Sherrod James

Experience

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  St. Joseph Academy, Antigua & Barbuda

  Sept 1995 - Jul 1997

  Teacher

  Math, English and Literature (Forms 1 and 2).

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  Environmental Awareness Group Antigua & Barbuda (NGO)

  Jul 2000 - Jun 2002

  Executive Director

  Management of the NGO of administrative, financial and technical operationsProject/Program development and managementPublic RelationsLiaison with Public, Private and Civil Society sectorsPublic awareness and education activitiesRepresentation of the NGO at local, regional fora

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  Antigua State College

  Aug 2001 - Jun 2002

  Lecturer - Biology (part-time)

  Delivery of Biology course for Advanced Level (A-Level) Department

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  Antigua State College

  Aug 2002 - Nov 2004

  Lecturer - Environmental Science

  Delivery of the pilot CAPE Environmental Science course in the Advanced Level (A-Level) Department.

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  Dunbars National Chemistry Food & Technology Laboratory Antigua & Barbuda

  Aug 2002 - Nov 2004

  Microbiology Technician

  Microbial analysis including safety verification of national potable water systems and coastal waters in conjunction with Central Board of Health.

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  National Office of Disaster Services Antigua & Barbuda

  Nov 2004 - May 2022

  My responsibilities include Providing administrative support to Director for the general operations of the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS), Supervision the NODS Work Program Activities, including Coordinating and managing the Community District Disaster Management Program, Monitoring status of the National Shelter Management System, the National Mass Casualty Management System and the National Damage Assessment Systems. Provide training/instructing to national stakeholders (Government, Private and Civil Society sectors) Basic Disaster Management, Mass Casualty Management, Results Based Management, Business Continuity, Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting other general Disaster Management related issues.Execute Sub-regional Disaster Emergency Operations Unit Operations Officer duties of North East CDEMA Sub-region in The National Emergency Operation Centre Show less My duties included Assisting the PRO in the development of public awareness programs and material Developing material for distribution in public education programs Coordinating/conducting education and awareness presentations to various sector audiences (public, civil, private ) Conducting local training in Basic Disaster Management and other related areas Conducting/maintaining interaction with school through visits & education/awareness activities. Providing assistance to public, seeking information from NODS on disaster management related matters. Assisting the District Disaster Committee system to coordinate and conduct training/education activities within communities Show less

  • Deputy Director

    Jul 2011 - May 2022

  • Educator

    Nov 2004 - Jun 2011
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  University of Health Sciences Antigua

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2015

  Lecturer

  Disaster Management within the Macedonia School of Nursing

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  National Office of Disaster Services

  Jan 2022 - now

  Director
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  The University of The West Indies, Five Islands Campus

  May 2022 - Sept 2023

  Adjunct Lecturer