Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Cooking, Reading, Gardening
Timeline
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Colleen Malwah-Aqui

Tacarigua

Summary

Dynamic entrepreneur and tutor with a proven track record at RODCO HOME ESSENTIALS and Export Centres Company Limited, showcasing expertise in business development and customer relations. Excelled in elevating customer satisfaction and financial growth through strategic marketing and effective business planning. Skilled in fostering client relationships and executing marketing strategies, achieving notable brand expansion and product promotion.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

RODCO HOME ESSENTIALS
2005.12 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Tutor

Export Centres Company Limited
2024.03 - 2024.07

Provide students with knowledge and tools to learn a new skill to become Entrepreneurs

Education

Dip Ed - Education

Mc Gill University
Montreal, Canada

No Degree - Education/ Train The Trainer

M I C
Trinidad And Tobago

No Degree - PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

CRAFTS CENTRE CHF International
United States Of America

No Degree - Events Management

Arthur Lok Jack
Trinidad And Tobago
2013

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Small business operations
  • Business Planning
  • Marketing
  • Business Development
  • Product branding
  • Product Promotion
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Customer Retention

Affiliations

  • OTC Foundation/ Original Trinitario Cocoa Foundation
  • Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetics Guild
  • Trinidad and Tobago Crafts Entrepreneur Network

Certification

  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Cooking, Reading, Gardening

I love finding new recipes and trying them out. Also upgrading new cooking produce to make healthier meals. I travel the world through my food.


Reading allows me to see places I have never been and may not be able to reach. I visit places, learn their history and customs through reading. I have visited Italy, Spain, India, Africa, France, Germany, Switzerland, England and many other International destinations through reading.


My love of gardening is inherited from my Grandmother. I prefer the food side rather than the flowers. Grandmother always said nourish the body then you can take care of the rest. Needless to say my Mom did not agree so we had both.

Timeline

Tutor

Export Centres Company Limited
2024.03 - 2024.07

Owner

RODCO HOME ESSENTIALS
2005.12 - Current

Dip Ed - Education

Mc Gill University

No Degree - Education/ Train The Trainer

M I C

No Degree - PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

CRAFTS CENTRE CHF International

No Degree - Events Management

Arthur Lok Jack
  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Colleen Malwah-Aqui