Kerwyn Fisher
Arima,Trinidad and Tobago
Summary
Seasoned leader with 20+ years in operations strategic human resources management, maritime management, driving efficiency, safety and strategic growth high pressure environments. Expert in policy development, team leadership and planning. Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organization skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Strategic Human Resource Management Coordinator
COAST GUARD – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Railway Road ,Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Promoted a performance mindset within teams, focusing on safe working practices and continuous improvement
- Acted as a key point of contact for emergency response actions, ensuring effective management and resolutions
- Spearheaded the analysis of employment-related data, generating insightful reports that improved workforce efficiency by 15%
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement policies optimizing human resources, leading to a 20% increase in employee retention
- Provided mentorship and coaching to a team of twelve in SHRM best practices, regulations, and compliance, resulting in a 30% improvement in compliance scores
- Offered constructive feedback to senior officers on assignments and instructions, enhancing project completion rates by 25%
- Conducted comprehensive debriefs to assess project outcomes, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that reduced project overruns by 10%
- Collaborated with various departments on planning and executing maintenance activities, reducing downtime by 18%.
- Monitored processes and proposed recommendations for improvements.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Managed and prioritised varied and busy workload to meet deadlines.
Maritime Operations Team Lead
COAST GUARD – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
10.2003 - 03.2021
- Ensured safe and reliable operations, achieving operational targets and maintaining the safety and security of maritime jurisdiction
- Proactively identified and addressed deviation forecasts, implementing measures that improved operational readiness by 22%
- Conducted risk assessments to ensure the highest safety standards, reducing incidents by 12% and minimizing wastage of limited resources
- Developed and implemented policies for maritime security, arms control, and compliance with government laws and regulations, enhancing compliance by 15%
- Managed supply chain and logistics to ensure the correct tools and equipment aligned with the work climate needs, leading to a 10% cost reduction in operations.
Education
Certificate - Occupational Safety and Health for the Construction Industry
SBCS
Master’s Degree - International Business
The Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
ST Augustine, Trinidad 01.2019 - 08.2021
Advanced Diploma L6 - Business Management
The Association of Business Executives
United Kingdom 01.2017 - 08.2018
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Strategic Planning
- Employee management
- Operational support
- Customer relationship building
- Competitor analysis
- Logistical planning
- Department management
- Financial risk analysis
- KPI management
- HR policies and procedures
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Team building
Timeline
Strategic Human Resource Management Coordinator
COAST GUARD – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
03.2021 - 01.2024
Master’s Degree - International Business
The Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
01.2019 - 08.2021
Advanced Diploma L6 - Business Management
The Association of Business Executives
01.2017 - 08.2018
Maritime Operations Team Lead
COAST GUARD – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
10.2003 - 03.2021
Certificate - Occupational Safety and Health for the Construction Industry
SBCS
Personal Information
Title: MSc
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Signature Achievements
Enhanced operational readiness by 35% through comprehensive risk assessments and the implementation of robust safety protocols, resulting in a 45% reduction in safety incidents.
Developed and implemented HR policies that increased employee retention by 20% and improved compliance score by 30%.
Personal Information
Title: MSc
Signature Achievements
Enhanced operational readiness by 35% through comprehensive risk assessments and the implementation of robust safety protocols, resulting in a 45% reduction in safety incidents.
Developed and implemented HR policies that increased employee retention by 20% and improved compliance score by 30%.
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