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Shamiel Bloomfield

Kingston

Summary

Highly skilled financial professional with expertise in financial planning and analysis, financial performance enhancement, process streamlining, and strategic initiative driving. Utilizes data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and enhance financial performance. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Proficient in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, data analysis, and revenue generation. Demonstrates reliability and flexibility in meeting changing business needs. Proven track record of success in optimizing financial operations. Dedicated to driving growth and profitability for organizations through comprehensive knowledge and strategic approach.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Itel BPO
10.2023 - Current
  • Supported strategic initiatives such as expansion into new countries or acquisitions of new clients and associated pricing.
  • Managed the preparation of monthly management reports, highlighting key performance indicators, risks, opportunities, and recommendations for action steps when necessary.
  • Collaborated closely with department heads during the annual budget planning process to align resources with strategic priorities effectively.
  • Proactively identified potential risks to the financial stability of the organization, developing contingency plans to mitigate their impact.
  • Contributed to the development and implementation of long-term financial planning initiatives that supported corporate growth objectives.
  • Led annual budgeting process across 8 entities, ensuring timely completion and alignment with company goals and objectives.
  • Enhanced financial reporting capabilities with the development of comprehensive dashboards and KPI tracking tools.
  • Reduced overhead costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures across various departments.
  • Partnered with sales leadership to develop pricing strategies that maximized profitability while remaining competitive in the marketplace.

Marketing & Sales Director

Goodwill Gaming T/A Lucky Play
04.2021 - 05.2023
  • Evaluated and optimized marketing strategies to improve goal attainment in building out retail network to over 600 terminals and improving brand awareness in first 2 years of operation
  • Deployed well-coordinated campaigns and public relations strategies to facilitate smooth and successful launch of new lottery products - Launch of Pick 1 Monitor Game March 2023
  • Incorporated product changes into marketing messages to drive customer engagement and maximize profits - Launch of Bonus Ball enhancement on Flagship Brand Big Pot December 2021 (+15% increase in product revenue)
  • Boosted revenue opportunities by initiating strategic sales strategies based on industry trend and competitive analysis
  • Developed metrics and measured success in order to penetrate marketplace as new entrant in industry
  • Devised marketing plans using digital strategies, print advertising and Below the Line activities.
  • Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
  • Collaborated with external PR agencies, as well as internal stakeholders, to determine branding, product positioning and media messages

Transformation Manager

Digicel
11.2018 - 08.2019
  • Provided strategic advice on departmental restructuring (workforce planning and business realignments) and facilitated group-wide initiatives to identify inefficiencies, stream-line processes and drive cost reductions to create more flexible, cost-efficient workforce
  • Lead major HR process improvements to achieve strategic objectives by driving implementation of SAP SuccessFactors across 32 markets
  • Facilitated redesign of internal company structure
  • Managed change via strong project and change management methodology (i.e Definition of scope, identification of risks, project plans, resource allocation, timeline and budget)
  • Facilitated annual headcount budgeting and manpower planning across the Caribbean and Latin American market

VP Workforce

Itelbpo Smart Solutions
02.2017 - 10.2018
  • Implemented innovative programs to reduce turnover and maintain attrition rates to approximately 5% across the company
  • Partnered with other stakeholders to successfully launch 5 new accounts which resulted in over 300 additional agents
  • Developed reporting tools to capture and centralize statistical data from multiple sources, and provide analysis of these KPIs
  • Responsible for long term capacity model with expected outcome to provide accurate work load predictions for budgeting and forecasting
  • Designed and implemented key process improvements including resource approval and staff cost management in an effort to maintain payroll to revenue ratio
  • Partnered with stakeholders to ensure accuracy in forecasting model as well as ensure groups are aligned to strategic initiatives
  • Initiated roll out of 2 new software solutions for effective scheduling of staff compliment of 1500 and forecasting based on historical trends
  • Partnered successfully with operations to increase productivity by 15%
  • Improved client relations

Management Consultant

Sisters' Ink
08.2016 - 01.2017

Worked directly with clients to produce a more efficient and profitable operation through the following:

  • Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
  • Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover
  • Created new revenue streams through redirecting client focus
  • Developed and rolled out new policies and procedures based on results of business case
  • Prepared business and marketing plans for clients

Group Manager Financial Analysis

Sandals Resorts International
07.2007 - 08.2016
  • Lowered company costs with combined annual cost savings of over US$370k through accurate financial modeling, budgeting and process improvement
  • Developed forecasting tools and dashboards to analyze revenue variance, business pipeline and industry trends
  • Monitored and analyzed financial, statistical and operational data trends
  • Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports
  • Built and maintained databases for forecasting future financial performance
  • Presented written reports on general economic trends and Key performance indicators
  • Designed and implemented key process improvements including resource approval and staff cost management in an effort to maintain payroll to revenue ratio
  • Partnered with stakeholders to ensure accuracy in forecasting model as well as ensure groups are aligned to strategic initiatives
  • Designed and tracked incentive package for senior management as part of their compensation package
  • Assisted in preparing annual budgets and reporting on variances across all properties
  • Consolidated financial data and materials for all properties across regions
  • Developed and monitor Incentive Schemes for use in compensating senior management on property

Education

Post-graduate Diploma - Finance

Mona School of Business, University of The West Indies
Kingston
2011

Post-graduate Diploma - Marketing

Mona School of Business, University of The West Indies
Kingston
2006

MBA -

Florida International University
Florida
2004

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies

University of The West Indies
Kingston
2001

Skills

  • Financial & Operational Reporting
  • Cost Management
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Market Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budgeting and Allocation

Certification

  • Certificate in Financial Modelling, Jamaica Institute of Financial Services (2017)
  • Certificate in Project Management, University of New Orleans (2006)

Timeline

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Itel BPO
10.2023 - Current

Marketing & Sales Director

Goodwill Gaming T/A Lucky Play
04.2021 - 05.2023

Transformation Manager

Digicel
11.2018 - 08.2019

VP Workforce

Itelbpo Smart Solutions
02.2017 - 10.2018

Management Consultant

Sisters' Ink
08.2016 - 01.2017

Group Manager Financial Analysis

Sandals Resorts International
07.2007 - 08.2016

Post-graduate Diploma - Finance

Mona School of Business, University of The West Indies

Post-graduate Diploma - Marketing

Mona School of Business, University of The West Indies

MBA -

Florida International University

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies

University of The West Indies
Shamiel Bloomfield