Eron McLean
Summary
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in identifying talent and motivating individuals to achieve their full potential. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Planning & Development
Caribbean Maritime University
04.2018 - Current
- Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect.
- Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.
- Oversaw procurement services, special projects & facilities management, institutional research, and planning and monitoring.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve service offerings.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste .
Director Corporate Planning & Development
Caribbean Maritime University
02.2010 - 09.2017
- Conducted interviews, surveys and site inspections concerning factors affecting zoning, traffic flow and housing.
- Staffing, performance management,
- Checked and controlled inventory levels to identify risks and opportunities.
- Mentored and supported over 70 management, administrative and ancillary employees to create strong workplace culture.
- Pioneered Career Advancement Program for at risk youths
- Coordinated alternative energy program for inner city youths.
- Served as adjunct lecturer for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Supervised research projects for undergraduate and graduate students.
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Adjunct Lecturer
University College Of The Caribbean
09.2006 - 04.2015
- Designed course materials for various business related courses covering human resources, strategic management and counseling.
- Taught courses in various business related disciplines
- Served as lead lecturer for courses which are taught by more than one lecturer.
- Designed examination assessment instruments
- Supervised research projects for undergraduate students,
Director Human Resource Development
Jamaica Customs
03.2009 - 01.2010
- Provided career counseling, managed staff performance, training needs surveys, developed capacity building programs for staff, coordinated internship program for revenue agents.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
Assistant Commissioner Training Acting
Tax Administration Services Department
11.2008 - 02.2009
- Performed skills audits and training needs analysis.
- Developed training plans.
- Developed and executed various training programs.
- Conducted training impact evaluations.
Manager - Training & Development
Jamaica Customs
02.2002 - 10.2008
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 100 employees each year.
- Designed, developed and implemented various training programs based on identified needs.
- Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
- Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.
Education
Associate of Arts - High School Teaching
Church Teachers' College
Associate of Science -
Jamaica Stock Exchange
Kingston, Jamaica 01.2023
Ph.D. - Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2020
MBA - Business Administration
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA1999
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Review
- Leadership
- Training and Development
- Problem Solving
- Personal & Career Counseling
- Customer Service
- Adult Learning
- Teaching
Additional Information
Justice of the Peace
Field supervisor for a doctoral student
Bee Keeping
Member of Academic Board
Member of Projects Committee
Member of Procurement Committee
Lay Preacher at my local church
Timeline
Vice President Planning & Development
Caribbean Maritime University
04.2018 - Current
Director Corporate Planning & Development
Caribbean Maritime University
02.2010 - 09.2017
Director Human Resource Development
Jamaica Customs
03.2009 - 01.2010
Assistant Commissioner Training Acting
Tax Administration Services Department
11.2008 - 02.2009
Adjunct Lecturer
University College Of The Caribbean
09.2006 - 04.2015
Manager - Training & Development
Jamaica Customs
02.2002 - 10.2008
Associate of Arts - High School Teaching
Church Teachers' College
Associate of Science -
Jamaica Stock Exchange
Ph.D. - Education
Walden University
MBA - Business Administration
University of New Orleans
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