A committed, confident and ambitious professional with integrity and excellent interpersonal skills. Capable of effective planning and execution, multitasking, decision-making and critical thinking. Possess strong knowledge and practical experience in the fields of Facilities Management, Procurement, Sales and Warehouse Management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Manager
International Tiles Carpet and Rugs Ltd
02.2018 - Current
Warehouse Management Duties- Involves overseeing the arrival of shipments, offloading of containers, warehouse space planning and distribution of stock to other branches and customers. Management of staff and allocation of work duties on a daily basis in the warehouse- Warehouse Attendants, Forklift Drivers and Inventory Clerks.
Purchasing Duties- purchasing of tiling and granite accessories from foreign suppliers.
Human Resource Duties- Having relevant meeting with staff on work related issues, issuing warning letters and approving leaves of staff members. Reviewing applications for job positions and interviewing persons for vacancies.
Event Planning and Executing- Being the main coordinator for planning of yard sales for the company- involving stock preparation for sale, allocation and dispatching, security, staff allocation, arranging catering services, logistics planning, set-up, and dismantling and floor coordinator duties.
Building Management Duties- liaising with real estate agencies for rental, reviewing contract with potential clients. General management of building- plumbing, electrical, structural, water, sewer (anaerobic treatment unit), generator maintenance, elevator maintenance, air conditioning maintenance, ancillary staff management- internal cleaner and grounds maintenance and waste disposal management.
Management of product line: Engineered Quartz and Granite- designing with foreign manufacturers and choosing materials from suppliers that are trending in the local market for countertops. Approving the designs in shipments. Involved in the sale of materials, training staff members to sell the product. Liaising with large companies locally and foreign for sale of countertop material.
Maintenance of Vehicles- Coordinating the maintenance of forklifts, trucks and Director’s personal vehicles and ensuring they are maintained on time.
Asset Management- Recording the assets of the company
Administrative Clerk and Administrative Services Assistant (Facilities Department)
NIHERST/NGC National Science Centre
01.2007 - 01.2018
Management of contracts for maintenance of the building- grounds maintenance, air conditioning systems, wheel chair lift, generators, CCTV Maintenance, Security of premises, janitorial staff management, waste disposal, toilet sanitation (Rentokil) and payment to landlord.
Coordination of facilities related duties for in-house and outreach activities- Space management, logistics and developing scope of works for events such as Preysal Science Week, Tabaquite Science Week, Cocoa and Coffee Festival, Trinidad and Tobago Gamers association. Also includes the Management of the Food Court for All Sci- TechKnoFest Events- 2008, 2011 and 2013. Involved as the Facilities Assistant for Caribbean Youth Science Forum in 2017, 2016, 2015 and the Facilities Coordinator Science of India Exhibition at the Diwali Nagar in 2012. Report writing and review after events.
Scope of Works Development- Assisting in developing scope of work for small in-house jobs in electrical and structural works.
Procurement Duties- Involve in developing specifications/ requirements of quotes, developing and sending f RFQ’s for local and foreign companies. Writing request to Tenders for approval by Tenders Committee.
Budget Management- Management of in-house budget expenses. Also reviewing and requesting upcoming projects and requesting to purchase items in new budget.
Asset Recording and Disposal- Recording the acquisition and disposal of assets for the company.
OSHA Knowledge- Worked closely with HSE Officers and Coordinators for all events and activities.
Registered Rabbit Farmer
Self Employed
08.2011 - 09.2017
Registered Rabbit farmer with thriving rabbit farm.
Administrative Coordinator of Creative Design Lab
NIHERST National Science Centre
02.2008 - 12.2010
Administrative Management- General management, coordination, and evaluating the Unit’s programs
Procurement- purchasing of materials needed from local and foreign companies including Tender document preparation.
Budget Management- preparation of annual budgets for approval.
Asset Management and Inventory- recoding assets of the Unit
Report Writing- Writing reports for outreach activities and quarterly reports.
Education
Masters - Business Administration
Heriot Watt University
04.2012
B.Sc. - Agribusiness and Management Studies
University of the West Indies
11.2007
Certification
Public Speaking CTSBCS Ltd. May 2015
Advanced First Aid Training CHESS Trinidad Ltd. November 2015
Contract Management School of Business and Computer Science Ltd. August 2012
Facilities Management-Building Services Maintenance School of Business and Computer Science Ltd. December 2011
Effective Public Speaking and Presentation Skills University of Trinidad and Tobago October 2011
Advanced Business Writing University of Trinidad and Tobago – Professional Education Unit October 2010
Business Meetings and Minutes Marlene Davis and Barbara Jenkins Seminar October 2010
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
International Tiles Carpet and Rugs Ltd
02.2018 - Current
Registered Rabbit Farmer
Self Employed
08.2011 - 09.2017
Administrative Coordinator of Creative Design Lab
NIHERST National Science Centre
02.2008 - 12.2010
Administrative Clerk and Administrative Services Assistant (Facilities Department)