Leota King

Leota King

Filingh Clerk/ Word Processor

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  • About me

    Program Manager with expertise in Project management and implementation, Administration, Grants management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Financial management, Proposal Writing & Reporting | Humanitarian by ❤️

  • Education

    • University of Guyana

      2008 - 2011
      BSc Business Management
    • Australia Institute of Business

      2013 - 2013
      Graduate Certificate in Management
    • University of Guyana

      2006 - 2008
      Diploma Banking & Finance
    • University of Guyana

      2023 - 2024
      Masters in Strategic Development Studies
  • Experience

    • E & A Consultants

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      Filingh Clerk/ Word Processor

      • Filing of documents: Opening of new files, update filing index, etc.• Assisted in the preparation of proposals for tenders and contracts.• Preparing and circulating minutes of meetings and memos; Dispatching of documents.• Photocopying, printing and scanning of documents.

    • Ministry of Education- Covent Garden Secondary School

      Sept 2007 - Aug 2011
      Temporary Qualified Mistress

      • Integrated Science & Social Studies teacher for grades 7 & 8 classes.• Performed administrative duties for the school and its board of governors.• Assisted the headmistress in managing the office and preparing monthly reports.

    • Barama Company Limited

      Sept 2011 - Dec 2016

      • Monitored customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities• Reconciled the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted. Investigated any discrepancies with invoices, sales receipts and bank deposit records on a regular basis. • Generated financial statements and reports detailing paid and unpaid invoices and other accounts receivable activity when requested. Reports usually list active accounts, the status of the accounts and collection costs. • Assisted with month-end closing reports.• Contributed to the preparation and analysis of Financial and Management reports to ensure, in its evaluation, funds are allocated appropriately. Show less • Examined sales documents and reports prepared by sales clerks and verify its accuracy.• Prepared Year-to-Date sales analysis for all products.• Generated marketing concept for brochures, business cards, banners, exhibitions, etc. • Acquired market opportunities to promote product and provide relevant information on products to prospective buyers. This included, evaluating prospective buyers and coordinated visits for both the local and export market. • Worked with a team in planning and organising events, such as, Building Expo, Cuba Trade Fair, and Anniversary celebration.• Conducted market research and analysis for competitors and their products in the export market Show less

      • Accounts Executive

        Feb 2015 - Dec 2016
      • Marketing Executive

        Feb 2012 - Jan 2015
      • Management Trainee

        Sept 2011 - Jan 2012
    • Cummings Wood Products

      Jan 2017 - Oct 2017
      Account Executive

      • Reconciled bank statements, payable, receivables and banking and assisted in preparation of various sales documents.• Provided up to date time sheets and rate update and assisted with staff verification.• Assisted in preparing payroll and provide analysis of staff retention for management. • Prepared National Insurance Scheme (NIS) and Pay As You Earn (PAYE) returns for submission.• Supervised filing for the accounts department ensuring it was up to date and systematic. • Gathered information for data management and analysis to aid in decision making and future planning. • Monitoring of the Sales process for efficient productivity and turnover. • Performed duties of accountant / office manager in his absence Show less

    • Hinterland Employment Youth Service Programme, Ministry of Indigenous Peoples' Affairs

      Oct 2017 - Jan 2019
      Administrative Officer

      • Represented the programme and provided technical assistance to external agencies, organization and committees.• Ensured the timely collection, processing, analysis and reporting of programme data.• Maintained the inventory system of the Programme by monitoring Resource Distribution.• Oversaw and participated in the development of the programme’s Work Plan and ensure objectives were met.• Drafted tools and their revisions for the purpose of data collection (e.g. monitoring forms, logical framework, database format, surveys, indicators/KPI, data flow chart, registration forms)• Supported all M&E initiatives for the programme including monitoring data quality, tracking the progress of activities, analysing data for reports and contributing to staff capacity building initiatives. Show less

    • Creative Associates International

      Jan 2019 - Sept 2020
      Monitoring And Evaluation Officer

      • Responsible for implementing systems to track and aggregate data across all country activities.• Reporting data and information on behalf of the Guyana Office to the M&E Manager.• Coordinating the sharing and dissemination of information and best practices to project stakeholders.• Support program reporting functions for the CFYR program. • Assist Technical Team in aligning activities to intended outputs and results. • Conduct regular field visits to program activities and ensure M&E requirements are followed. Show less

    • Zoe Perrisos Business Services

      Dec 2020 - Dec 2023
      Project Officer
    • WEConnect International

      Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
      Research Consultant
    • U Mobile Cellular (Digicel Guyana)

      Dec 2021 - Apr 2023
      Corporate Accounts Analyst
    • DAI

      Apr 2023 - now
      • Program Manager

        Apr 2024 - now
      • Program implementation Specialist

        Apr 2023 - Apr 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Leota King
      Faith in the Commonwealth PEACE Awards - Feb 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Executive Committee Member

      Issued by Section 7 Youth Ministries Department - Assemblies of God in Guyana on Jan 2012
      Section 7 Youth Ministries Department - Assemblies of God in GuyanaAssociated with Leota King
    • Global Shaper (Curator 2020-2021)

      Issued by Global Shapers Community - Georetown hub on Nov 2015
      Global Shapers Community - Georetown hubAssociated with Leota King
    • Co-founder, Coordinator, Facilitator

      Issued by Protect your Peace Project on Jul 2018
      Protect your Peace ProjectAssociated with Leota King