Stephanie Prudent
Summary
Insightful professional in the field of educational and career guidance, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possesses specialized skills in student counseling, development of career education programs, and vocational assessment techniques. Excels through empathetic listening, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities, ensuring optimal support and guidance for individuals seeking educational and career advice. Student-focused professional bringing many years' experience in secondary education and success in building strong student relationships. Highly adept in performing assessments to uncover students' interests and strengths and providing guidance to help achieve education, career, and personal goals. Highly-qualified Guidance Counselor excels in program, policy and procedure evaluations and improvements through highly-effective data-driven decision-making. Proven track record in outstanding matriculation rates year over year, through individualized career planning and academic exploration. Student-focused counselor and advisor with strong background in student support and crisis intervention. Drives student success by partnering closely with administrators, teachers and guardians on diverse initiatives. Background in one-on-one assistance and group instruction. Talented in facilitating college and vocational and applications.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guidance Counselor I
Metal Industries Company Ltd
01.2023 - Current
- Career Counseling
- Guiding students on career paths aligned with their skills and interests
- Knowledge of industry trends and job market demands, especially in IT and technical fields
- Academic Advising
- Assisting students in selecting courses and programs that align with their career goals
- Monitoring academic progress and suggesting improvement strategies
- Personal Development
- Providing support for personal challenges affecting academic performance
- Organizing workshops on time management, study habits, and stress management
- Communication Skills
- Active listening and empathy to understand students’ concerns
- Strong verbal and written communication for effective guidance
- Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution
- Helping students navigate academic or interpersonal conflicts
- Developing problem-solving strategies for personal and academic issues
Administrative Assistant I
Metal Industries Company Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Accepted and edited purchase requests from various departments, corresponded and negotiated with suppliers, prepared purchase orders, and executed buying duties, implementing cost-saving strategies for the company
- Coordinated and liaised with suppliers, contractors, and service providers, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration
- Sourced high-quality materials, goods, equipment, and services both locally and internationally, optimizing cost-effectiveness and maintaining high standards for MIC-IT
- Provided comprehensive reports, updates, and scope of works for all ongoing projects
- Moderated tendering processes to ensure fairness and transparency
Export/Import Officer
Trinidad and Tobago Agribusiness Association
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Planned and executed the efficient movement of goods for both import and export purposes
- Processed all documentation related to the movement of goods, ensuring compliance with regulations
Purchasing Supervisor
Trinidad and Tobago Agribusiness Association
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Managed purchasing operations, including accepting and editing purchase requests, supplier correspondence and negotiations, purchase order preparation, and strategic cost-saving planning
- Contributed to the establishment of purchasing procedures, policies, and supplier databases for the Purchasing Department
- Sourced materials, goods, and services locally and internationally to optimize cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency
- Issued purchase orders, maintained stock levels, and provided timely updates on purchases to management
- Ensured smooth delivery and payment processes, maintaining accurate records
Promotions Supervisor
Trinidad and Tobago Agribusiness Association
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Developed and executed promotional strategies for the company's product brand
- Collaborated with event promoters to organize successful promotional events
Marketing Assistant
Trinidad and Tobago Agribusiness Association
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Maintained a sales database and generated monthly sales reports for the Marketing Manager
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations, promotional events, trade shows, and seminars in the food and beverage industry
- Represented the company at agricultural sector meetings, tradeshows, and events
- Conducted market research, collected pricing statistics, formulated and conducted surveys, and reported findings
- Managed customer complaints and assisted in various research initiatives
- Conducted feasibility studies for business mergers, acquisitions, and expansions
- Collaborated with cross-departmental teams and consultants to present research findings
- Coordinated training sessions for Marketing and Production staff
Research Assistant
Quality Consultants Ltd.
Newtown St., Port Of Spain
08.2005 - 04.2007
- Designed methodologies, developed questionnaires, compiled and presented report findings
- Organized and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages such as SPSS or STATA.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of the West Indies
10.2006
Skills
- Team building
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Planning
- Execution
- Monitoring
- Evaluation
- Strategic thinking
- Professionalism
- Approachability
- Academic advising
- Career guidance
- Referral coordination
- Special education
- Student advocacy
- Multicultural competence
- Individual counseling
- Behavioral assessment
- Listening actively
- Mental health assessments
- Confidential services
- Alcohol and substance abuse
- Individualized education programs
- Therapy and counseling
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Career advising
- Professional referral network
- Coping strategies
Careerobjective - Position
PROGRAMME COORDINATOR I, HYPE, MIC-IT Sangre Grande
Certification
- Train the Trainer- Level I - 2024
- Peer Counseling- 2005
Timeline
Guidance Counselor I
Metal Industries Company Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant I
Metal Industries Company Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2023
Export/Import Officer
Trinidad and Tobago Agribusiness Association
01.2013 - 01.2014
Purchasing Supervisor
Trinidad and Tobago Agribusiness Association
01.2010 - 01.2013
Promotions Supervisor
Trinidad and Tobago Agribusiness Association
01.2009 - 01.2010
Marketing Assistant
Trinidad and Tobago Agribusiness Association
01.2007 - 01.2009
Research Assistant
Quality Consultants Ltd.
08.2005 - 04.2007
Master of Business Administration -
Anglia Ruskin University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of the West Indies
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