Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Conferences
Sports
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Tameshia Brandford

Monroe Road, Haggatt Hall, St. George

Summary

Seasoned professional with a proven track record at the University of the West Indies, enhancing student and team performance through expert project management and effective communication strategies. Demonstrates analytical problem-solving with a detail-oriented approach, significantly improving operational efficiency. Skilled in MS Office Suite and web-based publishing, adept at leading teams to achieve strategic goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Part-time Tutor

PBHE 6925 Computing for Public Health
09.2021 - Current
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak areas and build skills
  • Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus

Stenographer Clerk 1

University of the West Indies - Cave Hill Campus
02.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: Faculty of Medical Sciences
  • Supervision of staff members in the Office of Preclinical and Health Sciences
  • Education - Timetabling, shared support to three undergraduate programmes, handling of student matters
  • Preparation of reports and examinations
  • Project support, project proposals, budgeting and execution
  • Former Administrative/technical support and supervision of one intern to assist on Future Learn course
  • Administrative support for the Bachelor of Health Science.
  • Former Secretary to the UG-UMMC Student Assessment Cross-Campus Sub-Committee.
  • Continuing Medical Education Administrator planning and execution of bi-monthly seminars, workshops, public lectures, and technical support, as well as the organization of external seminars and conferences.
  • Previous administrative support to the UG-PG UMMC graduate tracing committee was instrumental in tracking all postgraduate alumni at Cave Hill.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.

Stenographer Clerk II

Shridath Ramphal Centre
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Preparation of letters, website management -updates and editing
  • Assisted with Regional Trade Policy Course- uploading class material to e-learning, taking photographs, liaising with participants and instructors
  • Social media management marketing of Masters programme
  • Technical support on newsletter showcasing trade related issues in region, trade related jobs, and highlighting alumni
  • The SRC lunchtime chats -aided with finding speakers for monthly chats which focused on trade talks among the region and internationally
  • Organizing Public Lectures as well as Conferences with regional, local, and international speakers (such as Prime Ministers, Ministers, Diplomats), catering, venue, event budgeting
  • Organizing any event protocol needs of department

Stenographer Clerk III

University of the West Indies- Cave Hill Campus
01.2009 - 01.2017
  • Company Overview: Department of Management
  • Preparation of student letters, liaising with M.Sc Students and programme coordinators, instrumental in the organization of M.Sc Workshops, distributing of course materials
  • Gained extensive experience in planning and execution of events such as public lectures, seminars and conferences, quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Served on three international conference planning committees: 1st International Tourism Conference, The 6th Human Resources Conference a collaboration with CTO and Pom Marine Hospitality Institute, and the 15th IAABD Annual
  • Supported PhD/Mphil committee- I assisted Mphil/PhD students where needed, organizing student seminars and meetings while taking minutes for these meetings
  • Administrative support for the Project Management and Evaluation and Public Sector Management Subject Area Group
  • Department of Management

Education

Post Graduate Certificate - International Programme in Sports Management

FIFA/CIES
12.2025

Professional Certificate - Administrative Management

Arthur lok Jack
12.2024

Professional Certificate - Results Based Project Management

EDx
12.2024

Diploma - Management of Olympic Sporting Organisations

International Olympic Committee
12.2023

Skills

  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Effective Communication Strategies
  • Detail-Oriented Planning Skills
  • Tactical Recommendations
  • Project Management
  • Proficient in Prioritizing Tasks
  • Web-Based Publishing Solutions
  • Expertise in MS Office Suite
  • Data Analysis

Conferences

  • Moderator, 02/01/23, Global Online Conference
  • In attendance, 11/01/22, 08/31/24, World Protocol Conference May 2023, World Protocol Conference May 2024, 8th IWG World Conference Women in Sport November 2022

Sports

  • Barbados Swim Team - Team Manager, 08/01/23, 08/31/23, Managed a team of 37 athletes and 6 management personnel, Handled team entries, Ordering of equipment, Accommodation, travel, meals, and transportation, Member of jury of appeal during games
  • Director of BlackSails Swim Club, 06/01/19, Present, Implement strategic goals/policy for the administrative and financial running of the club by the executive members., Supervise a team of twelve swim coaches and six executive members.
  • Chief Liaison Officer, 04/01/19, 07/31/24, Supervised a team of 30 officers, Supervised and organized a team of 40 children volunteers
  • Clerk of Course, 04/01/22, 07/31/24, CARIFTA and CCCAN Games

Accomplishments

  • 7 & 70 Unsung Hero at Cave Hill Campus

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Part-time Tutor

PBHE 6925 Computing for Public Health
09.2021 - Current

Stenographer Clerk 1

University of the West Indies - Cave Hill Campus
02.2020 - Current

Stenographer Clerk II

Shridath Ramphal Centre
01.2017 - 01.2020

Stenographer Clerk III

University of the West Indies- Cave Hill Campus
01.2009 - 01.2017

Post Graduate Certificate - International Programme in Sports Management

FIFA/CIES

Professional Certificate - Administrative Management

Arthur lok Jack

Professional Certificate - Results Based Project Management

EDx

Diploma - Management of Olympic Sporting Organisations

International Olympic Committee
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