Executive Assistant

Lot *** Armada Way

Bridgeport P.O.

Westbay

St. Catherine

Phone: 530-2160 or 455-8371

Sandra Maureen Gayle

CAREER OBJECTIVE To be able to utilize the knowledge and skills acquired from my training and experience, as well as playing an integral role in the achievement of the goals of any organisation to which I am employed.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

o Highly flexible and adaptable contributor, adept at multi-task, meeting deadlines and thriving in a fast paced environment.

o Exceptionally motivated individual who works hard and enjoys challenges.

o Focused, diligent and a proven performer who is capable at working independently without supervision, as well as contributing as a productive team member.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Ability to plan and organize events.

• Conducting workshops and seminars.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, Typewriting and Shorthand.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Projects.

• Ability to supervise and manage social and physical intervention projects.

EDUCATION

2008 Jamaica Social Investment Fund

Certificate - Social Targeting and Marketing

2008 Community Security Initiative

Certificate - Project Management

2005 Hamilton Knight Associates Limited

Certificate - Building Leadership & Supervisory Skills

2000 - 2001 University of Technology, Jamaica

• BSc. (Hons.) Administrative Management

1996 - 1999 University of Technology, Jamaica

• Hons. Diploma - Administrative Management

Sandra M. Gayle

1993 - 1994 - Jamaican Institute of Management

• Diploma - Management Studies

EXPERIENCE

October 2011 – Present - University College of the Caribbean

• Executive Assistant to the Chancellor

Tasks include screening and prioritizing mail and phone calls, researching and drafting all written correspondences. Maintaining executive calendars electronically and meeting agendas, preparing materials used in executive presentations and making travel arrangements.

2007 – 2010 Jamaica Social Investment Fund

• Community Liaison Officer (Projects)

• Supervised and managed Social Intervention Projects valued at approximately fifteen million dollars (J$15M) and Physical Intervention Projects valued at approximately one hundred and twenty million (J$120M) for rural and urban communities in Kingston and St. Catherine.

• Successfully initiated, coordinated and managed Homework and GSAT centers under the Youth Education and Recreation Program (YERP) component of the ICBSP. These centers were community-based and were formed in collaboration with community based organizations (CBO’s) in the respective communities. The centers targeted students from poor families who were performing below grade level and focused on numeracy and literacy. The goal of the program was to achieve a 20% increase in the numeracy and literacy. Manage projects under the ICBSP

2007 – Present – New Life Evening Institute (Volunteer)

Administrative Manager and Tutor

• Manages the activities of the institute on a daily basis. Supervises teaching staff and ensure content material follows subject syllabus. Coordinates all preparation for CXC/CSEC examinations. Records and analyses exam results and formulate strategies to improve performance.

• Prepares reports and budgets for Board approval, research information for data presentation, conducted training sessions, coordinate and facilitated workshops and seminars, prepared minutes of meetings and create and maintain database. Monitor and evaluate teachers of the institute. Conduct yearly survey on output via questionnaire administered to students to track client satisfaction.

Sandra M. Gayle

2005 – 2006 – National Environment & Planning Agency

• Project Administrator

2004 – 2005 – Nestle Jamaica Limited – Bog Walk

• Training & Development Officer

2002 – 2004 – Administrative & Professional Training Institute

• Administrative Manager & Trainer

Managed the activities of the institute on a daily basis. Supervised teaching staff and ensure content material follows subject syllabus. Coordinated all preparation for CXC/CSEC and other examinations. Recorded and analyzed exam results and formulate strategies to improve performance.

• Monitored and evaluated teachers of the institute. Conducted yearly survey on output via questionnaire administered to students to track client satisfaction.

1986 – 2003 Cable & Wireless Jamaica Limited

• Call Centre Operator

• Executive Assistant

Hobbies

Reading, cooking, sewing, and swimming.

References

Available upon request

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