Petal Bryan-Persad

Appointed to lead the division following the retirement of the previous division head, managing 5 staff members and overseeing planning and logistics for 74 individuals. Coordinate division administration, manage staff requirements, handle administrative collections and petty cash, and oversee event planning and logistics.

Scheduled, coordinated, and conducted in-person meetings and internal staff briefings, as well as virtual sessions using Google Workspace and Zoom. Managed and organised confidential records, progress reports, and administrative data using digital platforms.

Stepped in on short notice to manage operations, enforce routines, and maintain regular daily business activities.

Supervised a team of 6 staff members and over 100 students, leading in-person departmental meetings and coordinating daily administrative workflows. Managed a school in the principal's absence, taking operational responsibility for over 20 staff members and 400+ individuals.

Planned schedules, designed project timelines, and executed daily programs of work. Managed petty cash, financial collections, and requisition forms accurately.

Provided direct administrative support and clerical assistance to the Operations Officer. Typed branch reports, official business letters, and managed daily mail sorting and distribution.

Handled data entry for creating and activating new customer accounts securely. Provided direct, in-person customer support by addressing daily banking inquiries and resolving service issues.

Completed the Getting Started with Google for Education certification in 2020.

Completed a Diploma in Human Resource Management in 2018.

Earned a Master of Science in Education and Allied Professions in 2012.

Completed a Teachers' Diploma in 2005.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Management in 2003.

Completed a Diploma in Executive Secretary Technician in 1998.

Earned Microsoft Office Specialist certifications in Word 2003 and Excel 2003.