Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Nannette Shanta Cornish

Freeport

Summary

Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 15+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with precision. Have successfully managed high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organizational skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Assistant

Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC)
10.2022 - Current
  • Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
  • Performed work according to project schedules and established quality standards.
  • Provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations
  • Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under-budget.
  • Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.

Executive Assistant

Ministry For Grand Bahama
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance Ministry's processes.
  • Managed over 50 customer calls and initiated actions to respond or direct messages.

Executive Assistant

The Grand Bahama Port Authority Company Ltd.
10.2009 - 10.2021
  • Planned and coordinated internal meetings, off-site events and team-building exercises, managing budgets and developing event plans.
  • Resolved administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analyzing data and identifying solutions.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements
  • Performed accounts receivable duties managed discrepancies and reconciliations.
  • Prepared correspondence, reports and other documents.
  • Took accurate minutes of meetings.


Manager & Partner

Simply Native Restaurant
01.2002 - 08.2008
  • Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
  • Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed 28-person team of cooks , front end and back of house staff for high-end native restaurant.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Business / HR Management

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
10.2022

Associate of Arts - Business Fundamentals - AABFN

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
05.2020

Associate of Arts - Foundation of Business

University of Phoenix, Phoenix , Arizona
01.2018

Certificate - Business Administration

University of The Bahamas , Freeport, Grand Bahama
09.2008
  • Awarded International Certification of Administrative Professionals

Skills

  • Task Prioritization
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Research and Analytical Skills
  • Schedule Management
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Report Preparation
  • Multitasking and Time Management
  • Visitor Relations
  • Calendar Management
  • Event Planning

Certification

  • CAP - Certified Administrative Professional

Timeline

Project Assistant - Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC)
10.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant - Ministry For Grand Bahama
11.2021 - 06.2022
Executive Assistant - The Grand Bahama Port Authority Company Ltd.
10.2009 - 10.2021
Manager & Partner - Simply Native Restaurant
01.2002 - 08.2008
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Business / HR Management
University of Phoenix - Associate of Arts, Business Fundamentals - AABFN
University of Phoenix - Associate of Arts, Foundation of Business
University of The Bahamas - Certificate, Business Administration
  • CAP - Certified Administrative Professional
Nannette Shanta Cornish