Dayisha Saunders Scott
Brooklyn
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Procurement Officer
The Port Authority of Jamaica
05.2022 - Current
- Compare costs and evaluate quality and suitability of supplies, materials and equipment.
- Coordinate public procurement tender processes and tender evaluation report review.
- Prepare and review terms of reference documents.
- Processing requisitions using CHAMPS and Oracle Fusion.
- Develop procurement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
- Manage vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and performance standards.
Public Procurement Officer (Acting)
The Port Authority of Jamaica
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Developed strong partnerships with vendors to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
Purchasing/Administrative Assistant
The Port Authority of Jamaica
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Coordinated and managed administrative duties of the Procurement Committee Secretariat
- Prepared the Quarterly Contract Awards Report for the Integrity Commission
- Prepared Tender Evaluation Reports
- Processed requisitions for PAJ and its subsidiaries using Oracle Fusion
Secretary
Public Procurement Commission (Formerly NCC) Secretariat, Works Specialist Sector Committee
08.2016 - 09.2021
- Reviewed procurement submissions to ensure compliance with the Government of Jamaica Procurement Procedures.
- Prepared letters, quarterly reports, meeting notices, agendas and minutes.
- Liaised with Committee members, Public Procurement Commission, Ministries, Agencies and Departments
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, emails, quarterly reports, meeting notices, agendas and minutes. ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Customer Care Agent
Digicel Jamaica
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
- Resolved customer inquiries through direct communication via phone, email, and chat channels.
- Resolved customers queries regarding handsets, products and services, billing and general company information.
- Logged tickets detailing customers queries and complaints.
Secretary
Port Authority of Jamaica
11.2010 - 09.2014
- Screened phone calls, filed documents, drafted letters and memorandums.
- Prepared requisitions for stores, first aid, stationery and equipment for the department.
- Dispatched Shipping Reports to shipping agents
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
12.2021
Certificate - Human Resource Management
University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
07.2024
Certificate - Office Administration
B&B University College
07.2013
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Campion College
01.2010
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Monroe University
Bronx, NY08-2026
Skills
- Government of Jamaica Public Procurement Act and Regulations
- E-procurement systems - Government of Jamaica Electronic Procurement Portal (wwwgojepgovjm)
- Oracle Fusion
- Microsoft Office 365
- Supplier relationship management
- Purchasing strategy
- Document preparation
- Contract negotiations
Accomplishments
- Campion College Alumni Scholarship
- Supreme Ventures Scholarship
- Capital and Credit Merchant Bank Scholarship
Languages
English
Timeline
Public Procurement Officer
The Port Authority of Jamaica
05.2022 - Current
Public Procurement Officer (Acting)
The Port Authority of Jamaica
12.2021 - 04.2022
Purchasing/Administrative Assistant
The Port Authority of Jamaica
09.2020 - 12.2021
Secretary
Public Procurement Commission (Formerly NCC) Secretariat, Works Specialist Sector Committee
08.2016 - 09.2021
Customer Care Agent
Digicel Jamaica
09.2014 - 07.2015
Secretary
Port Authority of Jamaica
11.2010 - 09.2014
Certificate - Human Resource Management
University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
Certificate - Office Administration
B&B University College
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Campion College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Monroe University
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