Debra E. Thomas

Experience

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  Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission

  Nov 1989 - Sept 1997

  HR Officer
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  The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd.

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Employee Relations Officer
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  Columbus Communications Trinidad Limited (Flow)

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2013

  Group Head, Human Resources Southern Caribbean

  The Group Head of Human Resources Southern Caribbean Region has ultimate responsibility for all people based activity within the region from both an operational and strategic perspective. The Group Head is involved in many areas, such as: talent management, rewards amangement, resource planning and recruitment; training and development; managing employee engagement.

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  The Agostini Group of Companies

  Mar 2001 - Feb 2003

  Group HR Manager
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  Columbus Communications Trinidad Limited (Flow)

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2014

  Vice President of Human Resources, Southern Caribbean Region
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  Columbus Communications (Flow)

  Dec 2014 - Sept 2015

  HR Director

  Developing and deploying an HR strategy aligned with those of the business strategy, to maximise growth and sustainability

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  Cable and Wireless Communications

  May 2015 - Jan 2016

  Vice President of Human Resources, Consumer

  Responsible for overseeing the proper functioning and future development of all aspects of HR in the consumer section of the business. Responsible for directing the policies and practices of the company, the ethical and social consciences of business and the laws, regulations and administrative rulings of governmental organizations and other regulatory and advisory authorities and organizations throughout the consumer markets. Acts as a strategic partner to the business, developing and driving organizational effectiveness and supporting the group on all major initiatives. Show less

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  The ANSA McAL Group

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Sector Human Resource Manager - Distribution

  With over 1,000 employees , this portfolio has the strategic responsibility for the Human Resources function within the Distribution Sector of the ANSA Mc AL Group of companies. The companies in the Distribution Sector provide an unparalleled marketing and distribution footprint that covers the Caribbean Region and USA. With approximately 400,000 sq. ft of warehouse capacity and services over 14,000 retail outlets. The Sector spans companies in Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Guyana, including Alstons Marketing Limited (AMCO), ANSA Mc AL Trading Limited (AMTL), Bryden Stokes Limited (BSL) and TWEE Duty Free Stores.Operating as a Strategic Business Partner, the role is a key member of the Sector Executive Management Team with primary responsibility for all aspects of Strategic Human Resources Management inclusive of Industrial Relations, Performance Management, Talent Management, Leadership and Organisational Development, Transformation and Change Management and Total Rewards within the Sector. Core accountabilities include leading the delivery of HR strategies and objectives through a team of professionals to develop an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance; providing sound advice, strategies and solutions for the successful delivery of the Corporate Strategic Plan and Objectives; management of all Collective Bargaining Agreements as well as all industrial relations functions; leading the sector-wide process of organization development that addresses issues such as succession planning, employee engagement, key talent development and employee retention, organisation design, and change management. Show less

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  The National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

  Executive Manager, Human Resources

  Responsible for directing all people functions of the organisation and implement strategic human resource management practices in accordance with industry trends and best practice. Additionally, provides strategic management and leadership support in the fields of Human Resources Services, Organisation Development and Talent Management, Manpower Planning, and Employee and Industrial Relations.

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  Telecommunications Services of Trinidad & Tobago Limited (TSTT)

  Mar 2021 - now

  Chief Human Resources Officer