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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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COMPETENCIES
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Notoya Popo-Joseph

Notoya Popo-Joseph

Castries,St Lucia

Summary

In my role, I lead cross-functional coordination efforts, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and high-quality customer service, while maintaining compliance with the requirements of regional and international implementing agencies. I also provide strategic guidance on personnel management, fostering a collaborative, results-oriented team environment aligned with international reporting standards. Through this leadership, I contribute to building institutional capacity to meet reporting obligations and advance long-term organizational objectives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

National Technical Project Coordinator

Department of Sustainable Development
05.2024 - Current
  • Fourth National Communication Project

Procurement Assistant

Ministry of Education
10.2023 - 05.2024

Audit Assistant - Acting

Office of the Director of Audit
12.2022 - 10.2023

Accounts Clerk

Ministry of Education
05.2017 - 12.2022

Accounts Clerk

Accountant General
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Treasury Department

Education

Doctorate of Business Administration - International Business

East Bridge University
France
09-2028

MBA - Project Management

Formato Educativo School of Business
10-2025

Contract Management - undefined

World Bank

Introduction to Procurement -

Caribbean Development Bank

Executive Diploma - Business Communications

UniAthena

Certificate - IPCC Guideline: Introduction And Cross -Cutting Issues

Greenhouse Gas Management Institute

Diploma - Operations and Project Management

UniAthena

Procurement Training - undefined

Ministry of Education - Education Quality Improvement Project (EQUIP)

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management

Monroe College
08-2015

Associate Degree - Office Administration

Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, Division of Management Studies
07-2009

Skills

  • PROJECT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
  • END-TO-END PROJECT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT (INITIATION TO CLOSURE)
  • PLANNING, SCHEDULING & RESOURCE ALLOCATION
  • CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM COORDINATION
  • RISK ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION
  • BUDGET OVERSIGHT & COST CONTROL
  • MONITORING & EVALUATION OF PROJECT DELIVERABLES
  • REPORTING & COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION
  • STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION & ALIGNMENT
  • OFFICE ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
  • OFFICE SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTATION
  • ATTENDANCE & SCHEDULING MANAGEMENT
  • MEETING PLANNING & LOGISTICS COORDINATION
  • INVENTORY CONTROL & SUPPLIES REQUISITIONING
  • FILE ORGANIZATION & RECORD MAINTENANCE
  • PURCHASE ORDER PREPARATION & PROCUREMENT SUPPORT
  • CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION HANDLING & SECURE RECORDKEEPING
  • LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT
  • SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT & STAFF OVERSIGHT
  • WORKFORCE PLANNING & PERFORMANCE MONITORING
  • LEADERSHIP, MOTIVATION & MENTORSHIP
  • TEAMWORK, CONFLICT RESOLUTION & DELEGATION
  • ORGANIZATIONAL CONTROL & WORKFLOW OPTIMIZATION
  • BUSINESS & FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
  • PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION & TIMEKEEPING
  • REPORT PREPARATION & FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION
  • ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
  • BUDGETING SUPPORT & FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION
  • COMMUNICATION & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
  • BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (WRITTEN & VERBAL)
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE
  • STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS & EXTERNAL LIAISON
  • INTERNAL COLLABORATION ACROSS DEPARTMENTS
  • STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT & FEEDBACK INTEGRATION
  • TRAINING & INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN THEORY APPLICATION
  • TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT & PROGRAM DESIGN
  • DELIVERY OF IN-HOUSE TRAINING PROGRAMS (EG, CUSTOMER SERVICE)
  • STAFF CAPACITY-BUILDING & SKILLS ENHANCEMENT
  • TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
  • MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, OUTLOOK)
  • WORD PROCESSING & DOCUMENT FORMATTING
  • INTERNET RESEARCH & ONLINE RESOURCE UTILIZATION
  • SOCIAL NETWORKING & DIGITAL COMMUNICATION TOOLS
  • PERSONAL COMPUTER LITERACY & TROUBLESHOOTING
  • ABILITY TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS
  • SERVE AS A LIASON BETWEEN LEGAL TEAMS
  • ENSURING CONTRACTS IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE DEPARTMENT POLICIES
  • MONITORING OF PAYMENTS AND PROJECT BUDGET
  • MANAGING CONTRACTS WITH TRANSPARENCY AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY

