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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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NAKEBA MASON

NAKEBA MASON

Bridgetown, Barbados

Summary

Dynamic Executive Assistant with 5+ years of progressive experience supporting top leaders in strategic planning, organization and agenda management aligned to corporate objectives. Known for effective coordination and ability to handle confidential matters with discretion. Strongly committed to service excellence, client satisfaction and team collaboration.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Change Management Lead

CIBC Caribbean
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Implemented robust governance structures to ensure consistency in approach across all facets of the organization''s transformation journey.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs to support employees during transformation initiatives, resulting in higher adoption rates and minimized resistance.
  • Influenced senior leadership buy-in for critical change initiatives through persuasive presentations and data-driven insights.
  • Streamlined organizational restructuring efforts for smoother transitions, utilizing deep understanding of business needs and employee concerns.
  • Developed change management metrics for tracking progress and identifying areas of improvement, leading to overall organizational success.
  • Established efficient monitoring systems to track progress of change projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with business objectives.

Project Coordinator & Business Support

CIBC Caribbean
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Providing administrative support to Project Manager/Designate of the project Team, including:

- Documentation/ Information is in alignment with Regulatory requirements

- Receives and validates the information received from the clients (internal/external) and updates the Bank’s records

- Track and follow-up on the status of outstanding information

  • Responsibility for issue analysis, including tracking through to resolution – redirecting and escalating as required.
  • Providing vendor support including requesting hardware/software/licensing specifications/validating with relevant technical resources
  • Requesting and distributing quotations/providing cost comparison analysis
  • Maintains correspondence, memos, minutes and reports related to the various project initiatives of the designated CCO segment group
  • Assists with the coordination of meetings, including uploading of decks or distribution of papers as required for the designated CCO group initiatives.
  • Composes moderately complex letters, memorandums and reports on various project initiatives on behalf of the designated CCO group, identifying required information, researching background information and gathering it from appropriate sources.
  • Designs presentations to support project initiatives under the designated CCO group
  • Supports coordination of conference engagements or speaker events and client invitations as applicable related to any business development initiatives

Executive Administrative Assistant

Self Employed
08.2020 - 12.2024
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Processed travel expenses for executive team and senior management group.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
  • Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
  • Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
  • Ensured smooth daily operations through consistent maintenance of office equipment, troubleshooting issues when necessary.
  • Supported project management with task delegation, progress tracking, and deadline monitoring to ensure timely completion.
  • Coordinated Teams/Zoom calls across multiple time zones.

Student Assistant

University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus
02.2020 - 05.2020
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
  • Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions and directed individuals to office locations
  • Assisted in event set-up according to instructions, guaranteeing readiness within strict schedules
  • Managed event calendar and planning stages to effectively handle as many as bookings per month
  • Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas and organized supplies.
  • Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.

Administrative Assistant

Dennis Headley Law Chambers
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other documents for attorney review and case preparation
  • Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts
  • Answer incoming calls, providing information, transferring calls and taking messages as necessary
  • Coordination of incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of The West Indies Cave Hill Campus
Barbados
10.2022

Associate Degree - Law & Sociology

Barbados Community College
Barbados
11.2018

High School Diploma -

The Combermere School
Barbados
10.2016

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Executive Support
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Excellent Communication
  • Calendar management
  • Project Coordination
  • Time Management
  • Research and Analytical Skills
  • Leadership
  • Reliable
  • Advanced MS Office Suite Knowledge
  • Empathy
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Meeting planning

Accomplishments

  • Barbados Association for the Blind and Deaf
  • RBC Race for the Kids
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital
  • Salvation Army Feeding Program
  • The Barbados Council for the Disabled
  • Ministry of Innovation Science and Smart Technology
  • Geriatric Hospital
  • Sterling Children's Home
  • Nightingale's Children's Village
  • Calvary Moravian Church
  • The Ellerslie School
  • Designed and executed various successful fundraising initiatives for donation

    Designed and actioned various recreational activities for the development and engagement of patients

    Assisted with the organization and implementation of various successful initiatives and program.

Certification

  • NVQ Level 2: Certificate, Medical Office with Front Office Management (Credit), Customer Service Level II - CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
  • Google Project Management: Professional Certificate - COURSERA

Timeline

Change Management Lead

CIBC Caribbean
01.2024 - 12.2024

Project Coordinator & Business Support

CIBC Caribbean
04.2023 - 04.2024

Executive Administrative Assistant

Self Employed
08.2020 - 12.2024

Student Assistant

University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus
02.2020 - 05.2020

Administrative Assistant

Dennis Headley Law Chambers
11.2019 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of The West Indies Cave Hill Campus

Associate Degree - Law & Sociology

Barbados Community College

High School Diploma -

The Combermere School
NAKEBA MASON