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Wilma Wood

Summary

Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with over 19 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Dedicated Legal professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager & Facilites

CONYERS DILL AND PEARMAN
01.2022 - Current
  • With over 12 years as an Operations Supervisor and now as Manager and more than 15 years of experience in the Corporate and Secretarial field. Background spans Corporate & Compliance, Senior Legal Secretarial, Customer Service Relationship Management, and Operations Management.
  • Applies strong business communication skills to maintain, improve efficiency and productivity as well as harnessing good working relationship with relevant business partners.
  • Welcomes a challenge, adapts quickly to change, and works well independently and collaboratively within fast-paced environments.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Operations Supervisor

CONYERS DILL AND PEARMAN
01.2009 - 01.2022
  • Leads a team of working cooperatively to achieve team and over all the firms goals
  • Reports monthly to Management in respect of the operational stand point
  • Accepts the work styles and respects the contributions of other team members
  • Adapts to changes in work demands
  • Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
  • Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
  • Tracked company equipment, tools and technology to manage inventory.
  • Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
  • Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.

Senior Corporate Administrator

CONYERS DILL AND PEARMAN
01.2005 - 01.2009

Responsible for all of the incoming business from Asia, including, but not limited to, Incorporating of Companies, registering Partnerships, requesting due diligence, keeping up to date with Laws, preparing, minute books, corporate books and due diligence books for companies, filing all appropriate documentation to the Registrar of Companies

  • Preparing Annual Appraisal for all Operations Staff .

Executive Legal Secretary

Walkers, Attorneys-at-Law
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Working for one of the top leading Law firms on the Island, in a very intense and fast pace Corporate Department.

Executive Secretary

Citco Fund Services (Cayman) Ltd.
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Preparing financial statements, net asset value and income allocation
  • Pricing mutual fund portfolios
  • Reconciling trade settlement activity
  • Team player that works with a group to ensure that clients need were met
  • Interact directly with clients to provide information of fund accounts
  • Consistently meet and exceed deadlines set
  • Utilized initiative to enhance professional development through further studies, resulting in a promotion to executive secretary within a year.

Education

Operations Management Diploma -

BRENTWOOD OPENING LEARNING COLLEGE
01.2022

Executive Legal Secretaries course -

UCCI
01.2003

High School Diploma -

Cayman Islands High School (now Know As John Gray
01.1987

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Facilities Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Organizational Management
  • Performance reporting
  • Customer Service
  • Business Development
  • Business Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Staff Training
  • Project Leadership
  • Staff Development
  • Building and Facility Management
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Problem-Solving
  • Operational Efficiency

Referencesavailable

Mr. Franz Manderson-Deputy Governor of the Cayman Islands

Notarypublic

IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

Tel

(345) 916-3617

Roles And Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the firm from a Operational stand point, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness., Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance productivity., Manage and optimize the firm's workflow processes., Coordinate with various departments to streamline operations and improve communication., Monitor and analyze operational performance metrics, making recommendations for improvements., Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and firm policies., Manage the maintenance and upkeep of the firm's physical office space., Oversee office renovations, moves, and space planning to accommodate growth and changes., Coordinate with external vendors and service providers for building maintenance, security, and cleaning services., Ensure a safe and healthy work environment in compliance with OSHA standards., Manage office supplies inventory and procurement., Lead and supervise the administrative and facilities team, providing guidance and support., Conduct regular team meetings to communicate updates, address issues, and foster a collaborative environment., Develop and implement training programs for staff to enhance their skills and performance., Develop and manage the operations and facilities budget., Track expenses and optimize cost-efficiency without compromising quality., Prepare financial reports and forecasts related to operations and facilities management., Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures., Coordinate with relevant authorities and stakeholders in the event of an emergency., Conduct regular drills and training to ensure staff preparedness.

Affiliations

  • Board Member of the Business Staffing Board (WORC)

Timeline

Operations Manager & Facilites

CONYERS DILL AND PEARMAN
01.2022 - Current

Operations Supervisor

CONYERS DILL AND PEARMAN
01.2009 - 01.2022

Senior Corporate Administrator

CONYERS DILL AND PEARMAN
01.2005 - 01.2009

Executive Legal Secretary

Walkers, Attorneys-at-Law
01.2001 - 01.2005

Executive Secretary

Citco Fund Services (Cayman) Ltd.
01.1999 - 01.2001

Operations Management Diploma -

BRENTWOOD OPENING LEARNING COLLEGE

Executive Legal Secretaries course -

UCCI

High School Diploma -

Cayman Islands High School (now Know As John Gray
Wilma Wood