Sherrod James

Sherrod James

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  • About me

    Director - National Office of Disaster Services Antigua & Barbuda

  • Education

    • University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados

      1998 - 2000
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Biology

      Activities and Societies: University Volleyball Team Biology & Physics, Member of Volleyball team

    • Antigua State College

      1993 - 1995
      Cambridge - Advanced level Biology, Physics

      Activities and Societies: College Volleyball Team Biology & Physics, (Art), Member Volleyball team

    • The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus

      1997 - 2000
      Bachelor of Science - BS Biology, General
    • University of Leicester

      2008 - 2010
      Master of Science (MSc) Risk Crisis and Disaster Management
    • The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus

      1998 - 2000
      Bachelor's degree Biology, General Bsc Honors
  • Experience

    • St. Joseph Academy, Antigua & Barbuda

      Sept 1995 - Jul 1997
      Teacher

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

    • 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

    • Antigua State College

      Aug 2001 - Jun 2002
      Lecturer - Biology (part-time)

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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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
    • University of Health Sciences Antigua

      Sept 2011 - Jan 2015
      Lecturer

      Disaster Management within the Macedonia School of Nursing

    • National Office of Disaster Services

      Jan 2022 - now
      Director
    • The University of The West Indies, Five Islands Campus

      May 2022 - Sept 2023
      Adjunct Lecturer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Leadership Development Programme

      Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
      May 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • CDEMA RTC Strategic Leadership Programme

      University of the West Indies -Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
      Nov 2021
    • Masters Certificate in Result-Based Monitoring & Evaluation and Information Systems

      Université Laval and Institute for Development in Economics and Administration (IDEA) International
      Feb 2014
    • Certified Continuity Manager

      The National Institute for Business Continuity Management
      Aug 2013
    • Mass Casualty Management Instructor

      PAHO, Pan American Sanitary Bureau, Regiponal office of the WHO
      Sept 2013
    • USAID - Instructor

      USAID/OFDA
      Apr 2008
    • CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership (QCF)

      Chartered Management Institute
      Nov 2013