Jermaine Hepburn
Nassau
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented business leader with nearly thirty years of experience. A strategic problem-solver, change manager, and visionary executive with a proven track record of successfully implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Expertise spans the Banking, Integrated Management Systems, Financial, and Professional Services industries.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President & CEO
Autry Financial Limited
04.2022 - Current
- Develop and communicate the organization's mission, vision, and overall strategy
- Make strategic decisions that align with the long-term goals of the company
- Make critical decisions on behalf of the organization
- Oversee financial performance and ensure the financial health of the organization
- Develop and manage budgets
- Provide leadership for day-to-day operations
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Work closely with the management team to ensure effective governance and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Identify and mitigate risks to the organization
- Identify opportunities for innovation and growth
- Drive initiatives to expand the business and increase market share
- Establish performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the organization
- Monitor and evaluate the organization's performance against these metrics.
Senior Business Consultant
Access Accelerator Small Business Development Center
01.2019 - Current
- Evaluated vendor proposals, negotiated contracts, and managed outsourcing partnerships to maximize value creation for clients.
- Developed long-term business strategies to position companies for success in competitive markets.
- Optimized financial performance by implementing budgetary controls and monitoring expenditure against targets.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends, providing valuable insights for clients seeking a competitive edge in their industry.
- Identified potential acquisition targets, conducting due diligence and negotiating deals to drive expansion efforts.
- Enhanced profitability with cost reduction initiatives, resource optimization, and process improvements.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions to empower employees with the skills needed to adapt to new processes or technologies successfully.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop key performance indicators that measured success and informed future decision making.
- Managed risk effectively by identifying potential threats early on in the project lifecycle and developing mitigation strategies accordingly.
- Streamlined operational efficiency through the development of strategic plans and identification of opportunities for growth.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to determine any problems or areas that need improvement.
- Leveraged data analytics tools to track performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and inform strategic decision-making processes.
- Developed complete business plans and operational strategies for new and existing business.
President & CEO
Sterling Credit Solutions
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Manage daily operations
- Lead and oversee the implementation of the company's plans in accordance with its strategy
- Ensure that expenditure is within the authorized annual budget
- Identify risk and implement measures to prevent losses
- Ensure effective internal controls and management information systems are in place
- Ensure that policies are in place to conduct activities both lawfully and ethically
- Implement policies and procedures to improve efficiency, effectiveness & profitability
- Communicate with employees, government authorities, other stakeholders, and the public
- Attract new business to ensure targets are met
- Ensure client satisfaction and service delivery are at acceptable levels
- Provide business development advisory services.
Assistant Branch Manager, Credit / Sales
Bank of The Bahamas Limited
11.2007 - 05.2016
- Managed daily operations of the Sales & Credit Departments
- Formulated and implemented strategies to increase revenue
- Identified risk and implemented measures to prevent losses
- Addressed complaints, queries, and concerns
- Adjudicated credit proposals
- Prepared branch budgets
- Ensured policies were being adhered to
- Set performance targets
- Examined the work of associates and reporting supervisors
- Identified training needs of team members
- Provided mentoring and coaching to associates and reporting supervisors
- Prepared employee performance appraisals
- Prepared reports and presented them to executive management.
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Professional Management -
Nova Southeastern University
Certificate - Intergrated Management Systems
The University of Cádiz
Madrid, Spain11.2023
MBA -
Formato Educativo Business School
Madrid, Spain11.2023
Skills
Leadership Team Building
Organizational Leadership
Strategic Planning
Operational Excellence
Crisis Management
Project Management
Budget Management
Contract Negotiation
Strategic Visioning
Business Planning
Financial Management
Risk Mitigation
Certification
- Credit & Collections I & II - College of The Bahamas
- Certified Credit Professional (CCP) - The Chartered Institute of Bankers, Scotland, UK
- Accredited SME Consultant (ASMEC) - Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants®
- Certified Growthwheel Business Advisor - Growthwheel Academy®
Timeline
President & CEO
Autry Financial Limited
04.2022 - Current
Senior Business Consultant
Access Accelerator Small Business Development Center
01.2019 - Current
President & CEO
Sterling Credit Solutions
05.2016 - 06.2018
Assistant Branch Manager, Credit / Sales
Bank of The Bahamas Limited
11.2007 - 05.2016
Bachelor's Degree: Professional Management -
Nova Southeastern University
Certificate - Intergrated Management Systems
The University of Cádiz
MBA -
Formato Educativo Business School
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