PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1998- 2008 Head of Unit, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
Commercial awareness:
· Provided banking services to the commercial banks in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) as Supervisor of the local Clearinghouse; management of the banks’ reserves; investment of excess reserves on the interbank market; fixed deposits and treasury bills.
· Provided investment management services and advice to the governments in the ECCU with a view to maintaining monetary stability.
· Facilitated banking services and management advice to the statutory bodies in the ECCU.
Managerial skills/Teamwork
· Strong ability to problem-solve, work independently, and prioritise in order to meet deadlines.
· Supervised Banking Department with a staff complement of thirty people.
· Developed professional relationships with regional and international institutions such as the IMF; Bank of England, Federal Reserve Bank; World Bank.
Presentation skills:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Conducted research and gave oral presentations at seminars on Trading in Government Securities; Banking Act provisions; Human resource skills.
1992-1996 Economic Statistician, Government of Montserrat
Research & Analysis:
· Assisted in the development of the Regional Government Securities Market through to implementation.
· Trained staff in the collection and compilation of tourism, trade and consumer prices data.
· Analysed and compiled Montserrat’s’ National Accounts and Balance of Payments statistics.
· Co-ordinated Tourism Sector Survey: prepared questionnaire; supervised the conduct of the survey; compilation, analysis and report on the results.
1987-1992 Clerical Officer, Government of Montserrat (various departments)
Organisational & Administrative skills:
· Keen eye for attention to detail
· Input and retrieve data on computer systems; processed and collated information
Customer service:
· Provided efficient, courteous and timely responses when addressing a wide range of queries
LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Feb 2010 Marshal, Leeds Combined Court
· Gained firsthand experience of observing a case involving a £3 million drug heist.
· Read, reviewed and discussed papers relating to possession orders.
1988 -1990 Clerical Officer, Court House
· First experience of the law at work instilled an interest in the field, while serving as recording clerk at Magistrates’ Court session.
· In depth understanding of court procedures
· Witnessed lawyers at work and the skills adopted in court
EDUCATION
2010-2011 Norman Manley Law School, Legal Education Certificate (awaiting Certificate)
Modules
Criminal Practice and Procedure; Constitutional Law; Law and Legal Systems; Law Office Management, Accounting and Technology (exempt)
2009-2010 BPP Law School, Leeds, Bar Vocational Course (Competent)
Modules
§ MCT 1 & 2 (Criminal & Civil Litigation and Evidence); Advocacy 1, 2 and 3; Conference; Legal Research; Negotiation; Opinion Writing; Professional Ethics; Family Law; and Employment Law
Skills developed
§ Excellent written and oral communication; research, interpretation and presentation.
§ Worked independently and as part of a team for tutorial work; managed time effectively, meeting my own objectives and targets.
2008-2009 BPP Law School, Leeds, Graduate Diploma in Law (Pass)
Modules
§ Land Law, Criminal Law, European Union Law, Contract Law, Torts, and Constitutional Law, Equity and Trusts, Evidence and Forensics, Company Law, and Intellectual Property
Skills developed
§ Excellent written and oral communication; research, statutory interpretation.
1996-1997 University of the Virgin Islands, Masters in Business Administration (GPA 3.75 out of 4)
1989-1992 University of the West Indies, BSc. Management Studies (2.2)
ACHIEVEMENTS & POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Training
· Attendee at Mediation Training Session (Community Accord, Bradford)
· W J Clinton Foundation Seminar on “HIV AIDS and ATRV Drugs”- ultimately responsible for the management and disbursement of project funds to the regional governments.
· Presenter at Debt Management Workshop
· Seconded to the Bank of Jamaica to observe the operations of their Securities Market.
Community Service
· Catholic Youth Group Leader
· St Vincent De Paul Society Member (visits and providing food to the elderly and shut in)
· Acted as a Witness in New Practitioner Advocacy Training- North Eastern Circuit, United Kingdom
Interests
· Meeting and interacting with people of diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds
· Performing Arts: participated in dramatic and chorale presentations
· West Indian cooking and baking
1998- 2008 Head of Unit, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
Commercial awareness:
· Provided banking services to the commercial banks in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) as Supervisor of the local Clearinghouse; management of the banks’ reserves; investment of excess reserves on the interbank market; fixed deposits and treasury bills.
