Cool Runnings

I have recently relocated to Port Talbot from Dominica because my wife is presently working for the NHS as a nurse. For the last 14 years I have been a Quarantine Inspector for the Ministry of Agriculture in Dominica which would translate to immigration in the United Kingdom. I have a wide employment history, working is various fields such as Restaurants, Building and construction, operating heavy equipment and Fish farming/ Aquaculture.

I am very passionate about cooking and creating dishes. I have learnt these skills as I took culinary classes in Dominica. I have very good English Language skills. I am a fast learner, I am opened to learn new skills, and would love to share my knowledge and experience with others.

I am a highly motivated, hard-working and enthusiastic individual. I am a team player, and I am also very confident working independently where I can solve problems effectively. Excellent communication skills which I can easily adapt accordingly.

Quarantine Inspector at Ministry Of Agriculture (2010-01 – 2024-01)

• Safeguard animal and plant resources against the introduction of invasive pests and diseases while satisfying international sanitary and phytosanitary trade obligations.
• Minimise agricultural production losses and export market disruption by quickly detecting and responding to new invasive agricultural pests and diseases or other emerging agricultural health situations.
• Minimise risks to agricultural production, natural resources, and human health and safety by effectively managing existing agricultural pests and diseases and damage to wildlife in Dominica.
• To improve and implement programmes to put integrated pest-management practices within the reach of farmers through farmer organizations and extension services.

Marketing and Sales at Oceanographic Institute of Dominica Fish Farm (2006-01 – 2008-01)

• Developing ideas and undertaking research to develop marketing strategies
• Dealing with customers queries.
• Worked towards sales targets.
• Supporting with all marketing, advertising and promotional activities.
• Managing a team in marketing at all levels
• Supporting with Web design and content for a large media company.
• Holding meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Advertising the company on a mass scale to desired target group.
• Administration duties.
• Being an advocate for the company at all times.

Security Officer (2004-01 – 2006-01)

• Providing a visible security presence on site.
• Conducting external and internal patrols of the site.
• Undertaking locks and unlocks for site.
• Responding to CCTV/ fire and or intruder alarms.
• Liaising with police/fire and emergency services as and when needed.
• Writing complete and accurate incident and handover reports.

Construction Worker at Ross University School of Medicine (1999-01 – 2002-01)

• Loading and unloading materials
• Drilling holes, setting structures and applying construction materials
• Operating heavy machinery to pour concrete and demolish buildings.
• Cleaning out the site and transporting debris.
• Following blueprints and instructions to create structurally sound buildings and structures
• Complying with health and safety procedures at all time.

– Portsmouth Government School (1987-01 – 1995-01)

Junior secondary program (1995-01 – 1998-01)

– C.A.L.L.S (Adult Learning Center) (2002-01 – 2003-01)