Affiliations

  • Communications Officer, Ministry of Education, Voluntary
  • Voice Over Consultant, Notoya Popo-Joseph (Owner), Radio/TV Commercials, Web Infomercials, Voice Actor - Ministry of Tourism, St Lucia Distillers, Courts Optical, Crazy Al's Beach and Rhythm FM.
  • General Member, Women of Excellence, Strength and Tenacity Inc, The City College of New York
  • Facilitator, Cultural Development Foundation, Summer Youth Arts Workshop

Timeline

National Technical Project Coordinator

Department of Sustainable Development
05.2024 - Current

Procurement Assistant

Ministry of Education
10.2023 - 05.2024

Audit Assistant - Acting

Office of the Director of Audit
12.2022 - 10.2023

Accounts Clerk

Ministry of Education
05.2017 - 12.2022

Accounts Clerk

Accountant General
01.2015 - 05.2017

Contract Management - undefined

World Bank

Executive Diploma - Business Communications

UniAthena

Certificate - IPCC Guideline: Introduction And Cross -Cutting Issues

Greenhouse Gas Management Institute

Diploma - Operations and Project Management

UniAthena

Procurement Training - undefined

Ministry of Education - Education Quality Improvement Project (EQUIP)

Doctorate of Business Administration - International Business

East Bridge University

MBA - Project Management

Formato Educativo School of Business

Introduction to Procurement -

Caribbean Development Bank

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management

Monroe College

Associate Degree - Office Administration

Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, Division of Management Studies

COMPETENCIES

  • As a highly experienced National Technical Coordinator, I have consistently demonstrated excellence in executing high-volume administrative and operational tasks. My role has involved the meticulous management of complex work processing projects, such as large-scale mailings, formal correspondence, and the development of comprehensive manuals. This experience has enhanced my ability to oversee inventory systems and requisitions efficiently, utilizing robust market research to secure cost-effective procurement solutions.
  • I possess a strong foundation in organizational planning, operational control, leadership, and teamwork, with a relentless focus on improving customer and stakeholder satisfaction. This is achieved through the effective application of customer service principles and training, aligning all efforts with strategic service objectives to ensure optimal results. Furthermore, my expertise in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of accurate documentation, reports, and correspondence is in strict adherence to established administrative procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • In addition to my administrative skills, I have provided essential support in the submission of Quarterly Training Reports (QTRs) to departmental leadership, ensuring compliance with both regulatory and organizational standards. My experience in this area is coupled with sound judgment and discretion, particularly in handling sensitive matters with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
  • A key aspect of my role has been acting as a liaison between executive leadership, operational teams, and field sales personnel to enhance communication and operational alignment. I work effectively across multiple levels of management to gather and analyze critical information, fostering a collaborative environment that supports the overall success of the project.
  • Furthermore, my responsibility in maintaining proactive communication with external stakeholders has facilitated smooth business interactions, ensuring that all relations are aligned with organizational goals. I have managed the distribution of company literature and coordinated meetings, ensuring all logistics and follow-up tasks were efficiently executed.
  • Additionally, my experience in customer and stakeholder engagement strategies has extended to the preparation and management of purchase orders, further solidifying my ability to maintain strong operational support. Leveraging instructional design theory and delivery methodologies, I successfully created and implemented targeted training programs, including a customer service training initiative from November 1, 2019, to December 31, 2022, which significantly enhanced service delivery and team performance.
  • Through these achievements, I have ensured the smooth operation of the project, focusing on delivering results that align with both national and international goals. My diverse skill set, paired with strong leadership capabilities, enables me to contribute effectively to the success of high-profile initiatives.

References

Thaddeus, Dorville, Accountant, Ministry of Tourism, Waterfront, Castries - 460-2817

Asha Rene, Accountant, Ministry of Education, Waterfront, Castries  - 460-7111

Marcelin Edward, Ministry of Education, Waterfront, Castries  - 485-9481

Notoya Popo-Joseph