Gabrielle Fernando-Garnier

Experience

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  Financial Assistance Unit

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2009

  Human Resource Development Officer

  ★ Provided career guidance /developmental advice to students interested in pursuing further education★ Interfaced with varied international/national tertiary level institutions★ Activated the disbursement process for the relevant scholarships, non-traditional grants and bursaries (traditional financial assistance)★ Assisted in the design and implementation of strategies for the placement of returning and returned awardees in both the public and private sectors, commensurate with their qualifications, experience and competencies★ Updated the in-house databases, client tracking and report generation mechanisms★ Prepare reports and perform other duties as required Show less

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  Tobago Plantations Limited

  Oct 2010 - Jan 2011

  Human Resources Coordinator

  ★ Provided support for the full gamut human resources services for 150+ Company ★ Executed recruitment services such as job postings on various media; shortlisting; developing interview guides and assessment instruments; conducting reference checks, pre-screening, recruitment reports, employee data management★ Managed the interview scheduling for the in-house recruiting team: confirmed availability of interviewers and interviewees, set up meetings, secured meeting spaces★ Coordinated the employee performance and appraisal programs★ Assisted the Director, with the creation, maintenance and delivery of orientation and the on –boarding processes Leveraged Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting on employee data such as sick days, vacation days, compensatory leave and overtime hours worked to ensure accurate, timely information can be made available to management and staff★ Ensured strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee issues★ Sources training providers and provides support for the administration and management of the logistics for training delivery★ Demonstrated customer service excellence as the first point of contact for all human resource related activities★ Managed human resource records by keeping accurate, up to date employee files including contracts, performance, reviews and benefits forms Show less

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  The Tobago House of Assembly

  Feb 2011 - now

  Management Specialist / Human Resources Generalist

  ★ Successfully executed the full cycle recruitment and selection activities and on boarded 30+ individuals in the Procurement function within a tight deadline★ Conducts organizational diagnosis to design or review structures, systems, policies and processes which led in 40% increase in employee engagement based on improved role clarity and functionality★ Undertakes job analysis and job evaluation projects, compensation surveys and terms and conditions recommendations★ Enhanced Unit’s operational efficiency and knowledge management by initiating the implementation of an established LAN for enhanced project collaboration and easy document retrieval ★ Conduct training needs assessments, generate Training Plan Analyses for review by senior officers, develop proposals for training, design and deliver training programmes and maintain/manage HRD records★ Facilitated Strategic Planning workshops which translated into a visibly enhanced camaraderie among staff and 25% uptake in employee trust★ Assisted in the development, implementation and evaluation of a Performance Management Framework which impacted the THA resulting in a 50% increase in goal achievement★ Provides consultative and coaching support to leaders on best practice recruitment & selection approaches, policy & procedure navigation, legislative compliance, and Organisation-wide people focused solutions Show less

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  The University of the West Indies

  Mar 2017 - Dec 2019

  Online Facilitator

  ★ Provided instructional leadership in an online course using virtual learning platforms such as Moodle Learning Management System, Blackboard Collaborate for 30+ Students ★ Moderating online discussions★ Grading and providing feedback on activities and assignments★ Responding to individual and/or group concerns and queries★ Provide substantive critique, comment and/or evaluation for all work and examination submitted by the students within University feedback deadlines ★ Initiate, promote and support group and team activities★ Fostered a healthy, learner-centred, online teaching/learning environment evident by a 85% participation and 95% pass rate Show less