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GraceKennedy Ltd.Divisional Project Manager- Grace Foods International (USA. UK, Canada, Belize & LACA)
Jul. 2022 - Feb. 2025Kingston, JamaicaAs International Foods Division Project Manager, I participated in the implementation of the SAP S/4HANA system across the division's Strategic Business Units (SBUs). This role required effective communication with SBUs to secure critical resources, ensuring seamless project execution. I participated in quantifying the benefits for the GK Group short, medium and long term. Additionally, I spearheaded the successful delivery of a key 2030 initiative (GIFT) which provides real-time visibility of the International SBU's strategic initiatives , aligning with the group's strategic objectives.
GraceKennedy Ltd.Project Manager- Hilo Food Stores
Jun. 2021 - Jun. 2022Kingston, JamaicaAs Project Manager, I successfully led the implementation of recommendations from the Hi-Lo Stores review conducted in December 2020, achieving annual operational savings. The project played a pivotal role in stabilizing the foundation of the Hi-Lo business, positioning it for future expansion. Key accomplishments included effective project planning, monitoring, and reporting, along with proactive issue and risk management. I managed change, communication, and stakeholder engagement while maintaining strict oversight to meet budgetary targets. I created and implemented a standardization program that tested the 13 stores across Jamaica to ensure FS5 international standards were adhered to. I identified and secured essential resources, fostered team collaboration, and ensured timely project delivery within budget. By developing clear communication channels and updates for executives and stakeholders, I achieved full buy-in and overcame barriers to project success. All deliverables were met, ensuring the business's readiness for sustainable growth. So much so in Hi-Lo won Grace Kennedy's Champion Subsidiary by delivering record breaking results and triple digit growth in profitability.
Newport District Tourism InitiativeExecutive Chairman (Board Member)
May. 2020 - Dec. 2024Newport District, St. Mary will become the only and largest garden community in Jamaica and the Caribbean. A Tourism Based Initiative, that will create income for its members.
Newport District, Don’s waterfalls, springs and streams. Fruits, ground provision and unique gaming activities for the entire family. Join us to tour the community and see how some Jamaicans live.
JN FoundationProject Manager
Nov. 2019 - Jun. 2021Kingston, JamiacaThe water project, the first of its kind, seeks to enhance Jamaica’s climate resilience through the use of water adaptation technology in the country’s housing sector. The specific objectives include facilitating the uptake of water adaptation measures; increasing the stock of climate resilient housing; and enhancing Jamaica’s water security. The project components include a Loan Facility primarily for housing developers and a Technical Cooperation component, which involves developing the business and financial cases for water efficiency, capacity building, supporting entrepreneurship and public awareness.
Androw and Friends Charity FoundationDirector of Public Relations, Media & Marketing (Board Member)
Aug. 2019 - Dec. 2024Androw and Friends Charity Foundation is a non-profit organization that empowers young people from diverse socio-economic back grounds to become successful individuals, while playing our part in advancing the welfare of Jamaicans and by extension the whole human race.
Jamaica Biscuit CompanyExport Manager
Jul. 2018 - Jul. 2019Kingston, JamaicaDirected export sales and marketing for a manufacturing company, directly responsible for an excess of $5 million USD in sales • Responsible for the overall trade performance, establishment of targets, and for aligning the trade objectives for US, UK, Canada and the Caribbean
• Directly targeted potential buyers and encourage them to do business with Jamaica Biscuit Company resulting in market launches in St. Vincent & Guyana
• Developed a sales plan, quota structure and measurement process to align with the annual business plan of department resulting in 5% growth over a 12 month period
• Directed and managed Departmental budgets
• Managed a promotional budget in excess of $500K USD
• Forecasted and achieved annual KPI’s for the Department by extensive renegotiation of existing trade deals and promotions in market, initiation of marketing and promotions in USA, Canada and UK
• Management of internal and external relationships with key stakeholders to foster departmental/company/group growth
Jamaicangyal.comChief Joy Officer (CJO)
Jul. 2016Kingston, JamaicaAs the Chief Joy Officer of Jamaicangyal.com, I have led our e-commerce business to substantial success in the sale and export of Jamaican manufactured products to international markets. We are a JAMPRO & JACRA Registered Exporter with an FDA Approved Export Facility, and our unwavering commitment to "Selling Jamaican, Building Jamaica" has driven our achievements. Some key accomplishments during my tenure include:
• Developing and executing effective international business strategies.
• Significantly increasing Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sales.
• Championing collaborative problem-solving and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Streamlining operations for optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Building and leading high-performing teams to drive business growth.
• Managing budgets and resources to ensure financial sustainability.
• Successfully planning and executing major events and initiatives.
• Spearheading projects from inception to completion with exceptional results.
