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Coaching teams towards Agile proficiency, optimizing processes and emphasizing commitment to the Scrum framework.Utilizing Agile methodologies to assist Product Owners in backlog optimization, strategic problem resolution, and forward planning. Facilitating Agile ceremonies, ensuring comprehensive engagement in sprint planning, backlog refinement, release planning and retrospectives.Addressing critical challenges, orchestrating cross-team discussions to enhance the… Show more Coaching teams towards Agile proficiency, optimizing processes and emphasizing commitment to the Scrum framework.Utilizing Agile methodologies to assist Product Owners in backlog optimization, strategic problem resolution, and forward planning. Facilitating Agile ceremonies, ensuring comprehensive engagement in sprint planning, backlog refinement, release planning and retrospectives.Addressing critical challenges, orchestrating cross-team discussions to enhance the software development life-cycle and optimize release processes. Championing Agile values and principles across product, tech, and the broader organization, ensuring alignment with best practices.Utilizing Agile metrics to monitor and showcase team progress, fostering motivation and continuous improvement.Fostering transparent dialogues between feature teams and stakeholders, elevating product quality and post-production user support Show less

Kingston, Jamaica

Digitally Transformed Customer Service: Spearheaded the company’s COVID-19 strategic response with the roll-out of three key digital projects. This initiative empowered customers to undergo registration and validation online, enhancing service delivery efficiency.Revived Critical Customer Management System: Commanded an 85-strong cross-functional team, turning around a multi-national enterprise customer management project pivotal for both digital and retail segments.Facilitated… Show more Digitally Transformed Customer Service: Spearheaded the company’s COVID-19 strategic response with the roll-out of three key digital projects. This initiative empowered customers to undergo registration and validation online, enhancing service delivery efficiency.Revived Critical Customer Management System: Commanded an 85-strong cross-functional team, turning around a multi-national enterprise customer management project pivotal for both digital and retail segments.Facilitated a seamless roll-out across 11 territories, delivering a robust and scalable system.Strengthened stakeholder relations through transparent communications, prompt system enhancements, and fostering an environment of open dialogue.Data-Driven Cost Efficiency: Piloted data analytics and strategic negotiations with prime suppliers, successfully realizing a 15% cost reduction for the company. Show less

New Kingston, Jamaica

Agent Banking Pioneer in JamaicaSpearheaded the strategic introduction and deployment of the first-ever 10 Agent Banking locations in Jamaica. This encompassed:Location Analysis: Identified and selected optimal sites for agency establishments, aligning with the bank's strategic vision.Regulatory Compliance: Orchestrated the meticulous submission of Third Party Banking applications to the Central Bank of Jamaica.Budget & Schedule Oversight: Managed financial… Show more Agent Banking Pioneer in JamaicaSpearheaded the strategic introduction and deployment of the first-ever 10 Agent Banking locations in Jamaica. This encompassed:Location Analysis: Identified and selected optimal sites for agency establishments, aligning with the bank's strategic vision.Regulatory Compliance: Orchestrated the meticulous submission of Third Party Banking applications to the Central Bank of Jamaica.Budget & Schedule Oversight: Managed financial allocations and timelines to ensure a seamless and timely roll-out.Digital Transformation Leader: Document Management System (DMS)Championed the bank's digital shift by overseeing the deployment of a robust Document Management System. This initiative:1. Transitioned the bank from hard copy reliance to efficient digital document management.2. Enabled real-time tracking, storage, and automation of pivotal workflows.Innovator in Customer Transaction ExperienceModernized the bank's transaction touchpoints by rolling out signature pads across the network. This forward-thinking move; 1. Phased out the traditional pre-printed slips, ushering in a more eco-friendly and efficient process. 2. Integrated digitally-captured customer signatures, enhancing transaction validation and receipt generation. Show less

Jamaica

Oversaw the comprehensive planning and execution of premier events such as SPF Weekend and Marbana, among others under the M7 Events Limited portfolio. Key responsibilities encompassed:Strategic Project Oversight: Crafted and monitored project timelines and financial allocations, ensuring optimal resource utilization and adherence to milestones.End-to-End Festival Logistics Management: Orchestrated seamless collaboration with stakeholders including partners, venue… Show more Oversaw the comprehensive planning and execution of premier events such as SPF Weekend and Marbana, among others under the M7 Events Limited portfolio. Key responsibilities encompassed:Strategic Project Oversight: Crafted and monitored project timelines and financial allocations, ensuring optimal resource utilization and adherence to milestones.End-to-End Festival Logistics Management: Orchestrated seamless collaboration with stakeholders including partners, venue representatives, artists, and affiliated organizations, guaranteeing cohesive communication and event preparation.Business Development: Proactively identified and capitalized on strategic opportunities and partnerships, amplifying the festival's reach and impact.Team Leadership: Fostered a motivated and high-performing project team, driving collective focus towards event objectives.Risk Management: Conducted meticulous risk assessments and devised contingency strategies to safeguard the festival's interests and ensure unparalleled event experiences. Show less

Kingston Jamaica

Providing coordination support to the Festival Manager and project team by: Coordinating marketing activities including website design, social media, press advertisements and advertorials.Responsible for drafting and circulating project meeting minutesResponsible for preparing Event proposals and decksEnsuring artists’ requirements are met including travel arrangements,accommodation and riders etcProviding on the day festival management support

Jamaica

-Managed the first staging of the FC Barcelona Escola Summer Camp in Jamaica.-• Monitored and updated Project Schedule and Budget as required.• Created monthly progress reports and communicated results to relevant team members.• Maintained document control, database management, tracked project activities and team communication.• Completed project within schedule and budget with high quality results.

Kingston Jamaica

Addressed complex environmental legislation and provided Legal Advice to clients on new environmental legislationRepresented client's case in the Resident Magistrate and Supreme CourtDrafting and reviewing commercial contracts.Negotiated Intellectual Property contracts and agreements

Jamaica

• Research and Legal Analyst for Technical Consultancy to Re-engineer the Planning Application Process and Monitoring and Enforcement Process in Jamaica funded by the International Development Bank. • Managed and coordinated the timely completion of field research at all Local Authorities throughout Jamaica.Reviewed and assessed current legislation, highlighting gaps in the law and noting best practices seeking to improve the planning application and monitoring and enforcement process… Show more • Research and Legal Analyst for Technical Consultancy to Re-engineer the Planning Application Process and Monitoring and Enforcement Process in Jamaica funded by the International Development Bank. • Managed and coordinated the timely completion of field research at all Local Authorities throughout Jamaica.Reviewed and assessed current legislation, highlighting gaps in the law and noting best practices seeking to improve the planning application and monitoring and enforcement process in JamaicaProviding recommendations to improve the current process at the Local Authorities and ensuring that said process is in accordance with the statute. Show less

Law

Bachelor Of Laws (Llb), Law

Activities and Societies: Entertainment Committee