ANASTASIA BROWN
Nassau,Bahamas
Summary
Results-driven educator, trainer, and business professional with expertise in human resource development, assessments, and professional development. A strategic thinker skilled in project management, leadership training, and organizational growth through effective communication, public speaking, and networking.
Experienced in administration, operations management, and business strategy, with a track record of optimizing processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving cost-effective solutions. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and learning management systems, like Moodle. A seasoned performance management, corporate strategy, and stakeholder engagement leader, known for developing innovative solutions, and managing high-performing teams. Excels in executive support, office management, vendor negotiations, and contract administration. Dedicated to empowering teams and fostering professional growth for long-term success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
University of Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas
01.2025 - Current
- Trained students to swiftly and precisely ascertain the needs of customers.
- Investigated emerging trends within leadership and managerial techniques.
- Suggested creative solutions for better performance outcomes.
- Assessed students' classwork, papers, and assignments to gauge course effectiveness.
- Assessed student performance with exams, quizzes, presentations, case studies, and projects.
- Supported students in navigating their academic paths within Business Management.
- Conducted instructional sessions on fundamental computer operations.
- Supported creation of online lectures and assignments.
- Instructed proper online behavior and safety measures.
- Directed students to leverage video and social media for improved visual storytelling in projects.
- Enhanced presentation quality using various technological tools.
- Delivered technical assistance to students and staff across multiple software applications.
- Utilize diverse multimedia tools to enrich teaching and improve comprehension of concepts.
- Taught classes on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Justice of the Peace
BAHAMAS GOVERNMENT
03.2024 - Current
- Write Affidavits for the community
- Sign and verify passport applications
Director of Testing Services
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE BAHAMAS
09.2006 - Current
- Facilitate the execution of all final examinations, Placement Examinations, and national and international examinations conducted by and at The University of The Bahamas
- Moodle Administrator responsible for creating course pages/exam, adding faculty and students to pages and uploading exams to course pages
- Also responsible for troubleshooting and investigating students’ issues on Moodle
- Format, upload, and manage exams in Moodle
- Troubleshoot Moodle issues for faculty and students
- Partner with Distance Education Centers around the world to facilitate and proctor exams
- Proctor and organize paper-based and computerized exams for Distance Education Programs
- Organize and manage testing services for companies in the Bahamas
- Collect and disseminate ideas on test-taking strategies and models of assessment
- Securing the necessary information for Final Examination Scheduling, including information regarding the courses requiring examinations, special needs, and special circumstances, and producing the Final Examination Timetable
- Collecting and distributing final examination materials, including the examinations and the keys for Family Island examinations
- Copy and package all final exam scripts
- Facilitate the scanning and reporting of Student Feedback Reports and electronic testing
- Organize qualified proctors for all internal and external clients
- Increased Certification Exams through Licensing Agencies at the University of the Bahamas by 75 percent
- Certified Testing Administrator & Proctor for Prometric, PSI, ACT, SAT, TOEFL, CLEP, GMAT, GRE, GED, SCANTRON, CIPS, Kryterion, Pearson Vue, Certified Professional Secretaries, Automotive Service Excellence, and various International Certification Exams
- Assisted Human Resources Training Department with Training Modules which included Telephone Etiquette, Professional Image, and Supervisory Management
- Developed the Testing Service Office as an avenue to generate revenue
- Significantly increased the revenue for Testing Services
Poll Clerk / Presiding Officer
PARLIAMENTARY DEPARTMENT
01.2002 - 12.2017
- Checked voters’ cards and registers
- Managed and organized the Polls
- Supervised Clerks
- Maintained the integrity of the voting process
Business & Computer Lecturer
BAHAMAS BAPTIST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2005 - 05.2017
- Taught Special Education, Accounting, Supervisory Management and Computer Courses
BahamaHost Trainer
MINISTRY OF TOURISM
03.2010 - 03.2012
- Equip the Bahamian workforce with the essential product knowledge, customer service skills, and leadership competencies to succeed in tourism, business, and hospitality
Business Lecturer
PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING DEPARTMENT
08.2009 - 11.2011
- Successfully prepared Public Service Officers to sit Office Procedures I and II Pitman Exams
- Revised and updated the Office Procedures II Pitman Manual
Lecturer/Trainer/Consultant
THE BAHAMAS SMART PROGRAM
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Prepared and trained industry workers and entrepreneurs in successfully establishing and running their businesses through technology innovations, employee retention strategies, and options for employee training and development
Head of Special Education Division
EXUMA RESOURCE CENTER
02.2006 - 08.2006
- Responsible for developing and organizing the Special Education Resource Center
- Developed individual learning plans and strategies for special education students, which include Down syndrome, autism, and severely learning disabled
- Responsible for assessment and diagnosing students
- Responsible for assisting educators in developing strategies for their schools
Divisional Head of Service Trades
