Shana Edgecombe
Nassau,Bahamas
Summary
Experienced Project Manager and MSME consultant with progressive experience in strategic planning, ecosystem building, event execution, and communications. Strong entrepreneurial spirit, open mind, and willingness to take on new challenges that require patience and perseverance. Background managing multiple major project activities simultaneously while overseeing team members. Mentored program participants to achieve top placements in competitive entrepreneurship programs and demonstrated leadership and multicultural teamwork skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Programming and Trainer
Arrowlynk Ventures
Nassau, Bahamas
10.2022 - Current
- Create proposals and pitch presentations for clients and workshops.
- Co-facilitate pitch trainings and business workshops.
- Assist with curriculum development and delivery to small business owners.
- Use learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Prepare and present supplementary learning material to support structured lessons.
Founder, Lead Consultant
TREP Consulting
Nassau, Bahamas
07.2017 - Current
- Advise small businesses and entrepreneurs on strategy, process optimization, and project implementation.
- Conduct workshops and training sessions geared towards creatives, freelancers, and entrepreneurs focusing on pricing, market positioning, and leveraging technology for business growth.
- Coordinate logistics for events, and manage marketing campaigns to ensure successful execution.
- Research technical support needs of entrepreneurs and startup businesses in The Bahamas.
- Host strategy sessions to gauge and discuss entrepreneurs' and small business owners' needs regarding operational, marketing, and strategic support for their businesses.
- Research and test web tools and applications to fulfill various needs of entrepreneurs and startup businesses - ranging from social media to customer experience and video tools.
- Design and create visual presentations for small businesses.
Mentor, Royal Caribbean Kickstarter Programme
Access Accelerator, Small Business Development Cen
Nassau, Bahamas
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Hosted weekly office hours to support women entrepreneurs as a mentor.
- Conducted supplementary training sessions on business models, writing business plans, and pitch presentations.
- Two mentees placed Top Five in the program's pitch competition.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in handling participants' business ideas and plans.
- Guided participants in completing assignments and reviewing documents before submission deadlines.
Ecosystem Technical Coordinator
Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Coordinated activities of the IDB Lab-funded "Accelerate Bahamas!" project ($1.3M value).
- Implemented entrepreneurship data collection and analysis, mapping, and engagement of all entrepreneurs.
- Documented project progress, worked with ecosystem stakeholders, and created internal standard operating procedures for long-term sustainability.
- Created Terms of References for project consultants and supported IDB Lab procurement process.
- Supervised project consultants including Communications, Digital Skills Training, and Event Consultants.
- Supported the Project Manager in project monitoring and executing relevant project activities.
- Worked with Small Business Advisors to gain internationally recognized accreditation.
Program Facilitator, Kanoo Innovation Hub
Arrowlynk Ventures
Nassau, Bahamas
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported Caribbean participants in this competitive program that focused on making innovation a cultural transformation in the Caribbean.
- Produced two Top Three finishes out of thirty Caribbean participants in the global program.
- Held office hours four times per week to support participants in the program led by Draper University, based in Silicon Valley, California.
- Prepared participants for global pitch competition held virtually.
- Supported participants in developing their business models, pitch presentations and strategy implementation.
Program Facilitator
U.S. Embassy
Nassau, Bahamas
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided mentorship support to assigned women in mentorship groups of up to seventeen women per cohort.
- Co-led a pitch workshop focused on preparing participants to deliver a three-minute pitch in competition.
- Coached women on business plan writing, strategy and pitch delivery.
- Coached two Top Five program pitch winners with grant funding awarded.
- Facilitated dialogue between participants online and in person and across various Family Islands.
- Planned workshop sessions, including identifying guest speakers and activities, according to defined topics and needs of participants in the program.
Executive Assistant to CEO & Event Coordinator
Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation
10.2013 - 03.2016
- Drafted organization's first Brand Guidelines and Communications and Marketing Strategy.
- Project Lead on Bahamas Virtual Platform, an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) technical cooperation grant.
- Drafted Terms of References, monitored contract conditions, processed disbursements, and adhered to project timelines.
- Facilitated meetings between Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation (BCCEC).
