Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
National Recognition and Awards
Volunteer Experience
References
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CERTIFICATIONS
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Hadassah Gordon

Hadassah Gordon

Chaguanas

Summary

Dynamic professional with over ten (10) years of experience in corporate training and brand communications, marketing and sales, stakeholder and B2B relationship management, events and public speaking. Proven track record of driving impactful results through: strategic engagement, attention to detail, innovative problem-solving, and effective leadership.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing and Sales – Business Development

Entrepreneur
06.2016 - Current
  • Evaluate client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
  • Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Build client social media presence and reach through relatable story telling and brand awareness campaigns.
  • Complete content creation and copywriting as needed.
  • Monitor digital leads and generate relevant reports.
  • Negotiate 68+ B2B arrangements on behalf of clients.
  • Coordinate and manage in-store promotional activations.

Executive Secretary (Relief)

Office of the CEO, NEDCO
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Undertake the duties of the Senior Business Operations Assistant
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in all aspects of personal, financial, and corporate information.
  • Served as a liaison between executives, staff members, clients, and stakeholders to maintain effective communication channels.
  • Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
  • Assisted in preparation of financial reports, budgeting and forecasting for executive office.
  • Boosted morale within teams by fostering a positive work environment with open lines of communication.

MASTER TRAINER (CorporateTrainer,Trade Marketing)

SAMSUNG Electronics Latin America
01.2014 - 01.2022

Note: Local Agencies utilized for the period of employment.

Description: Brand Communications Product Information Expert – Trade Marketing Department. (Managerial / Supervisory Position)

Lead Samsung Galaxy Master Trainer (Promoted 2016)
• Oversee and Coach other Galaxy Trainers in the Region.
(TT, Dominica Republic, Jamaica and Puerto Rico)
• Conduct regular needs analysis feedback loops.
• Lead, schedule and monitor team meetings and performance. (Local Team of 15 Merchandisers under my purview, plus regional assistance to other islands)
Selected as Trainer / Training Best Practice for my Region.
• Achieved Upward of 200% Product Training KPI achievements annually.
• Assisted Sales Division in closing upward of $50Million+ USD; with engaging, informative and charismatic product knowledge delivery, as part of the sales / negotiation process. (Government Ministries, Carriers, Corporations)

• Generate relevant Reports as per client requests.

Samsung Galaxy Master Trainer TT (Promoted 2015)
• Manage and execute the training of all Samsung employees in Trinidad and Tobago. (Corporate Guidelines - Strategic Focus and Adherence, Brand Story, Product Knowledge, Marketing / Sales Strategies, Onboarding, Soft Skills).
• Devise and implement training plans, incentives and activations.
• Monitor, manage and excel at Samsung training targets (KPI's).
• Marketing Events: collaborated with communications, public relations, events and media specialists in coordinating brand product knowledge events.
• Field Activations: engage at brand product launch events and instore promotions alongside our team, stakeholders and the media as needed.
First Samsung TT Trainer to successfully lead and coordinate mass training marketing events eg. 300+ attendees.
• Guest Speaker at client related Tech events and/or partner events (CANTO Caribbean, Bmobile: Planting Seeds @ Oval Booth and so on.)
• Choreographed Dances for Samsung Store Openings.

Samsung Galaxy Trainer TT
• Train all Samsung Employees and Clients within TT Market.

Product Promoter

Mango Media Caribbean
03.2012 - 12.2013
  • Created a welcoming environment for engaging customers during promotions.
  • Educated customers on the client's product features and benefits, resulting in increased turnover and satisfaction for both the customer and the client .
  • Offered Job Promotion based on outstanding performance.

N.W.R.H.A. Summer Intern

Medical Social Worker’s Department - National Radiotherapy Centre, St. James Medical Complex
05.2011 - 09.2011
  • Social Work: Degree Program Internship
  • Shadow and lend assistance to Social Workers and Management.

N.W.R.H.A. Summer Intern

Medical Social Worker’s Department - National Radiotherapy Centre, St. James Medical Complex
05.2010 - 09.2010
  • Social Work: Degree Program Internship
  • Shadow and lend assistance to Social Workers and Management.

Primary Care Nurse Manager On the Job Training – Secretary

County Medical Officer of Health (C.M.O.H. Office) - St. George West
05.2009 - 09.2009
  • Administrative Support to the Primary Care Nurse Manager.

