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marlon christie

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IT Procurement Officer at the University of the West Indies who renegotiated supplier terms and improved IT procurement workflows.

Jamaica
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At the University of the West Indies, I manage the acquisition and lifecycle of IT equipment and provide solutions for the institution’s business needs. I lead IT procurement services in line with the University’s purchasing policies.

I improved vendor relationships and renegotiated payment terms with Dell and HP, helping improve the University’s cash flow. I also renegotiated the Digicel Mobile Closed User Group contract to increase bundled minutes without increasing the subscription fee.

I created automated loan calculation forms in Microsoft Excel at First Heritage Credit Union, reducing loan processing time. I also improved the filing system and processed loan, savings, and investment products.

Earlier, as an Educational Sales Rep at MARKET TRADERS INSTITUTE (MTI CARIBBEAN), I contributed to establishing the Trinidad & Tobago Branch and supported its marketing campaign and promotional sales events.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

University of the West Indies logoUI
Current

IT Procurement Officer

University of the West Indies

Sep 2009 - Present (17 years 1 month)

Responsible for the acquisition and management of computer hardware, software and other related equipment on behalf of the University. In this role I have provided the University with complete IT solutions to fulfill their business needs. Delivered accurate advice and expertise in the key areas of procurement, deployment, disposal, and IT asset management.

Key Results:
• Leading and managing the

FU

Loans Officer and Customer Service Specialist

First Heritage Credit Union

Sep 2007 - Sep 2009 (2 years)

Assumed responsibility for soliciting new clientele for saving and investment accounts as well as loans. Provided Counsel for individuals with regard to investment and savings opportunities, and the monetary returns on both. Analyzed financial statements and pertinent information to determine creditworthiness of prospective customers. Counseled clients with regard to their borrowing needs.

Key Re

MC

Educational Sales Rep,

MARKET TRADERS INSTITUTE (MTI CARIBBEAN).

May 2008 - Sep 2008 (4 months)

In charge of promoting MTI, books, Technical & Professional Products and other educational material throughout the assigned territories of Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago. Responsible for managing lead base, which consisted contacting potential clients, developing new and maintaining them.

Key Results:
• Played integral role in the establishment of Trinidad & Tobago Branch and developing a strate

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

II

IIBA

BR

Brainbench

Business Communication

Jul 2012

TC

The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus

PC Support/Maintenance

Aug 2013

CO

Coursera

Model Thinking

Sep 2014

TI

The University of the West Indies

B.Sc., Sociology; Economics Minor

2002 - 2006

TI

The University of the West Indies

Certificate in Webpage Design, MONA INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES – UWI, Mona Campus

2007 - 2007

MM

Mona School of Business and Management

Introduction to Financial Analysis

2011 - 2011

MM

Mona School of Business and Management

Project Management

2011 - 2011

AM

Association for Computing Machinery

Advanced Business Writing

2012 - 2012

AM

Association for Computing Machinery

Grammar Essentials

2012 - 2012

AM

Association for Computing Machinery

Critical Thinking Skills

2012 - 2012

MM

Mona School of Business and Management

Managing Enterprise Risk

2013 - 2013

AI

Aveta Business Institute

Six Sigma White Belt

2013 - 2013

TI

The University of the West Indies

PC Support/Maintenance

2013 - 2013

CO

Coursera

Learn how to Learn

Sep 2014

BR

Brainbench

Project Management

Mar 2015

BR

Brainbench

Office Management

Mar 2015

SP

SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile;Download Free Scrum Body of Knowledge(340 pages)

Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC)

May 2015

PI

Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional (PMP)®

Mar 2015 · Expires Mar 2027

BR

Brainbench

Purchasing Process

Mar 2015

II

IIBA

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

Oct 2015

BR

Brainbench

Negotiation Strategy

Mar 2015

BR

Brainbench

Business Process Reengineering

Mar 2015

SI

Simplilearn

Lean Management

Jun 2016

ED

edX

edX Verified Certificate for Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Excel

Feb 2016

UT

University of Management and Technology

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Project Management

2017 - 2023

ED

EDUCAUSE

Proposal Reviewer 2023

Jun 2023

SK

Skillsoft

IT Procurement for Enterprise

Mar 2026

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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