Michele Bowes Smith, Mba Email & Phone Number

Dieppe, NB, CA

Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

Provide individual and group career guidance for job readiness, support the connection of student with employers for on-the-job training and full-time job placement opportunities.

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Create and implement fundraising strategies, manage staff, and related administrative duties.

Canada

Research local volunteer opportunities and provide referrals based on the client’s interests, skills, and qualifications.

Jamaica

• Provided academic advisement and coordinated with cross-sectional teams to address academic and personal challenges faced by students, thus increasing student completion rates.
• Facilitated orientation and onboarding activities across the university.
• Secured a 30% increase in tuition scholarship funding, reaching a broader student population.
• Negotiated for and formalized a professional mental health support partnership program for students.

Jamaica

• Delivered lectures in the Business Department with a focus on interactive and engaging teaching methodologies. Incorporated innovative technologies and strategies to manage in-person and online classroom dynamics.
• Collaborated to create and administer formative and summative assignments, to assess student understanding and progress. Provided timely and constructive feedback on student work and maintained accurate grade records
• Chaired and various sub-committees for Annual Research Conferences, contributing to the university’s research portfolio.
• Provided additional support, and mentorship on academic and career-related matters.

Manchester, Jamaica

• Developed and implemented administrative policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
• Oversaw the maintenance and upkeep of campus facilities, ensuring a safe and well-functioning environment. Collaborated with maintenance staff and external suppliers to address repairs and improvements promptly.
• Developed and managed the budget (up to CA$30,000) for campus operations and implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality services.
• Ensured campus safety protocols and emergency response resources were adequate and available for the well-being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Jamaica

• Set strategic goals and monitored performance for the Commercial, Emergency & Maintenance, and Engineering operations.
• Prepared Customer Care and Operations budgets of up to JA$25 million and contained all activities within the approved budgetary allocation.
• Effectively managed the procurement and use of resources (material, transportation, and technology) to facilitate efficiency in meeting and surpassing annual targets.
• Provided leadership and coaching to tiers of staff and contractors.

Jamaica

• Monitored performance and resources to achieve KPIs and regulatory compliance.
• Identified competency gaps and recommended/conducted training for staff development.
• Outreach and company representation on business, community, civil, and educational executive bodies.

Postgraduate Certificate, International Business Management

• Apply project management principles in planning, implementing, and evaluating projects. • Strategize to integrate and evaluate the.

Postgraduate Certificate, Supply Chain And Global Logistics, Academic Distinction

Post Graduate Diploma, Education & Training, Academic Excellence

• Demonstrate understanding of educational theories, methodologies, and best practices, to design and implement effective teaching and.

Executive Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, Beta Gama Sigma

• Develop advanced proficiency in managerial economics to analyze and interpret economic data and make informed strategic decisions. •.

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting And Business/Management