Experience

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  Cable & wireless grenada ltd.

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2002

  Successfully managed the implementation of customer retention programs for “Top Customers,” which included, customer discount packages, e-accounts (online checking of accounts status), as well as the restructuring of customer accounts to facilitate the efficient processing of customer discounts. Managing the Sales Department comprising five sections with a staff of twenty-one (21) to achieve revenue, sales, customer service and employee satisfaction targets. Developed and implemented strategies to acquire new customers and retain and grow existing accounts. Collaboratively set individual and department sales objectives and targets and formulated plans to expand business. Identified opportunities and formulated strategic alliances and partnerships that furthered business goals.

  • Programme Manager

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  • Head of Sales

    Jan 1995 - Jan 2001
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  Republic finance & merchant bank ltd.

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2002

  Consultant

  Prepared a portfolio of sales winning presentations of financial projects in the Caribbean Region.

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  Island smiles limited

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Office manager

  Managed the office of one of the top orthodontic practices in Jamaica, with a staff of twenty (20).Key Accomplishments:• Increased staff motivation and morale• Improved work processes• Improved Human Resource Policy• Improved Performance Appraisal Process• Performed a non-financial company audit

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  Department of youth prime minister's office

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Human resource officer

  • Designed training program and syllabus, and conducted training workshops for youth officers, thus increasing knowledge and work outputs.• Formulated a mobilization plan to facilitate the effective implementation of the programs of the Department. • Formulated Policy and Procedures on Vehicle Usage to effect efficient use of the asset.• Conducted training workshops for Youth Officers and IMANI Trainees in the following areas:o Team Buildingo Conflict Prevention and Resolutiono Personal Groomingo Goal Settingo Effective Supervisiono Time Managemento Interpersonal Relationshipso Communications Skillso Performance Evaluation Show less

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  Agency for reconstruction and development

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Operations manager

  Event management: administration: procurement and assets management (fleet of vehicles, buildings, Computer network, and equipment): Staff recruitment and Human Resource Management: Policy formulation: Contract drafting and management: Drafting of Terms of Reference: Compensation: Performance Appraisal.

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  On the spot hardware ltd.

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Consultant

  • Project proposals - development and implementation• Human resource planning, recruitment and formulation of job descriptions• Design of performance appraisal and reward system• Drafting of Employee Handbook• Marketing & Sales promotion including a logo design campaign; mission and vision formulation• Production and management of various radio programmes• Contract drafting • Advice on structure, inventory and financial management

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  Tradecom acp-eu

  Sept 2010 - Oct 2010

  Logistic coordinator

  TradeCom, also referred to as the TradeCom Facility, is an ACP Group Programme financed by the European Development Fund. As Logistic Coordinator, was engaged to organizing and coordinating training workshops on behalf of Tradecom.

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  Pls consulting

  Sept 2010 - now

  March - June 2013Consultant - EU Fish II Programme - "Strengthening Fisheries Management in ACP Countries" Project Funded by the European Union:"Building Resilience of Commercial Fishermen and Boat Owners in Grenada" Successfully delivered training in "Business Planning and Financial Management" for 40 fishers and field officers, through the Fisheries Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.Produced Training Manual and Workbook Provides management consulting services to small and medium sized companies including: Human Resource Management; Inventory analysis, management and control: Policy & procedure development: Advertising & Sales promotion: Production of Radio Programmes: Drafting Employee Handbook: Financial analysis: Drafting employee contracts and job descriptions: Design of Sales Reward Schemes: Launched & managed logo competition. Created a portfolio of winning Sales Presentation of Investment Proposals: Research: Logistics: Training.Provided service as: Researcher & Logistics Coordinator - UWI, Sir Arthur Lewis Institute for Social & Economic Study (SALISES) Mona - July 2012 - Present.Project: Navigating Crisis In A Small State – Grenada Case StudyConducting Research to determine the impact of various crisis situations (Ivan, Revolution & Invasion); challenges in the country’s institutional capacity to deal with disasters; and what community initiatives were employed to cope with the effects. • Conducted desk and field research• Documentation of research material• Organizing interviews and community Focus Groups• Survey design and demographic analysis • Organizing logistics for audio and video documentation• Community & institutional networking to facilitate research study Show less

  • CEO

    Mar 2014 - now

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Sept 2010 - now
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  Grenada chamber of industry and commerce

  Sept 2014 - now

  Executive director

  The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the GCIC. She is employed by the Board of Directors of the GCIC and is answerable to this body.DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:1. The implementation of Board Policies and directives as regards to programmes and initiatives related to the operations of the GCIC2. The supervision of the day to day operations of the GCIC Secretariat3. Ensuring proper financial management of the GCIC4. Acting as principal contact between the GCIC and other bodies, in particular the Government, Civil Society and Labour Movement5. Conducting advocacy on behalf of the GCIC membership and wider Private Sector, as directed by or in conjunction with the Board6. Researching issues of relevance to Private Sector interest and briefing the Board on these issues7. Representing the GCIC and the Private Sector at meetings, seminars and other activities locally, as well as overseas.8. Guiding and monitoring the staff of the GCIC secretariat, as well as facilitating their professional advancement through training and other activities Show less

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  Grenada bureau of standards

  Dec 2014 - now

  Director
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  Grenada sustainable development trust fund

  Jun 2020 - now

  Vice chair board of directors
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  Caribbean biodiversity fund

  Aug 2021 - now

  Director
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  Caricham: the network of caribbean chambers of industry and commerce

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  Chairwoman
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  Caricham: the network of caribbean chambers of commerce

  Jun 2022 - now

  Petipha Lewis is Chairwoman of CARICHAM a not-for-profit regional organization comprising 25 Chambers, representing the interests of the private sector in the Caribbean, playing a crucial role in fostering economic development and cooperation among businesses and serving as a forum for networking, advocacy, and collaboration to enhance the business environment and promote trade and businesses resilience.

  • Chairwoman

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Vice Chair

    Jun 2022 - Jun 2023
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  Uwi global institute for climate-smart and resilient development advisory board (gicsrd)

  Dec 2022 - now

  Director