• Driving sales and negotiation efforts to secure valuable partnerships.
• Leveraging multilingual proficiency in Spanish for international engagement.
• Delivering impactful public speaking engagements.
• Guiding our strategic planning for long-term growth.
• Implementing training and development programs to empower our team.
• Harnessing the power of e-commerce for market expansion.
• Providing visionary leadership that aligns with our core mission.
Through these achievements, I have established a track record of success while remaining committed to our values of sustainability, community engagement, and social responsibility.
Lasco Manufacturing Ltd.Export Sales and Marketing Manager
Jan. 2016 - Aug. 2017Manage all aspects of Market Development for LATAM and Caribbean Markets • Redesigned Distributor incentive plans to align with company's overall strategic growth objectives.
• Implemented strategic and tactical sales initiatives resulting in departmental growth of 40% over 16 months.
• Developed and implemented promotional strategies to market and promote the LASCO brand • Relationship management with local and government entities and international distributors (16) in LATAM Markets
• Successfully launched products in Haitian and Panamanian markets resulting in excess of $1M USD sales
• Organized and led Monthly Sales Meetings and helped facilitate HOD Meetings with board members
• Traveled with Jamaican delegation to Mexico and Panama, Cuba to initiate price negotitation
English School PueblaPresident
May. 2012 - Jul. 2014Puebla de Zaragoza Area, MexicoEnglish Chat Club Puebla/Spanish Chat Club Jamaica
September 2006 – presently (8 years) Mexico/Jamaica
• Formulating and successfully implementing company policy;
• Directing strategy towards the profitable growth and operation of the company;
• Developing strategic operating plans that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities established by the board;
• Maintaining an ongoing dialogue with the members of staff;
• Putting in place adequate operational planning and financial control systems;
• Ensuring that the operating objectives and standards of performance are not only understood but owned by the management and other employees;
• Closely monitoring the operating and financial results against plans and budgets;
• Maintaining the operational performance of the company;
• Representing the company to major members, customers and professional associations; The language company main objective is developing and delivering language courses for companies and schools, translating and interpreting services, preparation for international exams such as TOEFL, PET, and KET. Delivery of workshops, Government Bid preparations and management; fundraising management and scholarship management. Some of our many clients includes and not limited to: (Secretaria de Educacion Publica (SEP), Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE), Universidad Iberoamericana, Tec de Monterrey, CE Camino Real Puebla, Instituto D’Amicis Puebla)
British High Commission KingstonEntry Clearance Assistant
May. 2011 - May. 2012• Administrative Assistance to the FCO Manager
• Processing of Visas for Caribbean nationals
• Shipping/logistics or returns to Caribbean nationals
• Contact for Overseas Territories (Dominica Republic)
• Management of Social Events for the Consulate
• Spanish Translations and Interpreting for FCO Officers
• Project Management (SPOKE Initiation Project)
I joined the UKBA team with much enthusiasm as this was a new area, which posed new opportunities of learning in my professional life. As soon as I joined this department I immediately implemented a filing system which facilitated the location of files which were essential to decision to applications. This initiative produced recognition from the department head which nominated me employee of the quarter.
Chas E Ramson Ltd.Food Service Manager
Aug. 2009 - May. 2011Montego Bay Jamaica• Managing a portfolio of accounts
• Dealing with all aspects of a campaign
• Using an existing network of industry contacts to generate new business
• Leading and training other members of the account team
• Managing the work of account executives
• Leading project management activity
• Ensuring necessary actions are undertaken by the account team
• Building a 'territory'
• Achieving sales targets
• Delivering sales presentations to high-level executives
• Attending client meetings
• Maintaining and expanding relationships with existing clients It was my responsibility to manage the Food Service Department of 4 effectively with a monthly sales budget of $10 Million JMD (2009), I had to conceptualize plans to ensure that all quotas were met and outperformed; During my tenure this department grew by approximately 35% in sales which meant increased sales in all 3 regions (Kingston, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay/ Negril). Acquisition of new accounts from bid administration with Spanish hotels had a 12% participation in the aforementioned increase.
Being innovative and constructing unique marketing and sales strategies were essential tools of the team’s success. Part of our success was using social media along with networking and collaborating with the The Jamaica Chef Association, planning regular tasting events with executive chefs and program and event sponsorship.
Xerox/ACS JamaicaBilingual Customer Service Supervisor
Jan. 2008 - Aug. 2009Montego Bay, Jamaica
The Spanish Chat ClubPresident- Interpreter/Translator
Sep. 2006 - Jul. 2018Mexico/JamaicaI offer Translating and Interpreting Services to International Trading Companies In Mexico City, Tlaxcala and Puebla. Also In Jamaica I operated a Spanish Chat Club, where Spanish speakers met to practice their Spanish.
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