Donald Simpson

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Bronx, New York 10466

H: 718-***-****

M: 347-***-****

Email: aca5s6@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking position where leadership, experience, and analytical skills will

enhance a quality work force

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Motivated Quantitative Economist with twenty years' experience in economic

policy analysis, trade negotiations, and developmental planning. Works well

in group settings. Effective at presenting organization perspective and

rationale for policy implementation; Adept and attracted to multi-cultural

environments, both socially and at work.

EDUCATION

Completed many projects within a multi-ethnic student team in order to gain

cross-cultural work experience.

Master of Business Administration (International Business) - University of

the West Indies (June, 2007).

Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Mathematics) - University of the West

Indies (June, 1992).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ)

Ability to relate to people of different personalities and backgrounds;

Tolerant, curious, and appreciative of different work patterns while

remaining committed to deadlines.

2010 - Present: - Manager, Macroeconomics and International Trade - Devises

short and long-range action plans to address a structural weakness and

binding constraint inhibiting growth in the Jamaican economy. Supervises

work of five (5) macro economist ensure consistency of analysis for eight

(8) chapters in the quarterly economic publication and 16 chapters in the

annual economic and social publication along with the analysis of socio-

economic data. Member of various committee and working groups. Member of

the team that meet with multilateral and rating agencies on projection of

short-run macroeconomic performance. Makes presentation on economic

developments to government officials, companies, organization, and

international conferences. Served as manager of the PIOJ website with

principal responsibilities to monitor its web contents; ensuring of timely

updates; generation of quarterly statistical updates for management team of

the organization; liaise with other companies to form website links;

responds to queries from users; and coordinate and chair Web-Site Committee

meetings.

2003 - 2010 - Senior Economist- Monitoring and evaluation of fiscal

operation along with papers analyzing economic issues domestic and

international developments that impact on economic performance. Integral

part of the team of economist that formulated the long-term development

plan for Jamaica (Vision 2030) which resulted in the government of Jamaica

implementing numerous development projects and programs.

1997 - 2003 - Economist, International Trade and Negotiation Division -

Economist responsible analysis of international trade agreements and the

likely impact on global trade performance. Work targeted issues related to

World Trade Organization issues related to the services sector and the

development and submission of papers on the impact of liberalization on the

services sector.

1993 - 1997 - Research Economist - Research and Publication Division -

Economic editor for

the organization quarterly (4 chapters) and annual (6 chapters)

publications. Additional duties included conducting of research assignments

requiring the use of validated statistical techniques and analytical

skills. Attending and chairing meetings where ability to finalize a common

conclusion is essential.

JOB-RELATED TRAINING COURSES

Training and certification:

International Monetary Fund - Short course on Fiscal Policy in times of

Crisis: October 2006

South Korea International Institute - Course on International Policy

Development: August 2005 - September 2005

Institute of Computer Technology - Certificate in Computer Studies: May

1994 - July 1994

Social Policy Analysis - Use of Mathematical Statistic in Analyzing Data:

September 1993

Dale Carnegie Certificate in Effective Public Speaking and Human Relations:

October 1993 - February 1994

College of Art Science and Technology - Certificate in Computer Hardware

November 1992 - February 1993

OTHER

Performance Appraisal/Ratings: Outstanding/Superior

Very Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Awards/Accomplishments:

President of Rose Gordon Prep PTA 2012 - 2013

Planning Institute of Jamaica Staff Association - 2004 to 2006 (President)

Jamaica Environmental Trust - Board Member (Chairman of Finance Committee)

Jamaica Trade and Adjustment Team - Decide on strategies for trade and

negotiations

Implementation Team of the Planning Institute of Jamaica -Performance Based

Management System which resulted in the modernization of operation of the

organization - 2003

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