Professional Summary _______________________________________

Highly motivated, organized and personable business professional who possesses the right attitude, personality and skills set to be highly effective both as an educator as well as an Administrator. With strong interpersonal skills and several years of experience in working in the Educatioin field, I am confident that I will carry out my assigned duties in an innovative, efficient, and creative way that will add value to the learning environment.

Relevant Employment ________________________________________

International College of the Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Academic Dean                                                                                                     June 2014 – Present

Academics

– Provides academic instruction and guidance to students

– Provides leadership to the faculty, enabling them to achieve the stated goals of the college which is consistent with student success

– Establishes monitoring systems and outcome assessments that enable the analysis of key performance objectives and identifies business trends and plans for improvement

– Develops long and short term plans that enable the department to achieve campus and company priorities and allows the department to contribute to student success at the campus

– Ensures and leads active academic participation in self-evaluations, annual reports, team visits, re-accreditation reports, licensing reports and audits as required

– Ensures that the academic department conforms to all faculty and academic policies

– Ensures currency of curriculum so the placement of graduates and the survey of employers indicate that our graduates are accepted in their career field

– Lectures at least one business course each quarter

Human Resources

– Ensures compliance with legal and accreditation requirements affecting the HR function, in particular that appropriate contracts and performance agreement and other HR documentation are in place and maintained for all faculty with the highest degree of confidentiality

– Provides orientation for new employee

-Establishes and provides training and development programs for all Faculty members

-Develops and updates the Faculty Handbook Manual as it relates to Human Resources by recommending personnel policies, procedures and objectives

– Chairs and coordinates all faculty meetings and faculty in-service training exercises

– Evaluates all faculty members on a quarterly basis

– Creates, maintains and updates all faculty files including work permit holders

– Relates and communicates with all levels of management

– Maintains a high degree of professionalism and integrity

– Liaises and coordinates presentations with industry leaders for mentorship, support labs or teaching assistance

– Initiates and coordinates quarterly Faculty Social

Courses Taught

Introduction to College Studies
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Research
Business Communication and Report Writing
Office Practices and Policies
Principles of Economics II
Management Theory and Practice (Graduate level)
Adjunct Business Lecturer                                                                      Sept. 2012 – June 2014

·       Lectures in Associate and Bachelor degree courses such as Introduction to College Studies, Financial Accounting, Introduction to Business, Business Communication, Introduction to Research, Office Practices and Policies, Macroeconomics

·       Plans and creates course syllabi in ACICS required format and distribute to students in the first class session

·       Plans and instructs each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning

·       Incorporates in-class activities to help students understand other individual different perspectives

·       Implements technological approaches to subject material for example, the use of powerpoint/prezi presentation in lectures and including the use of computers by students during class sessions

·       Organizes guest lecturers and field trips to enhance course syllabi

·       Trains students to solve problems, critically analyze concepts and conduct effective research work

·       Provides accurate academic assessment of each student upon completion of each course and submits grades and attendance records as requested

·       Coordinates and facilitate sthe Internship/Business Placement Program

·       Assists in administrative functions including coordinating Student Government, conducting advising and transitions programs

·       Participates on committees such as Syllabi Development Committee, Student Academic Council, Program Curriculum Review Committee, and Student Government Council

Triple C School, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Interim Librarian, Substitute Teacher                                                 Sept. 2013 – June 2014

Provide library services in response to the informational needs of library users
Provide effective access to library collection and resources
Maintain the organization of library materials
Maintain accurate inventory of resources
Perform other functions as required including teaching library skills to Grades K through to Grade 8.
Acted as substitute teacher for Science, Physical Education, Spanish, Grade 2, Grade 9, and 11.
Cayman Food and Beverage International, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Sales & Marketing, HR Coordinator                                                        March 2010 – May 2012

·           Increased sales of product lines through new and existing customer interaction, including maintaining customer account

·          Planned, implemented and supervised all company-sponsored events and staff activities

·          Ensured that all news briefs, media outlays, newsletters and communiqués are delivered on time and in an efficient manner

·          Prepared sales and marketing reports on a monthly basis

·          Researched, conducted and documented internal and external customer surveys

·          Created and distributed monthly newsletter to internal customers

·          Presented ideas to the senior Managers for improving sales performance based on trend analysis

·          Served as intermediary between assigned company associates, vendors, distributors and Marketing Accounts

·          Maintained and monitored feedback on company’s websites

·          Liaised with media producers of marketing materials, brochures, stationary and other promotional materials according to company guidelines

·          Conducted training and product delivery for associated partners’ team members

·          Conducted all Immigration and work permits activities

·          Assisted in screening and interviewing job applicant

·          Referred qualified applicants to managers

·          Developed and implemented employee activities to boost morale and staff retention

·          Assisted in resolving employee problems

·          Assisted in the day-to-day managerial operations of company

HEART TRUST/NTA, Community Based Assessment, Kingston, Jamaica

Instructor, Assessor                                                                             Feb. 2005 – Jan. 2010

·    Facilitated learning in the skill area of Housekeeping to trainees ages 17- 65

·    Supervised all trainee-led activities and conducted performance evaluations

·    Planned, conducted and implemented continuous screening and assessment of trainees

·    Assisted in the coordination and supervision of the trainee-led House Restaurant

·    Assessed learners for NQR-J certification in Hospitality and other related skill areas

·    Liaised with employers and monitor trainee internships and career development

·    Incepted, planned and coordinated activities for a “Hospitality Expo” which earned full sponsorship by second year from private corporations

National Youth Service, Facilitated Campuses, Jamaica

Program Coordinator, Centre Manager                                                    Nov 2008 – Feb. 2009

·    Provided the overall leadership, management, administration and monitoring of all activities relating to the effective and efficient coordination, implementation and fulfillment of the re-socialization and orientation training objectives of  the Early Childhood Education Corps

·    Responsible for the effective supervision of all staff (both civilian and military) and the efficient administration of the daily activities of the Centre to ensure their optimum success

·    Conducted training courses relevant to the Education Corps schedules

·    Monitored the proper facilitation of Career Development of all participants through exposure to different career options, career counselling, job search techniques, resume writing and interview techniques, customer service, telephone and business etiquette

Spanish Town Comprehensive High School, St.Catherine, Jamaica

Teacher in Training                                                                                      Jan 2006 – Mar 2006

·    Assisted with teaching Home Economics to the students according to the     stipulated Curriculum

·    Assisted with Homeroom class activities

·    Created a warm, happy and student-centered classroom environment

·    Offered mentorship to students

Merl Grove High School, Kingston, Jamaica

Substitute Mathematics Teacher                                                        Jan 2003 – Mar 2003

·    Provided individual and group assistance to students using methods of direct instruction and learning centres to motivate and instill enthusiasm for learning

·    Planned, conducted and reviewed curriculum and exam development activities

·    Provided test results, remarks and feedback to students

·    Assisted with Homeroom class activities

·    Created a warm, happy and student-centered classroom environment

·    Offered mentorship to students

Educational Achievements __________________________________________________

International College of the Cayman Islands, CI                                               2010 – 2012

Masters Degree in Business Administration

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Masters Degree in Human Resources Management

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

College of Arts, Science and Education, Jamaica                                               2005 – 2006

Four-year (by advanced placement) Post-Grad Diploma in Teaching                               Graduated with honors

University of the West Indies, Jamaica, Bahamas                                              1999 -2002

Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Management

Graduated with First Class Honors