Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Travelling, interacting with people and learning new cultures
Timeline
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Karen Marville-Grant

Upper Carter's Gap Enterprise Christ Church,Barbados

Summary

Results-driven Executive Officer with eight-plus years of progressive experience. Exceptional leader, change manager, and complex problem solver. Proven skills in operations oversight and, policy development.

Efficient Executive Officer, with an extensive understanding of government policies and logistics. Adept at supporting strategizing while managing details and handling personnel issues.

Versatile Executive Officer in overseeing and managing operations to meet business objectives. Strong knowledge of budget administration, business development, and key decision-making. Disciplined and forward-thinking manager with excellent communication and team-building skills.

Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Officer

Ministry Of Health And Wellness
07.2022 - Current
  • Handled administrative management, personnel issues, and supply requirements for the department.
  • Double-checked inventories and made inventory schedules with the suppliers
  • Reviewed individual performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
  • Make financial decisions and supervise company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners to support strategic business objectives.
  • Assisted in employee appraisals, based on performance reviews.
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.

Executive Officer (Protocol and Conferences)

Ministry Of Foreign Affairs And Foreign Trade
03.2022 - 07.2022

Liaise with authorities on protocol issues, including diplomatic correspondence.

Process documents and applications submitted by International and regional organizations relating to duty-free imports, vehicle registrations, passport driver's licenses, and identification cards.

Process requests from foreign governments for permission for aircraft to land and ships to visit as required.

Assist in the preparation of international conferences hosted by the government.

Liaise with international and regional organizations personnel to ensure proper flow of incoming and outgoing documents.

Provide support in dealing with phone calls, and e-mail requests and enquiries.

Establishing and maintaining liaisons with officials of Government Ministries other agencies and private sector organizations.

Executive Officer

Ministry Of Education, Technological And Vocational Training
04.2016 - 03.2022
  • Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and ordered materials according to forecasted demand.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Oversaw renovations to modernize the organization.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Update spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance.
  • Answered a high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
  • Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.

Clerical Officer

National Insurance Department
08.1989 - 04.2016
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Greet incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
  • Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
  • Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
  • Maintained files in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
  • Route business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.

Executive Officer

Land Registry Department
12.2015 - 12.2015

Liaise with government departments and other relevant agencies on human resource matters.


Ensure that the department vehicles are maintained.


Supervise the work of officers in the span of control and conduct performance appraisals,


Maintain and update all personal records of staff.




Executive Officer

CARICOM Single Market And Economy
10.2015 - 10.2015
  • Handled administrative management, personnel issues and supply requirements for the unit.
  • Double-checked inventories and made inventory schedules with suppliers.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.,
  • Managed procurement activities to secure resource acquisitions at best possible cost.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.

Education

No Degree - Management

University of Leicester
Leicester United Kingdom
06.2015

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Barbados Community College
Ivy St. Michael
07.2008

Skills

    • Team Player
    • Executive Management Support
    • Office Organization
    • Office Supplies and Inventory
      • Administrative Support
      • Handling Complaints
      • Customer service Support

Travelling, interacting with people and learning new cultures

Travelling has inspired me to seek out new places and I have gained a significant amount of knowledge. It is an excellent way to continue learning and immerse myself in new cultures. Travelling has improved my confidence enabling me to deal with the challenges of being an introvert and has given me the opportunity to network with people from all over the world.

Timeline

Executive Officer

Ministry Of Health And Wellness
07.2022 - Current

Executive Officer (Protocol and Conferences)

Ministry Of Foreign Affairs And Foreign Trade
03.2022 - 07.2022

Executive Officer

Ministry Of Education, Technological And Vocational Training
04.2016 - 03.2022

Executive Officer

Land Registry Department
12.2015 - 12.2015

Executive Officer

CARICOM Single Market And Economy
10.2015 - 10.2015

Clerical Officer

National Insurance Department
08.1989 - 04.2016

No Degree - Management

University of Leicester

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Barbados Community College
Karen Marville-Grant