I am a hardworking and focused Administrative professional offering excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills demonstrated over ten years of performance. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence, managing mail and updating spreadsheets. I possess exceptional communication and leadership skills with expertise in levering technology to gauge optimal efficiency and productivity.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant/Assistant to Operations Manager
Going Places Travel
Performed Administrative/Secretarial duties for Head Office all local branches (Sunset Crest, Sheraton, Independence Square) and regional offices (Antigua, St
Lucia, St
Vincent and Dominica)
MoneyGram Agent
Reception Duties (Greeting and escorting clients), managing and channelling all incoming calls
Scheduling and taking minutes for all meetings
Ordering and maintaining of stationery for all branches
Recording and of minutes for all meetings
Accurately updating and maintaining staff attendance and vacation requests
Custodian of all personnel files
Preparation of all job letters
Ordering, and coordination of staff uniform orders for further distribution to all members of staff
Liaising with third party service providers
Accounts/Office Clerk (Barbados Community College Job Attachment)
A.S. Brydens
01.2001
Administrative Assistant
The Barbados Agency for Micro Enterprise Development Ltd. (FundAccess)
04.2022 - Current
Perform receptionist duties which involve answering the telephone, recording and passing on messages in a timely manner, and receiving visitors to the office
Receive, record, sort, file, route and circulate incoming mail and dispatch outgoing mail in a timely manner
Perform the duties of Cashier and account for all loan payments made to the Company
Accurately Email client bank and Surepay Receipts
Prepare legal documents (and all other requisite documents) and take necessary follow-up action thereon
This would include the drafting, editing and publishing of the following:
Bill of Sales (security Verifications)
Notices of Satisfaction
Repaid Loan Letter
Delinquency Letters
Affix stamps on legal documents (ensure accurate calculator of stamp duty)
Collect and collate statistical data on the company
Provide administrative support to all departments as required, which entails but is not limited to the following:
Timely execution of assignments in support of collection of past due accounts
Update approved and rejected loans on submission by Project Development Officers
Ensure that problems with equipment and fixtures, excluding computer equipment are reported and fixed in a timely manner
Liaise with the providers of ancillary and other maintenance service providers
Purchase stationery and office supplies
Type minutes, reports and other general correspondence and operate the various office machines
Assist in maintaining the company’s filing system and provide files to officers and photocopying of documents as required
Assist with the marketing and outreach programmes of the Company
Assist in maintaining acceptable levels of portfolio performance
Administrative Assistant
FundAccess
03.2022 - Current
Answering multi-line phone system, routing calls, documenting messages for staff and greeting visitors.
Maintaining confidential information by adhering to strict privacy policies and up keeping secure filing systems.
Preparation of all legal documents: Bill of Sales, Guarantees, Notices of Satisfaction, Promissory Notes
Facilitating signing of Legal Documents if so required
Calculation of Stamp Duty for requisite legal documents
Preparation of delinquency Letters
Performing cashier duties
Distribution of SurePay and Bank receipts to clients
Delivering excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
Ensuring accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Coordinate office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
Preparation and updating of monthly statistical and board meeting documents.
Customer Service Representative & Cashier (Independent Contractor)
Standard Distribution & Sales (BDS) Ltd
11.2019 - Current
Respond to the needs of customers in an alert, pleasant and courteous manner, providing information about goods and services
Gather specific information to determine eligibility of potential customers for Hire Purchase arrangements and submit contract to Management for review approval
Complete the sale in the appropriate manner and complete fully and accurately delivery instruction
Ensure price tags are updated and displayed on products in assigned area, and that stock sheets are completed in a timely manner and accurately for assigned area
Attend to customer queries over the telephone concerning items on sale i.e
Availability, price, etc
And follow up as necessary
Maintain a clean, attractive and orderly display of products in assigned areas
Record customers’ complaints and/or suggestions and notify the Store Supervisor or Assistant Store Manager on a daily basis
Continually update your product knowledge through research and attending sales/product training programs
Participate in stock counts as directed
Receive payments by cash, cheque, credit cards, vouchers or automatic debits and issue receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers
Make goods receipts/transfer in for all stock transactions
Deposit cash at regular intervals in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures and secure safely all cash and documents not deposited at the end of the day
Ensure all end of day procedures are completed and given to the Store Supervisor or Assistant Store Manager
Liaise with persons in the HP Department concerning the closing accounts, account balances etc
Perform other related duties as may be required by Management
Administrative Assistant
Artemis Law/HAG Management Ltd.
