Sophia Seebaran, MBA

Experience

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  CARIBBEAN REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT (HRD) PROGRAM FOR ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS (CPEC) –

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Administrative Assistant

  Assisted the Project Coordinator in maintaining a cordial and supportive relationship with the Guyana Manufactures Association (GMA) – CPEC’s lead Partner in Guyana.Interact daily with CPEC Subproject Coordinators in order to compile information and monitor activities / deliverables scheduled to be completed in the budgeted timeline.Maintain a timetable and record of events, meetings and other logistics necessary with respect to the hosting of overseas consultants, visitors. Submission of relevant proposals and reports. Check E-Mail, filing, maintaining electronic and manual filing systems; transit courier packages, faxes and other correspondences.Maintain a database of local and International Consultants, all sub projects, mailing list for brochure, Monthly News Bulletin. Initiating and making contacts/ gathering information for Quarterly Review.Procure equipment, Stationery, meals and accommodation for training. Recruit IT specialist on a consultancy basis to maintain server and other computers on the Network.Coordinate information and materials from CPEC, GMA and Empretec Projects for use at major national and international events including GUYEXPO. Show less

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  Laparkan Groups of Companies

  Jun 2004 - May 2014

  Manager Designate / Personal Assistant to CEO

  Develop Strategic Marketing plans to promote and sell productsManaged and resolved conflicts with employeesDevelop the awareness of WM. Fogarty on social media’s such as Radio and Facebook. Motivated employees in order to increase Sales Revenue.Work with employees and develop a SWOT Analysis to determine the direction of WM. Fogarty’sThe Administrative liaison between the Chief Executive and Heads of Companies / Management Team of Laparkan  Actively worked with Team on proposals for submission to the Chief Executives and Board of Directors. Managed the daily operations of the CEO/ Deputy CEO’s Office; provided leadership and guidance to a Team consisting of five (5) Staff members. Chaired monthly Staff Meetings; attended monthly Management Meetings; conduct in-house training; interview and recruit staff; preparation of Quarterly and Annual Staff Appraisals.  Worked aggressively and collectively with the CEO/Deputy CEO to ensure issues are addressed and followed-up efficiently. Requested and arranged meetings, recording same on a daily Itinerary.  Prepare Annual Budgets for the Administration Office. Conduct Quarterly Fixed Assets counts. Prepare Monthly Management Reports advising on performance against established targets and providing explanation for variances. Procure approved fixed assets and corporate stationery for the Group. Supported marketing / advertising and public relations efforts in Store promotions.  Assisted in support programs for vulnerable staff including give-a-ways clothing, books, toys and hampers Show less

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  Guyana Goldfields Inc.

  May 2014 - Apr 2017

  Procurement Officer

  Tasked with responsibility of procuring the needs of the Maintenance, IT, Health and Safety Departments Negotiating with Local and Overseas Suppliers with regards to pricing, delivery and payment terms.Working with overseas suppliers to have items shipped through the most appropriate ports. Expediting orders and provided feedback to end-users at the Mine Site - Aurora.Receiving and opening of Bid documents in addition, preparing a detail analysis of the bids for selection process. Review, negotiated and prepared Contracts for work and services for Local Suppliers. Show less

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  First Bauxite

  May 2017 - Jul 2021

  • Procurement & Logistics Superintendent

    Jan 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Procurement and Logistics Supervisor

    May 2017 - Dec 2017
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  Barrick Gold Corporation

  Jul 2021 - now

  Senior Procurement & Logistics Officer