K. Darron Turnquest M.A, Chra, Chrm, Cipm Email & Phone Number

Nassau, Bs

Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas

Senior Business Partner to the CEO of The Bahamas market, helping to influence, challenge and support the achievement of the business strategy through our people. Shape, drive and implement our People strategy that aligns with the needs of the local market, the regional as well as the wider C&W and LLA organizations.

North Caribbean

Provide support to the Sr. Director of People (NC) in the management of 7 markets withing the region. Assist in providing leadership in the areas of project management and cultural transformation lead. Other areas of focus include workforce planning and analysis, staffing, policy formulation and interpretation, benefits, learning and development and strategic advice on human resources matters to market lead (Bahamas).

Nassau Bahamas

Adjunct Professor for multiple classes including Introduction to Psychology – Natural Science, Introduction to Psychology – Social Science, Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Hormones, Drugs & Behaviour, and Group Dynamics. Hold concurrent responsibility as Internship Supervisor. Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons, and provide students with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through topical outlines and approved syllabus.

The Bahamas

Overall responsibility for the planning, development and implementation of sales strategies and tactics, salesforce effectiveness, and performance management to achieve the Company’s growth and profitability budgets. Fixed Products • Translated customer opportunities and needs into detailed user stories with a focus on increasing ARPU, Market share, and a solution-focused offer for all customers.• Established sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas; projected expected sales volume for existing and new products. • Ensures achievement of sales volume, and product mix objectives by adjusting strategy as needed in a dynamic competitive environment.• Recruit, managed, train and motivates sales staff according to company policy and procedures.Sales Effectiveness • Monitored and analyzed sales performances against products, promotions, and quotas to determine effectiveness and initiate tactful initiative to meet budget.• Developed and executed effective sales training programs, to Implement best practices in sales techniques throughout the commercial space.• Developed efficient sales processes and provided oversight of all sales tools including telesales dialer, direct sales CRM system, and commission’s structure and payments

The Bahamas

Provided strategic leadership in developing and managing an annual operational national budget of $30M (BSD/USD) for the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture with oversight of a nationwide staff of 261 members devised of both administrative and technical officers. Was positioned to assist the Permanent Secretary in the administration and management of all departments to ensure the economical, efficient, and effective use of resources; formulate and implement policy, goals, and objectives, providing support to Ministers on current government business, financial, and human resource matters.

Nassau, The Bahamas

Direct day-to-day operations with focus on implementing program/project quality and organizational stability by defining standards, systems, budgets, and facilitating regular evaluation of overall organizational processes. Develop training manuals and user manuals for multiple agency training, along with designing, developing, and delivering programs that are focused on performance and achieving strategic objectives for private agencies located in the Bahamas and internationally.Past clients include" Trinidad & Tobago Associations of Credit Unions, Shore Club and Sands Hotel (Turks & Caicos Island), Bahamas Telecommunications Corporation of The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos Hotel Association, Bahamas Internal Auditors Association, Bahamas Red Cross Society, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture, Baker Tilly Gomez Accounting Firm, and Trinidad & Tobago Tourism Board.

Provided coordination and support to the national youth development frameworks within the region, and liaison between strategic partners and regional governments which include the Commonwealth Regional Youth Council. The caucus delivers diverse consultancy and advise its Directorate on commitments made in respect to development and ensure territories are consistently developing in accordance with program commitments and objectives.

Nassau, The Bahamas

Successfully produced best practice standards in administering all government funded programs with national budget of $2.2M, spearheaded program growth, and drafted policies that regulated, governed, and enhanced the development of youth at the local, regional, and international levels.

Nassau, The Bahamas

Successfully drove the development, management, and leadership in administering the school’s support systems and educational programmes. Developed new programmes, services, strategies, and activities to exceed performance goals and improve academics and social activities across the school. Created and developed action plans that met and exceeded performance goals in regards to budgets, financial resources, and fostering an environment where cultural diversity, values, and academic achievements were seen as an experience versus a task.

Grafton, Massachusetts

Facilitated partnerships with the Department of Social Services, Department of Youth Services, Worcester Juvenile Court, and Worcester State Police Department; provided training and supervision to advocates, crisis specialists, and clinicians to ensure all program needs were addressed and consistent across the program. Ensured policies were followed while enhancing the capabilities and effectiveness of diverse Youth Services. Fostered relationships with multiple community members and organizations, the Boys and Girls Club of America, YMCA, Worcester Animal Shelter, Job Corp to assist the program in meeting its goals and remain fiscally prudent.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Doctoral Organizational Leadership And Human Resource Development

Master Of Arts (Ma), Counseling Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

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High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates