Ms. Denise Clair

614 Kelly Road Westchester  · Waterford P.O. · ST. Catherine

Email: [email protected] · C: (876) 395-0393 (1876) 320-5571

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Special Skills and Professional Qualities

·  The ability to adapt to any field/environment.

· Adept at developing and maintaining processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency, and achieve organizational objectives.

·Possess the ability to operate on my own initiative.

·Highly focused and result-oriented in supporting complex operations; able to identify goals and priorities and try to resolve issues in initial stages.

·Proficient in Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications; Words, (Advanced level) Excel, PowerPoint.

· Good oral and written communication skills.

Work Experience

Ministry of labour social security 2017-2019 I work in the capacity of Facilitator

· Organized parenting sessions

·Teach selected parents

·Motivate and assist with building new life skill

·Provide monthly reports on various aspect of the programme

I also work in the capacity of Home Visitor

· Visit selective parents in their homes

· Assist parents in practicing the method taught

· Mentor, encourage and counselor  parents

·Provide report of each visit

Peace Management Initiative (PMI) & Development Option 2011-2012 work as a Life Coach

Core Duties:

Mentor and counselor for selected youths
Management team  for discipline and well being of camper
Assist with reporting and secretarial duties
 

Kingston & St Andrew Action Forum 9 Leinster Road Kingston 5    2005 –   2010 Zonal Officer

Core Duties:

·Zonal Officer for the Westchester Community situated in Portmore and its environs.

· Maintain contact with various groups in the various communities

·Provide valuable information and assist in the development of the various CBOs.

·Help Coordinate with fellow zonal officers working in the Kingston and St Andrew communities to resolve issues related to crime and violence.

·Responsible for the day to day running of the office in the capacity of coordinating social programmes and assist on the Project management team

·Provide weekly and monthly reports on the development of each group as a means of improving future development.

VIP Youth Sexual Reproductive Health Pilot Programme / National Family Planning Board     2002-2006

I was the main Counselor with the responsibility and Core duties:

·Counseling: On sexual reproductive health & Teen Issues

·Responsibilities: coordinating the programmes to be delivered in the various schools and Communities (distribution of contraceptive and Planning and Executing Mini workshop.)

·Monitoring and Manning of the Teen Hotline and Face to Face Counseling.

PORTMORE PARENTING ASSOCIATION  2009-2014

President with Core Duties:

·Day to Day running of the organization

·Organizer of Projects and workshops

·Coordinates projects for the (8) eight Basic School it represent.

·Facilitator for programmes for better parenting.

WESTCHESTER FOOTBALL CLUB & WESTCHESTER YOUTH CLUB 2009-2014

Manager & Coordinator respectively with specific Core Duties:

·Day to day running of the organization

·Chairperson for meetings  and functions

·Overall manager for the football teams

Hand Farm United Club  1998-2014

Vice President and chairperson for the planning committee

·Plan and execute events

·Assist in the day to day running of the organization

· Cheer for some meetings and functions

Education and Qualification

International University of the Caribbean (IUC)  2008

BA Degree in Community Development (pending)

Heart Trust NTA (Garmex) 2001 – 2002

Early Childhood Education (Level 1) Certification

Secondary level Qualifications – CXC (O’ Level)

Social Study                     3
Principles of Business      3
English Language            3
Dispute Resolution Foundation of Jamaica

Trained Certified Mediator
Council of Voluntary Social Services

Trained and Certified in Project Proposal Writing,

Trained and Certified in Parenting Trainer of Trainer (Workshop)

Trained and Certified in Data management, Monitoring and Evaluation of programmes

Interest and Activities

Enjoy Drama, singing, reading, writing and dancing

Community Service and Outreach

Interested in Planning Events and Conducting Research

Member of the Faith Assemble of God Church