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Work History
Education
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Leadership Voluntary Roles
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STACY HARRIS-BECKLES

STACY HARRIS-BECKLES

The Villages at Coverley,Christ Church

Summary

Seasoned professional with over 15 years of progressive expertise in project management, event coordination and client relations across diverse industries. Highly skilled, results driven, solution oriented, critical thinker seeking to leverage my background to take the next career step with a respected organization that rewards talent, hard work and results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Summit Producer

Marcus Evans Summits Ltd
04.2016 - Current
  • Spearheaded end-to-end project management of high-profile summits, from conceptualization to onsite execution, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and improve operational efficiency.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships with C-suite executives and Fortune 500 clients across diverse industries.
  • Conducted in-depth market research to identify industry challenges and emerging trends, ensuring summit relevance and value.
  • Led the onboarding and training of new hires, creating training manuals and delivering sessions to support organizational growth.

Key Achievements:

  • Delivered 30+ successful summits, meeting and exceeding client satisfaction metrics.
  • Successfully launched an online event platform during the pandemic, producing virtual events and coordinating global team training.

CDM Conference Coordinator

Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
03.2013 - 01.2016
  • Designed and executed comprehensive project plans for regional conferences, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts, securing competitive pricing to meet budgetary goals.
  • Oversaw day-to-day conference operations, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Conducted post-event evaluations, producing analytical reports to inform future strategies.
  • Evaluated post-conference data to identify areas of improvement and implement changes in subsequent events.

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully organized 4 regional conferences, managing logistics for 400+ attendees.

Planning Officer

Ministry of Local Government
, Trinidad
06.2007 - 02.2013
  • Directed project planning and execution for national initiatives, including the Integrated Solid Waste Resource Management Programme.
  • Facilitated multi-stakeholder collaborations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory standards.
  • Prepared detailed reports, policy documents, and speeches for high-level stakeholders, including the Minister and Permanent Secretary

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully coordinated four national consultations, engaging diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Awarded: Most Outstanding Employee (Jan 2013)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics & Management

University of The West Indies
08.2003 - 08.2006

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Relationship Management
  • Event Planning & Facilitation
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Protocol and Diplomacy
  • Microsoft Project
  • Cross-border collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Communication

Leadership Voluntary Roles

  • President & Founding Member, JICA Alumni Association of Trinidad and Tobago
  • Spearheaded initiatives to deepen collaboration between the Governments of Trinidad & Tobago and Japan.
  • Led alumni engagement, coordinated cultural exchange activities and supported technical cooperation projects.

Training

  • APM Group: Prince2 Foundation Examination
  • Caribbean Development Bank: Certificate of Training in Monitoring and Evaluation
  • University of Trinidad and Tobago: Project Management for Professionals
  • School of Business and Computer Science: Certificate in Event Management for Business Professionals

Timeline

Senior Summit Producer

Marcus Evans Summits Ltd
04.2016 - Current

CDM Conference Coordinator

Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
03.2013 - 01.2016

Planning Officer

Ministry of Local Government
06.2007 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Science - Economics & Management

University of The West Indies
08.2003 - 08.2006
STACY HARRIS-BECKLES