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Updated Resume - Sandra Carr-Moore Dec 2016
1. Sandra M. Carr-Moore
Address: Apt 2A12, Unions Estate, Twickenham Park, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica
Mobile: (876) 352-1586 / (876) 565-1334 (Digicel) (876) 919-6737 (LIME) E-mail: scarrmoore@gmail.com
Career Objectives
To add value both within and outside of the scope of my assignments, whilst making the most efficient and
effective use of the available resources.
To facilitate the successful achievement of project’s/company’s overall goals and objectives.
Professional Profile & Skills
Develop & Coordinate Special Initiatives
Team Building & Interpersonal Skills
Customer Service Skills
Creative & Critical Thinking Skills
Basic Accounting Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Multi-Tasking with Attention to Detail
Cash Handling Skills
Self Motivated, Initiative, Energetic
Researching Skills
Developed Written & Oral Communication
Typing Skills
Quick Learning & Organizational Skills
Alphahand Speedwriting Skills
Computing Experience
Advanced Information Organization &
Management
Advanced Internet & Email
Proficiency in Microsoft & Web-Based Applications
Basic Computer Networking
Education
[Aug 2004 – Aug 2009]
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration University of Technology, Jamaica
{A five-year degree of advanced study that focuses on and examines organizational processes using readily available and practical
analytical tools, and prepares students to manage the operations of complex, computer-integrated firms, such as manufacturing
companies, multi-branch banking, retail chains, international assembly plants, and distribution centers. Courses include operations
planning and control, purchasing, manufacturing systems, financial accounting, corporate strategy and governance, database
management, decision support (mathematical modeling) systems, business marketing, distribution management, organizational
design and change, and operations management. - Lower Second Class Honors in Production & Operations Management
Major/Marketing Minor.}
[Oct – Dec 2002]
Certificate in Administrative Management Level 2 MIND
{The second of a four-level certificate programme offered by Management Institute for National Development (MIND) that prepares
participants for junior, through senior then executive administrative positions. It also prepares participants for the internationally
recognized Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) qualification and Certified Administrative Professional (CAP).}
[Jun – Jul 2002]
Certificate in Alphahand Speedwriting MIND
{This course offered by Management Institute for National Development (MIND) that is designed to develop the skill and
competence of persons whose job responsibilities involve note-taking, writing memos, briefs and other forms of written
communication, quickly and accurately. - Certified at 100 W.P.M.}
[Jan – Apr 2002]
Merit Certificate in Administrative Management Level 1 MIND
{The first of a four-level certificate programme offered by Management Institute for National Development (MIND) that prepares
participants for junior, through senior then executive administrative positions. It also prepares participants for the internationally
recognized Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) qualification and Certified Administrative Professional (CAP).}
2. 2
[Sep 1999 – Jul 2000]
CXC Secondary Education Certificate Corporate Business Institute
{Subject offered for certification at the General and Technical Proficiencies, which provide students with the foundation for further
studies and entry to the workplace - English Language - 1 • Mathematics - 1 • Principles of Business - 2 • Principles of
Accounts – 2.}
[Aug 1992 – Jul 1993]
Certificate in Secretarial Skills Stony Hill Heart Academy
{A course of study that offers instruction in general business principles and practices with the aim of producing a skilled and
globally competitive workforce Areas completed are Office Procedures, Typing (50wpm), Shorthand, English, Mathematics, Social
Studies, Bookkeeping/Accounts and Word Processing.}
[Jan – May 1991]
Certificate in National Cash Register (Electronic) Royal Business College
{This course covers the fundamentals of operating a cash register and is comprised of four units: (1) Face of Cash Register, (2)
Operating a Checkout Station, (3) Checker-Cashier Qualities, and (4) NCR Electronic Cash Register.}
[Sep 1984 – Jul 1989]
School Leaving Certificate Waterford Secondary School
{This course addresses the basic educational needs of students and prepares them for tertiary education. Generally students are
informally classified, or classify themselves as Arts, Sciences, Industrial Arts and Business students. I was exposed to a wide
range of subjects, including Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, History, Biology, Typewriting, Spanish,
Accounting, Principles of Business, Social Studies, Science, Office Procedures, Information Technology, Religious Education, Art,
Sewing and Theater Arts.}
[2001 - 2013]
In-House Training
Strengthening Women Entrepreneurs Training Session, Women Business Owners Jamaica Ltd.
