Transformational Project Leader with over 10 years of experience driving local and international projects. Expertise in Agile methodologies delivers high-impact results. An entrepreneurial spirit combined with a strategic mindset facilitates exceptional task prioritization, effective budget management, and the ability to propel projects forward to meet deadlines while exceeding stakeholder expectations. Expertise includes project planning, risk management, and team development, all focused on achieving exceptional outcomes and advancing organizational objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce
10.2023 - Current
I am responsible for the strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation of projects within the MIIC and its affiliated agencies. I provide essential support and oversight for project development and evaluation activities conducted by the Ministry and its agencies. This involves identifying opportunities for programs and projects that align with and further the Ministry's strategic objectives.
Develop operational plans, work programs, and budgets for the Unit.
Monitor the execution of plans and programs to ensure activities are completed as scheduled and within budget constraints.
Contribute to the Ministry's strategic planning processes to align project initiatives with overarching goals.
Organize, manage, and oversee assigned work, including developing work schedules and programs; recommend process improvements and necessary changes.
Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the ministry.
Collaborated with stakeholders to define clear project goals, leading to consistent alignment with expectations throughout the process.
Project Administrative Associate
Family Health International (FHI 360)
06.2021 - 12.2022
Provided comprehensive administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the office. Responsibilities included managing general office functions, coordinating procurement processes in accordance with USAID and Company Policy Guidelines, overseeing inventory and records management, and providing logistical support for program activities.
Coordinated travel arrangements, including booking flights and accommodations, and managing travel authorizations.
Assisted with daily administrative, logistical, and procurement tasks, including issuing requests for quotes, proposals, and CVs, collecting responses, and organizing documentation in designated folders.
Maintained and organized filing systems, prepared reports, presentations, and visual displays for meetings and documentation.
Assist the monitoring & evaluation team with carrying out their duties such as reports, site visits, etc.
Collaborated with various departments to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
Managed confidential documents, safeguarding company information while maintaining strict adherence to privacy protocols.
Business Administrator
Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE)
07.2020 - 05.2021
Management of the office environment – Data Management/Records System/Accounting Procedures, such as preparing invoices, filing taxes, and preparing payroll.
Administration and Human Resources – Prepared minutes from monthly secretariat meetings and supervised temporary and permanent staff members of the Secretariat.
Communication – Ensure that verbal and formal communications are appropriately relayed to both internal and external stakeholders.
Membership – Processing of new application forms, maintaining accurate records of membership, including updating membership information, and processing payments.
Event coordinating all JIE functions, including Seminars, Conferences, Luncheons, Annual Awards Dinners, and other social engagements.
Oversaw the adequacy and soundness of the organization's financial structure.
Completed bi-weekly payroll for 10 employees and associates.
Project Officer
Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited
02.2020 - 06.2020
Providing strong project management support services to the project management team, including coordinating meetings with multiple stakeholders, and tracking closure of action items, issues and risk items.
Prepared, submitted and followed up on project-related invoices for payment processing.
Maintain the department's filing system to ensure the availability of important project and payment documents.
Documentation of departmental and project meeting minutes.
Update project tools and reports as required.
Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
Kept stakeholders informed of progress through regular status updates, communicating any changes to project scope, timeline or budget.
Administrator
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer – Youth Crime Watch of Jamaica
07.2018 - 08.2019
Administrator | University of the West Indies, Mona
Attended regular team meetings with both internal and external stakeholders and reported on the progress of projects and programmes.
Prepared the monthly payroll and ensured that all payments and procurement were in line with the donating partner's agreements, as well as having responsibility for all accounting and administrative tasks arising from the organization's operations, programmes and projects.
Prepared reports and monitored the projects undertaken by the organization.
Ensured compliance with donor requirements through diligent documentation and reporting practices.
Conducted regular site visits, ensuring accurate data collection and timely reporting.
Led capacity-building initiatives, enhancing overall organizational effectiveness in monitoring and evaluation activities.
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