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LEANTHIA PACQUETTE

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Azle, Texas, USA, 76020

Email:adw562@r.postjobfree.com or adw562@r.postjobfree.com Cell: # 1-767-***-**** (What’s App) or 1-346-***-**** CAREER OBJECTIVES

To enhance the development and implementation of organizations strategic objectives and to deliver effective quality service as a team-lead or member in achieving programs and projects goals successfully. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• University of South Wales/UNICAF

Master of Business Administration (MBA) – (graduated in January 2023)

• SM study

Certification in Marketing Strategy and Research (2017) Certificate in Marketing Strategy Fundamentals (2017)

• University of Bradford

Post Graduate Certificate in Project Planning, Appraisal and Management- (2007-2008)

• University of the West Indies

Executive Diploma in Management (1999-2001)

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. LECTURER (Part Time): 2010 - present

Project Management Professional (PMP) & Certified Associate in Project Management

(CAPM) training programs.

• Lectures & coordinates trained professionals and students training on project and business management principles and international financial management standards.

• Program Manager for Development of training curriculum for professional training programs

• Provided strategic guidance to student in preparation for taking final certified exams

• Supervised and assessed mock exams for the PMP & CAPM programs

• Delivered professional online- and in-person training workshops for professional development 2. Self-employed/Consultant: 2021- Present.

Business Strategy Analyst, Marketing & Project Management Consultant: Conduct extensive global marketing promotional campaigns to promote the services offered by Management Consultancy & Agency Services (MACAS)

• Serve as local representative for Project Management Institute (PMI) and provide marketing and project management services consultancy services for businesses

• Provision of Real Estate promotion, marketing and sales services 3. Consultant/Evaluation Analyst/Project Officer:2019 – 2021 United Nations Development Programme/Barbados & the OECS, Dominica Office

• Prepared Terms of Reference (ToR) and applications for Technical Assistant Funding

• Managed the proposal processes for the technical funding

• Evaluated project for approval and monitored implementation of projects for technical funds

• Prepared monthly & quarterly project reports, and financial & economic analyses for funded projects

• Made findings/observations and recommendations for the development and management of projects 4. Millennia Group of Companies/Sorell Consulting Ltd.: 2016 – 2017 Project Management Officer (PMO)

• Planned and managed work program for project team members

• Prepared project document and schedules for project team visits and meetings

• Recommended and coordinated training for project team members

• Supervised and delegated assignments to project team members

• Monitored and managed capital projects

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5. Dominica Association of Industry & Commerce (DAIC): 2015 – 2016 Operations Managers

• Managed the accounting & administrative functions

• Prepared budgets for promotional activities and annual budget

• Organized Annual General Meeting (AGM)

• Prepared minutes of meetings of Board of Directors.

• Supervised subordinate staff

6. Self-employed/Consultant- 2014-2015

Business Strategy Analyst, Marketing & Project Management Consultant

• Conducted extensive global marketing promotional campaigns to promote the services offered by Management Consultancy & Agency Services (MACAS)

• Provided consultancy services in marketing and project management services

• Served as local representative for the Project Management Institute (PMI)

• Provision of Real Estate promotion, marketing, and sales services

• Project Logistics Manager/Deka Tron USA (USNS Comfort ship visit in 2015)

• Managed MACAS Fast Food Outdoor restaurant

7. Dominica Agricultural Producers & Exporters Ltd. (DAPEX): 2012 - 2013 Administrative Officer and Internal Auditor/Accountant

• Administered the office human resource activities

• Performed budgetary and financial record management and internal audit services

• Secretary to Board of Directors

• Prepared and submitted reports to management and supervised subordinate staff 8. Self-employed/Consultant: 2009 – 2012

Management Consultancy & Agency Services - Business Analyst, Marketing & Project Management

• Preparation of business plans, marketing strategic plans, and financial statements for business entities

• Facilitated business management trainings

• Spearheaded internal audit and accounting projects for (DAPEX)

• Successfully enrolled more than a hundred (100) Dominicans for Professional training