DigitalPT Informatics Systems for HealthMetrx Inc., DigtalPT & HealthMetrx
Youth Leadership Training Seminar, Jamaica Youth for Christ
Government Procurement (MIND), JANAAC
Minute Writing (MIND), JANAAC
ISO 17025 & Accreditation Seminar, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC)
ISO 15189 & Accreditation Seminar, JANAAC
Reproducing Documents & Note Taking Skills, Professional Trainers Institute
ISPS Sensitization and Awareness Training, Security Administrators Limited (SAL)
Career Development, SAL
The Effective Secretary (TASD), JCD
Supervisory Management, Jamaica Customs Department (JCD)
TIMS Valuations Support User Acceptance Testing (Fiscal Services), JCD
Disaster Management Seminar, JCD
Line Officers Training, JCD
Change Management, JCD
Special Achievements
Contributed to the successful implementation of ISO/IEC 17011 as a part of the team that prepared
JANAAC for their MLA signing - with only two (2) nonconformities [2008-2013]
Efficiently maintained the necessary databases and provided administrative support for the activities
required in the Technical Unit of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) thus
contributing to the advancement of the National Accreditation Body of Jamaica [2009-2011]
Contributed to the successful implementation of WTO Requirements by providing valuable administrative
support and efficiently maintaining the necessary databases for the activities required in the Valuation
Division of Jamaica Customs Department (JCD) [2002]
Improved customer service at the Motor Vehicle Unit of Jamaica Customs by re-organising and updating
concession letter files thus resulting in faster entry processing [2001]
Top of class at Corporate Business Institute [2000]
3. 3
Top of class at Stony Hill HEART Academy resulting in my attendance to the Jamaica Professional
Secretaries Association Workshop, also functioned as Religious Leader, Member of School Choir and
Peer Counsellor [1992]
Projects
1. Title Records Management
Environment Association of Women's Organizations in Jamaica (AWOJA)
Duration Jan – Jun 2007 [6 months]
Role Organizer/Administrator
Description Organizing and Storing Of All Documents and Books
2. Title Executive Secretary/Volunteer
Environment Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaSCA)
Duration 2007 – 2010 [3 years]
Role Organizer/Administrator
Description Administrative support to the Executive Team and other annual events.
3. Title Consultancy
Environment RovingAssistant.Com (RAC)
Duration 2008 – 2016 [8 years]
Role Technical Assessor/Consultant
Description Administrative/Technical support to Businesses & Consultants.
Details
Administrative/Research Support to Consultants
Bahamas Expression of Interest for National Quality Infrastructure Project, 2014
Guyana Needs Assessment for State of the Art Testing & Metrology Facilities Project, 2014
Jamaica QMS Development of the National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA) Project, 2014
Belize CALIDENA Feasibility Study: Shrimp Value Chain Project, 2015
Jamaica Technical Assistance to Spas to support Voluntary Adoption of National Standards, 2015
Belize CALIDENA Diagnostic Workshop on Quality Infrastructure for Shrimp Value Chain, 2015
General Administrative Support
Website/Social Media Management, 2010 - present
Proof-reading/Formatting Proposal, Reports, etc., 2011 - present
Temporary/Contract Administrative Employment Services, 2013 - 2016
Internet Data-Mining Research Services, 2013
Meeting Management Services, 2008 - 2015
Document Management Services, 2008 - 2016
Resume Preparation/Update Services, 2013 - 2015
Annual/Training Report Summaries, 2008 - 2015
Training/Event Management Support
ISO 15189 & Accreditation Seminar, 2008 - 2013
ISO 15189 Assessor Training Course, 2008 - 2013
ISO/IEC 17025 & Accreditation Seminar, 2008 - 2013
ISO/IEC 17025 Assessor Training Course, 2008 - 2013
Internal Auditing of Quality Management Systems, 2008 - 2013
Taking Effective Corrective Actions, 2008 - 2013
Internal Auditing & Risk Management, 2008 - 2013
Assessor Conclave (World Accreditation Day), 2010 - 2013
CEO Breakfasts & Annual Conferences, 2008 - 2013
Accident Analysis & Investigation Workshop, 2016
ISO QMS Documentation Development Support
Development of Documentation in Compliance to ISO 15189, 2014 - present
Upgrade of Documentation in Compliance to ISO/IEC 17025, 2014
Upgrade of Documentation in Compliance to ISO/IEC 17011, 2010 - 2014
4. 4
Work History
Chief Operations Executive/Owner RovingAssistant.Com (RAC)
Jul 2009 – Current
{Direct the activities and productivity of the company • Provide training and guidance to subcontractors of projects • Hire, terminate
and train subcontractors of projects • Create project schedules • Work to sustain and grow programs and service • Manage