Primary Care Nurse Manager On the Job Training – Secretary

County Medical Officer of Health (C.M.O.H. Office) - St. George West
07.2008 - 12.2008
  • Administrative Support to the Primary Care Nurse Manager

St. Francois Girl’s College Intern

Global Financial Brokers Ltd.
07.2008 - 07.2008
  • Administrative Support to CFO and CEO
  • Awarded for outstanding performance by AFETT

Camp Instructor-Trainee

Chaguaramas Development Authority
06.2008 - 06.2008
  • Wilderness Survival Skills Training and Duties at Camp.

Vice President of Production

Junior Achievement - Company, “Jus Guess”
09.2006 - 07.2007
  • Manage team input and output : raw materials, scheduling and quality adherence.
  • Responsible for meeting production targets and completion deadlines.
  • Won Junior Company of the year.

Education

MBA - Marketing

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
Cambridge, England
06.2016

ASQ Certified Manager of Quality - Organizational Excellence

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY
Caribbean Institute For Quality
10.2013

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences

ANDREW’S UNIVERSITY
University Of The Southern Caribbean
05.2013

High School Diploma -

ST. FRANÇOIS GIRLS COLLEGE
Belmont, Trinidad And Tobago
06.2008

Skills

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Great at presentations, compelling sales pitching and negotiations
Innovation: Creative, resourceful, and resilient Passionate about business and marketing
Leadership: Trustworthy, decisive, communicative, empathetic, solution oriented and adaptable
Emotional Intelligence: Strong interpersonal skills, trained in mediation and behavioral sciences
Digital / Social Media Marketing: Campaign management - content creation, storytelling, copywriting and targeted boosted ads Web monitoring & reporting (SEO)
Computer Literacy: Proficient in Office suite, SPSS (research and analysis software), google docs
Organizational Skills: Adept at prioritizing, delegating and time management
Coordination: Versed in project management, strategic alignment and events planning

National Recognition and Awards

  • National Youth Awards: “Entrepreneurship, Business and Innovation” 2012: Nominee
  • National Youth Awards: “Entrepreneurship, Business and Innovation” 2011: Awardee
  • Association Of Female Executives Of Trinidad and Tobago (AFETT): "Overall outstanding performance at Global Financial Brokers Ltd" 2008: Awardee

Volunteer Experience

• EmpowHER-Female Economic Empowerment 05/2019 - Motivational Speaker
• CANTO Caribbean: Girls in ICT Conference 04/2018 - Guest Speaker
• University of the Southern Caribbean 2010-2013 - Peer Councilor
• The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Social Work Unit's Summer Camp: Camp PECC, Career Day 07/2012 - Volunteer Speaker: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Motivation. Ages 10-16 years.

References

Available upon request.

Quote

Go Faster Alone, Go Further Together

CERTIFICATIONS

Originals available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Secretary (Relief)

Office of the CEO, NEDCO
06.2023 - 09.2023

Marketing and Sales – Business Development

Entrepreneur
06.2016 - Current

MASTER TRAINER (CorporateTrainer,Trade Marketing)

SAMSUNG Electronics Latin America
01.2014 - 01.2022

Product Promoter

Mango Media Caribbean
03.2012 - 12.2013

N.W.R.H.A. Summer Intern

Medical Social Worker’s Department - National Radiotherapy Centre, St. James Medical Complex
05.2011 - 09.2011

N.W.R.H.A. Summer Intern

Medical Social Worker’s Department - National Radiotherapy Centre, St. James Medical Complex
05.2010 - 09.2010

Primary Care Nurse Manager On the Job Training – Secretary

County Medical Officer of Health (C.M.O.H. Office) - St. George West
05.2009 - 09.2009

St. Francois Girl’s College Intern

Global Financial Brokers Ltd.
07.2008 - 07.2008

Primary Care Nurse Manager On the Job Training – Secretary

County Medical Officer of Health (C.M.O.H. Office) - St. George West
07.2008 - 12.2008

Camp Instructor-Trainee

Chaguaramas Development Authority
06.2008 - 06.2008

Vice President of Production

Junior Achievement - Company, “Jus Guess”
09.2006 - 07.2007

MBA - Marketing

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY

ASQ Certified Manager of Quality - Organizational Excellence

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences

ANDREW’S UNIVERSITY

High School Diploma -

ST. FRANÇOIS GIRLS COLLEGE
Hadassah Gordon