ALANA WILLIAMS MC PHERSON
Port Of Spain
Summary
Results-focused Oil and Gas professional with strength in Analysis, Contract Management, Relationship Management, Negotiation and Supply Chain Management. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in leveraging Market Intelligence and Stakeholder Relationships to promote business objectives. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Advisor
The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Point Lisas, Trinidad And Tobago
03.2017 - Current
- Implemented commercial strategies established by company objectives targeting growth opportunities.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Hosted and attended community outreach events to attract new clients and extend corporate brand.
- Defined appropriate metrics and measurements to drive results.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Served as liaison between certain departments to implement new improvement plans and changes.
- Analyzed operational performance to identify pain points and provided actionable solutions to management.
- Integrated customer-centric advertising workflow methodology toward ad delivery initiative and drove profitability through cost-reducing strategies.
- Coordinated services with external companies to check whether utility installations were completed on schedule.
Senior Supervisor, Vendor Management
The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Port Of Spain , Trinidad And Tobago
12.2020 - 12.2020
- Increased overall department competency by providing adequate training and constructive feedback to newly hired personnel.
- Supported staff in execution of duties posing special challenges to individual skillsets or logistical limitations of typical operations.
- Managed key resources, ensuring that each was used effectively and efficiently to avoid waste.
- Interacted directly with high-profile clients or customers requesting assistance to resolve conflicts, build trust and win loyalty to promote repeat business.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Managed vendor relations and contracts through strategic partnerships which saved costs and delivered premium contract pricing.
Commercial Analyst II
The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Port Of Spain , Trinidad And Tobago
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Developed financial analysis reports and presentations by applying acquired financial principles.
- Informed investment decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry or economic conditions.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, generating daily bond Excel reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
- Utilized financial analysis to prepare plans of action for investment.
- Maintained strong pipeline of corporate clients by collaborating closely with partners.
- Prepared materials to complete transactions and underpin successful deals.
- Created in-depth spreadsheets, which detailed trends and forecasts for revenue, profitability and expenses.
- Built and strengthened client relationships to form long-lasting, profitable bonds.
- Reviewed costs, expenses and revenues associated with construction projects.
- Presented plans to client with smooth and professional presentations to enhance buy-in chance and promote collaboration.
- Guided stakeholder strategies with financial advice.
Market Analyst I
The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Port Of Spain , Trinidad And Tobago
09.2007 - 12.2014
- Engaged in research and acquired competitive intelligence data to inform plans/strategies for the (Light
- Industrial and Commercial) LIC Secto
- Drafted reports and presentations to illustrate research findings.
- Forecasted and tracked marketing and sales trends.
- Developed innovative product solutions grounded in clear understanding of customer needs.
- Devised data collection processes and procedures, including surveys, polls and questionnaires.
- Outlined research findings in detailed documentation to support decision making by project managers, clients and other marketing team members.
- Gathered competitor data, analyzing pricing, product sales and marketing strategies.
- Worked effectively in cross-functional, fast-paced environment to expand natural gas network .
Accounting Technician
The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Port Of Spain , Trinidad And Tobago
11.2001 - 08.2007
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Tracked income and expenses for business using accounting software.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with near-perfect accuracy.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Reconciled bank and credit card accounts monthly.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
- Followed detailed end-of-month accounting procedures to verify proper balancing of accounts and readiness for new month.
- Processed customer payments and set up payment plans.
- Researched and resolved collections disputes to maintain customer relationships.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Australian Institute of Business
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of the West Indies- St. Augustine
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)- Chicago, Illinois -
Registered Commercial Gas Consultant (RCGC) -
Gas Technology Institute
Chartered Industrial Gas Consultant (CIGC) -
Gas Technology Institute
Negotiation Strategies, Contract Administration, Strategic Marketing Planning -
Author Lok Jack Graduate School of Business
Petroleum Economic And Project Evaluation Financial Modeling -
TAS Group
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Negotiating and Influencing
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Contract Management
- Communication
- Quantitative Skills
- Improvement Plan Knowledge
- Problem Resolution
- Microsoft Office
- Team Management
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
- Data Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Training & Development
Timeline
Senior Supervisor, Vendor Management
The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
12.2020 - 12.2020
Commercial Advisor
The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
03.2017 - Current
Commercial Analyst II
The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
01.2015 - 02.2017
Market Analyst I
The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
09.2007 - 12.2014
Accounting Technician
The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
11.2001 - 08.2007
Master of Business Administration - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Australian Institute of Business
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of the West Indies- St. Augustine
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)- Chicago, Illinois -
Registered Commercial Gas Consultant (RCGC) -
Gas Technology Institute
Chartered Industrial Gas Consultant (CIGC) -
Gas Technology Institute
Negotiation Strategies, Contract Administration, Strategic Marketing Planning -
Author Lok Jack Graduate School of Business
Petroleum Economic And Project Evaluation Financial Modeling -
TAS Group