Renee Austin
Bridgetown,Barbados
Summary
I am a motivated Public Service employee with a number of years of experience in the provision of Administrative support. I also have a passion for Human Resource Management especially after pursuing a Masters in that area. This has also been ignited even greater after functioning in the capacity of Administrative Officer I. I am also an energetic and reputable individual possessing strong work ethic, professional demeanor and superb initiative coupled with the ability to think and make some decisions on the spot.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Officer
Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs
02.2024 - Current
- Provided administrative support for the Ministry
- Prepared various types of Cabinet papers
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, reservations, and ground transportation.
- Provided assistance with special projects as assigned by management team members.
- Coordinated a number of seminars
- Represent the Ministry at Committee meeting
Administrative Officer II
Prime Minister's Office
2019 - 02.2022
- Prepared and distributed agendas, minutes, presentations and other related materials for meetings
- Made preparation for meetings including sending teams link
- Attended and took minutes of meetings
- Coordinated travel arrangements for delegates
- Prepared correspondence
- Made arrangements for the provision of catering services
Administrative Officer I
Ministry of Energy and Business
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Prepared Cabinet papers
- Prepared correspondence
- Organized and attended meeting and took notes
- Liaised with the Permanent Secretary as necessary
Gazette Compiler
Government Printing Department
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Assumed responsibility for the compilation of the Official Gazette
- Liaised with the office of the Chief Parliamentary Council (CPC) with respect to Acts, Bills, Statutory Instruments, Proclamations etc to be published in the Official Gazette
- Recorded incoming notices
- Issued work to Officers
- Liaised with Customers
- Responded to Customer queries and
- supervised staff
Administrative Officer I
Prime Minister's Office
2023 - 2023
- Provided support for the Ministry
- Attended and took note of meetings
- Liaised with other Ministries and Departments as necessary
- Liaised with the Permanent Secretary as required
- Dealt with a number of matters which arose on file
- Attended site visits associated with the National Independence parade
- Prepared Cabinet papers and briefs as required
Compositor
Government Printer
2003 - 2019
- Type and typeset parliamentary minutes, order papers, forms for various ministries/departments, call cards etc.
- Respond accurately to proofreader marks
- Email specimen to customers for approval
- Type and format notices for publication in the Official Gazette
Administrative Officer II
Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy
2018 - 2019
- Organised meetings
- Attended on and off site meetings
- Took notes of meetings
- Liaised with the Permanent Secretary on various matters
- Dealt with a number of matters on files
- Prepared Cabinet papers
Administrative Officer II
Ministry of Creative Economy and Culture
2018 - 2018
- Attended the viewing of movies in order to provide ratings
- Issued invitation letters for meetings
- Organised catering services for meetings
- Attended meetings
- Prepared foreword
- Prepared Cabinet papers for travel
Administrative Officer II
Ministry of Health
2017 - 2017
- Attended monthly management meetings
- Attended various Committee meetings such as Asthma and Non Chronic Disease
- Wrote speech which was presented by the Minister of Health
- Dealt with various files on health related matters
Administrative Officer II
Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
2016 - 2017
- Assisted the Project Officer in preparing a closing workshop
- Prepared agendas
- Wrote speech for delivery by the Minister
- Attended meetings and took notes
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
University of The West Indies Cave Hill Campus
01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Public Sector Management
University of The West Indies Cave Hill Campus
01-2013
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Meeting Arrangements
- Events Coordination
- Meeting Coordination
- Supervising Staff
Affiliations
- Previous held the position of Secretary of the Government Printing Department's Health and Safety Committee
- Previously held the title of Vice President of the Government Printing Department's Sports and Cultural Club
Certification
- In the process of taking the SHRM-SCP certification examination in July 2024.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrative Officer
Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs
02.2024 - Current
Administrative Officer I
Ministry of Energy and Business
01.2022 - 01.2022
Gazette Compiler
Government Printing Department
07.2016 - 08.2016
Administrative Officer II
Prime Minister's Office
2019 - 02.2022
Administrative Officer I
Prime Minister's Office
2023 - 2023
Compositor
Government Printer
2003 - 2019
Administrative Officer II
Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy
2018 - 2019
Administrative Officer II
Ministry of Creative Economy and Culture
2018 - 2018
Administrative Officer II
Ministry of Health
2017 - 2017
Administrative Officer II
Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
2016 - 2017
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
University of The West Indies Cave Hill Campus
Bachelor of Science - Public Sector Management
University of The West Indies Cave Hill Campus
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