KIMBERLY DEWAR

Gallery Way, New Kingston | Kingston, Jamaica | Cellular: (876) 818-0251 | Email:[email protected]

November 22, 2018

Human Resource Management & Administration

Director, Human Resource Management & Development

Human Resource Manager

Kingston Jamaica

I am interested in working for your organization as Human Resource and Administration Manager my experience and education closely matches the attributes you are seeking in a potential candidate. With my proactive and resourceful approach, and a high level of professionalism, I can effectively contribute to the success of your organization.

My years’ experience in the Secretarial/Management field makes me an exceptional candidate for this job. I am proficient in planning and executing a range of Administrative services independently, including: calendar management, meetings coordination, internal communication, filing work, event management and travel management; as well increased analytical skills, previous positions have facilitated employers entrusting me with confidential information. Moreover, I am highly skilled in coordinating different activities simultaneously.

Furthermore, I have a demonstrated ability to proofread and edit documents to maintain quality control where official correspondence is concerned. My proficiency in MS Office applications and related software will let me perform day to day work activities efficiently. Please refer to the enclosed resume for details. Also, allow me to highlight my skills as they relate to your stated requirements.

·         I have effectively supported Executive level staff including Managing Directors and General Managers.

·         Efficient management, preparation of correspondence and communications.

·         In depth collections, analysis, integration of information and complex scheduling and organizing of meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.

·         Proven success in the development and implementation of improved Administrative processes.

·         A reputation as a self-directed worker who uses her initiative to get the job done in a fast-paced work environment with demanding deadlines.

As an enthusiastic Human Resource and Administration Manager I will be looking forward to meeting with you in an interview. I can be reached at (876) 818-0251 in the interim.

Thank you for your time and considering my credentials for this Human Resource and Administration Manager opening of your organization.

Sincerely yours,

Kimberly Dewar

Enc. Resume

KIMBERLY DEWAR

Gallery Way | New Kingston, Kingston Jamaica | Cellular: (876) 818-0251 | Email:[email protected]

“Driving strategic growth and visibility in Corporate market”

CAREER SUMMARY:

A highly competent, motivated and enthusiastic Human Resource Practioner with experience of being a team player as well as a team leader. I have been tasked with the responsibilities of staffing for strategic and operational goals. My organizational skills have been considered admirable; I am a proponent of proactive response, efficiency and accuracy in the information generated by team as well as myself. As a student of the practices of Human Resource Management, I embrace the thought of being an approachable manager/leader, presentable in decorum, attitudes, and creating a friendly environment for all talents. It is important to ensure constant managing and embracing of new whilst maintaining the social and professional relationships that are cultivated daily. I revel in the joy of generating innovative ideas and solutions to problems.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

·         Calendar maintenance                         Meetings coordination

·         Files maintenance                               Recording Minutes

·         Records Organization                         Reports Preparation

·         Letter/memo composition                   Meetings arrangements

·         Good understanding of Director level responsibilities.

·         Ability to prioritize workload in a demanding team environment.

·         Experience & knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.

·         Ability to multi task and manage conflict demands

·         Maintaining confidentiality

·         Excellent Planning organizing, analytical and negotiating skills

·         Strong strategic leadership and management skills

·         Good working knowledge of the Jamaican Labour Laws, Human Resource Management principles, policies, procedures and best practices.

·         Coordinate staff recruiting and selection process.

·         Ability to work in a team.

·
SYNOPSIS OF ACHIEVEMENTS

·         Overhauled the executive filing system by taking out redundant information and making the system more efficient

·          Created several presentations and charts for executives’ use at seminars and conferences

·         Introduced an online scheduling system thereby ensuring efficiency in managing executive meeting and conference schedules

·         Assisted in the drafting of Human Resource Manuals and Policies

·         Developed the Human Resource Department

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Human Resource Coordinator
Lubricating Specialties Company Jamaica Limited | April 2018-Present

Responsible for effective, efficient secretarial or administrative support to Managing Director and General Director, customers and colleagues as well as liaising with shipping companies, Custom Brokers and Government agencies in getting the tasks completed.

