, and formatting
- Conducted benchmark studies on graduate programs
- Prepared unit reports for the Management Team for the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Unit
- Prepared meeting minutes and handled other administrative tasks.
Student Researcher
UWI Mona
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Collected, organized, and managed large datasets for research purposes, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform research design and contextualize study findings
- Designed and conducted psychometric studies to assess the reliability and validity of various psychological measures
- Analyzed the psychometric properties of instruments, including reliability and validity, using software tools such as Epidata and SPSS
- Conducted a research study on investigating the association of trusting beliefs and interpersonal trust with collaboration among co-workers at a local financial institution in Kingston, Jamaica.
Volunteer Child Officer
Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA)
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Assessed and investigated cases involving children and their families, providing advice on appropriate interventions
- Coordinated referrals and developed action plans tailored to the needs of children and their families
- Reviewed and evaluated services offered by various institutions to ensure they met the needs of children and families
- Maintained accurate, confidential, and up-to-date documentation on all cases to safeguard the welfare of children
- Conducted presentations and facilitated group discussions with parents to educate and address issues impacting their children's lives
- Provided counseling sessions using therapeutic techniques to improve the mental health and well-being of children and their families
- Conducted school visits to monitor children's academic progress and social adjustment.
Junior Organizational Consultant
UWI Mona
07.2017
- Supported workshop planning to enhance employees’ “happiness”, contributing to the design and development of content and activities
- Facilitated participant recruitment for the workshop
- Administered pre- and post-workshop assessments to evaluate employees’ happiness levels and measure the workshop’s effectiveness.
Junior Organizational Consultant
Jamaica Information Technology and Services Alliance (JITSA)
06.2017
- Consulted with the JITSA executive team members in order to design a collaboration strengthening initiative strategy to alleviate particular issues within the organization
- Consulted with the JITSA executive team members to organize team building activities for an event that was held as well as other details relating to the planning of the event
- Collected both quantitative and qualitative data.
Project Coordinator
Organizational Learning Project – UWI Mona
04.2017 - 05.2017
- Coordinated and managed the data collection process
- Developed and managed project plans scheduling activities and providing regular updates to project team members
- Monitored project progress and addressed any issues to keep the project on schedule
- Conducted data collection through interviews and surveys capturing relevant information to support project objectives
- Reviewed transcripts ensuring the quality and relevance of the collected data
- Maintained project documentation, organizing records and reports for future reference.
Junior Organizational Consultant
Jamaica Information Technology And Services Alliance (JITSA) – UWI Practicum
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with JITSA’s executive team to design a strategy for strengthening collaboration and addressing specific issues
- Conducted an evaluability assessment to determine the feasibility of evaluating the proposed strategy
- Performed an outcome evaluation to assess the effectiveness of a newly implemented event
- Pilot-tested the strategy with a select group of JITSA members to gauge its initial impact
- Collected and analyzed both quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate the strategy’s effectiveness
- Presented findings via PowerPoint and provided a comprehensive written report detailing the results and effectiveness of the collaboration initiative.
Psychological Assessor
Department of Humanities and Education, UWI Mona
06.2016
- Administered the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence test (WASI –II) to Grade 6 children from different primary schools across Jamaica that were a part of the ASTEP program
- Tested and scored the appropriate representation of the instrument adhering to the regulations outlined in the WASI- II manual.
Facilitation of Session on Interpersonal Relationships with Jamaican Teen Moms at an Urban High School
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Conducted a participatory action research project
- Led focus group discussions to guide students on topics related to interpersonal relationships with the opposite sex and developing personal traits for self-improvement.
Receptionist/Secretary
Mona School of Business and Management, University of the West Indies Mona Campus
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Managed the front desk operations, including answering phones, directing calls, assisting visitors, responding to inquiries, and maintaining security procedures such as screening visitors
- Performed clerical and administrative tasks for staff members.
Research Assistant
Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital of the West Indies
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Collected data for a research project on Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Attended project meetings
- Maintained the project materials.
Summer Accounting Clerk
Rural Water Supply
07.2009 - 08.2009
- Reviewed bank reconciliation statements, comparing the organization’s transaction records with bank statements to ensure accuracy
- Identified discrepancies between the organization’s bank statements and accounting records.
Education
Principles and Practices of Project Management (Certificate) -
Mona School of Business and Management
Biblical Studies (Certificate) - undefined
Whole Life Bible College
Master of Science Applied Psychology (Distinction) - undefined
The University of the West Indies
Bachelor of Science, BSC Psychology (Hons) - undefined
The University of the West Indies
Associate Degree in Natural Sciences - undefined
Wolmer's Trust High School for Girls
Skills
Microsoft Office
SPSS
Psychological Assessment
Epidata
Public Speaking
Survey Design and Psychometric Techniques
Research Planning
Team Building and Behavior Modification techniques
Workshop facilitation
Data Analysis
Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Proposal Writing
Programme Development and Evaluation
Course Outline Design & Development
Analytical, Problem solving and Creativity Skills
Leadership Experience
- Minister of Religion at Praise City International Transformational Centre (Present)
- Vice President of the Youth Group at Praise City International Transformational Centre (2019)
- Youth Treasurer at Praise City International Transformational Centre (2015 – 2019)
References
- Dr. Clive Scott, Adjunct Lecturer, Mona School of Business and Management, cliverobert99@yahoo.com
- Mr. Stephen Henderson, Director, Secretariat & Deputy Registrar, Caribbean Maritime University, shenderson@cmu.edu.jm
Timeline
Accreditation Officer
Mona School of Business and Management
07.2020 - 07.2022
Volunteer Child Officer
Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA)
08.2018 - 10.2018
Junior Organizational Consultant
UWI Mona
07.2017
Junior Organizational Consultant
Jamaica Information Technology and Services Alliance (JITSA)
06.2017
Project Coordinator
Organizational Learning Project – UWI Mona
04.2017 - 05.2017
Junior Organizational Consultant
Jamaica Information Technology And Services Alliance (JITSA) – UWI Practicum
01.2017 - 05.2017
Psychological Assessor
Department of Humanities and Education, UWI Mona
06.2016
Student Researcher
UWI Mona
01.2016 - 07.2019
Facilitation of Session on Interpersonal Relationships with Jamaican Teen Moms at an Urban High School
09.2015 - 12.2015
Receptionist/Secretary
Mona School of Business and Management, University of the West Indies Mona Campus
04.2014 - 08.2015
Research Assistant
Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital of the West Indies
01.2014 - 04.2014
Summer Accounting Clerk
Rural Water Supply
07.2009 - 08.2009
Accreditation Analyst
Mona School of Business and Management
8 2022 - 8 2024
Principles and Practices of Project Management (Certificate) -
Mona School of Business and Management
Biblical Studies (Certificate) - undefined
Whole Life Bible College
Master of Science Applied Psychology (Distinction) - undefined
The University of the West Indies
Bachelor of Science, BSC Psychology (Hons) - undefined
The University of the West Indies
Associate Degree in Natural Sciences - undefined
Wolmer's Trust High School for Girls
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