PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A growing Business Analyst with a desire to employ strategic management philosophies, project management skills and financial planning methodologies to the benefit of the organization. Possesses qualified experience in international business corporations and has a firm grasp of technological, political, social and economic trends coupled with a keen ability to perform statistical analysis. A success driven young professional whom is highly motivated, has strong attention to detail, and is stimulated by self-directed learning to foster organizational and personal development. Candidate comes from a multicultural learning background, understands corporate diversity, and has strong interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION

University of Bridgeport August 2006 - May 2012
School of Business | Bridgeport, Connecticut
Masters Degree – MBA [conc. Management] | Candidate
Bachelors Degree – B.Sc. International [minor Economics] | Honors

University of the West Indies June 2009 – July 2010
Faculty of Management Studies | Kingston, Jamaica
Project Management Certificate
SKILLS

Computer Literate: – Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project) and statistical analysis software programs.

EXPERIENCE
Founding Member
Patti-Ann Allyssa Lothian Foundation for Youth, (PALFY), Kingston, Jamaica, March 2011 – Present

PALFY is a non-profit organization founded to implement and support educational and welfare programs
for youth. The objectives are met through fundraising events, grant seeking and the receipt of endowments

 Organize and established the structure of the organization
 Raise funds from corporate and civil networks in Jamaica to start and maintain a scholarship fund
 Plan and execute foundation launch and the marketing of foundation through various mass communication mediums

Research Analyst
Division of Student Affairs, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, August 2010 - Present
The division of student affairs is a branch of the University that is responsible for the entire student body as it relates to campus support and lifestyle. It functions under guise of career services, student help services, international student support and residential life.

 Execute student Exit Survey questionnaire to support administrative retention initiatives.
 Design and manage Student Attrition Database (SAD) using Excel
 Performed data analyses using SPSS and display graphic projections for student transfers and exits
 Develop a reporting template from SAD, used to enhance prospective recruitment and retention intelligence.





Customer Management Intern
RBTT Bank, Business Banking Division – Kingston, Jamaica, May 2009 – August 2009
RBTT provides a comprehensive range of financial services and solutions relevant to the needs of individuals, businesses, general commercial entities, regional and multinational corporations, as well as governments.
 ¬Reviewed business clients to ensure they comply with Bank of Jamaica regulations using pre-determined Compliance Checklist.
 Prepared comprehensive report for management review
 Established a database in Excel of all accounts managed within the Business Banking Department

Strategy and Marketing Intern
Management Department, Nascent Art Images, Montclair, NJ, May 2008 – August 2008

Nascent Art Images is an independent publishing company that packages and distributes poetry and artistic images. The company is responsible for marketing and promoting the artist and the art.

 Assisted in the development of corporate strategy in the placement of the Art Industry
 Collected poetry and art image specifications to find cliental with relating interest to the art works
 Conducted market research and executed event organization and presentation for interested markets

Data Analyst Intern
Audit Department, Jamaica National Building Society, Kingston, Jamaica, June 207 – August 2007

JNBS is a MNC that satisfies its members and customers with a competitive range of savings, mortgage loans, financial and other services, directly and through subsidiaries.

 Assisted Project Manager in the creation and development of a customer management system
 Data entry on bank accounts and updated any new information using MS excel.
 Data mining and analysis of client payment history and trends

AWARDS & RECOGNITION
University of Bridgeport East Coast Conference
- Dean’s List 2008, 2009 - All Conference 2nd Team Inductee (2009)
- Men’s Soccer Coach’s Award 2009 - Player of the week (week 5, 7, 9) (2009)
- Academic and Soccer Scholarship
- Leading scorer 2009
- “Marketing In The Future” published in the “Park Avenue Business Review 08” University of Bridgeport

National Representation
- World Cup Qualifying games for Jamaica 2003
- CAC games representing Jamaica in Soccer

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
University of Bridgeport
- Men’s Soccer
- Vice President for the Caribbean Heritage Association of Students

Kingston, Jamaica
- Volunteer Coach Special Olympics Jamaica
- Founding Director Beeastar Soccer Camp