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Renee Ramkissoon Henry

Barataria

Summary

A career public servant with twenty-nine years of experience in HR, Protocol and Accounting at Service Commissions Department and Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs. Promoted to the office of Clerk IV in 2022 and is currently FSEO IV (Ag).

Possesses strong leadership skills and excellent problem solving skills in high pressure situations. An excellent team player while proficient in independent decision-making.


Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreign Service Executive Officer IV

Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs
07.2025 - Current

Supports the Accounting Executive I by overseeing the processes undertaken by the Financial Management section of the Accounting and Finance Unit. Assists in document preparation necessary for the execution of financial processes and management of budgets for the Ministry.

Foreign Service Executive Officer III (Ag)

Ministry Of Foreign And CARICOM Affairs
01.2020 - 06.2025

Responsible for verifying documents which have been passed for payment and ensuring that all documentation is in order before cheques are printed to effect said payments.

Named Procurement Officer

Ministry Of Foreign And CARICOM Affairs
03.2024 - 05.2024

Responsible for managing the total procurement effort of sourcing suppliers of goods and services, facilitating contract tendering, and managing vendor relationships in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act (2015).

Office Manager

Ministry Of Foreign And CARICOM Affairs
01.2023 - 03.2023

Supervising the Manipulative Staff and ensuring that they perform assigned tasks.


Coordinating the movement of the Ministry's fleet of vehicles.


Maintenance and distribution of the the Ministry's Stores


Coordinate scheduling and logistics for meetings, ensuring timely communication among stakeholders.

Financial Attache

Ministry Of Foreign And CARICOM Affairs
10.2014 - 12.2020

Responsible for the day to day accounting at the Mission which included the preparation of statements, returns, cashbooks and the maintenance of the Embassy's bank accounts.


Maintained the Missions Property and assets inventory,

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Performed office management and procurement duties at the Overseas Mission.

Accounting Assistant

Ministry Of Foreign And CARICOM Affairs
03.2012 - 09.2014

Processed invoices, managed accounts payable and maintained vote books.

Worked on the Overseas Missions Compliance schedule.

Check staff officer verifying scheduled payments before passing for payment.

Clerk III

Ministry Of Foreign And CARICOM Affairs
06.2009 - 03.2012

Responsible for processing Diplomatic Identification cards and VAT exemption applications for foreign diplomats and embassy staff.

Performing protocol duties at official functions as required.

Assisting with Airport duty on arrival and departure of foreign dignitaries and government officials.


Clerk III (Ag)

Ministry Of Foreign And CARICOM Affairs
05.2006 - 05.2008
  • Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
  • Maintained up-to-date employee records to assist in human resources planning.
  • Prepared minutes for submission to the Deputy PS and Permanent for approvals.

Clerk III (Ag)

Service Commissions Department
01.1996 - 04.2006

Recording,filing and compiling applications and documents submitted by members of the public for employment.


Vetting applications for employment submitted by members of the public.


Preparing notes and minutes for submissions to the various Service Commissions for consideration.

Education

Conversational French Short Courses Level 1 And 2

Alliance Franchised
Newtown Port Of Spain
06-2014

Certificate in Public Relations

Cipriani College of Labour And Co-operative Studies
Valsayn, Trinidad And Tobago
07-2005

General Certificate of Education Examination

St Francois Girls' College
Belmont, Trinidad And Tobago
01-1992

Caribbean Examinations Council

Holy Name Convent
Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
07-1990

Skills

    Excellent skills in communication, delegation, time management and attention to detail

Languages

French
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Foreign Service Executive Officer IV

Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs
07.2025 - Current

Named Procurement Officer

Ministry Of Foreign And CARICOM Affairs
03.2024 - 05.2024

Office Manager

Ministry Of Foreign And CARICOM Affairs
01.2023 - 03.2023

Foreign Service Executive Officer III (Ag)

Ministry Of Foreign And CARICOM Affairs
01.2020 - 06.2025

Financial Attache

Ministry Of Foreign And CARICOM Affairs
10.2014 - 12.2020

Accounting Assistant

Ministry Of Foreign And CARICOM Affairs
03.2012 - 09.2014

Clerk III

Ministry Of Foreign And CARICOM Affairs
06.2009 - 03.2012

Clerk III (Ag)

Ministry Of Foreign And CARICOM Affairs
05.2006 - 05.2008

Clerk III (Ag)

Service Commissions Department
01.1996 - 04.2006

Conversational French Short Courses Level 1 And 2

Alliance Franchised

Certificate in Public Relations

Cipriani College of Labour And Co-operative Studies

General Certificate of Education Examination

St Francois Girls' College

Caribbean Examinations Council

Holy Name Convent

Hobbies

Tennis, Cake baking and decorating, Exploring different countries and cultures.

Renee Ramkissoon Henry