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Jul. 2020- Heads the design and execution of training and developmental initiatives on various topics in the Caribbean and internationally, including: * Personal and professional development * Emotional intelligence * Leadership * Managing your team * Professionalism and personality: Written and verbal communication * Professionalism and personality: Style and image * Career management * Leading change - Provides expert career and personal development advice for professionals seeking to grow in their careers. - Holds responsibility for developing strategic partnerships locally, regionally, and internationally. - Training Consultant on "Developing a Sustainable Tourism Circuit in South Rupununi Guyana: Product Development, Assessments, Marketing, and Capacity Building" - a project focusing on developing Guyana's tourism product. The Compete Caribbean Partnership Facility (CCPF/IDB) funds the project in Partnership with Visit Rupununi (VR) and the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA).
Executive Director
Intimate Hotels of BarbadosExecutive Director
May. 2020Barbados
Manager of Training, Licensing and Operations
Guyana Tourism AuthorityManager of Training, Licensing and Operations
Sep. 2018 - Apr. 2020Guyana- Managed the Human Resources department, including talent acquisition, onboarding, offboarding, training, and performance management for a staff complement of 25. - Exceeded the GTA’s training goals – over 625 persons were trained in 2019. - Supported initiatives that led to increased employee productivity by implementing key operational systems. - Created the company's employee handbook, in compliance with employment law and best practices. - Held oversight for 30+ developmental training programmes and initiatives annually. - Supported the improvement of service quality and sustainability standards within the tourism private sector across the country. - Liaised with senior government and agency officials to ensure successful execution of training and development initiatives across the country.
Resource Mobilisation and Human Resources Development Consultant (Temporary)
Caribbean Tourism OrganizationResource Mobilisation and Human Resources Development Consultant (Temporary)
Jul. 2018 - Aug. 2018Barbados- Created terms of reference (TOR) to undertake a Regional Tourism Human Resources Knowledge and skills audit. - Supported the Resource Mobilisation team in the preparation of a project proposal to gain financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). - Successfully coordinated company events and initiatives.
Regional Project Coordinator
Deloitte ConsultingRegional Project Coordinator
Oct. 2016 - Feb. 2018Eastern Caribbean and Jamaica- Successfully liaised with regional hotel and tourism associations on the development and deployment of a hotel sector energy performance framework. - Improved the hotel facility operations and evaluated energy efficiency and renewable energy options in the sector. - Established a local office in Barbados and held oversight for employee relations and the day-to-day operations of the office. - Planned, executed and chaired regional training events.
Sustainable Tourism Consultant
Caribbean Tourism OrganizationSustainable Tourism Consultant
Dec. 2013 - Sep. 2016Caribbean- Conducted extensive project research on Sustainable Tourism, which led to improved international relations and tourism development. - Provided technical and developmental support on the CHENACT–AP Project. - Held oversight for the administrative management of sustainable tourism projects. - Collaborated with all departments.
Project Officer/Research Assistant
The CARIBSAVE PartnershipProject Officer/Research Assistant
Nov. 2012 - Dec. 2013Barbados- Co-managed the completion of the Baseline Assessments and Community Adaptation Plans. - Contributed to the development and implementation of knowledge and strategic communication plans. - Conducted project research and provided technical support. - Managed the technical and administrative coordination of projects.
Membership Relations and Environmental Officer
Barbados Hotel and Tourism AssociationMembership Relations and Environmental Officer
Apr. 2008 - Aug. 2011Barbados- Developed and executed initiatives that increased corporate membership by 10% & retained 100% of the existing 100+ members. - Co-led the public relations and promotions elements of the organization, internally and externally. - Designed and promoted training and programmes that led to the creation of environmental best practices in the local tourism sector.
HR Projects Assistant and Learning & Development Administrator
Grooms-ShaftesburyHR Projects Assistant and Learning & Development Administrator
Jun. 2007 - Mar. 2008Old Street, London- Co-managed the development and facilitation of training programmes for the staff complement. - Created bespoke performance and developmental plans for the entire staff complement. - Supported human resource projects which led to improved recruitment practices, policy development and employee morale.
Various HR roles
The Shaftesbury SocietyVarious HR roles
Jun. 2005 - May. 2007South Wimbledon, London- Developed new people initiatives and enhanced existing initiatives that improved the employee experience. - Created policies and procedures that ensured the company's compliance to employment law. - Recruited top talent for the organization and implemented activities to ensure engagement.

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