administrative functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations • Support the organization's strategic alliances and partnerships
• Ensure performance goals are set and met • Fulfill duties delegated/assigned by clients • Attend and preside over meetings •
Represent the organization to the public and key stakeholders • Plan and implement the annual calendar of activities including
marketing initiatives, special events and other official administrative activities • Create budgets and track expenditures • Create
presentations for meetings, as needed • Maintain customer database • Manage schedules and appointments for projects • Prepare
documentation and financial reports for annual returns and other activities}
Accreditation Administrator Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC)
Jul 2008 – Jul 2013
{Maintained databases • Coordinated the activities for the review and evaluation of documentation submitted by applicants for
accreditation/re-accreditation • Managed schedules and appointments for assessment visits • Prepared and dispatched minutes of
Meetings, as necessary • Prepared documentation and reports for the Technical Advisory Committee and other activities •
Effective administrative support for training activities and the accreditation process • Monitored office attendant in preparation of
materials for training activities • Coordination of training activities • Participated in activities to develop and maintain up to date the
Management Manual, Procedures, Instructions, Guides and other documents for the operational and informational activities of the
agency}
Operations’ Secretary Security Administrators Limited (SAL)
Oct 2005 – Aug 2007
{Prepared and dispatched daily reports electronically • Maintained stock levels, issued and recorded distribution of office supplies
and operational gears • Edited videos of underwater dives • Monitored and prepared temporary passes for access to KWL facility •
Preparing vacation leave rosters and departmental schedule charts • Monitored data entry staff.}
Secretary (SS2/3) Jamaica Customs Department (JCD)
May 2001 – Aug 2005
{Prepared weekly data report for supervisors • Prepared audit reports for senior auditors and auditors • Prepared monthly
attendance reports • Updated Leave Cards and monitored leave availability • Prepared requisitions and stock-taking reports •
Prepared leave rosters and departmental schedule charts • Prepared Mark-up Monthly Calculations and Reports • Prepared letters
of notification to importers • Managed concession letters for the processing of entries.}
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Patricia E. Green Architects
Jan 1995 – Jan 1997
{Prepared GCT and statutory deductions returns • Liaised with clients on employers behalf • Liaised with architects to complete
blue prints • Prepared salaries and statutory deductions • Handled petty cash • Handled standing orders for employees • Handled
blue cross payments and submissions • Supervised and prepared daily task schedule for receptionist.}
Contract Assignment
Temp Administrative Assistant Moore’s Transport Service
Mar 2008 – May 2008
{Effective administrative support for all activities • Liaised with clients on employer’s behalf • Prepared and dispatched
correspondences and bill payments • Maintained and issued office supplies • Coordinated collection of rental fees • Monitored
receptionist.}
Temp Administrative Assistant Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaSCA)
Nov 2007 – Feb 2008
{Liaised with clients on employer’s behalf • Maintained and issued office supplies • Effective administrative support for all activities
• Prepared and dispatched minutes of Meetings, as necessary • Coordinated presenters and prepared correspondence for
conferences • Monitored and prepared responses to queries.}
Temp Executive Secretary Institute of Jamaica (IOJ)
Sept 2007 – Oct 2007
{Arranged internal and external meetings as directed by the Executive Director • Prepared and dispatched minutes of the Heads of
Divisions and Council Meetings • Maintained a calendar of meetings and appointments on the behalf of the Executive Director •
Managed the Executive Office • Maintained a Roster for use by the Council.}
5. 5
Temp Secretary Olympic Construction Limited
Jan 1994 – Aug 1994
{Prepared and dispatched correspondences • Handled customers’ queries and complaints • Handled petty cash • Arranged and
confirmed appointments with employer and clients • Liaised with clients on employer’s behalf.}
Temp Assistant Secretary Webster Memorial Church
Aug 1993 – Dec 1993
{Handled customers’ queries and complaints • Arranged and confirmed counselling appointments for couples • Prepared and
dispatched correspondence • Prepared wedding programmes and marriage certificates or notices • Liaised with clients on
employer’s behalf.}
References
Available upon request