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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Over 27 years experience in the accounting industry, including 7 years as an accountant with supervisory management responsibilities in addition to 37 years experience as an educator, college lecturer, computer instructor, computer education consultant and motivational speaker, approximately 20 years of experience as a legislator and recently is now an author of seven books. My experience includes presentations on many subjects in the area of education, alternative education, training and development, parenting skills, computer education, communication skills and lifelong learning techniques. I would like to expand my experience by working as a consultant with a management team, assisting in development and alternative learning.
QUALIFICATIONS • Ability to work with people • Experience in accounting, teaching, presentations, legislative procedures and parliamentary administration • Excellent computer application skills and knowledge. Notable for making decisions with outstanding writing and communication skills • Experience in management responsibilities • Ability to interpret financial statements • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and financial software • Adapt in multiple communication software programmes such as Microsoft Outlook and Excel • Demonstrated skills and expertise in creating an alternative academic learning and computer centre• Instituted both a computer and academic learning centre within the correctional facilities • Introduced computer assisted instruction programmes for children and adults • Excellent organizational skills and writing skills
EDUCATION ★ 1970 – 1973 Distance Learning CGA Accountancy Programme ★ 1965 – 1969 Prospect Secondary School for Girls. ★ 1957 – 1965 West Pembroke Primary School
CERTIFICATES ★ High School Diploma ★ Bookkeeping and Accounting ★ Law (accounting) ★ Economics ★ Teacher Training ★ Computer Assisted Instruction Consultant ★ Computer Education Consultant ★ Computer Science ★ Business Administration ★ Computer Training (with honors) ★ Spanish ★ Typing ★ Professional Development
COMPUTER SKILLS ★ Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and numerous accounting programmes ★ Significant experience in working with DOS/iOS ★ Internet and iPad skills. ★ Experience with ZOOM technology. ★ Smart Board Certified
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1983 C.A.R.E. COMPUTER SERVICES
Director/Computer Education Consultant ❖ Instructed Primary, Middle, Secondary School ❖ Students in academic programmes, prepared students for G.E.D. (High School Diploma). ❖ Assisted students with special educational needs. ❖ Assisted students to upgrade and improve grade levels. ❖ Trained clients to operate computers and software programmes ❖ Administered testing and assessment programmes. ❖ Invigilator for Queens University of Canada andProfessional Human Resource Institution (NY) ❖ Invigilator for PSI Testing ❖ Pearson Vue Testing Certified
1997-1998 BERMUDA COLLEGE
College Lecturer ❖ Lectured students in Writing Skills, English, and Mathematics ❖ Trained students to operate ❖ Windows’95/’98’, Microsoft Word, Excel, ❖ PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Internet and Keyboard Skills
1992-1997 GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY EDUCATION and DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
G.E.D. Instructor/Computer Lecturer ❖ Instructed students in mathematics, science, social studies, writing skills and literature and arts
1983-1996 BERMUDA CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
G.E.D. / Computer Instructor/Reading Instructor ❖ Instructed inmates in mathematics, science, social studies,writing skills and literature and arts, word processing, computer skills and programmes and teaching inmates to read
1977-1983 COASTAL BERMUDA LIMITED
Accountant ❖ Supervised junior and senior bookkeepers and junior accountant❖ Posted general ledger, sub-ledgers and general ledger, journals. ❖ Prepared financial statements. ❖ Balanced all bank reconciliations for both foreign and localaccounts. ❖ Monitored all accounting procedures for both foreign and local accounts ❖ Processed all incoming and outgoing supplies invoices. ❖ Translated foreign language faxes (Spanish)
1973-1977 PURVIS LIMITED
Accounts Payable Bookkeeper ❖ Analyzed all payable invoices. ❖ Purchased overseas money orders ❖ Prepared invoices for payment local and foreign ❖ Balanced all accounts
1970-1973 DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION and LABOUR
❖ Prepared passports in calligraphy
❖ Processed all payments
1969-1970 BERMUDA ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY
NCR 32 Machine Operator ❖ Posted data to Kardex file and controlled inventory
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
CONTRACT WORK
Ministry of Development & Opportunity/Training and Employment • Trained and developed clients academic and computer skills
Ernest & Young • Trained clients/staff on computers and software applications
Addiction Services – Reachout Rehabilitation Centre, Brangman Home,
Residential Care Centre, Fair Haven and His House • Sponsored young men/women in educational programmes
Department of Correctional Facilities • Instructed inmates in G.E.D., computers and African Studies
Department of Training and Employment Services • Instructed clients in G.E.D. and computer skills
National Training Board • Assisted clients to obtain their high school diplomas
Ministry of Social Rehabilitation and Culture • Recovering addicts academic and computer skills programme
