Dynamic and results-driven professional with a wealth of experience in Customer Relations; Exceptional Communication Skills, Hospitality and Entertainment Management, Artiste Management, and Event & Tourism Expertise.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
People Manager/ Assistant General Manager
AJ Foods Inc
10.2022 - Current
Key responsibility for hiring, training, and terminating all new and re-hired crew and managers for base store with over 40 members
Active department and shift manager.
Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
Crew Trainer
AJ Foods Inc
01.2022 - 09.2022
Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
Trained other crew in customer service, food safety and performance requirements.
Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
Adjunct Lecturer
The HEART Trust/NSTA
09.2022 - 12.2022
Lecturer with responsibility for Event and Entertainment Management Courses
Facilitated over five different course types per academic year.
Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
Collaborated with faculty members in event Managment curriculum for departmental courses.
Event Coordinator
Jamaica Cultural Development Commission
01.2017 - 08.2022
Planned, organized, implemented, and executed National Civic and Commemorative events, including state functions and visits for the Government of Jamaica
Managed a budget of over $12 million annually with over 20 different event/activity portfolios.
Managed and supervised hospitality activities, focusing on customer care, event invitation and database management, meals and refreshment planning, catering contract arrangements, events scheduling, and negotiations
Supervised 4-6 Hospitality Assistants.
Stage Manager
01.2010 - 01.2013
Artiste Liaison for Jamaica’s 50th-year Independence Celebrations
Education
Post Graduate Degree - Education And Training
Vocational Training Development Institute
Kingston, JA
2019
Bsc. Degree - Hospitality, Tourism & Entertainment Management
Excelsior Community College
Kingston, JA
2018
Associate Degree - Hospitality, Entertainment & Tourism Management
Excelsior Community College
2016
Diploma - Entertainment & Events Management
Vocational Training Development Institute (VTDI)
Kingston, JA
Diploma - Business Office Management
Career Development Institute (CDI)
Kingston, JA
Management -
Institute For National Development (MIND)
Kingston, JA
Skills
Advanced Communication – Oral, Written & Interpersonal
People Management and Multi-Cultural Leadership
Planning, Organizational, Time Management
Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Word
Management of Multi Media & Social Media Management
Concept and Product Building
Inventory and Purchasing
Excellent Customer Relations and Communication Skills
Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
Conceptualization, planning, and execution of several major private events
Program Development & Delivery
Proficiency in Inventory Management
Team Member Coaching
Human Resources Operations
Certification
Food Protection Manager “ServSafe” Certified, National Restaurant Association, American National Standards Institute, USA (Awarded: March 2023)
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