ROCHEL-ANN DIXON
LP 77 Cunapo Southern Road, Sangre Grande
Summary
A seasoned and results-driven management professional with a proven track record of success in human resources leadership. Possessing exceptional strategic planning, team-building, and organizational development skills to drive business growth and enhance employee engagement. Seeking a challenging executive management role within the human resources department of a dynamic organization where I can leverage my expertise to contribute to the achievement of corporate goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER II (AG) (RANGE 53E)
Judiciary Of Trinidad And Tobago
10.2023 - Current
- Supervision of Staff providing them with advice, support, guidance and assists in solving problems
- Checks Acting Arrangements/ Further Temporary Appointment and Acting in accordance with Public service Regulations and Delegated Authority
- Checks and signs exercise of Delegated Further temporary appointment/ acting letters in accordance with Public service Regulations and Delegated Authority
- Prepares and submits to Court Executive Administrator Return of Exercise of Delegated Powers for Confirmation of appointment/promotion and letters for Officers
- Prepares Draft Public Service Estimates
- Assists in checking and granting approval for home to office claims, motor vehicle loans and tax exemptions
- Responds to telephone and email queries from officers of Judiciary and other Government Ministries/Departments/Agencies
- Assist members of staff and members of public upon visit to Court Human Resource Management Unit
- Checks payments for Ministry of Labour staff Checks manual request to pay for all Ministry of Labour staff upon receipt of return of personnel
- Verify and grant approvals for vacation leave, accumulation of vacation leave, and pre-retirement leave and maternity leave for Judges’ staff in conformity with established guidelines
- Prepares quarterly returns for filled and vacant public positions for Service Commissions Department
- Checks submissions for confirmations, noting of change of names, deaths and resignations
- Assists with projects
- Any other related duties.
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER I (AG) (RANGE 46)
Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago, Criminal and Traffic Court Administration Department
01.2020 - Current
- Prepares work for the Criminal and Traffic Court Administration Department, the implementation of HRM Policies, Public Service Rules and Regulations, the Delegated Functions and the Devolved Functions: Return of Exercise of Delegated Powers for Temporary Clerk Typist I and completed before the close of IHris deadline
- Acting Appointments for Accounting Assistant, Clerk Typist I, Administrative Assistant II, Clerk Stenographer III and completed before the close of IHris deadline
- Delegated returns uploaded to sign request for approval and signature by Court Executive Administrator within each quarter
- Delegated Returns approved and signed by the CEA are submitted to the Accounting Unit and IHris for payment
- Signs delegated letters, copies are forwarded to the Service Commission Department, Comptroller of Accounts, Auditor General, Accounting Unit, Confidential, Personal Files and forwards originals to the respective officers by the first week after each quarter
- Requests first approvals from Service Commission Department within one (1) week from date of assumption
- Requests medical examination for further employment in the Public Service after the officer completes two (2) years continuous service within two (2) weeks
- Submits resignation & release letters, change of name, requests for transfers, OJT letters, Manuals, request to pay, acting appointment and further temporary appointment via Sign Request for the noting and signature by HRO III, DHRM and Court Executive Administrator and thereafter informs relevant personnel within one (1) week of receipt of correspondence
- Updates all Establishments both hardcopy and electronically within one (1) week of arrangements
- New Employees Requests replacement from Ministry of Labour on receipt of applications for leave, acting, resignation
- On board new employees from Ministry of Labour, prepares staff arrangements, introduction & assignment letters
- Requests Security vetting for all new staff within one (1) week of assumption of new employee
- Requests employment history, leave & salary particulars within one (1) week from assumption of duty.
CASE MANAGEMENT OFFICER II (AG.) (RANGE 24E)
Judiciary Of Trinidad And Tobago
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Probate Section: Accept files in Probate Registry from Attorneys
- Collect filing fees from Attorneys
- Create new Probate matters on system and make entries in respective Probate books (Document book, Probate index book and Probate Large/ Small estate books)
- Create folder for Probate documents
- Update new and old searches that are lodged by Attorneys
- Accept Office Copies Request from Attorneys/ Clients and photocopy relevant document/ file
- Assist Attorneys with queries in Probate matters in person or via telephone
- Matrimonial Section: Accept files with regard to Matrimonial matters from Attorneys
- Collect filing fees from Attorneys
- Create new Matrimonial matters on system and make entries in respective Matrimonial books (Document book and Cause book)
- Create folder for Matrimonial documents
- Maintain Document and Cause books when Matrimonial documents are filed
- Send new matrimonial matters to Assistant Registrar for approval and signature
- Ensure Office copies are prepared for Attorneys/ clients
- Complete Notices and send to Assistant Registrar for signature
- Complete search and send to Court of Appeal, then complete Decree Absolute and send to Assistant Registrar for signature.
