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
11.2007 - 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
08.2004 - 08.2007
- 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
08.2002 - 07.2004
- 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
01.1999 - 07.2002
- 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
12.1997 - 01.1999
- 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
09.1995 - 07.1997
- 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
09.1993 - 07.1994
- 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
09.1990 - 07.1993
- Engaged children from age three to eleven in physical education instruction.
Education
Executive Diploma - Management
University of the West Indies
Barbados 01.2003 - 01.2005
Early Childhood Education Certification -
Erdiston Teacher Collage
Barbados 09.1995 - 09.1996
CXC - Mathematics, English, Food & Nutrition, Art & Craft, Geography
Ursuline Convent
Barbados 09.1985 - 09.1990
Certificates - First Aid and Water Rescues
Barbados Coast Guard
Barbados 09.2005 - 09.2005
Postgraduate Diploma in Event Management -
Event Academy
UK /2019 - /2020
CPR/First Aid/Care for Children/AED - First Aid
Emergency First Response
Barbados 05.2024 - 05.2024
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
05.2024 - 05.2024
Business owner
Island Bliss Inc
11.2007 - Current
Certificates - First Aid and Water Rescues
Barbados Coast Guard
09.2005 - 09.2005
Director of Leisure
Sandy Lane Hotel
08.2004 - 08.2007
Executive Diploma - Management
University of the West Indies
01.2003 - 01.2005
Assistant Director of Leisure
Sandy Lane Hotel
08.2002 - 07.2004
Guest Activities Manager
Turtle Beach Resort
01.1999 - 07.2002
Kids Club Coordinator
Turtle Beach Resort
12.1997 - 01.1999
Teacher
St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic School
09.1995 - 07.1997
Early Childhood Education Certification -
Erdiston Teacher Collage
09.1995 - 09.1996
Teacher
St. Angela’s primary School
09.1993 - 07.1994
Physical Educating Teacher
St. Angela’s primary School
09.1990 - 07.1993
CXC - Mathematics, English, Food & Nutrition, Art & Craft, Geography
Ursuline Convent
09.1985 - 09.1990
Postgraduate Diploma in Event Management -
Event Academy
/2019 - /2020
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