Cindy G. Email and Phone Number

As the Facility Coordinator I was responsible for coordinating and managing FM activities relative to the upkeep and maintenance of the Parliamentary Complex comprising Cabildo Chambers and the Red House. I was directly responsibility for the supervision of 3 facility professionals and 1 service provider/handyman. Some of the services managed included MEP, refurbishment and remedial works, CMMS system, space organization, contract and contractor management, scope preparation, project… Show more As the Facility Coordinator I was responsible for coordinating and managing FM activities relative to the upkeep and maintenance of the Parliamentary Complex comprising Cabildo Chambers and the Red House. I was directly responsibility for the supervision of 3 facility professionals and 1 service provider/handyman. Some of the services managed included MEP, refurbishment and remedial works, CMMS system, space organization, contract and contractor management, scope preparation, project management, coordinating health and safety services, logistics, administration, tender preparation and evaluation and other related activities. A key component to the successful management of my team was stakeholder management and effective communication at all levels. Show less

My responsibilities include• Coordinating new property lease/rentals and renewals for State tenants• Review and assess property records to identify and address outstanding action items• Liaise with public and private stakeholders to resolve outstanding lease/rent issues• Prepare correspondence and Draft Cabinet Notes for submission to Cabinet and onward lease renewals

The scope of my responsibilities included the management of business services at the Americas region of ACCA Global offices located in the Caribbean, Canada and USA. My overall duties were to lead, promote and manage business service activities, evidence compliance, assess operational risk and work in partnership with all parties to achieve ACCA objectives. These responsibilities were captured under seven core areas including facility management, estates and asset management, business services… Show more The scope of my responsibilities included the management of business services at the Americas region of ACCA Global offices located in the Caribbean, Canada and USA. My overall duties were to lead, promote and manage business service activities, evidence compliance, assess operational risk and work in partnership with all parties to achieve ACCA objectives. These responsibilities were captured under seven core areas including facility management, estates and asset management, business services contract management, risk management, compliance management, health and safety and environmental management and business continuity and crisis management. In addition, I was responsible for the administration of accounting operations at the Caribbean office, including budget preparation and management, ensuring insurance and statutory requirement renewals were met, managing the monthly operational spend from both internal units (GBS and Markets), requesting and receiving funds from the UK, managing external parties payment receipts, disbursement of payments, monthly reporting to ACCA Global Finance and compliance with finance and statutory requirements to ensure proper management of funds for operational and market expenditure. Working in a diverse environment spanning multiple geographic locations and cultures, I applied my training, experience and skills to effectively deliver on the outcomes desired to ensure seamless operations. The work environment necessitated that Managers be flexible and creative to support ACCA's objectives. A major success while at ACCA was the relocation of the Caribbean office from its Champs Fleurs to Port of Spain. This included winding up activities at Champs Fleurs (asset disposal, lease cancellation etc.), managing the outfitting project for the new office and seamlessly relocating all staff members to the new office while continuing operations. Show less

My responsibilities at iGovTT under the Administration Unit included working with my team to manage all operational activities at iGovTT's offices. This included directing the provision of all facility and health and safety management services at iGovTT's main office as well as the ttconnect offices throughout Trinidad and Tobago. My duties included (but was not exclusive to) planning budgets (capex & opex), preparing and evaluating tender documents, assessing and evaluating facility… Show more My responsibilities at iGovTT under the Administration Unit included working with my team to manage all operational activities at iGovTT's offices. This included directing the provision of all facility and health and safety management services at iGovTT's main office as well as the ttconnect offices throughout Trinidad and Tobago. My duties included (but was not exclusive to) planning budgets (capex & opex), preparing and evaluating tender documents, assessing and evaluating facility conditions, planning and executing facility upgrades, repairs and office relocations, sourcing, evaluating, engaging and supervising contractors for facility and related services, preparing scopes for facility services, preparing reports for Board review. Some of the facility services included A/C, generator, security, building fabric, janitorial, electrical, plumbing. In addition, I was responsible for setting up the company's health & safety committee, ensuring statutory compliance at the facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements by conducting risk assessments with actionable reporting, insurance renewals, managing a combined team of professional and administrative staff members. I also coordinated the outfitting of 4 ttconnect offices in Princes Town, Sangre Grande, St. James and iGovTT's Operations Centre and ttconnect office at Chaguanas. Show less

My responsibilities at NIPDEC included the direct supervision of the Office Management Unit together with coordinating and supervising administrative support to the Mechanical, Electrical and Facilities (MEF) department at its 7 locations. Office management services included courier services, front desk, office stationery and pantry supplies, storage, monitoring and evaluating office management contractor performance, prepare and manage the department's budgets, contracts administration and… Show more My responsibilities at NIPDEC included the direct supervision of the Office Management Unit together with coordinating and supervising administrative support to the Mechanical, Electrical and Facilities (MEF) department at its 7 locations. Office management services included courier services, front desk, office stationery and pantry supplies, storage, monitoring and evaluating office management contractor performance, prepare and manage the department's budgets, contracts administration and renewal (40+ service contracts), preparation of SOW's for office management services. In addition, I was responsible for directing all administrative responsibilities of the MEF Unit and would conduct site visits to supervise the administrative activities of the Facility Technicians at the 7 locations (1 overseas) and formulate and implement measures to improve administrative efficiency. I was also responsible for outfitting and relocating the Property and Real Estate and MEF Units to the Abercromby Street wing of NIPDEC’s office. Prior to my supervisory role, I coordinated remedial repairs at Flagstaff Hill Residences which included common service areas and Government Units. I also worked directly on NIPDEC’s Flagfort Villas and La Reine Court housing developments as the company’s site representative for the sales office. My responsibilities included (but was not exclusive to) meeting and interviewing prospective owners, attending and contributing at site meetings, conducting the take-over over process between NIPDEC and the contractor for the units and the homeowners handover process. I was also instrumental in operationalizing and handing over the 3 Management Committees to the residents Show less