Amanda Ogale
Petit Valley
Summary
Diligent administrative professional with proven track record in managing office operations and providing comprehensive administrative support. Demonstrated ability in streamlining office processes and aiding in project coordination. Known for effective communication and multitasking skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant to Marketing Director
Rotoplastics TT Ltd
01.2023 - Current
- Overall management of the Director’s schedule/time and carrying out any associated tasks on his behalf.
- Team lead for following projects - Growing Minds TT/Island Planters School Garden Project/Company registration Office of Procurement Registry/Website development/Sturdy Garbage bags 4 Free Promotional Campaign
- Coordination of bi-weekly subsidiary meeting with development and update of action item logs
- Logistical coordination of customer orders
- Travel and calendar management and overseeing of travel budgets
Consultant
Belle Investments
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Solely responsible for re-configuration of the warehouse & storage, implemented efficient administrative systems, maintenance of stock control and general management of staff in the retail shop
- Developed Operations Workflow Procedure Manual for key tasks
- Optimized warehouse/storage via entire re-design of space and oversaw project to implement the new layout
- Implemented stringent inventory management processes and ensured daily adherence to the system by staff so that inventory count was accurately reflected on a real-time basis.
Procurement Administrator
Peterson Integrated Logistics TT
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Sourced and managed all procurement requests (internal/external clients) to support the multi-million-dollar Supply Base Management contract with BPTT.
- Developed & established Procurement Work Flow Process
- Negotiated & managed high valued blanket orders with suppliers
- Prepared cost analysis and presented spend justifications to Management
- Supported the Transition Team by preparing minutes & reports for weekly meetings for start-up period of Supply Base Management contract with BPTT
Administrative Assistant
RBC Royal Bank (TT) Ltd.
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Assisted the Leadership team through schedule management and administrative support freeing up their time to focus on higher level matters of strategic business planning.
- Logistical management of Bi-Monthly Senior Leadership Meetings, dashboard report preparation & meeting minutes
- Developed and updated a monthly Complaints Management Tracker, prepared the monthly Ombudsman report, and followed up internally for feedback and customer resolution
- Super user for Microsoft Sharepoint including training of colleagues and troubleshooting of the system
Communications & Community Affairs Advisor
BHP Trinidad
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed public relations through articles/press releases, hosted internal/external networking events and highlighted positive engagement opportunities between BHP & the communities within which it operated.
- Planned/executed strategic networking events with key stakeholders
- Maintained company’s website with ongoing corporate outreach programs
- Ensured all BHP signage & promotional material were in unison with the global corporate branding guidelines
Economic Policy Analyst
Ministry of Finance TT
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Part of the Communications Unit responsible for planning, coordinating & supporting all activities geared at promoting the programs developed by the Ministry and its divisions.
- Executed major events including Trade Shows, Budget Debates & key stakeholder meetings
- Editor for the quarterly newsletter/Designed layout for MOF website
- Prepared speeches for the Junior Ministers
- Coordinated all logistics for a film which highlighted Trinidad and Tobago as an emerging International Financial Centre
Education
B.A. - International Relations
Webster University
Thailand01.2005
B.A. - International Relations
St. Louis University
Madrid01.2003
Skills
- Professional
- Project Management
- Business Systems
- Communications
- Event Management
- Inventory Management
- Logistics
- Procurement
- Social Marketing
- Writing/Reports
- Technical
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Microsoft Sharepoint
- Magaya Cargo System
- NCR Counterpoint
Certification
- Project Management for Business Professionals SBCS Year 2025
- Digital Marketing Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing -SBCS Year 2021
- Safety/Fire Warden Training Training & Logistics Ltd Year 2017
- Assertiveness Skills Employers Solution Centre Year 2009
Languages
English/Spanish
Timeline
Administrative Assistant to Marketing Director
Rotoplastics TT Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Consultant
Belle Investments
01.2020 - 01.2021
Procurement Administrator
Peterson Integrated Logistics TT
01.2015 - 01.2019
Administrative Assistant
RBC Royal Bank (TT) Ltd.
01.2011 - 01.2014
Communications & Community Affairs Advisor
BHP Trinidad
01.2008 - 01.2009
Economic Policy Analyst
Ministry of Finance TT
01.2006 - 01.2008
B.A. - International Relations
St. Louis University
B.A. - International Relations
Webster University
References
- Joann, Gomes, Retired (Former Chief Operations Officer - RBC TT Ltd.), Not available, +868 684 2430, RBC TT Ltd.
- Beverly, Foster, Executive Coach, bevfos1@gmail.com, +868 776 8491
- Cherrise, Alexander, Personal Reference, cherrisea@hotmail.com, +868 756 6865
HOBBIES
Traveling, Dog Grooming, Eclectic, Exercise/Running
FOLLOW ME
Linkedin: @linkedin/Amanda Ogale
Athletic
Other hobbies include travelling and dog grooming (of which i operated my own sole trader dog grooming business from 2017-2024)