Duties

Served in the capacity as point of contact between the executive and internal/external clients and employees
File for certifications and licenses as required.
Undertake the duties of recruiting new talent for the organization.
Handle staff employee relation queries appropriately.
Draft job letters, job descriptions, created a performance review template.
Organize the movement of containers from Port to various locations
Process the clearing of containers
Undertake vetting of Commercial Invoices, Bill of Lading Packing List, etc
Organize payment requests through our Customs Brokers
Manipulate the use of the HRIS to generate reports and update employee records
Accurately update HRIS software as needed.
Produce reports, presentations and briefs as needed.
Develop and carry out an efficient documentation and filing system
Developed an orientation policy for onboarding
Created a disciplinary action policy.
Created internal and external advertisements for job vacancies.
Facilitate the recruitment selection process of incumbent talent.
Developed an effective Human Resource Department to handle all employee needs.
Other recruiting-related duties not limited to every day duties.
Executive Recruiter/Human Resource Officer
Caribbean HR Solutions | September 2017 – February 2018

Responsible for effective, evaluation, authorization approval or deny interviews for clients. Serve as liaison between customers and our clients and assist in helping to determine qualified applicants to acquire employment in a timely manner.

Duties

·         Work closely with hiring managers to develop position profile and to understand overall needs and requirements

·         Source potential candidates via career networks and social media

·         Analyze job descriptions to determine applicants’ qualification

·         Initiate recruiting process by conducting preliminary phone interviews

·         Conduct reference checks

·          Disposition all candidates personally contacted in the recruiting cycle

·         Administer psychometric and skills test instruments

·         Schedule interviews for shortlisted candidates

·         Work closely with remote recruiting team acting as their liaison and representative

·         Consistently meet performance metrics as defined by the Recruiting Manager

·         Generate end of day reports

·         Performing other recruiting-related duties not limited to every day duties.

Loans Officer/Office Manager
365 Finance Limited Company | February 2017 – January 2018

Responsible for effective, evaluation, authorization approval or deny loan applications for clients. Serve as liaison between customers and our financial institutions and assist in helping to determine qualified applicants to acquire loans in a timely manner.

Duties

·         Evaluate credit worthiness by processing loan applications and documentation within specified limits

·         Interview applicants to determine financial eligibility and feasibility of granting loans

·         Determine all applicable rations and metrics and set up debt payment plans

·         Communicate with clients either to request or to provide information

·         Justify decisions (approvals/rejections) and report on them

·         Complete loan contracts and counsel clients on policies and restrictions

·         Update job knowledge on types of loans and other financial services

·         Maintain and update account records

·         Assess customer needs, explore all options and introduce different types of loans

·         Develop referral networks, suggest alternate channels and cross-sell products and services to accomplish quotas

·         Go the “extra mile” to build trust relationships, customer loyalty and satisfaction throughout the underwriting process

·         Operate in compliance with laws and regulations and adhere to lending compliance guidelines

Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Declan Real Estate Company | March 2014 – December 2016

Responsible for effective, efficient secretarial or administrative support to agents, Managing Director and General Director, customers and colleagues as well as liaising with attorney’s and Government agencies in getting the tasks completed.

Duties

• Coordinate office management activities to aid executives
• Research and compile confidential documents
• Take and record minutes of the meeting
• Screen incoming correspondence and ensure delivery to intended recipient
• Create and maintain a liaison between executives
• Compose letters and other correspondence
• Produce reports
• Prepare meeting agendas and collect related material
• Review and proofread documents for executives’ signatures
• Oversee office budget and recommendations on office expenditure

Secretary
Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College | Montego Bay | January 2013 – March 2014

Responsible for providing administrative support to lecturers, students, administrative and ancillary staff as well as parents; correlating correspondence between staff and Human Resource Department.

