KNIGHTSVILLE• YALLAHS P.O. • ST.THOMAS
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ZINNOSH MCLAREN
OBJECTIVE
Highly self-motivated, meticulous, result-oriented and customer-focused
individual with experience working in environments demanding strong
analytical, investigative, organizational, communication, computer
proficiency and interpersonal skills. A creative problem solver who instills
high level of accuracy with the ability to influence decision making
process, drive revenue growth, and consistently exceed profit goals.
EDUCATION
University of Technology, Jamaica
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Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Major
with a minor in Economics
St. Hugh’s High School
Five (5) CAPE Subjects: Accounting, Caribbean Studies,
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Communication Studies, History,
Management of Business
St. Hugh’s High School
Seven (7) CXC Subjects: Accounting, Biology, Chemistry,
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English Language, English Literature,
History, Mathematics
WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2016 – Present| Senior Secretary
National Housing Trust|4 Park Boulevard, Kingston 5
Duties Include:
Providing administ r ative assistant to the M anager and
staff – monitoring deadlines for department ’s activities
Competently r esolving customer quer ies
Engages in efficient communication with suppliers
ensuring the necessar y deadlines ar e met
Preparing correspondence while guaranteeing an
organized filing system
Preparation of the Attendance, Monthly and Variance
Reports
Preparation of the Operating & Capital Expenditure
Budget and Tr aining B udget
Data entr y – update and maintain department ’s databases
Maintaining sufficient stationery for the department
Maintaining the Manager’s diary
Using the accounting s ystem Solomon to generate invoice
receipt number to request purchase order
August 2017 – Decem ber 2017 & July 2019 - Present | Project
Information Officer ( Acting)
National Housing Trust| 4 Park Boulevard, Kingston 5
Duties Include:
Enter and adjust lot information in Signature
Create s cheme and batches on Signature
Maintain housing data for the Trust
Collect, analyze and compile information on s tatus of all
projects
Gener ate and disseminate r equested information to
internal departments and external agencies
Analyze external trends in housing industry and submit
report
Prepare and submit monthly Project Administration
Report, Construction & Development Summary Report &
Key Performance Index
Prepare and submit monthly Starts & Completion Reports
(Internal, PIOJ and BOJ)
Prepare and submit ad hoc reports
Prepare and submit External Housing Data R eport
Prepare and submit 3-year Housing Plan
Prepare and submit NHT’s Housing Budget
Prepare and submit Divisional Annual Report
February 2015 – May 2015| Temporary Accounting Clerk
Seprod Limited| 3Felix Fox Boulevard, Kingston
Duties Include:
Checking calculation and approval of supporting
documents for cheques drawn
Ensuring accur ate local payment s
Data entr y for manual cheques
Preparation of cheques requis itions
October 2012 – April 2013| Assistant in the Marketing
Department (Earn and Study)
University of Technology, Jamaica|237 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6
Duties Include:
Data Entr y
Filing newspaper ads and articles
Preparing payment r equisitions
Collecting and disbursing various company’s cheques
Photocopying, scanning and faxing company’s document
Conducting campus tours for high school students
Contacting various sponsors of events, schools and
organization to gain participation in var ying activities
June 2012 – July 2012|Assistant Auditor
Department of Cooperatives and Friendly Society |
2 Musgrave Avenue, Kingston 10
Duties Include:
Constructing B ank Reconciliation s
Verif ying receipt books
Filing
May 2011 – August 2011| Park Service Attendant
Six Flags Great Adventure| P.O. Box 120, Jackson, NJ 08527
Duties Include :
Assisting in the maintenance of the park and its environs
Promoting park events and activities
Providing customer care to par k guest by as sisting them
through giving directions of various rides , games and other
locations around the park
Assisting guest in locating a lost child or family member .
KEY SKILLS
Technical:
Other:
Peach Tree Accounting Software Knowledge, Idea Software Knowledge,
AS400 Knowledge, Microsoft Dynamics SL Software Solomon
Knowledge, Signature Knowledge
Interpersonal skills, Computer skills (word, office, excel, power point),
Excellent time management, Organizational skills, Communication skills,
Adaptability, Team builder, Knowledge of NHT’s Acts and policies
(housing benefit policy, land acquisition policy etc.)
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Assistant Treasurer – Yallahs Seventh Day Adventist -
- Auditor – Yallahs Seventh Day Adventist - 2016
-Secretary – Jamaica Red Cross, St. Thomas Branch 2015 -Present
-Evaluation Committee – Accounting Seminar -
-Fundraising Committee - University of Technology, Jamaica Debating
and Public Speaking Society -
-Assistant Treasurer - St. Hugh’s High School Red Cross Club -
-Fundraising and Membership Development Committee - St. Hugh’s
High School Key Club -
REFERENCES
Available upon request