BAHAMAS TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Department Head for Office Systems & Administration
- Business & Computer Instructor
- Taught English, Office Procedures, Computer Applications up to Intermediate Level, Records Management, Bookkeeping, Basic Math, Professional Image, Keyboarding, Introduction to Business, Proofreading
- Managed and led Office Systems and administration, Beauty Trades, and Fashion Trades
- Created schedules for teachers and students in my division
- Reviewed and scheduled final exams for my division
- Help develop and implement training policies and procedures
- Developed new programs of studies for the department which included computer application, introduction to business, office procedures, records management and business communication
- Wrote curriculums and programs of studies for the Office Systems and Administration certificate and diploma programs
- Evaluated, Trained, and mentored instructors
- Worked directly with the Asst
- Manager of Curriculum and Training
- Coordinated and supervised North and Central Andros training programs
- Coordinated exemption testing
- Ordered books and supplies for the departments
- Supervised student interns
- Trained industry workers in professional development courses
- Member of the National Equivalency Committee
- Supervised office assistant
- Supervised the Training Department when Asst
- The manager of Training was out of office
Business Lecturer
ROYAL BAHAMAS POLICE FORCE
08.2005 - 12.2005
- Successfully prepared civilian staff members to sit pitman exams
Business and Computer Teacher
ST. AUGUSTINES COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
08.1995 - 09.1997
- Supervised classroom and homeroom activities
- Supervised the cheerleading squad
Student Teacher
CLARK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, ATHENS, GA
04.1995 - 06.1995
- Instruction of accounts, keyboarding, and computer applications to seniors and at-risk kids
- Supervision of classroom and homeroom activities
Lecturer/Trainer/Consultant
ALPHA ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGEMENT
- Prepared and trained industry workers and entrepreneurs in successfully establishing and running their businesses through technology innovations, employee retention strategies, and employee training and development options
Education
Doctorate - Educational Leadership and Organizational Development
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
Master of Science - Special Education – Learning & Reading Disability
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Coral Gables, FL05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Education – Business Education
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Athens, GA06.1995
Bachelor - Business
FORT VALLEY STATE COLLEGE
Fort Valley, GA12.1993
Skills
- Exam management
- Assessment strategies
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Moodle administration
- Customer service
- Technical troubleshooting
- Employee training
- Distance education
- Leadership training
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Presentation design
- Performance assessment
- Client relations management
- Test documentation management
- Online instruction
- Training facilitation
- Team building
- Adult learning theory
- Onboarding programs
- Staff development plans
- Microsoft Office
- Exam proctoring
- Student assessment
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership
- Instructional design
- Classroom management
- Professional demeanor
- Beginning to advanced teaching expertise
- Literacy strategies
- Educational technology
- Emotional intelligence
Affiliations
- The SAC Alumni Association President, Secretary,
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Primary Advisor, Secondary Advisor, Secretary, Step Master
- National Equivalency Committee
- Junior Achievement Bahamas, Center Manager
- Golden Key National Honor Society
- Public Managers Union, Assistant Secretary and 2nd Vice-President
- UTEB, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President, Trustee
- Valley Boys Junkanoo Group - Assistant Secretary/Public Relations
Awards
- Golden Key Honors Society
- Presidents List, University of Georgia
- Deans List, University of Georgia
- Deans List, Fort Valley State College
- Honors List, Fort Valley State College
- Delta Sigma Theta 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 Club
- Who Is Who Among American Students and Scholars, Selma University
- Honor Roll, Selma University
- Delta Sigma Theta Advisor of the Year 2016 and 2018
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
University of Bahamas
01.2025 - Current
Justice of the Peace
BAHAMAS GOVERNMENT
03.2024 - Current
BahamaHost Trainer
MINISTRY OF TOURISM
03.2010 - 03.2012
Business Lecturer
PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING DEPARTMENT
08.2009 - 11.2011
Lecturer/Trainer/Consultant
THE BAHAMAS SMART PROGRAM
01.2008 - 12.2008
Director of Testing Services
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE BAHAMAS
09.2006 - Current
Head of Special Education Division
EXUMA RESOURCE CENTER
02.2006 - 08.2006
Business & Computer Lecturer
BAHAMAS BAPTIST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2005 - 05.2017
Business Lecturer
ROYAL BAHAMAS POLICE FORCE
08.2005 - 12.2005
Divisional Head of Service Trades
BAHAMAS TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE
01.2004 - 01.2006
Poll Clerk / Presiding Officer
PARLIAMENTARY DEPARTMENT
01.2002 - 12.2017
Business and Computer Teacher
ST. AUGUSTINES COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
08.1995 - 09.1997
Student Teacher
CLARK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, ATHENS, GA
04.1995 - 06.1995
Lecturer/Trainer/Consultant
ALPHA ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGEMENT
Doctorate - Educational Leadership and Organizational Development
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Master of Science - Special Education – Learning & Reading Disability
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Bachelor of Science - Education – Business Education
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Bachelor - Business
FORT VALLEY STATE COLLEGE
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