Jean Hill
St James,Barbados
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in team leadership and development, event planning, and creative visioning. Demonstrates resilience in stressful situations and excels in multitasking, ensuring seamless event coordination. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms, with strong networking capabilities. Committed to leveraging skills to drive successful outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Business owner
Island Bliss Inc
, Barbados
2007.11 - Current
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency and productivity.
- Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
- Implemented new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Delivered high standards of service by training all staff members thoroughly.
- Created a strong brand identity through innovative marketing strategies.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth running of the business.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders, leading to valuable partnerships.
Director of Leisure
Sandy Lane Hotel
, Barbados
2004.08 - 2007.08
- Maintained and managed leisure outlets, adhering to five diamond standards.
- Developed new programmes across Pool, Beach, Watersports Tennis, and Treehouse Club.
- Oversaw approximately 30 staff members to ensure operational efficiency.
- Created annual operating budgets for leisure facilities.
- Prepared monthly reports on P&L synopsis, attendance records, and departmental updates.
- Recruited and trained all staff to enhance service quality.
- Chaired Christmas committee, organising festive events.
- Performed duty management shifts to support daily operations.
Assistant Director of Leisure
Sandy Lane Hotel
, Barbados
2002.08 - 2004.07
- Ensured safety and care of all children attending programme.
- Prepared engaging activities for children aged three to 16 years.
- Managed day-to-day operations of children’s facility.
- Oversaw six staff members, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Created and managed operating budgets to optimise resources.
- Conducted safety inspections on all equipment to maintain standards.
- Trained staff across departments to enhance performance.
- Acted as Leisure Director in absence of director, maintaining operational continuity.
Guest Activities Manager
Turtle Beach Resort
, Barbados
1999.01 - 2002.07
- Coordinated entertainment programmes, increasing guest engagement and satisfaction.
- Managed watersports, beach, and pool areas to uphold safety and enjoyment standards.
- Oversaw children's facility, facilitating activities and ensuring proper supervision.
- Recruited and trained staff to maintain high service quality across all operations.
- Served as groups coordinator, executing event logistics for various parties.
- Executed wedding coordination to guarantee seamless ceremonies and receptions.
- Performed duty manager shifts weekly to sustain operational excellence.
Kids Club Coordinator
Turtle Beach Resort
, Barbados
1997.12 - 1999.01
- Assisted in Design and Development Children facility “Tommy Turtle Kids Club”.
- Designed the children’s program for the facility.
- Recruit & train staff.
Teacher
St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic School
, Barbados
1995.09 - 1997.07
- Taught Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Music, Science, and Art to children aged six to seven.
- Facilitated engaging learning experiences for children in various subjects.
- Implemented creative teaching methods to enhance understanding and retention.
Teacher
St. Angela’s primary School
, Barbados
1993.09 - 1994.07
- Delivered engaging lessons in reading, mathematics, English, social studies, music, science, and art to children aged four to five.
Facilitated learning experiences that fostered creativity and critical thinking.
Developed age-appropriate curriculum to enhance understanding across multiple subjects.
Physical Educating Teacher
St. Angela’s primary School
, Barbados
1990.09 - 1993.07
- Engaged children from age three to eleven in physical education instruction.
Education
Executive Diploma - Management
University of the West Indies
Barbados 2003.01 - 2005.01
Early Childhood Education Certification -
Erdiston Teacher Collage
Barbados 1995.09 - 1996.09
CXC - Mathematics, English, Food & Nutrition, Art & Craft, Geography
Ursuline Convent
Barbados 1985.09 - 1990.09
Certificates - First Aid and Water Rescues
Barbados Coast Guard
Barbados 2005.09 - 2005.09
Postgraduate Diploma in Event Management -
Event Academy
UK /2019 - /2020
CPR/First Aid/Care for Children/AED - First Aid
Emergency First Response
Barbados 2024.05 - 2024.05
Skills
- Team leadership and development
- Event planning expertise
- Resilience in stressful situations
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Multitasking proficiency
- Creative visioning
- Networking capabilities
- Event coordination
- Virtual meeting platforms expertise
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Amateur photographer, Enjoy the outdoors activities, Exercise enthusiast, Enjoy participating in Track and Field events, Member of The Optimist Club, Member of The Ursuline Schools Alumni
- Date of birth: 1973-08-22
- Nationality: Barbadian
Timeline
CPR/First Aid/Care for Children/AED - First Aid
Emergency First Response
2024.05 - 2024.05
Business owner
Island Bliss Inc
2007.11 - Current
Certificates - First Aid and Water Rescues
Barbados Coast Guard
2005.09 - 2005.09
Director of Leisure
Sandy Lane Hotel
2004.08 - 2007.08
Executive Diploma - Management
University of the West Indies
2003.01 - 2005.01
Assistant Director of Leisure
Sandy Lane Hotel
2002.08 - 2004.07
Guest Activities Manager
Turtle Beach Resort
1999.01 - 2002.07
Kids Club Coordinator
Turtle Beach Resort
1997.12 - 1999.01
Teacher
St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic School
1995.09 - 1997.07
Early Childhood Education Certification -
Erdiston Teacher Collage
1995.09 - 1996.09
Teacher
St. Angela’s primary School
1993.09 - 1994.07
Physical Educating Teacher
St. Angela’s primary School
1990.09 - 1993.07
CXC - Mathematics, English, Food & Nutrition, Art & Craft, Geography
Ursuline Convent
1985.09 - 1990.09
Postgraduate Diploma in Event Management -
Event Academy
/2019 - /2020