Duties:

•        Took telephone calls and relayed messages
•     Maintained diaries and arranged appointments
•     Typed documents and manage filing activities
•     Organized meetings and prepared agendas and materials
•     Handled correspondence

·         Prepared regular inventory reports

·         Prepare requisition forms

·         Prepared the attendance register for the staff.

·         Assist the bursar with cost sharing invoices

·         Assist Human Resource manager with filing

·         Provided customer service to staff and students

·         Assist the Human Resource Manager in preparing the minute sheets for staff.

Administrative Assistant/Secretary | Jamaica Cultural Development Commission | December 2008

Facilitating trips to the civic center for viewing, providing clerical service to the administrative staff and to the public.

Duties:

·         Assist clientele as they enter office and via phone

Perform filing, data management, drafting and editing short office memos
Assist with all other office administrative duties.
·          Took telephone calls and relayed messages
•     Maintained diaries and arranged appointments
•     Typed documents and manage filing activities
•     Organized meetings and prepared agendas and materials
•     Handled correspondence

Secretary| Montego Bay Resident Magistrate Court | October 2008

Duties:

Maintenance of office library, including cataloguing, distribution, and record keeping
Assuring office is neat, and stocked with necessary tools for functionality
Member management, including email reminders, member roster, and records of financial dues
Assist with planning and execution of all society events
Management of summer interns including interviewing, tasks delegation, and scheduling

EDUCATION

·         University of West Indies

·         Currently pursing Master in Business Administration emphasis in Human Resource Management.

·         Northern Caribbean University: B.sc Management Studies Emphasis Human Resource Management.

·         CAPE Subjects Montego Bay Community College

·         Associate Degrees in General Studies

·         Diploma in General Studies

RELATED CAPABILITIES

•        Dynamic organizational skills

•        Exceptional leadership qualities

•        Ability to work on own initiative

•        Capability of communicating effectively

•        Successfully hosted a seminar at NCU (October 2013)

AFFILITATIONS AND INVOLVEMENT

•        Tentative Member of HRMAJ

KIMBERLY DEWAR

Gallery Way, New Kingston | Kingston, Jamaica | Cellular: (876) 818-0251 | Email:[email protected]

November 22, 2018

Human Resource Management & Administration

Director, Human Resource Management & Development

Human Resource Manager

Kingston Jamaica

I am interested in working for your organization as Human Resource and Administration Manager my experience and education closely matches the attributes you are seeking in a potential candidate. With my proactive and resourceful approach, and a high level of professionalism, I can effectively contribute to the success of your organization.

My years’ experience in the Secretarial/Management field makes me an exceptional candidate for this job. I am proficient in planning and executing a range of Administrative services independently, including: calendar management, meetings coordination, internal communication, filing work, event management and travel management; as well increased analytical skills, previous positions have facilitated employers entrusting me with confidential information. Moreover, I am highly skilled in coordinating different activities simultaneously.

Furthermore, I have a demonstrated ability to proofread and edit documents to maintain quality control where official correspondence is concerned. My proficiency in MS Office applications and related software will let me perform day to day work activities efficiently. Please refer to the enclosed resume for details. Also, allow me to highlight my skills as they relate to your stated requirements.

·         I have effectively supported Executive level staff including Managing Directors and General Managers.

·         Efficient management, preparation of correspondence and communications.

·         In depth collections, analysis, integration of information and complex scheduling and organizing of meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.

·         Proven success in the development and implementation of improved Administrative processes.

·         A reputation as a self-directed worker who uses her initiative to get the job done in a fast-paced work environment with demanding deadlines.

As an enthusiastic Human Resource and Administration Manager I will be looking forward to meeting with you in an interview. I can be reached at (876) 818-0251 in the interim.

Thank you for your time and considering my credentials for this Human Resource and Administration Manager opening of your organization.

