Racquel Beckles-Clarke

Volunteer Experience

Non-Profit Organizations | Various Locations
Volunteer | 400+ Hours

• Assisted in developing job descriptions and enhancing recruitment processes.
• Acquired and honed skills in financial planning, time management, multi-tasking, problem-solving, project management, and leadership through hands-on experience and continuous learning.
• Provided career counseling to 25 students, offering guidance and direction for their professional paths.
• Successfully completed two major community projects: Family Fun Day: Demonstrated creativity, problem solving and critical thinking to plan and execute a community event.
  Joy of Christmas Family Gifting: Engaged community contributions to organize and distribute gifts to families in need.
  
• Planned and executed two one-week programs for children: Developed engaging activities and gathered necessary resources.
  Led team of three volunteers to ensure smooth operation of programs.
  

Reviewed and recorded weekly decisions of the Public, Police, and Judicial and Legal Service Commissions, ensuring 100% compliance with relevant rules and regulations.

• Communicated at least 40 decisions weekly, ensuring actions were implemented within provided guidelines and conducted follow-ups for commission reviews.
• Collaborated with multiple divisions (Legal, Employee Relations, Recruitment, PRDS, Leave and Benefits, Training) to facilitate the communication and execution of mandates across 52 Government departments.
• Assisted commission members with policy-related inquiries, providing accurate and timely information to support decision-making processes.

• Maximized employee engagement and reduced turnover by 20% through motivational strategies, including weekly team meetings with incentives and ongoing training.
• Conducted orientation for 120 new employees, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
• Chaired 23 interview panels for vacant positions and implemented strategies that improved the completion rate of recruitment processes by 15%.
• Revamped organizational charts, job descriptions, and growth plans using data to identify trends, increasing employee satisfaction by 20%.
• Participated in the transition from hard copy records to the HRIS system, enhancing data management and accessibility.
• Assisted in implementing change management processes during department amalgamations and transitions to Board-led management.
• Supervised maintenance of the HRIS and provided training for new users, ensuring effective utilization of the system.

• Designed and implemented customized training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Processed over 80 recommendations for temporary/short-term assignments weekly.
• Handled employee relations issues by effectively communicating and resolving conflicts.
• Provided guidance to public officers on leave policies and processed applications for 52 departments in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Reviewed contractual appointments for medical professional staff, ensuring compliance and suitability.
• Negotiated and made salary recommendations for new hires, contributing to fair and competitive compensation packages.
• Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency in hiring top talent.
• Advised department managers on best practices in regard to labor relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.