JCJermilia Cox
@jermiliacox
Experienced business development professional driving local economic growth.
Trinidad and TobagoWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced business development and administrative professional with over 5 years of experience supporting innovation, customer engagement, and office operations. My career has been dedicated to identifying and developing strategic business opportunities that contribute to local economic growth. I am known for my adaptability, proactivity, and results-driven approach, which has allowed me to effectively manage projects and foster long-term partnerships across various stakeholder groups.
In my recent role as a Business Development Officer at the Ministry of Rural Development & Local Government, I streamlined project rollouts and conducted ongoing market research to guide planning and execution. Previously, as an Innovation Technologist at the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute, I guided clients through the commercialization process and contributed to the expansion of projects aimed at enhancing the local innovation capacity. My background in administrative support has also equipped me with strong organizational and client service skills, which I leverage to ensure successful program execution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Development Officer
Ministry of Rural Development & Local Government
Jun 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years)
Identified and developed strategic, innovative business opportunities to catapult local economic growth. Managed project rollouts aligned with ministry goals and community needs, while monitoring and evaluating new projects' progress.
Administrative Assistant – Business Incubator
Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) - Centre fo
Dec 2019 - Aug 2020 (8 months)
Managed rental of meeting and office spaces for innovation programs. Provided administrative support for business development programmes and executive management, demonstrating exceptional client service.
Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Labour
Aug 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 3 months)
Redesigned and re-engineered a filing and tracking system, assisting with the update and management of daily correspondence. Streamlined the development of an effective management tracking and monitoring database system.
Operations Intern
TECU Credit Union Co-operative Society
Jun 2016 - Aug 2016 (2 months)
Provided customer service and administrative support for the operations department. Assisted with updating member records to facilitate the upgrade of the internal monitoring system and helped with cheque processing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of the West Indies St Augustine
BSc (Hons) Management Studies, Marketing
Completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Management Studies, specializing in Marketing. Gained comprehensive knowledge in business management principles and marketing strategies.
Certificate, Project Management
Completed the Google Project Management Certificate program, acquiring essential skills in project planning, execution, and management methodologies.
Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
Certificate, Training and Development
Attained the Train the Trainer certification from Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business. Developed skills in instructional design, delivery, and evaluation for effective training programs.
Providence Girls' Catholic School
Advanced Certificate, General Studies
Obtained the Caribbean Examination Council Advanced Certificate (CAPE). Focused on advanced-level subjects, demonstrating academic proficiency and readiness for higher education.
Providence Girls' Catholic School
Ordinary Certificate, General Studies
Received the Caribbean Examination Council Ordinary Certificate (CXC). Completed secondary education with a strong foundation in various subjects.
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