· Provided investment management services and advice to the governments in the ECCU with a view to maintaining monetary stability.
· Facilitated banking services and management advice to the statutory bodies in the ECCU.
Managerial skills/Teamwork
· Strong ability to problem-solve, work independently, and prioritise in order to meet deadlines.
· Supervised Banking Department with a staff complement of thirty people.
· Developed professional relationships with regional and international institutions such as the IMF; Bank of England, Federal Reserve Bank; World Bank.
Presentation skills:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Conducted research and gave oral presentations at seminars on Trading in Government Securities; Banking Act provisions; Human resource skills.
1992-1996 Economic Statistician, Government of Montserrat
Research & Analysis:
· Assisted in the development of the Regional Government Securities Market through to implementation.
· Trained staff in the collection and compilation of tourism, trade and consumer prices data.
· Analysed and compiled Montserrat’s’ National Accounts and Balance of Payments statistics.
· Co-ordinated Tourism Sector Survey: prepared questionnaire; supervised the conduct of the survey; compilation, analysis and report on the results.
1987-1992 Clerical Officer, Government of Montserrat (various departments)
Organisational & Administrative skills:
· Keen eye for attention to detail
· Input and retrieve data on computer systems; processed and collated information
Customer service:
· Provided efficient, courteous and timely responses when addressing a wide range of queries
LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Feb 2010 Marshal, Leeds Combined Court
· Gained firsthand experience of observing a case involving a £3 million drug heist.
· Read, reviewed and discussed papers relating to possession orders.
1988 -1990 Clerical Officer, Court House
· First experience of the law at work instilled an interest in the field, while serving as recording clerk at Magistrates’ Court session.
· In depth understanding of court procedures
· Witnessed lawyers at work and the skills adopted in court
EDUCATION
2010-2011 Norman Manley Law School, Legal Education Certificate (awaiting Certificate)
Modules
Criminal Practice and Procedure; Constitutional Law; Law and Legal Systems; Law Office Management, Accounting and Technology (exempt)
2009-2010 BPP Law School, Leeds, Bar Vocational Course (Competent)
Modules
§ MCT 1 & 2 (Criminal & Civil Litigation and Evidence); Advocacy 1, 2 and 3; Conference; Legal Research; Negotiation; Opinion Writing; Professional Ethics; Family Law; and Employment Law
Skills developed
§ Excellent written and oral communication; research, interpretation and presentation.
§ Worked independently and as part of a team for tutorial work; managed time effectively, meeting my own objectives and targets.
2008-2009 BPP Law School, Leeds, Graduate Diploma in Law (Pass)
Modules
§ Land Law, Criminal Law, European Union Law, Contract Law, Torts, and Constitutional Law, Equity and Trusts, Evidence and Forensics, Company Law, and Intellectual Property
Skills developed
§ Excellent written and oral communication; research, statutory interpretation.
1996-1997 University of the Virgin Islands, Masters in Business Administration (GPA 3.75 out of 4)
1989-1992 University of the West Indies, BSc. Management Studies (2.2)
ACHIEVEMENTS & POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Training
· Attendee at Mediation Training Session (Community Accord, Bradford)
· W J Clinton Foundation Seminar on “HIV AIDS and ATRV Drugs”- ultimately responsible for the management and disbursement of project funds to the regional governments.
· Presenter at Debt Management Workshop
· Seconded to the Bank of Jamaica to observe the operations of their Securities Market.
Community Service
· Catholic Youth Group Leader
· St Vincent De Paul Society Member (visits and providing food to the elderly and shut in)
· Acted as a Witness in New Practitioner Advocacy Training- North Eastern Circuit, United Kingdom
Interests
· Meeting and interacting with people of diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds
· Performing Arts: participated in dramatic and chorale presentations
· West Indian cooking and baking