Experience

Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Leader in Residence

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  As a Longo Family Leader in Residence at the Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship, I lead the ICE Program, focusing on nurturing emerging entrepreneurs. My role encompasses participant selection, curriculum development, and workshop facilitation. I prioritize effective communication, manage guest speakers, and gather feedback for program enhancement. I provide one-on-one mentorship, event coordination, and oversee the final pitch process. Additionally, I handle honorariums, certificates, and budget mentorship for competition winners. Beyond the ICE Program, I support various entrepreneurial workshops and events, contributing to the center's vibrant ecosystem. My mission is to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs by equipping them with essential skills and guidance. Show less



Tech Beach Retreat

• Jamaica
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accelerator Program Engagement Lead

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  I am responsible for providing strategic and tactical assistance to the Director of Accelerator Programs and the TBR team. I utilize systems thinking and provide complex operational support, ensure program success for cohort members while supporting the team as we push to increase strategic partnerships (regional and global).

• Head Of Research

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  - Collect, organize, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to explore issues and solve problems with the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Caribbean inline with the TBR’s vision- Increase company efficiency in achieving KPIs through marketing research analysis specifically in the innovative technology sector of the Caribbean



The Carbon Bar

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Restaurant Manager

  • Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

  - Added new revenue streams through the addition and management of food delivery apps, working daily with app representatives and suppliers to be competitive online during the COVID lockdowns – accounting for 80% of total sales - Managed and trained a team of up to 25 staff producing below 7% cost of labour while achieving monthly KPIs while transitioning in and out of COVID restrictions - Added new revenue streams through the addition and management of food delivery apps, working daily with app representatives and suppliers to be competitive online during the COVID lockdowns – accounting for 80% of total sales - Managed and trained a team of up to 25 staff producing below 7% cost of labour while achieving monthly KPIs while transitioning in and out of COVID restrictions



Kasa Moto

• Canada
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Bartender

  • May 2018 - Oct 2020

  - Led a team of up to 25 bar staff. Improved bar efficiency, volume of sales and increased profitability of menu items by up to 20% (up to 1200 guests per shift) - Recipient of both Kasa Moto Cultural Ambassador and Staff Recognition award voted by over 50 employees and managers; 1st staff member to receive both in company history - Led a team of up to 25 bar staff. Improved bar efficiency, volume of sales and increased profitability of menu items by up to 20% (up to 1200 guests per shift) - Recipient of both Kasa Moto Cultural Ambassador and Staff Recognition award voted by over 50 employees and managers; 1st staff member to receive both in company history



Tropical Design Studio

• St. Lucia

• Architectural Technician

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

  - Residential/Commercial developer and Small Projects Manager leading a team of up to 15 workers - Improved visual concept delivered to clients by rendering architectural drawings into photorealistic 3D models and graphics presentational packages - Residential/Commercial developer and Small Projects Manager leading a team of up to 15 workers - Improved visual concept delivered to clients by rendering architectural drawings into photorealistic 3D models and graphics presentational packages



GLO Nightlife

• St. Lucia

• Restaurant Owner

  • May 2014 - Jul 2015

  - Space operated as a restaurant and lounge during the earlier hours of operations and shifted into a Nightclub with a night menu during the later hours - Trained team of 16 restaurant and bar staff, redefining hospitality on island through the use of technology leading to an enhanced guest experience - Space operated as a restaurant and lounge during the earlier hours of operations and shifted into a Nightclub with a night menu during the later hours - Trained team of 16 restaurant and bar staff, redefining hospitality on island through the use of technology leading to an enhanced guest experience