Michelle N Stone
Tel: 289-***-**** *** Bean Crescent, Ajax, Ontario, L1T 4K2, CANADA
************@*****.***
SUMMARY
To become a part of a dynamic organization where I will be given the
opportunity to coordinate my knowledge, skills and abilities at various
levels across business disciplines, towards both personal and
organizational productivity, growth and development.
CORE COMPETENCE & SKILLS
. Office and project management coordination and creative problem
solving abilities.
. Assertive, energetic individual with an ability to quickly grasp new
ideas and learn new skills.
. Motivated and detail-oriented, with proven ability to effectively
multi-task and perform duties independently with accuracy, efficiency
and within the time frame required.
. Impeccable ethics and integrity, along with the ability to maintain
strict confidentiality of information.
. Excellent communicator with interpersonal, time management,
organization and leadership skills.
. Excellent computer skills in the use of Microsoft word, spreadsheet,
and presentation application.
. Ability to streamline and improve administrative processes.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Travel Fusion (St Catherine, Jamaica)
Owner/Manager Nov 14, 2013
- Nov 30, 2014
. Responsible for all administrative, accounting and human resource
activities of the business
. Maintain an effective inventory management control system of office
furniture, stationery and office supplies
. Make and amend travel reservations and visa applications for clients
as required, and other travel related services
. Provide general supervision for staff members
Cari-Med Limited (Kingston, Jamaica)
Administrative Assistant - Operations Department
Jan 2012 to December 20, 2013
. Responsible for the effective management & operations of the department
through the execution of general office management practices and
procedures as well as project management coordination.
- Achievements: Spearheaded the renovation and refurbishing of offices
to provide new accommodation for the sales and marketing teams.
The Scotiabank Group, Executive Offices (Kingston, Jamaica)
Nov 1993 to Dec 2010
Customer Support Officer - Public, Corporate & Government Affairs &
The Scotiabank Jamaica Foundation (SJF) (2006 - 2010)
. Managed the administrative and accounting activities for the SJF
programmes, as well as human resource activities for department's staff
members.
. Managed logistics and assisted in the planning and execution of
marketing, corporate social responsibility and public relations events.
. Provided supervision for summer workers and facilitated the cross
training of other employees as necessary.
- Achievements: Responsible for the implementation of a performance
monitoring programme for SJF students as well as a counseling programme
for both students and parents. Developed electronic budget tracking
spreadsheets to effectively and efficiently monitor expenses for all SJF
projects.
Insurance Advisor
Scotia Jamaica Insurance Agency (2003 - 2006)
. Managed the administrative activities of the unit, individual sales,
marketing and public relations activities as well as the multi-million
dollar investment portfolio for the company's clients in order to
maximize their wealth creation, and contributed to targets being met or
exceeded.
. Developed a reputation for excellent sales and professional customer
service
- Achievements: Increased the customer base, regular and annualized
premium incomes during tenure. Received several sales and service
awards and recognition.
Banking Officer/ Administrative Assistant (1993 - 2003)
. Worked extensively in the:
a. Human Resources Department in several diverse areas such as
pension administration, training and development, industrial
relations, staff relations and benefit administration (1993 -
1998)
b. Banking operations (1998 - 2002)
c. Information Systems Centre with general responsibility for all
administrative and human resources issues for staff at the
Centre (2002 - 2003)
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Diploma (Honors) - Business Administration (active)
. triOS College, Ontario, Canada
Master of Science - Global Human Resources Management (MSc)
. The University of Liverpool, England
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Services (BComm)
. Nipissing University, North Bay, Canada
Associate of Science - Business Administration (ASc)
. Institute of Management Sciences, Kingston, Jamaica
Certificate in Supervisory Management
. College of Arts, Science & Technology (now University of Technology)
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS
Associate of the Institute of Canadian Bankers (AICB)
. Institute of Canadian Bankers, Canada
Fellow of the Life Management Institute (FLMI)
. Life Office Management Association, USA
Associate, Customer Service (ASC)
. Life Office Management Association, USA
Associate, Annuity Products & Administration
. Life Office Management Association, USA
Professional Development:
. Employability & Personal Development Certification - City & Guilds,
London
. Certificate of Merit in Events Planning - CARIMAC, Jamaica
. Other on the job training programmes in presentation skills, sales,
customer experience, recruitment, interviewing and selection
processes; human resources policies and procedures
REFERENCES
. Available upon request
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