Thora Cox-Gardiner
Nassau,NP
Summary
Dynamic Senior Leader and collaborative Human Resource Professional with over 13 years of leadership and performance excellence. Certified by the Human Resource Certification Institute as a Professional in Human Resources – International (PHRi), bringing a systematic and organized approach to delivering impactful results. Expertise includes Training & Development, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Employee Engagement & Recognition, and Onboarding & SOP Development, with a strong focus on drafting HR processes that enhance operational efficiency. Committed to cultivating a vibrant organizational culture that empowers employees to thrive, innovate, take calculated risks, and achieve peak performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Manager
Royal Bahamas Defence Force
05.2021 - Current
- Lead HR operations for a workforce of 1,950+, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and talent development.
- Designed and implemented onboarding programs for 450+ hires, improving integration and retention; recognized by leadership for excellence.
- Conducted organizational training needs assessments and coordinated post-COVID development programs with local and international partners.
- Developed and enforced HR policies to strengthen employee engagement and ensure compliance.
- Administered salary verification, leave tracking, and benefits processing to support personnel welfare.
- Produced strategic HR reports to inform leadership decisions on workforce planning, retiree tracking, and training outcomes.
- Revitalized the RBDF Community Development Programme, engaging 12 departments in impactful stakeholder outreach projects.
- Championed gender inclusion by securing 25% of training opportunities for women, expanding access to professional growth.
- Implemented retiree insurance retention programs, providing health coverage for 150+ retired personnel.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Edinburgh Napier University
Scotland, UK09-2027
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Southern College
Nassau, Bahamas01.2020
Associate of Science - Management
Southern College
Nassau, Bahamas01.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Windows 10 Proficiency
- Strong written and verbal communication
- High-level organizational and multitasking skills
- Relationship-building across all levels
- Adaptable, change-ready, and results-oriented
- Benefits administration
- Employee onboarding
- Personnel file management
- New employee training
- Employee relations
Certification
Professional Human Resource International (PHRi)- April 2024
Timeline
Human Resource Manager
Royal Bahamas Defence Force
05.2021 - Current
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Edinburgh Napier University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Southern College
Associate of Science - Management
Southern College