Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Strengths
Affiliations
Certification
References
Hobbies and Interests
Personal Information
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Shelley Juliette Blades

St. Philip,Barbados

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional communication skills, adept at quickly mastering new tasks and contributing to team success. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and drive positive outcomes through proactive problem-solving and relationship-building. Committed to supporting organizational goals while embracing new challenges in a dynamic environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Analyst

Ministry of Energy and Business
06.2019 - Current

Supervise the Licensing and Permits section to ensure the objectives are achieved daily.

Provide excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Liaise with key stakeholders of the global business sector, and communicate effectively with them on all matters regarding the licensing process.

Approach customers and engage in conversation through the use of effective interpersonal and people skills.

Monitor the compliance of business entities with relevant legislation and license requirements.

Liaise with the developers of the BLISS online portal in onboarding and troubleshooting for the service providers by providing technical support, existing reports, dashboards, or other tools.

Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Conduct testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.

Work effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Provide support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

Prepare statistics for various reports for internal and external departments.

Business Development Officer

Ministry of International Business
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Preliminary evaluation of applications and renewals to ensure completeness before processing.
  • Communicate with service providers daily for any required information for the processing of their applications.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Compiled and submitted monthly and yearly reports.

Management Development Officer

Office of Public Sector Reform
Bridgetown, Barbados
01.2016 - 07.2018
  • Provides management support and guidance for the development and implementation of public sector reform initiatives and activities within Ministries and Departments.
  • Assisted in developing proposals for new projects, programs, and initiatives.
  • Created marketing materials such as brochures, newsletters, press releases.
  • Participated in regular meetings with senior management team to discuss progress.
  • Coordinated special events such as galas or receptions that promoted the organisation's mission.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Insurance Officer 1

National Insurance Office
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Supervision of staff within the Long Term Pension Section to ensure adherence to detailed procedures on NIS policies, rules and regulations
  • Make decisions to assist in the smooth running of the sections through prompt and professional service and assist the staff with customer issues / queries etc
  • Approve Invalidity Portfolio
  • Conduct numerous presentations throughout the private sector on the NIS pension scheme

Industrial Relation Officer

Barbados Employers Confederation
08.2012 - 10.2012
  • Provide advice on Labour and Employment legislation as well as on Human Resource and Industrial Relation matters
  • Assist in giving advice to members on disciplinary and grievance handling procedures at meetings whether the domestic or Labour Department Level
  • Conduct collective bargaining negotiations and advise members on the administration and application of the terms of collective Labour agreements

Insurance Officer 1

National Insurance Office
10.2011 - 11.2011

Insurance Officer 1

National Insurance Office
10.2009 - 12.2009

Insurance Officer 1

National Insurance Office
07.2008 - 09.2008
  • Supervision of staff within the Long Term Pension Section to ensure adherence to detailed procedures on NIS policies, rules and regulations
  • Make decisions to assist in the smooth running of the sections through prompt and professional service and assist the staff with customer issues / queries etc
  • Approve Invalidity Portfolio
  • Conduct numerous presentations throughout the private sector on the NIS pension scheme

Inspector

National Insurance Office
09.2006 - 07.2008
  • Promoting the NIS scheme and ensuring that employers and self-employed persons comply with the statutory regulations and contribute to the NIS scheme
  • Providing information as regards to rights to benefits and performing audits and visitations as may be necessary according to deadlines and targets set

Internal Auditor

National Insurance Office
09.2004 - 08.2006
  • Approving the payment of Benefits and assisting in performance reviews and audits

Education

MSc. - Labour and Employment Relations

University of The West Indies
Cave Hill, St. Michael
01.2012

BSc. - Management Special

University of The West Indies
Cave Hill, St. Michael
01.2006

Associate Degree - Public Sector Management

Barbados Community College
Ivy, St. Michael
01.2002

Some College (No Degree) -

St. Michael’s School
Martindale’s Road, St. Michael
07-1985

Skills

  • Customer relationship management
  • Team collaboration
  • Management support and software troubleshooting: problem solving
  • Staff mentoring & leadership
  • Onboarding processes
  • Data analysis

Strengths

  • Empathy and Active Listening
  • Organisation and Time Management
  • Strong Communication
  • Proactive engagement
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Continuous Learning

Affiliations

  • St. Philips Parish Church Ushers Guild-Chief Usher
  • St. Philip’s Parish Church-Board Member
  • MAC 3 Dance Group-Treasurer
  • Kiwanis Club Pride of Barbados-Member
  • The Police Alliance Toastmasters Club-Board Member

Certification

  • Business Process Management-KPMG
  • Controlling Staff Cost: Introduction to Man-Power Audit- Crown Agents, UK
  • Coaching for Improved Performance - Clinton Wingrove (The Learning and Development Directorate)
  • Event Management – UWI

References

  • Ms. Kim Tudor, C.E.O., National Insurance Service
  • Mr. Hilford Murrell, Attorney-at-Law, LLB
  • Mr. Orville Lynch, B.A. (Hons.) MSC

Hobbies and Interests

  • Dancing
  • Netball
  • Karaoke

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Barbados
  • Date of Birth: 12/06/67
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Child Name: Shevin Blades

Accomplishments

  • Justice of the Peace

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Analyst

Ministry of Energy and Business
06.2019 - Current

Business Development Officer

Ministry of International Business
07.2018 - 06.2019

Management Development Officer

Office of Public Sector Reform
01.2016 - 07.2018

Insurance Officer 1

National Insurance Office
01.2013 - 12.2014

Industrial Relation Officer

Barbados Employers Confederation
08.2012 - 10.2012

Insurance Officer 1

National Insurance Office
10.2011 - 11.2011

Insurance Officer 1

National Insurance Office
10.2009 - 12.2009

Insurance Officer 1

National Insurance Office
07.2008 - 09.2008

Inspector

National Insurance Office
09.2006 - 07.2008

Internal Auditor

National Insurance Office
09.2004 - 08.2006

MSc. - Labour and Employment Relations

University of The West Indies

BSc. - Management Special

University of The West Indies

Associate Degree - Public Sector Management

Barbados Community College

Some College (No Degree) -

St. Michael’s School
Shelley Juliette Blades