• Prepared training curriculum for the PMP & CAMP training 9. Public Servant, Government of Dominica: Dec. 1987 – Nov. 2009 i. Government Audit Department, Senior Executive /External Audit Officer: 2007-2009

• Conducted project site visits to monitor project performance

• Prepared audit project plans, schedules & audit reports

• Managed & supervised subordinate project team members ii. Ministry of Legal Affairs, Senior Executive Officer/Human Resource & Accounts/Supervisor: Dec. 2006 – Mar. 2007

• Accounting & administrative officer for the department iii. Ministry of Housing, Executive Officer Accounts/Supervisor: Oct. -Nov. 2006

• Managed the accounting department inclusive of preparation of budget estimates, approved of payments, management of cash receipt and accounting of inventory.

• Supervised Subordinate staff members

iv. Ministry of Public Works, Executive Officer, Human Resource: Sept. 2006

• Provide administrative duties and supervised subordinate staff v. Government Audit Department, Auditor /Projects Secretary/Audit Clerk: 1997 - 2009

• Performed secretarial, accounting and audit duties on behalf of various Government ministries/departments

• Conducted surprise cash audits, audited procurement and contracting processes for Government/Funding Agencies capital projects and value for Money audit of pilot projects for the government’s Basic Needs Trust Fund social programme – 2006 3

vi. Ministry of Communication & Housing, Accounts & Filing Clerk/secretary, Postal Clerk/ Court Clerk/Receptions 1987 - 1997

• Performed administrative and accounting functions including managing cash, accounts receivable and payable and served as the office Receptionist

• Prepared court listings for Magistrates court

• Served as Receptionists & provided secretarial duties PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:

• Mandatory UNDP training including: The Gender Journey; Prevention of Sexual Exploitation & Abuse; Ethics & Integrity at UNDP; Basic Safety; Greening the Blue; Anti-fraud e-learning; UN Human Rights Responsibility; Prevention of Harassment- 2020

• Microsoft Projects and Excel 2016, offered by Advantage Caribbean Institute & MACAS in 2019

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) – 2018

• Marketing Strategy Fundamentals – 2017

• Project Management Professional (PMP) - 2017

• Training in Small Business Development, offered in collaboration with University of San Antonio, OAS, Export Caribbean & Min. of Trade (Dominica)

• IT Auditing Training Session (2009)

• Development Evaluation training programme (2009)

• Commonwealth Programme for Development Evaluation Training, St. George’s University & Commonwealth Secretariat (2008)

• Project Formulation & Financial Analysis, Economic Analysis & Impact Assessment, Project Execution & Management (Caribbean Development Bank, Trinidad, 2007)

• Introduction to Comprehensive Auditing - Value for Money (VFM) Auditing (2006)

• International Training Program on Audit of Information Technology (2002) CERTIFICATE OF PPRECIATION

• Certificate of excellence for voluntary contributions to Project Management Institute and to Project Management Professionals -2017

CORE COMPETENCES ENABLING SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, Power Point, Projects

• Familiar with ACCPAC and SMART Stream Accounting software,

• Effective communication and leadership skills

• Proficient in strategic management monitoring, evaluation and reporting Analytical/Problem Solving

• Strong team building, interpersonal, skills

ACTIVITIES & VOLUNTERARY WORK

• Member of Student Council, Dominica State College (1986)

• Student Representative, University of the West Indies (1999)

• Student Representative University of Bradford (2007)

• Panelist/Phenomenal Caribbean Women in Dominica (2014)

• Coordinator of Grand Bay Community Reunion committee (2014)

• Served as member of the Dominica National Accreditation Board SOCIAL/PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• International Project Management Association (IPMA)

• American Society for Advancement of Project Management (ASAPM)

• International Development Evaluation Association (IDEA)

• Dominica Public Service Union Women’s Group

• Served as member of the Dominica National Accreditation Board

• Project Management Institute.org

• Project Management Institute (PMI) – Member & Local training provider & Representative

• Provided voluntary service on a committee to redesign protype for PMI website References will be available upon request.

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