SHAMINE JOHNSON
Freeport Grand Bahama
Summary
Highly motivated proactive executive with precision driven focus leadership style. Proven track record of success with results-oriented critical thinking skills to problem solve. Motivated and respected professional with excellent communication and negotiation skills with an aim to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges, utilizing interpersonal skills and excellent time management competency.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
THE GRAND BAHAMA PORT AUTHORITY LTD
BAHAMA
05.2022 - Current
- Lead in relationship building with foreign direct investment
- Responsible for training programs in high schools Udemy Creation Of A Smart City
- Lead with relationships with public private sector collaboration
- Facilitate teamwork, cooperation and success of Business Development Department.
- Negotiate and close investment and new local businesses for the city of Freeport.
- Researched and identified opportunities for business development growth, market penetration and market expansion.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Serve as Vice President for the Downtown Freeport Business Association
- Strategized with colleagues to prospect and qualify potential customers within assigned geographic territories.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Delivery of campaigns to attract new business and increase revenue.
ADJUNCT LECTURER
Bahamas Institute of Business And Technology
Freeport , Grand Bahama
12.2014 - Current
- Teach classes in human resources, hospitality management and business management
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Organized, prepared and revise all course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
- Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity while disciplining plagiarism and cheating accordingly.
Advisor and Trainer
Access Accelerator - Small Business Development Centre
Freeport , Grand Bahama
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Maximized team knowledge and productivity by training, monitoring and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
- Created business plan and identified target customers by interacting on phone and in person, handling basic inquiries and providing quotes.
- Performed due diligence and valuation processes.
- Met with clients to discuss business proposals related to sustainable and profitable growth of small business
PROJECT OFFICER III
BAHAMAS INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
Freeport , Grand Bahama
06.2018 - 06.2020
- OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER, UNIT) FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
ADJUNCT RESEARCH COORDINATOR
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
Freeport , Grand Bahama
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Actively listened to students, handled concerns quickly.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Teacher
Mary Star of The Sea Catholic Academy
Freeport , Grand Bahama
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Management, Food and Nutrition
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet Bahama Host Certification and BGCSE requirements.
MANAGER - NORTHERN BAHAMAS
BAHAMAS HOTEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION, THE BAHAMA
Freeport , Grand Bahama
12.2007 - 11.2014
- Bahamas Hotel And Tourism Association and Association of Marina Operators
- Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients and suppliers through account development.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating with membership for volunteer assistance to execute initiatives
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Propelled continuous improvements and strategically capitalized on current market trends.
- Prepared and recommended long-range plans for development of department personnel.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, MANAGING DIRECTOR
GRAND LUCAYAN RESORT
09.1999 - 10.2007
- Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve frameworks and strengthen results.
- Established personnel performance metrics to encourage efforts toward common goals.
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems for management team.
Education
Master of Science - HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
REVANS UNIVERSITY
UK09.2011
Bachelor of Science - HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
BETHUNE COOKMAN UNIVERSITY
Daytona Beach Florida05.1994
Skills
- Business Strategist
- Analytical Reasoning
- Project Management
- Private/Public Private Sector Strategist
- Stakeholder Relationship Builder
- Proven Leadership Ability
- Problem Solving Foresight
- Creative Leadership
- Communication Specialist
- Sales and Marketing Strategist
- Skilled Creative Planner
- Organizational Team Builder
- Efficient In All MicroSoft Applications
- Expert Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Recently collaborated and led a team of 12 in the redevelopment of The Downtown Freeport Business Association.
- Achieved land and commerical space inventory by using Pipedrive Software.
- Introduced training platform to 4 high schools reaching over 250 students about the creation of the city of Freeport.
Affiliations
- Fellowship Acceptance - International Management Centres Association ( FIMCA)
- Toastmasters International
- Grand Bahama Cancer Association
- In The Pink Breast Cancer Support Group
Timeline
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
THE GRAND BAHAMA PORT AUTHORITY LTD
05.2022 - Current
Advisor and Trainer
Access Accelerator - Small Business Development Centre
10.2018 - 06.2020
PROJECT OFFICER III
BAHAMAS INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
06.2018 - 06.2020
ADJUNCT RESEARCH COORDINATOR
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
01.2018 - 01.2019
ADJUNCT LECTURER
Bahamas Institute of Business And Technology
12.2014 - Current
Teacher
Mary Star of The Sea Catholic Academy
01.2014 - 01.2017
MANAGER - NORTHERN BAHAMAS
BAHAMAS HOTEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION, THE BAHAMA
12.2007 - 11.2014
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, MANAGING DIRECTOR
GRAND LUCAYAN RESORT
09.1999 - 10.2007
Master of Science - HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
REVANS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
BETHUNE COOKMAN UNIVERSITY
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