CLERK III (AG.) (RANGE 24E)
Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago, Court Human Resource Management Unit
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Scheduling for Clerk II/ Clerk III/ Cashiers/Messengers/ Data Entry Clerks: Maintains/Updates Establishments and Staff lists
- Replacement of officers acting in a higher capacity and /or reassignment of officers to other departments in accordance with the Public Service Rules and Regulations and Guidelines for the Exercise of the Delegated Functions
- Receives and registers vacation leave applications in accordance with registry practices and procedures
- Records and convey approvals for appointments, transfers and promotions-copies are made and sent out to the IHRIS, Accounts and Audit Department, also to the relevant members of staff and placed on Personal Files (PF) and Confidential Personal Files (CPF) day after receipt and in accordance Delegated Authority
- Request acting first time approvals from Service Commission’s Department for officers when assumption of duty letter is received from Officer
- Submits recommendations for acting appointments to the Director of Personnel Administration for approval of the Public Service Commission regarding offices with an order of merit that requires consultation
- Records and conveys approvals for staff arrangements introduction of new members of staff
- Update files with personal letters relevant to officers on schedule
- Responds to telephone queries from officers of Judiciary and other Government Ministries/Department/Agencies
- Assist members of staff and members of the public when they visit the Human Resource Department
- Responds to email queries from Officers of Judiciary
- Prepare return of Exercise of Delegated Powers for the Further Temporary Appointments and Acting Appointments and also making copies and forwarding to Auditor General Department, Comptroller of Accounts, Director of Personnel Administration, IHRIS Unit, Accounting Unit, Officer’s personal and confidential file
- Prepares manual Return of Personnel for officers not on the IHRIS System which is sent to Accounts unit
- Prepares external manual Return of Personnel to other Ministries/department/Agencies for the Officers’ acting in the Judiciary.
CLERK II (AG.) (RANGE 20C)
Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago, Court Human Resource Management Unit
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Increment Clerk: Preparation and distribution of Performance Appraisal Reports for processing by the various heads of departments throughout Judiciary
- Process the returned Performance Appraisal Reports by: Checking to ensure that all reports are properly completed
- Sending the completed reports to be signed by the CEA
- Having the original report which was returned signed by the CEA photocopied (Two (2) copies)
- Sending the original Performance Appraisal Report to the DPA
- Filing one (1) of the copies of the report in the staff’s confidential personal File
- Examine the Staff’s personal and confidential files and fill out the incremental worksheet in order to calculate the staff’s correct incremental point
- Prepare letter of award of increments for staff assigned to Judiciary
- Keep proper record of movement of Performance Appraisal Reports and Files sent out and all other related documents that are received
- Follows up on request to rom other Ministries and Departments
- Research and respond to queries in person, via telephone and in writing from internal staff, Ministries and Departments re: appraisal and increments
- Forward retirement documents to Comptroller of Accounts and Director of Personal Administration for completion of benefits
- Pension and Leave Clerk: Check Personnel file to determine date of continuous service and prior place of employment, then request Pension and Leave record from other Ministries in order to complete record
- Research Personnel file and prepare worksheet outlining information for example, date of appointment, no pay leave etc
- Submit audited Pension and Leave record to Comptroller of Accounts and other Ministries
- Ensure Pension and Leave record is incorporated in the Personnel file
- Search for file numbers from various indexes and request files from Trade zone or the Vault.
TEMPORARY CLERK I (RANGE 14)
Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago, Arima Magistrates’ Court
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Booking court cases for Magistrate
- Filing Petty Civil Matters
- Registering incoming and dispatching mail
- Writing up bail for individuals charged for criminal offences
- Writing up charge cases to send to relevant Magistrates’ Court
- Writing up First Instance (F.I) warrants issued by Magistrate
- Ensuring that the First Instance (F.I) warrants are sent to warrant officers to get warrants executed upon the defendant
- Writing up summons to show cause (S.S.C) to bailors; issued by Magistrate.
HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT (INTERNSHIP)
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ELECTRICITY COMMISSION (T&TEC)
01.2007
- Performing Human resource duties in the areas of Manpower Planning, Recruitment and Selection, Industrial Relations and Training and Development.
Education
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) -
ST. AUGUSTINE SENIOR SECONDARY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
Diploma in Public Relations -
CIPRIANI COLLEGE OF LABOUR AND CO-OPERATIVE STUDIES
01.2013
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management -
CIPRIANI COLLEGE OF LABOUR AND CO-OPERATIVE STUDIES
01.2011
Associate of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management -
CIPRIANI COLLEGE OF LABOUR AND CO-OPERATIVE STUDIES
01.2007
Certificate in Human Resource Management -
CIPRIANI COLLEGE OF LABOUR AND CO-OPERATIVE STUDIES
01.2006
Certificate of Occupational Safety and Health Standard of Achievement for 29 CFR 1910- #7500 (Introduction to Safety Management) -
O’NEAL’S MEDICAL LABORATORY (HEALTH AND SAFETY UNIT)
01.2005
Certificate of Occupational Safety and Health Standard of Achievement for 29 CFR 1910 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General Industry) -
O’NEAL’S MEDICAL LABORATORY (HEALTH AND SAFETY UNIT)
01.2005
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Development
- Employee Relations
- Talent Acquisition
- Performance Management
- Compliance Management
- Training and Development
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Conflict Resolution
- Change Management
Professional Development
- Preparation of Pension and Leave Records, Ministry of Public Administration, 2023
- Industrial Relations Training, Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago, 2021
- Delegated Functions in the Public Service, Service Commissions Department, 2020
- Preparation of Pension and Leave Records, Ministry of Public Administration, 2019
- Microsoft Office Training, Information Technology (IT) Department, 2015
- Payroll Administration Training, Finance and Accounts Pension and Leave Unit, 2013
- IHRIS Training, Performance Management, Absence Management and Workforce Administration, 2013
References
- MYRNELLE RAGO-BRUNO, Director Human Resource Services (Acting), Ministry of National Security, 1 (868) 706-4140
- TENESHA BRIGGS, Human Resource Officer III (Acting), Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago, 1 (868) 728-9846
Timeline
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER II (AG) (RANGE 53E)
Judiciary Of Trinidad And Tobago
10.2023 - Current
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER I (AG) (RANGE 46)
Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago, Criminal and Traffic Court Administration Department
01.2020 - Current
CASE MANAGEMENT OFFICER II (AG.) (RANGE 24E)
Judiciary Of Trinidad And Tobago
01.2018 - 01.2019
CLERK III (AG.) (RANGE 24E)
Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago, Court Human Resource Management Unit
01.2016 - 01.2017
CLERK II (AG.) (RANGE 20C)
Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago, Court Human Resource Management Unit
01.2012 - 01.2016
TEMPORARY CLERK I (RANGE 14)
Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago, Arima Magistrates’ Court
01.2008 - 01.2012
HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT (INTERNSHIP)
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ELECTRICITY COMMISSION (T&TEC)
01.2007
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) -
ST. AUGUSTINE SENIOR SECONDARY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
Diploma in Public Relations -
CIPRIANI COLLEGE OF LABOUR AND CO-OPERATIVE STUDIES
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management -
CIPRIANI COLLEGE OF LABOUR AND CO-OPERATIVE STUDIES
Associate of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management -
CIPRIANI COLLEGE OF LABOUR AND CO-OPERATIVE STUDIES
Certificate in Human Resource Management -
CIPRIANI COLLEGE OF LABOUR AND CO-OPERATIVE STUDIES
Certificate of Occupational Safety and Health Standard of Achievement for 29 CFR 1910- #7500 (Introduction to Safety Management) -
O’NEAL’S MEDICAL LABORATORY (HEALTH AND SAFETY UNIT)
Certificate of Occupational Safety and Health Standard of Achievement for 29 CFR 1910 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General Industry) -
O’NEAL’S MEDICAL LABORATORY (HEALTH AND SAFETY UNIT)
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