CASINE BROWN

*** **** **** ****, ******, ON, L*M 5K5 C: 352-***-**** ac7vrk@r.postjobfree.com / ac7vrk@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

An enterprising and dedicated professional with a tertiary background in Business Administration. Highly efficient and methodical with a good eye for detail and a proactive approach. Presently looking for an energetic environment to hone, demonstrate and transfer my knowledge and skills to enhance the lives of others. HIGHLIGHTS OF CORE COMPETENCIES

• Developed administrative, data management and data entry and analysis skills.

• 10+ years of experience in social work and social research.

• Strong work ethics and a multi-disciplinary team player.

• Proficient in the use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), MS Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and GIS.

• Superior organization and time management skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Associate Degree – Business Accounting Pending (Dec 2021) Georgian College - Barrie, Ontario

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, (HRM) Sep 2000- Jun 2004 University of Technology (UTECH) - Kingston, Jamaica

• Minor in Marketing

• Graduated with 1st Class Honours

High School Diploma in Business Sep 1992-July 1997 Garvey Maceo Comprehensive High - Clarendon, Jamaica

• 5 CXCs 0 ’ Levels & 6 SSCs Continuing Level

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Women’s Resource and Outreach Centre & University of West Indies, Jamaica Research Assistant Jun 2017 – Aug 2018

- Conducted documentary, participatory and quantitative research activities (including desk research, focus group discussions, personal interviews and surveys).

- Performed data entry and data analysis

- Prepared reports (including synthesis reports) on research undertaken and presented findings to stakeholders.

- Facilitated community outreach programmes to support the engagement of grassroot community based organisations.

- Provided general administrative support (scheduling, organization of fora, filing). Social Development Commission (SDC) - Kingston, Jamaica Research Coordinator Sept 2010 – Dec 2016

• Coordinated and implemented the Commission’s Research agenda in two parishes by conducting socio-economic surveys in communities; entered, analyzed and presented information to inform development priorities and social intervention programmes in communities.

• Facilitated focus group discussions and other meetings with community leaders and external stakeholders.

• Recruited and trained community volunteers in research methodologies and coordinated and supervised their field activities.

• Conducted needs analysis and bi-annual performance appraisals of supervised staff.

• Marketed the work of the research unit to foster partnerships and generate funds for continued community research. Casine Brown Page 2 of 2

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES Cont’d

Social Development Commission (SDC) – Kingston, Jamaica Facilitator/Community Development Officer Sept 2005 – Aug 2010

• Provided direction and management of nine (9) communities through the establishment and maintenance of 46 Community Based Organizations (CBOs).

• Guided communities in developing community priority/development plans and project proposals for funding of same.

• Empowered citizens though the use of Participatory Learning Techniques (PLAs).

• Administered capacity building training to strengthen group’s performance (areas: meeting management, constitution writing, leadership, fundraising, team building, advocacy, etc.).

• Enabled ongoing networking and relationship building between communities and service providers. Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) – Kingston, Jamaica Clerical Assistant Jan 2005- Mar 2005

• Batched and coded CXC papers for marking.

• Routed CXC papers to individuals for evaluation.

• Reviewed score sheets and identified individuals to reconcile discrepancies. Millers Accounting Services – Clarendon, Jamaica

Accounting Clerk Jun – Aug 2003

• Coded the general ledger and processed vendor invoice payments.

• Identified and resolved system and account issues. OTHER PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• Certificate - First Aid and CPR (Infant, Child and Adult Care) 2016 Jamaica Red Cross - St. Catherine, Jamaica

• Certificate - Community Policing, Community Safety and Crime Prevention 2008 Jamaica Constabulary Force - Clarendon, Jamaica

• Certificate - Mentorship Programme 2006-2007

National Youth Service (NYS) - Clarendon, Jamaica

• Certificate - Environmental Stewardship 2006

Management Institute for National Development - Kingston, Jamaica PHILANTROPHIC / VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENTS

Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) - Clarendon, Jamaica Programme for Advancement through Health & Education (PATH) Committee Member 2008 – 2016 Alberta Association for Asian Popular Arts (ASAPA) – Edmonton, Alberta Canada Animethon 23 (Data Collector) August 2016

Edmonton Ultimate Canada Association (EUPA)– Edmonton, Alberta Canada 2016 Canadian Ultimate Championships (Scorekeeper, Volunteer Check-in & Access Controller) August 2016 National Youth Service (NYS) /Social Development Commission (SDC) – Clarendon, Jamaica Administrative Assistant Jan 2005 – Jun 2005

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