10.2020 - 03.2022
Client Support and Interface
Scheduling Appointments
Delivery and Collection of items in Bridgetown and The Supreme Court Registry
Escorting Clients to Registry
Liaising with third party service providers
Maintaining office supplies and supervising maintenance of equipment
Maintaining digital and hard copy master diary
Maintaining digital and hard copy log books
Developing and maintaining filing system
Triggering files for attorneys
Clearing Fax Machine
Scanning, Faxing, Copying
Preparation and distribution of correspondence, forms and basic legal documents
Preparation and follow up on outstanding invoices and payments
Supervisor and Senior Loans Officer
Travelcash Barbados Limited (subsidiary of GBL)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Oversee the day to day loan operations functions, including the process and procedures, documentation, shadow accounting and loan servicing
Lead and Supervise loan operation staff
Help Implement functional policies/ procedures and ensure effective quality assurance program
Ensure compliance with banking laws and regulations related to the lending environment
Responsible for monitoring and balancing general ledger accounts
Resolve problems, provide support and ensure excellent customer service to all internal/external stakeholders
Answer customer questions if so required
Maintain internal communication with managers and employees
Maintain employee records; follow up with Human Resources regarding employee requests, e.g vacation, leave of absence
Conduct performance reviews; prepare disciplinary documentation if required
Commercial Teller - Deposit Processing
Guardsman Barbados Limited
01.2013 - 01.2015
Receive banking centre deposits from armored carriers and balance deposits to the accompanying manifest with 100% accuracy
Maintain a position of trust and responsibility by keeping all customer business confidential
Transfer currency to the main vault teller and loose currency to the high-speed sorter following established protocols and controls
Generate debit and or credit note adjustments for errors in deposits
Prepare/send documentation to the commercial entity and central bank on counterfeit items
Process/balance the individual deposits using a desktop currency counter, Inclusive of some data entry of checks and counting of bulk coin with a coin sorter
Manually post each deposit to the system and produce a detailed manifest at the end of each shift
Be able to maintain 100% accuracy and work with speed and efficiency for a minimum of twelve hours
Receive customer and banking center deposits from armored carriers and balance the deposits to the accompanying manifest
Maintain a position of trust and responsibility by keeping all customer business confidential
Transfer Fed ready currency to the main vault teller and loose currency to the high-speed sorter following established procedures and controls
File and/or mail copies of deposit tickets and adjustments to customers
Prepare/send documentation to the Secret Service on counterfeit items
Prepare adjustments to customer accounts for errors in deposits
Responsible for security of assigned cash and transaction documentation
Process/balance the individual deposits using Compass and a desktop currency counter Includes some data entry of checks and counting of coin by hand or with a coin sorter
Client Service Representative
RBC Royal Bank (Barbados) Ltd
10.2008 - 10.2010
Maintain a position of trust and responsibility by keeping all customer business confidential
Provide a high level of customer service, offering answers and assistance
Accurately and efficiently handle transactions for customers, including cheque cashing, deposits, withdrawals, local and foreign wire transfers, loan payments, bank drafts, opening and closing of accounts
Accompanying clients to safety deposit boxes
Buying and selling of foreign cash and other negotiable instruments
Load ABMS and CDUS while ensure accurate cash levels are maintained within and after hours (if so required)
Pin client debit and credit cards
Fill in for Central teller when required
Reconcile cash drawers at the end of shift, count and package coins and currency
Actively marketing and selling of all banking products
Travel Consultant
Cosburn Tours and Travel
12.2005 - 05.2006
Coordinated reservations and bookings for air/sea travel and hotel accommodation
Compiled and calculated competitive travel packages for groups
Performed occasional air/seaport meet and greet
Represented the company at various conventions and trade shows
Education
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
The Barbados Community College
"Eyrie", Ivy Main Road, St. Michael
08-2027
Certificate in Administrative Management -
Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity
01.2022
Associate Degree - Business Studies
Barbados Community College
01.2004
CXC - English Language, English Literature, Geography, Principles of Business, French, Physics, Mathematics
Queen’s College
Husbands, St. James
01.2001
Skills
Proactive
Self-motivated
Customer relations
Customer management
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Writing skills
Organizing abilities
Coordinating abilities
Time management
Adaptability
Ability to work under pressure
Deadline management
Multi-tasking
Independent work
Team player
Supervision
Training
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Proficient in SABRE
Proficient in AMADEUS
Proficient in Delta Works Point-of-Sale
Knowledge of Quickbooks
Personal Information
Hobbies: Reading, Painting, Singing, Listening to Music
Date of Birth: 09/12/84
Nationality: Barbadian
Personal Qualities
Articulate
Detail oriented
Focused
Additional Information
TV Host for Keeping It Real – a business-focused television series rebroadcast on YouTube and Instagram. The show, powered by FundAccess, Trust Fund, Sky Mall, and Export Barbados, explores the triumphs and challenges of entrepreneurship through in-depth interviews with business owners. Currently preparing for the launch of Season 2, the series aims to provide valuable insights into the realities of running a business, from both a strategic and personal perspective.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
The Barbados Agency for Micro Enterprise Development Ltd. (FundAccess)
04.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
FundAccess
03.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Artemis Law/HAG Management Ltd.
10.2020 - 03.2022
Customer Service Representative & Cashier (Independent Contractor)
Standard Distribution & Sales (BDS) Ltd
11.2019 - Current
Supervisor and Senior Loans Officer
Travelcash Barbados Limited (subsidiary of GBL)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Commercial Teller - Deposit Processing
Guardsman Barbados Limited
01.2013 - 01.2015
Client Service Representative
RBC Royal Bank (Barbados) Ltd
10.2008 - 10.2010
Travel Consultant
Cosburn Tours and Travel
12.2005 - 05.2006
Accounts/Office Clerk (Barbados Community College Job Attachment)
A.S. Brydens
01.2001
Associate Degree - Business Studies
Barbados Community College
CXC - English Language, English Literature, Geography, Principles of Business, French, Physics, Mathematics
Queen’s College
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