Mechanical Engineering Quality Assurance

DWIGHT D. LEWIS

Calabar Mews, Apartment No. **, Kingston 20 Cell: 376-6283 Home: 755-2427

Email: ***************@*****.***

Career Objective

Manager: Renewable Energy Projects & Technical Capacity

Obtain a senior management position for the implementation of Renewable Energy (RE) projects and initiatives as well as facilitate the creation of RE learning environments for policy makers, entrepreneurs and RE enthusiasts.

Professional Profile

Dwight Lewis is a determined professional with over eight years of management experience in executing organizational strategy, leading teams, fostering quality assurance and facilitating knowledge transfer through mentorship and training.

In 2012, Mr. Lewis was mandated by the HEART Trust/NTA to lead the creation of employment, training and investment opportunities within the field of renewable energy & efficiency technology which was identified as an emerging labour market gap in the Jamaican economy. This project also had the double objective of ensuring that Jamaica could meet its IMF target of decreasing energy consumption and expand the alternative energy sector in the island.

He is a Master Instructor and excels at developing curriculum and customizing approaches and presentations to effectively communicate with diverse audiences at all levels. As such, Dwight was one of the driving forces behind the establishment of the Renewable Energy and Efficiency Course Level 4 NVQ being taught at the National Tool and Engineering Institute (NTEI).

Mr. Lewis is a natural team builder and coach, who inspires confidence, and has the knack for constructing high-performance teams committed to results. He is an outstanding individual, with an eye for details; a self motivated person with a demonstrated history of achieving results and success.

Knowledge of project management methodologies, techniques and tools;

Knowledge of resource management policies and practices

Knowledge of change management techniques

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Professional Experience

National Tools & Engineering Institute (NTEI), HEART Trust/NTA (2006-present)

2012 - Head of Section/ Instructor for Mechanical Engineering/ Renewable Energy & Efficiency

Provide quality assurance by ensuring standards are maintained in regard to quality of training and assessment; maintaining the institution's certification and accreditation status through adherence to best practices in training and assessment policy and protocols

Revise and develop new and existing programmes and curricula to converge with labour market trends

Identify and select instructors, and guide learning modules for faculty development through further training; enhance learning environment by encouraging use of instructional technology and non-traditional teaching and assessment techniques and conducting facility audits

Prepare and supervise senior and core officers in the implementation of the institution’s strategic and 5 year plan

Provide oversight monitoring to outputs and performance of senior staff including Heads of Section, Senior Instructors, Career Development Officers, Librarians

Provide financial management for the training portfolio including preparation of the budget, approval for salary payments, requisitions and procurement of goods and services

(2008 – 2012) Instructor for Mechanical Engineering Maintenance

Identify and compile teaching material and resource information; review and approve course outlines and curricula, select assessment methods and draft lesson plans for both subjects.

Monitor student enrollment and recruitment processes for new students

(2007-2008) Registrar, Admission Assessment & Monitoring:

Ensured the integrity, accuracy, and security of all student academic records; facilitated effective student diagnostic testing, registration and enrollment; tracked and monitored progress of students throughout tenure using the NTEI Learner Management System for all trainees; maintained up-to-date course schedules, catalogs, final examination schedules; supervised the processes for the articulation of transfer credits, certification, production of official transcripts and diplomas.

Supervised staff in the Office of the Registrar including up to forty Assessors, three Clerical Officers and one Data Entry Operator

Maintain and develop partnership with industry and other stakeholders to solicit new business and provide certification opportunities to industry stakeholders.

(2010-Present)(Project manager- part-time) Sancufa Construction Mechanical & Electrical Co. Ltd

Manage several housing renovation housing projects.

Plan, direct and co-ordinate activities of multiple projects ranging from house construction, renovation, and electrical wiring.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS- NTEI

Conceived and led the introduction of the Renewable Energy & Efficiency Programme at NTEI by liaising with key domestic and international stakeholders from collaborating institutions in Canada

Consistently surpasses Certification targets students in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance and for 2013/2014 surpassed targets by 10%

Implemented systemic changes and operational guidelines which reduced and eliminated backlog for assessments, resulting in the achievement of targets

References

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