Garvin Farrell
St.Joseph
Summary
Accomplished Senior Enlisted Advisor with extensive experience at the Ministry of National Security - T&T Coast Guard, specializing in personnel and training management alongside strategic leadership. Excelled in enhancing operational effectiveness and morale, evidenced by developing key policies and mentoring programs. Skilled in verbal communication and staff mentoring, significantly improving team cohesion and performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Enlisted Advisor - Command
Ministry of National Security - T&T Coast Guard
Chaguaramas
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Assessed readiness of subordinate units by conducting inspections and reviewing unit documentation.
- Prepared briefings for senior staff on topics related to enlisted personnel matters.
- Analyzed data from surveys conducted among subordinates in order to identify strengths and weaknesses in morale or operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated activities between different branches within the armed forces.
- Developed training plans for subordinates to ensure they met the requirements of their positions.
- Provided feedback to commanders regarding the effectiveness of programs related to enlisted personnel.
- Provide guidance and advice to senior military officers on enlisted personnel matters.
- Organized events designed to recognize outstanding achievements among junior enlisted members.
- Developed policies that ensured compliance with regulations concerning enlisted personnel matters.
- Advised commanders on all aspects of command operations involving enlisted personnel.
- Mentored junior enlisted personnel in areas such as leadership, management, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to leadership development initiatives focused on improving interactions with subordinate sailors.
Senior Enlisted Advisor - Logistics
Ministry of National Security - T&T Coast Guard
Chaguaramas
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Prepared briefings for senior staff on topics related to enlisted personnel matters.
- Served as a liaison between commanding officers and subordinate units in order to resolve any disputes or grievances.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to leadership development initiatives focused on improving interactions with subordinate soldiers.
- Conducted training to improve troops' abilities.
- Advised commanders on all aspects of command operations involving enlisted personnel.
- Researched best practices for managing large groups of individuals within an organization.
- Monitored disciplinary actions taken against enlisted members for violations of regulations or orders.
- Organized events designed to recognize outstanding achievements among junior enlisted members.
- Counseled junior enlisted personnel on career development, professional growth, and personal issues.
- Coordinated activities between different branches within the armed forces.
- Facilitated communication between higher headquarters and subordinate commands regarding policy changes.
- Assessed readiness of subordinate units by conducting inspections and reviewing unit documentation.
- Developed training plans for subordinates to ensure they met the requirements of their positions.
- Conducted regular meetings with subordinates to discuss job performance objectives and goals.
- Developed policies that ensured compliance with regulations concerning enlisted personnel matters.
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Anglia Ruskin University
United Kingdom10-2022
Skills
- Work review and supervision
- Personnel and training management
- Commander assistance
- Standards and practices
- Strategic leadership
- Activity reviews
- Personnel counseling and welfare management
- Staff mentoring
Accomplishments
- Long Service Efficiency Medal
- Fifth Summit of the Commonwealth Medal
Certification
- Project Management, PSIP Implementation (2010)
- Procurement Training (2010)
- International Procurement (2000)
- Stores Management (1998)
- Hazardous Material - First Responder HMFRC (2017)
- Coaching and Mentoring (2014)
- Environmental Management (2013)
Affiliations
- Honorary Knight of the Military Museum of Trinidad and Tobago
- Member of the Chartered Management Institute (C.M.I.)
- Certified Auto Mechanic
- Certified in Commercial Aquaculture
- Commando Training with the French Armed Forces
Timeline
Senior Enlisted Advisor - Command
Ministry of National Security - T&T Coast Guard
04.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Enlisted Advisor - Logistics
Ministry of National Security - T&T Coast Guard
04.2019 - 04.2023
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Anglia Ruskin University