Kerry S. Browne
Summary
Results-oriented business operations officer with over a decade of expertise. Proficient in financial recordkeeping, fostering effective communication, and delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring seamless meeting coordination and efficient management of administrative tasks.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Operations Assistant I
Ministry of Education
03.2013 - Current
- Plans and manages meetings, workshops, and conferences: prepares agendas, issues invitations, takes and distributes minutes, and follows up on action items
- Coordinates travel arrangements, obtains quotes, and liaises with travel agencies
- Maintains file registers and filing systems
- Receives, records, sorts, and routes correspondence and documents
- Composes and issues routine correspondence; drafts complex correspondence and reports
- Orders and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment
- Assists with timesheets, paysheets, vouchers, invoices, requisitions, and routine accounting duties
- Generates documents such as letters, memoranda, minutes, reports, and spreadsheets
- Attends to queries and guides callers and visitors
- Operates standard office equipment
- Assists in preparing budgetary and expenditure statements
- Compiles and verifies data for entry
- Performs other related duties as assigned
School Clerical Officer
Ministry of Education
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Maintained financial records and processed correspondence
- Prepared and issued routine correspondence
- Managed records, files, and inventory systems
- Prepared punctuality and regularity reports and maintained leave registers
- Maintained performance management appraisal records
- Provided secretarial and clerical services at various Ministry offices and schools
- Performed additional related duties as required
Cashier
Tru Valu Supermarket
El Socorro
10.2010 - 03.2011
- Processed customer transactions and provided efficient service
- Maintained accurate cash handling and balanced registers
Administrative Associate
Ministry of Public Utilities and the Environment
11.2004 - 09.2010
- Calculated vacation leave for TTPost officers and processed pay sheets efficiently.
- Performed detailed account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Managed distribution of generator licenses and drafted official correspondence.
- Recorded meeting minutes and organized events for sports and social committees.
- Drafted correspondence and maintained schedules for Human Resource Services.
- Oversaw correspondence, cheque distribution, and stationery procurement for NSDP.
- Filed and dispatched correspondence and files within the Registry Unit.
- Purchased supplies, monitored inventory, and prepared invoices in Procurement Unit.
Cashier
Hi-Lo Supermarket
07.2004 - 10.2004
Assistant Secretary
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs
10.2003 - 06.2004
Administrative Clerk
Ministry of Community Development & Gender Affairs
04.2003 - 09.2003
Cashier
Jumbo Foods Supermarket
10.2002 - 03.2003
Tele Sales Representative
Kairi Technologies
01.2002 - 08.2002
Lead Representative - Acting Supervisor
Direct One
01.2000 - 01.2001
General Clerk
National Lotteries Control Board
01.1999 - 01.2000
Education
Diploma - Business Management (ABE)
CTS College
12.2025
Intermediate Certificate - Digital Literacy
NESC
01.2011
Certificate - Project Management
SITAL
01.2009
Certificate - Events Management for Business Professionals Part Two (II)
School of Business and Computer Science
01.2008
Certificate - Public Relations Protocol and Events Management
Institute of Training and Development (INTAD)
01.2008
Certificate - Events Management for Business Professionals Part One (I)
School of Business and Computer Science
01.2007
Certificate - Microsoft Word (Intermediate/Advanced Level)
National Information Systems Centre
01.2006
Certificate - Customer Service Training
Alma Thompson & Associates
01.2006
Introduction to Business Software -
Deltasoft Computer Training and Services
01.2000
Graduate Certificate - O'Level
Caribbean Examination Council (CXC)
01.2000
Skills
- Project management
- Event coordination
- Microsoft Word
- Financial recordkeeping
- CRM management
- Onboarding assistance
- Compliance management
- Customer relations
Hobbies and Interests
- Sport enthusiast
- Event and function planning
- Networking and Social Engagement
References
- Ms. Sherry Ann Celestine, Principal, Bethlehem Boys’ Roman Catholic School, 1A Besson Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 624-2004, 773-8613
- Mr. Victor Jones, Permanent Secretary (Retired), Ministry of Community Development, Jerningham Avenue, Belmont, Trinidad and Tobago, 622-9188, 724-5000
Timeline
Business Operations Assistant I
Ministry of Education
03.2013 - Current
School Clerical Officer
Ministry of Education
03.2011 - 03.2013
Cashier
Tru Valu Supermarket
10.2010 - 03.2011
Administrative Associate
Ministry of Public Utilities and the Environment
11.2004 - 09.2010
Cashier
Hi-Lo Supermarket
07.2004 - 10.2004
Assistant Secretary
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs
10.2003 - 06.2004
Administrative Clerk
Ministry of Community Development & Gender Affairs
04.2003 - 09.2003
Cashier
Jumbo Foods Supermarket
10.2002 - 03.2003
Tele Sales Representative
Kairi Technologies
01.2002 - 08.2002
Lead Representative - Acting Supervisor
Direct One
01.2000 - 01.2001
General Clerk
National Lotteries Control Board
01.1999 - 01.2000
Diploma - Business Management (ABE)
CTS College
Intermediate Certificate - Digital Literacy
NESC
Certificate - Project Management
SITAL
Certificate - Events Management for Business Professionals Part Two (II)
School of Business and Computer Science
Certificate - Public Relations Protocol and Events Management
Institute of Training and Development (INTAD)
Certificate - Events Management for Business Professionals Part One (I)
School of Business and Computer Science
Certificate - Microsoft Word (Intermediate/Advanced Level)
National Information Systems Centre
Certificate - Customer Service Training
Alma Thompson & Associates
Introduction to Business Software -
Deltasoft Computer Training and Services
Graduate Certificate - O'Level
Caribbean Examination Council (CXC)