CARLA DOTTIN
350 Kingsland Terrace, Christ Church, Barbados BB17051 | (H) -
Administrative experience
Managed a small organisation comprising multiple retail stores and a restaurant.
Served as an executive member of a non-profit organisation that serves an educational institution.
An executive member of a non-profit organisation responsible for contributing to the cultural landscape of Barbados.
Professional summary
Seasoned management professional with broad background in operations, who excels in establishing excellent working relationships with customers and employees. Enthusiastic team player dedicated to process improvements and staff development and possesses computer skills.
Skills
Effective leaderUnsurpassed work ethic
Employee schedulingExcellent time management skills
Efficient multi-taskerRelationship/team building
Customer service-orientedEmployee hiring and retentionStrong client relations
Work history
ARTIST MANAGER (CONSULTANT) Jan 2016 - Current
Carla’s Consultancy
Collaborated with Cultural Industry practitioners.
Encouraged development and supported individualism.
Emphasized the importance of professionalism for the preservation of branding and self-image.
ASSISTANT EXAMINER (SEASONAL) June 2017 - Current
Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) – Principles of Business
Standardize and mark subject scripts online.
Contribute to regional development
INVIGILATOR (SEASONAL) 2016 - Current
The University of the West Indies Open Campus
Responsible for supervising candidates and ensuring that examinations are conducted in strict accordance with the University’s Examination Regulations and procedures approved by the Board for Undergraduate Studies and the University Academic Committee.
CLERICAL OFFICERDec 2017 – Oct 2018
Government of Barbados
Aided in achieving departmental objectives.
Categorized and updated vendor information.
Simplified data storage for electronic retrieval, which expedited employee transactions for human resource and accounting purposes.
Reconciled all financial information in a timely manner which translated to relevant information storage.
Was instrumental in resolving unforeseen departmental seasonal issues.
SENIOR SECURITY OFFICERDec 2011 - Oct 2014
G4S Secure Solutions
Supervised a team of 24 security personnel during a given shift.
Analyzed and investigated all incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
Assisted with security operating procedures and re-training for security personnel.
MANAGER2002 - 2011
Entertainment R Us
Increased sales and revenue significantly by implementing efficient inventory levels systems and applying relevant seasonal promotional strategies in less than 1 year.
Managed staff of 10 sales associates.
Reported to the owner regarding all store and staff issues.
Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions.
Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the stores.
Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing.
Examined merchandise to verify that it was correctly priced and displayed.
Planned budgets and authorized payments and merchandise returns.
Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
Conducted periodical store inventories.
Other Related Work Experience
EDGAR OPERATORMay 1997 - May 1998
RR Donnelley
MATHS TEACHERSep 1996 - Dec 1996
Princess Margaret Secondary School
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVEMar 1990 - Mar 1996
CIBC Caribbean Ltd
Education
Master of Science: International Management2017
The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, Barbados
Certificate: Event Management 2015
The University of the West Indies Open Campus, Barbados
Bachelor of Science: Management (International Business)2014
The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, Barbados
References
Roderick Etienne
C/o G4S Secure Solutions (Barbados) Ltd
Brighton
Black Rock, St. Michael
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Dave Best
12J Middle Lane
Eden Lodge
St. Michael
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