Timar Powell
Kingston
Summary
Community-oriented Officer comfortable working in high-stress situations and coordinating emergency responses. Seasoned team leader with unrelenting dedication to keeping community safe and secure. Proactive about using proper protocols while on duty and interacting with community contacts. Committed public servant displays sound judgment under pressure in life-threatening and emergency scenarios and situations. Watchful and diplomatic professional preserves public safety, fights crime and prevents loss of life. Recognized for heroic acts and police duty excellence. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Performance Monitoring Officer
Min Of Science, Energy, Telecoms, And Transport
11.2023 - Current
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Improved overall department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new policies.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Senior Performance Monitoring Officer
The Ministry of Transport & Mining
09.2020 - 05.2023
- 100% Production Rate of Parliamentary Reports
- Project Management Experience
- Supervised team(s) of five (5) or more persons
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Strategic Planning Experience
- Procurement Experience
- Stakeholder Engagement and Management Experience
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
Acting Director, Corporate Planning and Performance Monitoring Unit
The Ministry of Transport & Mining
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Acting Director, Corporate Planning and Performance Monitoring Unit
The Ministry of Transport & Mining
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Organized and conducted training sessions for stakeholders
- Increased compliance with statutory Reporting of 23 Divisions and Portfolio Public Bodies by 20%
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Convened strategic budget planning retreat for the MTM and portfolio public bodies
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Acting Director, Corporate Services
The Ministry of Transport & Mining
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Supervised a team of seven (7) separate department managers with cumulative direct reports in excess of fifty (50) staff members,.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
- Recruited, and hired initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Acting Senior Director, Transport Policy
The Ministry of Transport & Mining
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Prepared submissions to Cabinet for Jamaica’s successful participation in International Affairs
- Prepared Cabinet submissions for solutions to long standing challenges present in Portfolio Public Bodies
- Supervised a team consisting of nine members
- Reviewed and approved requests for extra-bilateral landing rights by airlines in Jamaica
- Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
- Created an agile working environment, enabling rapid response to changing business needs without sacrificing quality or performance standards.
- Increased employee satisfaction, providing regular coaching and feedback sessions.
- Grew talent pool by actively recruiting top-tier candidates from diverse backgrounds while implementing robust training programs for skill development across all levels of staff members.
Investigator
The Independent Commission of Investigations
07.2014 - 08.2020
- Conducted investigations of public complaints about security forces and correctional officers from inception to completion, assess the investigation scope, determine required evidence and information, and identify best investigation methodology and specific interview techniques.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Participated to various committees, task forces, meetings and special initiatives on investigation-related planning, issues and problem solving
Adjunct Lecturer
The Caribbean Maritime Institute (University)
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Courses delivered:
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Developed and implemented Sustainable Development, Financial Investigations. and Economics curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Contributed to a positive learning environment by fostering respectful communication among students from diverse backgrounds.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles, ensuring each student''s needs were met effectively.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods, including multimedia presentations and hands-on activities.
- Evaluated student performance through exams, papers, and participation to monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Promoted critical thinking through thought-provoking classroom discussions and debate sessions.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Business Operational Support Officer, Teller, Lobby Manager
National Commercial Bank
03.2009 - 06.2014
- Branch liaison during the introduction of intelligent ABM’s
- Provided business support to managers and team leaders throughout the branch
- Twice promoted
- Employee of the quarter
Teller
Bank of Nova Scotia, Jamaica
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Cash management
- Sales referrals
Education
Master of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Caribbean Maritime University (Institute)
Palisadoes Road, Kingston CSO, JamaicaBachelor of Science - Economics
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
Mona, Kingston, Jamaica08.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Social media platforms
- Spanish (Intermediate)
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Risk Analysis
- Budget Preparation and Analysis
Certification
- Customer Service Management
- CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- LeADERSHIP & mANANGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TECHNICAL STANDARDS REGULATION
References
Available upon request
Reading, Chess, Apiculture
I am an avid reader who reads anything I can get my hands on, however, my favourite genre is fantasy-fiction. I started playing chess at high school and have been doing so ever since. Apiculture is a hobby of mine which engrosses me and at the height of my involvement, I cultivated twenty thriving bee colonies. This is a passion I wish to re-engage in the future.
Timeline
Senior Performance Monitoring Officer
Min Of Science, Energy, Telecoms, And Transport
11.2023 - Current
Acting Director, Corporate Planning and Performance Monitoring Unit
The Ministry of Transport & Mining
11.2022 - 12.2022
Acting Director, Corporate Planning and Performance Monitoring Unit
The Ministry of Transport & Mining
04.2022 - 09.2022
Acting Director, Corporate Services
The Ministry of Transport & Mining
11.2021 - 02.2022
Acting Senior Director, Transport Policy
The Ministry of Transport & Mining
10.2021 - 11.2021
Senior Performance Monitoring Officer
The Ministry of Transport & Mining
09.2020 - 05.2023
Investigator
The Independent Commission of Investigations
07.2014 - 08.2020
Adjunct Lecturer
The Caribbean Maritime Institute (University)
02.2014 - 05.2015
Business Operational Support Officer, Teller, Lobby Manager
National Commercial Bank
03.2009 - 06.2014
Teller
Bank of Nova Scotia, Jamaica
02.2008 - 02.2009
Master of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Caribbean Maritime University (Institute)
Bachelor of Science - Economics
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
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