Arlene Grant
Belmont
Summary
Policy professional with proven track record in policy analysis and development. Known for producing well-researched policy recommendations and collaborating effectively with stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives. Valued for adaptability in dynamic environments and strong commitment to achieving results.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Analyst
National Insurance Board Trinidad and Tobago
14-19 Queen's Park East, Port Of Spain
08.2019 - Current
- Manage the Corporate Policies and Procedures Department
- Co-ordinate the development and review of Policies and Procedures
- Develop and review Forms and process maps.
- Drafted and presented reports outlining policy actions.
- Provided expert guidance on relevant regulations, legislation, guidelines, standards, best practices related to specific policy areas.
- Recommended updates to current legislation, regulations and policies.
- Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to ensure consistency in approach across all policy areas.
- Developed communication materials with clear messaging that translated complex concepts into easily digestible information.
- Drafted clear and concise reports, memos, and presentations to communicate complex policy issues to diverse audiences.
- Improved policy effectiveness by conducting comprehensive research and analysis on various issues.
- Participated in industry conferences and workshops as a subject matter expert to stay current on emerging trends in public policy analysis.
- Promote a sustainable and desirable policy culture within the organization.
- Conduct extensive research in support of policy development in several subject areas.
Research Assistant - Policy
National Insurance Board
04.2016 - Current
- Performs the functions of project /risk management/policy and procedure/EPM liaison for the Business Unit
Policy Analyst (Ag.)
National Insurance Board
12.2017 - 01.2017
- Responsible for Process Mapping/Re-engineering Project and Policy development
Project Analyst (Ag.)
National Insurance Board
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Performs the functions of project /risk management/policy and procedure/EPM liaison for the Business Unit
Research Assistant (Ag.)
National Insurance Board
02.2011 - 03.2014
Infocentre Analyst
National Insurance Board
08.2006 - 02.2011
- Database Administration and Support – Information Centre
- IT Security and Quality – Information Centre
Technical Assistant II
National Insurance Board
04.2006 - 08.2006
- IT Development – Information Centre
Technical Assistant I
National Insurance Board
04.2000 - 04.2006
- IT Development – Information Centre
Clerical Assistant acting Technical Assistant I
National Insurance Board
04.1997 - 04.2000
- IT Development – Information Centre
Data Entry Operator
National Insurance Board
08.1992 - 04.1997
- Data Processing Services
Education
BSc - Sociology
The University of the West Indies
Certification of Participation - WordPerfect 6.0, Lotus 123
University of The West Indies School of Continuing Studies
Associate of Science - Computer Science And Technolog
NIHERST
01-2003
Craft Certificate - Compositor’s Work
Government Printery
01.1991
Computer Programmer Certificate - Computer Programming
George Brown College
01.1987
Skills
- Quantitative analysis
- Policy evaluation
- Qualitative analysis
- Legislative tracking techniques
- Policy formulation
- Process re-engineering
- Research oversight
- Policy analysis
- Critical thinking
- Policy review
- Records management
- Data entry
- Computer proficiency
Otherpositions
Policy Planning and Actuarial Services, Planning Officer (Ag.)
Committees
- Actuarial Review Working Committee, 8th Actuarial Review, 9th Actuarial Review, 10th Actuarial Review
- E-Commerce, Project Member
- Inter-American Conference on Social Security - CISS, NIBTT Representation for Ongoing Information System for Reports on Social Security
- Ministry of Gender, Youth and Child Development, NIBTT Representative for Gender Affairs/Gender Policy
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/26/66
- Marital Status: Single
Jobrelatedcourses
- Authur Lok Jack - Global School of Business - Writing Effective Policies and Procedures
- Caribbean Institute For Quality Limited – Business Process Improvement
- SBCS Limited T & T – Microsoft Office Specialist – Access 2013
- Microsoft Excel 2010 Intermediate and Advanced
- Excel 2010 Programming with VBA
- Authur Lok Jack – Research Methods
- University of Trinidad and Tobago – Technical Proposal and Report Writing
- ITIL – Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
- Roytec – Microsoft Project Management – Beginners Level
- Illuminit – Oracle PL/SQL and Oracle Reports
Timeline
Policy Analyst
National Insurance Board Trinidad and Tobago
08.2019 - Current
Policy Analyst (Ag.)
National Insurance Board
12.2017 - 01.2017
Research Assistant - Policy
National Insurance Board
04.2016 - Current
Project Analyst (Ag.)
National Insurance Board
03.2014 - 06.2016
Research Assistant (Ag.)
National Insurance Board
02.2011 - 03.2014
Infocentre Analyst
National Insurance Board
08.2006 - 02.2011
Technical Assistant II
National Insurance Board
04.2006 - 08.2006
Technical Assistant I
National Insurance Board
04.2000 - 04.2006
Clerical Assistant acting Technical Assistant I
National Insurance Board
04.1997 - 04.2000
Data Entry Operator
National Insurance Board
08.1992 - 04.1997
Craft Certificate - Compositor’s Work
Government Printery
BSc - Sociology
The University of the West Indies
Certification of Participation - WordPerfect 6.0, Lotus 123
University of The West Indies School of Continuing Studies
Associate of Science - Computer Science And Technolog
NIHERST
Computer Programmer Certificate - Computer Programming
George Brown College