Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Volunteer & Extracurricular Activities
Awards
Timeline
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Latica Tara-Dee Foote

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Restorative | Writer | Mental Health Advocate | Administrative Services Specialist

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant – Executive Administrative Services Centre (EASC)

KPMG Jamaica
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Delivered comprehensive administrative assistance to Managing Directors, Partners, and Principals, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in all correspondence and presentations
  • Collaborated with internal teams to manage invoices, client engagement letters, and related documentation, utilizing platforms like SYNC to ensure precision and efficiency
  • Served as a liaison among internal teams, clients, and executives, ensuring prompt and proactive communication to enhance collaboration
  • Identified opportunities for process enhancement, proposing and implementing streamlined procedures to boost efficiency and productivity within executive administrative services
  • Fostered synergy with internal departments, actively participating in cross-functional teams and contributing to strategic initiatives
  • Handled sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.

Executive Assistant – Administrative Services KPMG (ASK)

KPMG
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Ensured client satisfaction through prompt, proactive, and clear communication, contributing to a client satisfaction score of 100%
  • Supported overall team success by achieving client satisfaction scores of 5
  • Organized an HIV initiative that broadened awareness among KJESS and KJAM customers, emphasizing the importance of health and wellness
  • Created and shared presentations with teammates on improving monthly audit scores
  • Developed and delivered presentations on various process areas or topics geared toward personal and professional growth for teammates
  • Created infomercials for newsletters to meet the needs of internal customers
  • Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.

Human Resource Administrative Officer

Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)
08.2019 - 11.2020
  • Prepared reports, contracts, vacation leave letters, and other documents as requested to assist management in delivering exceptional customer service
  • Responded to internal and external customer queries to ensure 100% customer satisfaction
  • Supported the HR Manager by maintaining proper records, including copying and filing documents
  • Supported all departments by dispatching important documentation to relevant departments
  • Maintained attendance records by updating and monitoring the staff register
  • Booked hotel reservations for adjudicators and specialists to facilitate out-of-parish competitions

Education

Professional Ethics and Trauma -

Northern Caribbean University
Kingston, Jamaica
03.2024

Essentials of Public Speaking -

Management Institute For National Development (MIND)
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2022

B.Sc. in Psychology & Management Studies (Hons) -

The University of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2019

Skills

  • Administrative Proficiency
  • Communication Excellence
  • Time Management
  • Event Planning
  • Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Leadership & Initiative
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Schedule & calendar planning
  • Task delegation
  • Document preparation
  • Excel spreadsheets

Accomplishments

Accomplished and proactive Executive Assistant with over 5 years of experience delivering high-caliber administrative support to senior executives in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Expert in orchestrating complex schedules, optimizing communication channels, and facilitating seamless business operations to bolster organizational efficiency. Renowned for cultivating trust and collaboration with diverse internal teams and external clients. Certified in public speaking, with exceptional leadership and communication abilities, I employ a strategic approach to problem-solving and adeptly manage multifaceted tasks with professionalism and precision. Dedicated to upholding excellence in all facets of executive support.

Volunteer & Extracurricular Activities

Founder & Writer
Website: Laticareadsandwrites.com

  • Latica Reads and Writes, a community created to inspire, motivate, and uplift through the power of the written word.


KAD Morgan & Associates and Kahle Journey
Volunteer (March 2024 – July 2024)

  • Scanned and filed client information, gathered trauma data across age groups, and analyzed news for trauma-related trends.


JANEXCO
Research Assistant (March 2024 – April 2024)

  • Conducted telesurveys with 296 participants to evaluate program effectiveness, impact, and provide recommendations.
  • Listened to participant feedback with empathy, offering reassurance to ensure positive survey experiences.


Customer Relations Specialist (March 2024 – April 2024)

  • Engaged companies via phone and email to promote mental health services, fostering relationships for future partnerships.


C/O Principal Investigator (Dr. Andre Bateman) – Research Assistant (March 2024)

  • Administered physical surveys for a study on “Psychological Factors Associated with Physical Activity” to adult participants.
  • Conducted face-to-face interactions, clarifying study details and ensuring participants' understanding of their rights.


Jamaica Psychological Society (January 2022 - Present)

Affiliate Member (possess a BSc in Psychology)


Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals, Kingston (October 2019 - Present)

Director – Impact Committee (2022-2023)

  • Guided and provided assistance to the Chairpersons in the committee.


Chairperson- Impact Committee (2021-2022)

  • Was responsible for planning and executing Service Projects to serve the Children in vulnerable Communities (Women's empowerment day, Men's career day, Labor Day projects, beautification or tree planting etc.).

Project leader (2020)

  • Led and executed projects (Handover of food, toiletry items among others to assist children living with disabilities).


Project Assistant (2019)

  • Provided assistant in different areas to execute projects (i.e.: registration, sponsorship letters, google form creation etc.).


Member (Since 2019)

  • Donate to various projects each department has per month.
  • Assist children at the Bring Up Grades program with their social and educational growth.
  • Participate and listen in meetings and sessions geared towards holistic development.
  • Participate in trainings geared toward prioritizing Children safety and general well-being of group we serve at projects or any other organizational events.


Model/Talent

  • Sierra Leona Consulate Fashion Show (2023)
  • I2 Model Management Agency (2022-2023)
  • Local and International Music Video (2022)
  • Wendy's Commercial (2020)

Awards

  • Kiwanis President’s Award, 2019 - 2020
  • UWI Dean’s List Scholar, 2016 - 2018

Timeline

Executive Assistant – Executive Administrative Services Centre (EASC)

KPMG Jamaica
07.2023 - 02.2024

Executive Assistant – Administrative Services KPMG (ASK)

KPMG
01.2023 - 06.2023

Human Resource Administrative Officer

Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)
08.2019 - 11.2020

Professional Ethics and Trauma -

Northern Caribbean University

Essentials of Public Speaking -

Management Institute For National Development (MIND)

B.Sc. in Psychology & Management Studies (Hons) -

The University of The West Indies
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