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Luanda Jodi Balfour

TOBAGO

Summary

Detail-oriented and highly organized clerical professional with over 10 years of experience at the Tobago House of Assembly, demonstrating expertise in administrative tasks and a strong commitment to efficiency. Seeking a challenging clerical or personal assistant position to contribute skills acquired across various divisions.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Assistant

Member of Parliament for Tobago West
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.

Makeup Artist

Self Employed
06.2017 - Current
  • Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Clerical Officer

Tobago House Of Assembly
06.2006 - 04.2017

Tobago House of Assembly

  • Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Issued paychecks on designated pay dates to avoid employee dissatisfaction.
  • Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
  • Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
  • Processed garnishments from creditors or government agencies to meet legal requirements of deducting money from employees' paychecks to pay off debts.
  • Maintained 100% accuracy in transferring correct data from payroll spreadsheets into system.
  • Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
  • Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
  • Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
  • Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
  • Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Trinizuela
Scarborough Tobago

High School Diploma -

Harmonds Secondary School of SDA
Scarborough Tobago

High School Diploma -

Scarborough Secondary School
Scarborough Tobago

Skills

  • Inventory Records
  • Excel Spreadsheets
  • Detailed Meeting Minutes
  • Time Management
  • Clerical Support
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Report Analysis
  • Schedule Management
  • Office Management
  • File and Record Maintenance
  • Records Administration
  • Accurate Recordkeeping

Languages

English
Native language
French
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Personal Assistant

Member of Parliament for Tobago West
03.2024 - Current

Makeup Artist

Self Employed
06.2017 - Current

Clerical Officer

Tobago House Of Assembly
06.2006 - 04.2017

High School Diploma -

Trinizuela

High School Diploma -

Harmonds Secondary School of SDA

High School Diploma -

Scarborough Secondary School
Luanda Jodi Balfour