Samantha Reid
Lot 341 Elaine Ville Providence East Bank Demerara
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
SAWA Investments Inc.
03.2017 - Current
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
General Manager
De People's Pawn Shop
01.2013 - Current
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Chief Executive Officer
Connecting Guyana
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
Country Manager
Canyon Offshore Guyana Inc
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Recruited, trained and coached member team to support company growth.
- Devised promotional and advertising plans to enhance product positioning and global brand marketing development.
- Gathered information on competitor activities and market trends to enhance strategic decision-making.
- Secured consistent stock supply by providing accurate sales forecasts and managing shipments appropriately.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
General Manager
Desire Clothing
08.2011 - 12.2013
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Guyana
Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown11.2016
Diploma in Public Management
University Of Guyana
Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown10.2012
Certificate in Marketing Management
Morads Educational Institution
New Amsterdam, Berbice, Guyana04.2002
High School Diploma -
Berbice High School
New Amsterdam, Berbice , Guyana06.2001
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Negotiation
- Operations Management
- Mentoring and Training
Affiliations
- Appointed member of the Guyana Real Estate Agents Authority
- President of the Berbice Chamber of Commerce
- Director of the National Commission on Disability-Ministry of Health
- Appointed member of the Guyana Real Estate Agents Authority
- Member of the Private Sector Commission
- Member of the Ministry of Labour Tribunal Committee
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Connecting Guyana
01.2021 - 03.2022
Country Manager
Canyon Offshore Guyana Inc
10.2020 - 04.2021
Managing Director
SAWA Investments Inc.
03.2017 - Current
General Manager
De People's Pawn Shop
01.2013 - Current
General Manager
Desire Clothing
08.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Guyana
Diploma in Public Management
University Of Guyana
Certificate in Marketing Management
Morads Educational Institution
High School Diploma -
Berbice High School