Cherisse Coward
Port of Spain,POS
Summary
I am an independent and driven professional who is ready to fulfill the objectives of my organisation. I have solid experience in the international relations field, and I see myself as an organised and dependable candidate capable of taking on professional challenges with a positive attitude.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
International Affairs Officer
Ministry Of Labour
12.2016 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of Ministry participation at regional and international labour meetings, which involved preparation of speeches and briefs along with coordinating Executive travel arrangements in accordance with Government procedure.
- Prepared all country reports, since 2016, with respect to Trinidad and Tobago's application of law and practice to ratified as well as unratified instruments.
- Assisted in the revision of the Implementation Plan and of the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework of the draft National Labour Migration Policy for Trinidad and Tobago.
- Served as the Technical Secretary for the International Labour Organisation (ILO) 144 Tripartite Consultative Committee of the Ministry which involved taking lead in administrative preparations for Committee meetings, compiling country reports to the ILO for review by the Committee, gathering research and preparation material prior to meetings as well as providing any and all technical support for the work of the Committee.
- Served as the Technical Secretary for the ILO Centenary Committee, which included co-directing the organisation and execution of the activities proposed by the Committee, inclusive of, among other initiatives, the Ministry's hosting of national essay and poster competitions on the “Future of Work”, the administrative and technical organisation of a series of five workshops which took place in Trinidad and in Tobago as well as the revision and finalisation of an official history document on the ILO and its impact on Trinidad and Tobago.
- Directed preparation and submission of regulatory Ministry reports, position papers or correspondence.
- Monitored emerging trends regarding international labour affairs to determine potential impacts on the work of the Ministry.
- Trained staff (informally) in regulatory policies or procedures.
- Represented the Ministry on policy position matters or decisions in local, regional, international fora.
- Conducted research for the preparation of briefing documents and position papers for the consideration of the Executive, as required.
- Planned and executed meetings and webinars.
- Prepared Cabinet Notes, speeches, reports, budgets, correspondence, as required.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance as required.
Research Assistant
Ministry Of Labour
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Assisted in the administrative organisation of the National Future of Work Forum, which involved overseeing invitations to over 150 participants, carrying out all follow-up activities for the invitations via telephone and email as well as managing and coordinating updated revisions of the participant list.
- Assisted with the preparation of reports, research documents and memoranda, which are correspondent to the Unit's work, while working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Worked with Director, International Affairs to deliver administrative support across research projects.
- Gathered and arranged research data to assist staff with projects, briefs and reports.
- Attended meetings to record and transcribe minutes or notes.
- Operated office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, and personal computers.
Assistant, Records Management
Ministry Of Labour
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Performed wide range of clerical and technical duties to facilitate business operations.
- Re-organised all physical files and improved the overall ease of navigation through the filing system.
- Assisted in the reformation of the administrative file online database to make the application more user-friendly.
- Monitored regulatory activity to maintain compliance with records and document management laws.
- Acted as a one man stop-shop for assistance in the services of the Division.
- Collected and sorted mail for staff members and external stakeholders.
- Reviewed files and records to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Operated office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, and personal computers.
Undergraduate Desk Clerk
Ministry Of Labour
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Managed employee personal files, assistance in the short listing of employee candidates and research/project planning.
- Assisted in project planning along with collecting and organising of information for research purposes for the Ministry's Labour Inspectorate Division.
- Operated office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, and personal computers.
- Provided administrative support, as required.
Administrative Assistant
Industrial Chemicals & Supply Co.
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Coordinated inventory and management of products made by firm, along with assistance with sales and customer services at the company's office.
- Provided cross-coverage support for other administrative personnel.
- Screened incoming telephone calls, routing to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained office inventory by assisting with supply orders.
- Undertook a project which assembled a portfolio of the company's products.
Education
Master of Science - Global Studies/International Relations
University of The West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Major in International Relations
University of The West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad10.2014
St Francois Girls' College, Belmont, Port-of-Spain
Belmont, Trinidad08.2011
Skills
- Report Writing
- Analytical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Research
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Problem-Solving
- Organization
- Relationship Building
- Verbal Communication
- Time Management
Certification
- International labour standards and Corporate Social Responsibility - October to November 2020
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
International Affairs Officer
Ministry Of Labour
12.2016 - Current
Research Assistant
Ministry Of Labour
11.2015 - 11.2016
Assistant, Records Management
Ministry Of Labour
10.2014 - 10.2015
Undergraduate Desk Clerk
Ministry Of Labour
06.2012 - 08.2013
Administrative Assistant
Industrial Chemicals & Supply Co.
06.2010 - 08.2010
Master of Science - Global Studies/International Relations
University of The West Indies
Bachelor of Science - Major in International Relations
University of The West Indies
St Francois Girls' College, Belmont, Port-of-Spain
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