CURRICULUM VITAE

JILLIAN E. KERR

Bloody Bay, Tobago

Telephone: 1-868-***-**** / 1-868-***-**** / 1-868-***-****

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 8th December 1980

Marital Status: Single

Nationality: Citizen of Trinidad and Tobago

EDUCATION

Present University of the West Indies (Open Campus)

BSc Management Studies

2010-2011 University of Trinidad and Tobago

Pre-University Programme

2006-2009 Trinizuela Technical and Vocational College

Advanced Diploma - Construction Industry Technician

2003 School of Practical Accounting and Accounting Services (SPA)

Certificate - Practical Accounting

2001 Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute (TTHTI)

Food and Beverage Service & Hospitality Management

1999-2000 National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST) – Community Information Technology

1998 Youth Training and Employment Partnership Programme (YTEPP) Career Enhancement & Computer Literacy

1-1998 Signal Hill Senior Comprehensive School

1992-1995 Scarborough Junior Secondary School

QUALIFICATIONS

Trinzuela Technical & Vocational College - City and Guilds

GRADE

Certificate Level

Occupational Health and Safety Administration Pass

Health and Safety Pass

Foundation Award in Management Principles Credit

Core Skills Distinction

Basic Construction Skills Credit

Construction Technician 1 Distinction

Electrical Installation 1 Pass

Diploma Level

Applied Scientific Techniques 2 Credit

Drawing & Surveying Techniques Credit

Construction Techniques 2 Credit

Environmental Science & Construction Techniques 3 Pass

Advanced Diploma Level

Tendering, Estimating & Quantity Surveying 4 Pass

Construction Management 4 Pass

Structural Elements, Hydraulics, Geology & Soil Mechanics 4 Pass

Materials & Construction Technology Pass

C.X.C. O’Levels

SUBJECT GRADE

(General Proficiency)

English Language 1

Mathematics 11

Office Procedures 111

Principles of Business 111

Shorthand 1

Typewriting 1

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sept – Dec 2015 Lab Technician

Programme for Upgrading Roads Efficiency (P.U.R.E.)

Ministry of Works and Transport

Assists in Conducting Field Testing

Checks log book regularly to ensure that samples are distributed equally to all laboratories

Assists in the preparation of monthly reports indicating which labs are tardy in submitting results, highlighting tardy results and submit to Senior Quality Technician.

Copies test results to the relevant Project Engineers and file original test results

Assists Senior Quality Control Technician in preparing forms for auditing laboratories, asphalt plants and quarries, etc.

Assists Senior Quality Control Technician in training of in-house staff

Provides assistance in auditing Contractors Quality Control plants and visit their plant, equipment and operations

Provides assistance in Laboratory Inspections, Asphalt Plant Evaluations and Quarry Inspections

Provides assistance in routine Round Robin as well as random inter-laboratory testing

2014 – 2015 Business Operations Assistant II

(Human Capital Development Unit)

Ministry of Tobago Development

Coordinates the planning and management of meetings, workshops and conferences.

Prepares and/or guides the preparation of complex correspondence, spreadsheets, reports and other documents.

Undertakes follow-up activities regarding the Unit’s work programme and decisions taken at meetings, workshops and conferences and submits progress reports.

Undertakes research, conducts analysis and complies data as directed.

Performs office management duties.

WORK EXPERIENCE (cont’d)

Assists in preparation of budgetary estimates by obtaining relevant financial and other data for inclusion.

Generates a wide variety of documents such as letters, memoranda, minutes, reports, spreadsheets utilizing appropriate software.

Performs administrative support duties for managerial/professional/technical staff .

Assist in organizing resources for staff in the department.

2013 – 2014 Business Operations Assistant II (Facilities Department)

Ministry of Tobago Development

Guide staff in performing duties.

Undertakes follow-up activities regarding the Unit’s work programme and decisions taken at meetings, workshops and conferences and submits progress reports.

Undertakes research, conducts analysis and complies data as directed.

Performs office management duties such as developing and maintaining file register and filing system in keeping with established procedures as well as generates a wide variety of documents such as letters, memoranda, minutes, reports, spreadsheets utilizing appropriate software.

Assists in preparation of budgetary estimates by obtaining relevant financial and other data for inclusion.

Assist the Facilities Manager with arranging for equipment/building repairs and maintenance.

Performs administrative support duties for managerial/professional/technical staff.

Supervise the Environmental Sanitation staff

Supervise technical staff and assist in organizing resources for the Facilities Services staff.

2009-2012 Administrative Secretary

Ministry of Housing and the Environment

Coordinates the provision of administrative and secretarial services for the day to day operations of the Housing Policy Facilitation and Implementation Unit;

WORK EXPERIENCE (cont’d)

Transcribes notes to produce documents in a finished format and reviews all documents prepared for the signature or attention of the superior officer;

Coordinates activities relating to the management of applications received for the programmes;

Creates systems to meet targets that has been assigned by the Coordinator;

Liaises with the Agency responsible for site investigations and the disbursement of grants to ensure that related files and cheques are received in a timely manner;

Provide requested data for status reports on the Home Improvement Grant;

Provides logistical support for projects assigned to the Coordinator of HPFIU by the Minister or Permanent Secretary;

Ensure Contract Agreements are forwarded to the Legal Officer for verification and sealing.

2008-2009 Secretary

Ministry of Planning, Housing and the Environment

Prepare agenda, minutes of meetings and composes and prepares letters and memoranda.

Maintains files of correspondence, reports, circulars, confidential matters and other written records.

Assist the Administrative Secretary with the preparation of agreements.

Perform any other duties delegated by the Executive Administrative Assistant and the Administrative Secretary.

2005-2008 Secretary II

Division of Settlements and Labour

Assist Director with his/her responsibility for the overall programme of work and general administration of the office;

Reviews all incoming and outgoing correspondence, including confidential matters, bring to the attention of the Director those needing urgent attention;

WORK EXPERIENCE (cont’d)

Establishes and maintains internal office systems and controls;

Assist supervisor in the preparation of confidential and special reports;

Arranges meetings, appointments, conferences for Director as scheduled;

Co-ordinates activities for the Director.

2004-2005 Clerk Typist I

Tobago House of Assembly

Perform clerical duties for various departments within the Tobago House of Assembly (THA)

2004 Supervisor/Administrator

D. S. Marketing

Train subordinates to carry out daily duties, assignments and ensure that the expected standards of the company are maintained

Uphold personnel, fiscal and other records

OTHER EXPERIENCES

Internships

2001 Food and Beverage Service Hilton (Tobago)

2000 Library Trainee Scarborough Central Library

INTERESTS

Reading, Singing, Cooking, Dancing, Volleyball, Netball, CrossFit Training, Dragon boat

REFERENCES

Mr. Marc Cooper

Project Manager

Programme for Upgrading Roads Efficiency (P.U.R.E.)

Ministry of Works and Transport

Tel: 363-1290

Email: acwvfq@r.postjobfree.com

Mrs. Agnes Webbe

Principal Consultant

Webbe & Associates

Tel: 305-8760

Email: acwvfq@r.postjobfree.com

Ms. Erica Campbell

Consultant

Bethany

Tel: 294-4430/469-1254

Email: acwvfq@r.postjobfree.com

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