Ministry of Education • Educational academic programme for behavioural students
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:
1983 Founder of C.A.R.E. Computer Services
1985 Co–Founder Prison Fellowship Bermuda
1984 Introduced G.E.D. and Computer programme in Bermuda’s Correctional Facilities
1985 Founding Member of S.T.A.R. (Supportive Therapy for Aids Victims and their Relatives)
1985 Coordinated the prison ministry and singles ministry at St Paul and Bethel A.M.E. Church
1993-1998 Member of the Senate• Spokesperson for Education, Community and Cultural Affairs,
Youth Development, Sports, Parks and Recreation and Women’s Issues
1998-2012 Member of the House of Parliament (PLP Government)
1999-2012 Commonwealth Parliamentary Association – Regional Executive Member
MINISTERIAL PORTFOLIOS
2002-2003 Minister without Portfolio
2003-2006 Minister of the Environment
2006 Minister of Education and Development
2006-2007 Minister of the Environment, Telecommunications and E-Commerce
2009-2010 Minister of Culture and Social Rehabilitation
2010-2011 Minister of Government Estates and Information Services
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Member, Former Vice-President Orchid Charity Club • Member of the Bermuda Computer Society • President – Bermuda Business and Professional Women’s Club • Former Chairman of the Treatment of Offenders Board • Former Chairman of the Historic Building Advisory Committee • Member of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association • Executive Member of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association of the Caribbean, The Americas and Atlantis Region • Member of Parliament • Former commissioner of the Board of Telecommunications • First Chairman of the first Parliamentary Joint Select Committee on Education 2009 • Director C.A.R.E. Learning Centre
CIVIC INTEREST▪ Adopted a class at Warwick Secondary School▪ Provide sponsorship to students who cannot afford school fees▪ Past treasurer/secretary of Pembroke Community Club▪ Provide support to Dandy Town/Western Stars Sports Club
AWARDS
1986 and 1981 Most Outstanding Young Person
1988 Bermudian of the Year
1989 Distinguished Community Service Award
1991 Outstanding Service Award – Community Involvement
1993 Outstanding Service Award
1994 Best of Bermuda Gold Award – Education
2002 Sojourner Truth Award
2005 International Association Business Leader of the Year
2005 Woman of Great Esteem Award
2006 Outstanding Community Service Award
2009 Community Involvement Award
2009 Queen’s Birthday Honours M.B.E. (Member of the British Empire)
2009 Bermuda International Women’s Leadership Award
2009 Lifetime Achievement Award
2011 Bermuda Woman of Vision Award
2013 Certificate of Appreciation – West Pembroke Pentecostal Assembly
2018 Chautauqua Award
2019 Crystal Butterfly Award
2019 Niyah Publishing Company Author Recognition
2019 NANBPW, Club International Author Recognition
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1989-2000 40 Speaking engagements
1987-1999 50 Development Workshops
1987-1999 35 Development workshops presented by self to schools, organizations, churches and business
1995-1999 Continuous computer training – Atlanta, Georgia
2000-2012 50 + Speaking engagements and numerous workshops
2012-2018 10 Speaking engagements and numerous workshops
2018-2020 7 Personal books written by self
2020 How to Maintain Professional Relationships with Adult Students
2020 Keeping Students Engaged for Hybrid Learning and Hyflex Classroom
2020 Record Management and Communication
2020 9 Certificates on distance learning and the virtual classroom
OVERSEAS CONFERENCES
1987 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority – Bahamas
1989 National Association of Negro Business Professional Women’s Club – New York
1991 People’s National Party (PNP) – Kingston, Jamaica
1993 NANBPW Club – Detroit, Michigan
1994 NANBPW Club – New Jersey
1994 4th United Nations Women’s Conference – Beijing, China
1996 PNP Women’s Movement Conference – Ocho Rios, Jamaica
1996 Congressional Black Caucus – Washington, DC
1997 46th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association – London, UK
1997/8 Congressional Black Caucus – Washington, DC
1999 CPA Regional Conference – Cayman Islands
1999 Unifem Regional Conference – Barbados
1999 CPA Seminar – Malta
1999 CPA Regional Conference – Cayman Islands
1999 PNP Women’s Movement – Montego Bay, Jamaica
2000 CPA Regional Conference – Cayman Islands
2001 CPA Regional Conference – Bahamas
2001 50th Westminster Parliamentary Seminar – 2001
2002 CPA Regional Conference – British Virgin Islands
2003 CPA Regional Conference – St. Kitts/Nevis
2004 CPA Regional Conference – Grenada
2008 CPA Regional Conference – Anguilla
2008 54th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference – Malaysia
2009 CPA Regional Conference – Guyana
2009 Commonwealth Women’s Parliamentary Conference –Nevis
2010 Commonwealth Women’s Parliamentary Conference – Trinidad and Tobago
2011 Commonwealth Women’s Parliamentary Conference – Grenada
2011 CPA Regional Conference – Grenada
2011 UNESCO Regional CONFINTEA Meeting – Mexico
2012 CPA Regional Conference – Jamaica
2018 NANBPW Club – Connecticut
2018 People’s National Party (PNP) – Kingston, Jamaica
2018 People’s National Party Women’s Movement (PNP) – St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica
2019 NANBPW Club – Fort Lauderdale
2019 People’s National Party Women’s Movement (PNP) – Montego Bay, Jamaica
2020 Guest on Smile Jamaica TVJ in Kingston, Jamaica
PERSONAL INTEREST: Swimming, reading, African dancing, walking, history, writing books, culture of people and country
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