Philisha Talbert
OBJECTIVE – To use my knowledge of budgeting, problem solving,
communication, and people skills to contribute positively while building the
success of the company.

(876)823-5271 or
(876)817-8026
[email protected]

EXPERIENCE
Municipality of Portmore
81-86 Portmore Pines Plaza, St. Catherine

Procurement and Asset Management Officer
April 2018- Present
● Ensuring the effective implementation of the Council’s procurement
activities
● Preparation of RFP and RFQ.
● Liaises with selected suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure timely
delivery of goods and services to end-users and payments to suppliers, in
accordance with the terms of the contracts
● Prepares timely reports on the status of all ongoing procurement
activities

Revenue Administrator – Commercial Services Department
April 2016 – April 2018
● Plan, organize, direct, co-ordinate, and control the work of Commercial
Services Officers in the Commercial Services Department;
● Approve amusement licence, barbers and hairdressers licence and
vending licence;
● Provide technical guidance to staff in determining an appropriate strategy
aimed at ensuring voluntary compliance by delinquent vendors and
business owners;
● Educate and assist customers in fulfilling their obligations to Portmore
Municipal Council;
● Prepare reports including those for monthly collections from Revenue
Centres;
● Supervise Clerks and Compliance Officers.

Acting Commercial Services Manager – Commercial Services DepartmentJan 2017 – Sept 2017
● Plan, organize, direct, co-ordinate, and control the work of Commercial
Services Officers in the Commercial Services Department;
● Provide technical guidance to staff in determining an appropriate strategy
aimed at ensuring voluntary compliance by delinquent vendors and
business owners;
● Prepare reports including those for monthly collections from Revenue
Centres;
● Supervise Clerks and Compliance Officers.

SKILLS
Training formally and informally
in Project Management,
Procurement, Accounting,
Customer Service and Business
Administration.
Excellent judgement and
analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word
and Excel.
Excellent leadership, planning,
strategic management and
organizing skills
Excellent analytical,
investigative,negotiating and
reporting skills
Team player, flexible and
adaptable with commendable time
management, communication and
interpersonal skills.
Broad-based background
encompasses exceptional work
ethics and commitment to
organizational objectives within
a highly competitive
environment.

FORMALLY TRAINED IN
● Project Management
● INPRI Level 1-4
● Procurement Techniques and
Management
● Customer Service
● Project Management
● Workplace Etiquette
● GCT Law

Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited
35 Trafalgar Road, Kingston

Customer Service Representative- Intern
Feb 2015 – May 2015
● Handles incoming calls and inquiries from clients.
● Provide customer additional information or explains services
● Data Entry
● Accurately captures customer information
● Tactfully handles confrontational or stressful interactions with the public

EDUCATION
University of Technology, Jamaica W.I. Sept 2017 – Aug 2019
Msc. In Information Systems Major Project Management

Excelsior Community College Jan 2016- Dec 2016
Post Grad Diploma in Logistics Management

UWI Open Campus Sept 2015 – December 2015
Supervisory Management Certificate

University of Technology, Jamaica W.I. Jan 2013- August 2015
Bsc in Information Technology

Meadowbrook High School Sept 1998 – Aug 2005
8 CXC
4 CAPE

ACHIEVEMENT
Recognition for outstanding
work performance from
Sagicor Customer Service
Department.

REFERENCES
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