Sincerely yours,

Kimberly Dewar

Enc. Resume

KIMBERLY DEWAR

Gallery Way | New Kingston, Kingston Jamaica | Cellular: (876) 818-0251 | Email:[email protected]

“Driving strategic growth and visibility in Corporate market”

CAREER SUMMARY:

A highly competent, motivated and enthusiastic Human Resource Practioner with experience of being a team player as well as a team leader. I have been tasked with the responsibilities of staffing for strategic and operational goals. My organizational skills have been considered admirable; I am a proponent of proactive response, efficiency and accuracy in the information generated by team as well as myself. As a student of the practices of Human Resource Management, I embrace the thought of being an approachable manager/leader, presentable in decorum, attitudes, and creating a friendly environment for all talents. It is important to ensure constant managing and embracing of new whilst maintaining the social and professional relationships that are cultivated daily. I revel in the joy of generating innovative ideas and solutions to problems.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

·         Calendar maintenance                         Meetings coordination

·         Files maintenance                               Recording Minutes

·         Records Organization                         Reports Preparation

·         Letter/memo composition                   Meetings arrangements

·         Good understanding of Director level responsibilities.

·         Ability to prioritize workload in a demanding team environment.

·         Experience & knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.

·         Ability to multi task and manage conflict demands

·         Maintaining confidentiality

·         Excellent Planning organizing, analytical and negotiating skills

·         Strong strategic leadership and management skills

·         Good working knowledge of the Jamaican Labour Laws, Human Resource Management principles, policies, procedures and best practices.

·         Coordinate staff recruiting and selection process.

·         Ability to work in a team.

·
SYNOPSIS OF ACHIEVEMENTS

·         Overhauled the executive filing system by taking out redundant information and making the system more efficient

·          Created several presentations and charts for executives’ use at seminars and conferences

·         Introduced an online scheduling system thereby ensuring efficiency in managing executive meeting and conference schedules

·         Assisted in the drafting of Human Resource Manuals and Policies

·         Developed the Human Resource Department

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Human Resource Coordinator
Lubricating Specialties Company Jamaica Limited | April 2018-Present

Responsible for effective, efficient secretarial or administrative support to Managing Director and General Director, customers and colleagues as well as liaising with shipping companies, Custom Brokers and Government agencies in getting the tasks completed.

Duties

Served in the capacity as point of contact between the executive and internal/external clients and employees
File for certifications and licenses as required.
Undertake the duties of recruiting new talent for the organization.
Handle staff employee relation queries appropriately.
Draft job letters, job descriptions, created a performance review template.
Organize the movement of containers from Port to various locations
Process the clearing of containers
Undertake vetting of Commercial Invoices, Bill of Lading Packing List, etc
Organize payment requests through our Customs Brokers
Manipulate the use of the HRIS to generate reports and update employee records
Accurately update HRIS software as needed.
Produce reports, presentations and briefs as needed.
Develop and carry out an efficient documentation and filing system
Developed an orientation policy for onboarding
Created a disciplinary action policy.
Created internal and external advertisements for job vacancies.
Facilitate the recruitment selection process of incumbent talent.
Developed an effective Human Resource Department to handle all employee needs.
Other recruiting-related duties not limited to every day duties.
Executive Recruiter/Human Resource Officer
Caribbean HR Solutions | September 2017 – February 2018

Responsible for effective, evaluation, authorization approval or deny interviews for clients. Serve as liaison between customers and our clients and assist in helping to determine qualified applicants to acquire employment in a timely manner.

Duties

·         Work closely with hiring managers to develop position profile and to understand overall needs and requirements

·         Source potential candidates via career networks and social media

·         Analyze job descriptions to determine applicants’ qualification

·         Initiate recruiting process by conducting preliminary phone interviews

·         Conduct reference checks

·          Disposition all candidates personally contacted in the recruiting cycle

·         Administer psychometric and skills test instruments

·         Schedule interviews for shortlisted candidates

·         Work closely with remote recruiting team acting as their liaison and representative

·         Consistently meet performance metrics as defined by the Recruiting Manager

·         Generate end of day reports

·         Performing other recruiting-related duties not limited to every day duties.