- Planned over 50 events for BCCEC members and the general public, ranging from high level conferences to courtesy calls.
- Managed external communications including e-newsletters, CEO speeches, press releases, invitations, sponsorship requests and social media.
- Liaised with internal and external vendors for design and production of marketing materials.
- Drafted content and provided editorial assistance
- Wrote all content for new website (launched 2015) and established brand guidelines including logo guidelines and external communications protocol
- Planned corporate meets and executed signature events ranging from national conferences such as National Conclave of Chambers of Commerce to small workshops in conjunction with the International Labour Organization (ILO)
Operations Research Fellowship Consultant
Inter-American Development Bank
Nassau, Bahamas
07.2012 - 02.2013
- Monitored project activities for Compete Caribbean Country Office Bahamas activities.
- Created operations portfolio monitoring tools and templates to track theperformance of loans (disbursements and milestones).
- Delivered feedback on marketing materials, project work plans, and status reports.
- Evaluated consulting candidates based on Terms of References and qualifications.
- Prepared letters, proposals and provided support to Consultant compiling The Bahamas' Private Sector Assessment Report (published 2014).
- Wrote press releases, project briefs, and internal communications on projects.
- Planned and coordinated meetings with private sector and government representatives.
- Edited marketing materials for thepublicity campaign of two government agencies.
- Provided operational support for public sector loans to Chief of Operations.
Customer Service Representative
Nassau Airport Development Company
Nassau, Bahamas
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Spearheaded the rollout of the global Airport Service Quality Program at Lynden Pindling International Airport, enhancing service metrics and passenger satisfaction.
- Produced comprehensive monthly progress reports for the Executive Team, ensuring transparency and strategic decision-making regarding departmental initiatives.
- Analyzed and distilled complex service quality data for Board of Directors’ quarterly reviews, providing clear recommendations for improving airport operations.
Education
Virtual Accelerator Program -
Branson Centre Of Entrepreneurship Caribbean
Caribbean09-2024
Accredited SME Consultant -
Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants
05.2021
Certificate - Women's Entrepreneurship
Cornell University
06.2020
Certificate - Intensive Mandarin
Nanjing University of Information, Science & Technology
Nanjing, China07.2013
BBA - International Business, Human Resources Management
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK12.2009
AA - Business Management
College of The Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas05.2005
Skills
- Program and Project Management
- Market Research and Analysis
- Budget Management and Resource Allocation
- Entrepreneurial Training and Capacity Building
- Entrepreneurship Programming
- Communications and Reporting
- Leadership and Multicultural Teamwork
- Event Planning
- Strategic Planning and Marketing
Affiliations
- Shift The Culture (STC), Coordinator and Member. STC is a Bahamas based group for creatives with a passion for community, craftsmanship and collaboration. Plan and coordinate events and collaborations with entities including BTC Flow and the Bahamas Development Bank. Host meetups, pitch nights and special workshops for startups, creatives and entrepreneurs.
Timeline
Mentor, Royal Caribbean Kickstarter Programme
Access Accelerator, Small Business Development Cen
02.2023 - 04.2023
Programming and Trainer
Arrowlynk Ventures
10.2022 - Current
Program Facilitator, Kanoo Innovation Hub
Arrowlynk Ventures
10.2022 - 12.2022
Program Facilitator
U.S. Embassy
04.2021 - 09.2022
Ecosystem Technical Coordinator
Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre
11.2020 - 02.2023
Founder, Lead Consultant
TREP Consulting
07.2017 - Current
Executive Assistant to CEO & Event Coordinator
Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation
10.2013 - 03.2016
Operations Research Fellowship Consultant
Inter-American Development Bank
07.2012 - 02.2013
Customer Service Representative
Nassau Airport Development Company
07.2010 - 07.2012
Virtual Accelerator Program -
Branson Centre Of Entrepreneurship Caribbean
Accredited SME Consultant -
Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants
Certificate - Women's Entrepreneurship
Cornell University
Certificate - Intensive Mandarin
Nanjing University of Information, Science & Technology
BBA - International Business, Human Resources Management
University of Oklahoma
AA - Business Management
College of The Bahamas
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