Celia Miles
Roselle,New Jersey
Summary
To pursue a rewarding career in an organization that embraces corporate excellence, where I can add value and assist it in achieving its strategic and goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Board Secretariat
Rural Agricultural Development Authority
2007.02 - 2023.10
- Attended National Board and sub-committee meetings
- Circulated Board decisions and monitored required actions
- Maintained communication link between Management and National the Board
- Maintained meeting and travel schedules for Board and the CEO
- Assisted the settlement of legal matters
- Provided research material for legal cases
- Attended court as an observer on behalf of the Authority and provided summary reports
- Reviewed contracts and drafted contracts
- Planned and provided logistical support for Board and management retreats
- Provided administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and management team.
Company Secretary
Paul Goldson & Company, Chartered Accountants
1995.01 - 2007.01
- Managed filing of Annual Reports for over 100 clients to the Companies Office of Jamaica
- Prepared Annual Returns, Notice of Meetings, Directors Reports, and legal documents
- Maintained Minute Books and Share Registers
- Planned and organized functions as required.
Performance, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Rural Agricultural Development Authority
- Work closely with management in the development of the strategic direction of the Authority
- Maintained records on all monitoring and evaluation activities
- Sat on interview panels for hiring of administrative staff
- Assisted in the Human Resource Department
- Provide technical advice to key personnel on monitoring and evaluation matters
- Collated reports for monthly Chief Executive Officer Report.
Director, Public Relations & Communication
Rural Agricultural Development Authority
- Coordinate with the Public Relation Unit for effective information dissemination
- Liaised with media houses and managed social media platforms
- Assisted in planning and executing staff, media, and social events.
Education
Certificate in Paralegal Studies -
Paralegal Training Institute
01.1998
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (Management) Honours -
University of Technology, Jamaica
Diploma in Business Administration (Company Secretary/Corporate Management) -
College of Arts, Science & Technology
Skills
- Host zoom meeting
- Microsoft Office
- Conference planning
- Contract Management
- Logistics Management
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Corporate Communications
- Budget Management
- Contract and Vendor Management
Affiliations
Justice of the Peace, St. Andrew Jamaica W.I.
Competitive Advantage
Congenial personality, works well with several personalities, organized and able to multitask, prioritized and results driven.
Other Professional Certificates
- Principles and Practices of Project Management – Mona School of Business, University of the West Indies
- Leadership and Management skills for Supervisors Part 1 - HERDA Consultancy
- Preparing Cabinet Submissions - Management Institute for National Development (MIND)
- Strategic and Corporate Planning - Management Institute for National Development (MIND)
References
- Dr. Trudy Hall, Vice President of Medical Affairs and the Chief Medical Officer, TidalHealth, 200 E. Vine St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, (240)463-7871, Trudy.hall@tidalhealth.org
- Mrs. Nedra Bailey, Managing Director, Company Services Ltd, 6 ½ Hillview Avenue, Kingston, 10, 876-810-1740, nmaybailey@gmail.com
- Mr. Winston Simpson, Chief Executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority, Hope Gardens, Kingston, 5, 876-551-5277, Winston.simpson@rada.gov.jm
Timeline
Director, Board Secretariat
Rural Agricultural Development Authority
2007.02 - 2023.10
Company Secretary
Paul Goldson & Company, Chartered Accountants
1995.01 - 2007.01
Performance, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Rural Agricultural Development Authority
Director, Public Relations & Communication
Rural Agricultural Development Authority
Certificate in Paralegal Studies -
Paralegal Training Institute
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (Management) Honours -
University of Technology, Jamaica
Diploma in Business Administration (Company Secretary/Corporate Management) -
College of Arts, Science & Technology
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