Loans Officer/Office Manager
365 Finance Limited Company | February 2017 – January 2018

Responsible for effective, evaluation, authorization approval or deny loan applications for clients. Serve as liaison between customers and our financial institutions and assist in helping to determine qualified applicants to acquire loans in a timely manner.

Duties

·         Evaluate credit worthiness by processing loan applications and documentation within specified limits

·         Interview applicants to determine financial eligibility and feasibility of granting loans

·         Determine all applicable rations and metrics and set up debt payment plans

·         Communicate with clients either to request or to provide information

·         Justify decisions (approvals/rejections) and report on them

·         Complete loan contracts and counsel clients on policies and restrictions

·         Update job knowledge on types of loans and other financial services

·         Maintain and update account records

·         Assess customer needs, explore all options and introduce different types of loans

·         Develop referral networks, suggest alternate channels and cross-sell products and services to accomplish quotas

·         Go the “extra mile” to build trust relationships, customer loyalty and satisfaction throughout the underwriting process

·         Operate in compliance with laws and regulations and adhere to lending compliance guidelines

Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Declan Real Estate Company | March 2014 – December 2016

Responsible for effective, efficient secretarial or administrative support to agents, Managing Director and General Director, customers and colleagues as well as liaising with attorney’s and Government agencies in getting the tasks completed.

Duties

• Coordinate office management activities to aid executives
• Research and compile confidential documents
• Take and record minutes of the meeting
• Screen incoming correspondence and ensure delivery to intended recipient
• Create and maintain a liaison between executives
• Compose letters and other correspondence
• Produce reports
• Prepare meeting agendas and collect related material
• Review and proofread documents for executives’ signatures
• Oversee office budget and recommendations on office expenditure

Secretary
Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College | Montego Bay | January 2013 – March 2014

Responsible for providing administrative support to lecturers, students, administrative and ancillary staff as well as parents; correlating correspondence between staff and Human Resource Department.

Duties:

•        Took telephone calls and relayed messages
•     Maintained diaries and arranged appointments
•     Typed documents and manage filing activities
•     Organized meetings and prepared agendas and materials
•     Handled correspondence

·         Prepared regular inventory reports

·         Prepare requisition forms

·         Prepared the attendance register for the staff.

·         Assist the bursar with cost sharing invoices

·         Assist Human Resource manager with filing

·         Provided customer service to staff and students

·         Assist the Human Resource Manager in preparing the minute sheets for staff.

Administrative Assistant/Secretary | Jamaica Cultural Development Commission | December 2008

Facilitating trips to the civic center for viewing, providing clerical service to the administrative staff and to the public.

Duties:

·         Assist clientele as they enter office and via phone

Perform filing, data management, drafting and editing short office memos
Assist with all other office administrative duties.
·          Took telephone calls and relayed messages
•     Maintained diaries and arranged appointments
•     Typed documents and manage filing activities
•     Organized meetings and prepared agendas and materials
•     Handled correspondence

Secretary| Montego Bay Resident Magistrate Court | October 2008

Duties:

Maintenance of office library, including cataloguing, distribution, and record keeping
Assuring office is neat, and stocked with necessary tools for functionality
Member management, including email reminders, member roster, and records of financial dues
Assist with planning and execution of all society events
Management of summer interns including interviewing, tasks delegation, and scheduling

EDUCATION

·         University of West Indies

·         Currently pursing Master in Business Administration emphasis in Human Resource Management.

·         Northern Caribbean University: B.sc Management Studies Emphasis Human Resource Management.

·         CAPE Subjects Montego Bay Community College

·         Associate Degrees in General Studies

·         Diploma in General Studies

RELATED CAPABILITIES

•        Dynamic organizational skills

•        Exceptional leadership qualities

•        Ability to work on own initiative

•        Capability of communicating effectively

•        Successfully hosted a seminar at NCU (October 2013)

AFFILITATIONS AND INVOLVEMENT

•        Tentative Member of HRMAJ