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Yolandie Baldie-Curtis

Staten Island,NY
Yolandie Baldie-Curtis

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings over 8 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

The Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (Volunteer)

Captain
06.2013 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Adhered to strict protocols and followed orders while conducting operational missions.
  • Trained cadets to improve performance and attain mission-ready status.
  • Protected and guided junior officers, adult ranks, and cadets under command, maintaining safety, well-being, and mission readiness.
  • Supervised the work of junior officers, evaluated performance, and produced detailed reports.
  • Worked closely with Jamaica Defense Force and civilian agencies to coordinate force operations and carry out orders.
  • Oversaw intelligence collection and produced reports for senior command.
  • Coordinated logistics for upwards of 170 personnel under challenging and fast-changing conditions.
  • Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
  • Monitored unit operations in dynamic, challenging environments with a high level of situational awareness.

Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited

Financial Advisor
02.2020 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Generated an average of 10 leads per week via social media and referrals
  • Performed outbound outreach, via cold calling/ emailing to the leads
  • Performed client negotiations.
  • Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
  • Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
  • Developed comprehensive retirement planning strategies to help clients maximize retirement savings.

Ferncourt High School, Ministry Of Education

Teacher
08.2019 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Biology, Integrated Science, and Human Biology
  • Facilitated over 170 students daily
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure the performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement. Increased exam passes by 37% against the previous year.

Education

University of South Wales
South Wales, United Kingdom

Master of Business Administration from Operations Management And Supervision
07.2022

University Overview

Published Peer Reviewed Article-

Oshilalu, A. Z., & Baldie, Y. C. (2021). Critical strategic analysis forecast of the oil and gas business unit of General Electric Company: A conceptual review. Research Journal of Business and Economic Management, 4(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.31248/rjbem2020.053

National Council On Technical And Vocational
Jamaica

Education And Training (NCTVET)Training And Development Level 4 And Assessment Level 4 from Educational Assessment, Testing, And Measurement
09.2020

University Overview

Associates Degree Equivalent

University of The West Indies (Mona)
Jamaica

Bachelor of Science from Major-Animal Biology, Minor-Psychology
11.2019

University Overview

CAPE Moneague College

Associate of Applied Science from Natural Sciences
07.2014

University Overview

Skills

  • Project Management- GOOGLE
  • Agile Methodology
  • Professional Selling- Sagicor Life Jamaica
  • Research
  • Microsoft Certified Instructor-2019
  • Data analysis
  • Excellent knowledge of scientific writing technique
  • Marketing Skills
  • Good Interpersonal, Oral, and Written Communication Skills
  • Closing Tactics and Contract Negotiations
  • Conflict Management
  • Staff Training

Certification

  • Certified Project Manager, Google-Coursera- March 2023

Timeline

Financial Advisor
Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited
02.2020 - 07.2022
Teacher
Ferncourt High School, Ministry Of Education
08.2019 - 10.2020
Captain
The Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (Volunteer)
06.2013 - 09.2022
University of South Wales
Master of Business Administration from Operations Management And Supervision
National Council On Technical And Vocational
Education And Training (NCTVET)Training And Development Level 4 And Assessment Level 4 from Educational Assessment, Testing, And Measurement
University of The West Indies (Mona)
Bachelor of Science from Major-Animal Biology, Minor-Psychology
CAPE Moneague College
Associate of Applied Science from Natural Sciences
  • Certified Project Manager, Google-Coursera- March 2023
Yolandie Baldie-Curtis