Result driven professional with strong leadership qualities, and proven planning, organizing and management experience. Accomplished in determining the best operational practices to achieve the company's objective and ensure a seamless operation. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Caribbean Regional Air Transport Connectivity Project (CATCOP)
01.2022 - Current
Manages the smooth and effective flow of correspondence in and out the Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
Answers phone calls, routes messages, takes messages and always maintains polite and professional communication
Carries out administrative duties such as filing, emailing, copying, binding, scanning
Writes and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
Provides administrative support to the project team to ensure efficient operation of PIU office
Assist with the management the PIU office and assists in provide a welcoming atmosphere for visitors
Assists with making any required travel arrangements
Maintains office policies and procedures directly related to the PIU Office
Plans and schedules meetings and take detailed minutes as and when required
Assist in the preparation of regular scheduled project reports
Prepares written responses to routine inquiries from external clients
Develop and maintain office databases
Assist the PIU and stakeholders on all documentation and retrieval issues under the project
Assembling, researching, preserving and managing all documentation pertaining to the procurement of works, supplies and services under the SLASPA/WB Project
Record incoming and outgoing correspondence, documents, etc
Into a digitized format that allows for easy retrieval and referencing
Assist in advertising of Tenders on various platforms via the internet and local media
Receiving of all Tenders
Assist in maintaining accurate records for all projects
Assists in the monitoring, tracking and scheduling of project activities
Assists in the preparation and collating of proposals and other documentation
Ordering of office supplies and controls the inventory of office supplies
Assist in the coordinating of all stakeholders' meetings with the environmental specialist
Administrative Assistant (Ag.)
St. Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority
01.2014 - 12.2021
Daily Verification of Statistical Data
Preparation of Weekly Statistical reports
Preparation of Minutes of Minutes
Supervising of Janitorial staff & Drivers
Booking & preparing of conference/training room for meetings/training sessions
Arranging refreshments and meals for trainings
Secretary II
St. Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority
01.2003 - 12.2021
Company Overview: Joined as a Junior Clerk, promoted through a series of increasingly responsible positions based on strong initiative, customer service, and team leadership performance
Providing of secretarial support to Ports Police, Air Traffic Services, Accounts department, Airport Manager's Office and Iyanola Executive Lounge
Receiving, documenting and routing of all internal and external correspondence
Receiving and routing of calls using a Switchboard
Assisting employees with the filling out of HR forms (Medical, Job letters, Vacation Leave, Absenteeism etc.)
Providing HR Support to employees at Hewanorra Airport
Type correspondence as directed by department heads namely ATC, Ports Police, and Airport Manager
Maintain a diary of meetings for Head of Departments
Receiving and routing of visitors
Ensure a congenial and comfortable atmosphere in the office
Maintain a filing system
Inputting flight information in Flight Information Display System
Maintaining adequate supply of Stationery & Supplies
Planning and organizing of all staff activities/functions
Preparation of Staff Rosters
Planning of all Staff functions at Hewanorra Airport
Assist in Planning and Coordinating all activities relating to the HIA Full Scale Emergency Exercise
Joined as a Junior Clerk, promoted through a series of increasingly responsible positions based on strong initiative, customer service, and team leadership performance
Assistant Airport Manager (Ag.)
St. Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority
11.2017 - 12.2019
Responsible for the day to day operations of the airport including the provision of services as required to and from the travelling public, Airline Operators, Engineering, Maintenance, Concessionaires, Security and other stakeholders
Ensure that the airport is operated in accordance with SLASPA Act and ICAO Standard and recommended practices
Ensure excellent customer service is maintained with both internal and external customers
Assist the Airport Manager in ensuring the monitoring and timely maintenance of concessionaire lease agreements
Assist Airport Manager in ensuring that all airport stakeholders are compliant with Health and Safety practices, emergency protocols and security requirements at the Airport
Assist in the planning for the future development of staff
Manager Iyanola Executive Lounge (Ag.)
St. Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority
08.2017 - 09.2017
Coached and led a department with 11 employees
Educated customers on products and services provided at the Lounge
Launched New Procurement Methods and inventory system
Managed performance of Customer Service Representative to ensure delivery of standards and objectives
Preparation of staff Roster
Prepare Monthly report
Effectively manage Petty Cash
Effectively manage stock and storeroom procedures as established by Accounts Department
Liaise with Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate VIP services to dignitaries and Ministers as required
Liaise with Customs and Immigration to provide expedited services to arriving passengers for Destination Management providers
Secretary II - Human Resource Department (Ag.)
St. Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority
10.2012 - 12.2012
Updating Staff Information using Personnel Manager Software
Planning and Organizing of Staff functions such as Staff Party
Verifying Medical Forms, pension documents before submitting to Personnel Specialist
Updating National Insurance Records
Monitoring of Employee Absenteeism, vacation leave, medical certificates and Updating employees information Personnel Manager
Assist in preparation for staff orientation
Education
Professional Certificate - Introduction to Supervisory Management
Amy Charles, Director of Airport, Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority, Manoel Street, Castries, Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, amy.charles@slaspa.com, 758-457-6115
Lynden Leonce, Technical Officer, Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority, Manoel Street, Castries, Saint Lucia, lynden.leonce@slaspa.com 758 728 4867
Ms. Beverly Dulcie, Manager - Administration, Saint Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority, Manoel Street, Castries, Saint Lucia, Beverly.Dulcie@slaspa.com, 758-728-4898
Highlights
Employee of the year, 2015
Employee of the year, 2016
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Caribbean Regional Air Transport Connectivity Project (CATCOP)
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Airport Manager (Ag.)
St. Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority
11.2017 - 12.2019
Manager Iyanola Executive Lounge (Ag.)
St. Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority
08.2017 - 09.2017
Administrative Assistant (Ag.)
St. Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority
01.2014 - 12.2021
Secretary II - Human Resource Department (Ag.)
St. Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority
10.2012 - 12.2012
Secretary II
St. Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority
01.2003 - 12.2021
Professional Certificate - Introduction to Supervisory Management
University of the West Indies
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Leicester
Diploma - Secretarial Studies
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
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