CURRICULUM VITAE Michelle Antonette Sherwood 58c Dolphin Crescent, Old Harbour Glades, Old Harbour P.O., St. Catherine Tel: 1876-745-2506 (H) & 1876-542-4304 (C); E-mail: [email protected] CAREER STATEMENT Over 21 years of contributing to the development of the Research and Development Division (Bodles) in various Technical, Administrative and Senior Management roles; by providing quality diagnostic, research and advisory services to the local and regional agricultural sector whilst managing a technical research staff and lending support to senior personnel in a dynamic environment. Solution oriented with proven managerial, facilitation and team leadership skills. A regular contributor of ideas and solutions for improving Plant Health and other work related matters in the local and regional agricultural sector. EDUCATION University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica, 1997 - 2005 Mona, Kingston 7, Tel.: (876)-1-927-1660 Masters of Philosophy (MPhil.) Zoology, April 9, 2005 Faculty of Life Sciences, Zoology Department (Entomology) Bachelors of Science Degree (BSc.), July 1, 1997 Faculty of Life Sciences, Zoology Department Major –Zoology; Minor- Chemistry Certificate in Principles and Practices of Project Management, December 2016 Mona School of Business Management (MSBM): Registered Education Provider (REP) of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Management Institute for National Development (MIND) 235A Old Hope Road, Kingston, Tel. 1876-927-1761, www.mind.edu.jm Human Resource Management for the Public Sector, 2009 Certificate in Supervisory Management, 2003 Heart Trust NTA, 6B Oxford Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica W.I., [email protected] Certified in Improved Customer Service, 2008 Bureau of Standards Jamaica, 6 Winchester Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica, Tel: (876) 618-1534, (876) 632-4275; [email protected] Auditor training for the National Quality Award Programme 2016 & 2018, EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 1. Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, (formerly Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries) 1996 to present Research and Development Division, Plant Protection Unit Principal Research Director (Acting); December 28, 2017 to March 31, 2018 Deputy Research Director, Crop & Plant Protection Unit August 2013 to present Senior Research Director, Plant Protection August 2, 2011 to 2013 Senior Plant Protection Officer 2006 to 2011 Plant Protection Officer 1997 to 2006 Research Assistant 1996 to 1997 2. Food and Agricultural Organization (United Nations) TCDC- Consultant, Regional Citrus Greening Project November 3- 9, 2013 – Barbados 3. College of Agriculture Science and Education (CASE), P.O. Box 170, Port Antonio, Portland, Department of Plant, Soil Sciences and Engineering Lecturer (Part Time) – Plant Pathology and Entomology for 3rd Year Students pursuing Bachelors Degree in Plant and Soil Science, Offsite Campus at the Portmore Community College, Old Harbour St. Catherine : February – May 2017 4. Pesticide Control Authority, 50 Half Way Tree Road, Kingston 5, (876) 633- 7769; (876) 754-9306 (LIME); (876) 461-2808 (DIGICEL); Fax: (876) 631-6069 Email: [email protected] PCA Assessor – insecticides: Reviewed 10 applications for new insecticides submitted to PCA for potential Registration 5. Bureau of Standards Jamaica, 6 Winchester Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica, Tel: (876) 618-1534, (876) 632-4275; [email protected] Independent Auditor for the National Quality Award Programme 2016 & 2018; Audited two Egg Farms in St. Catherine for the NQA Awards in 2016 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1. Ministry of Industry Commerce Agriculture and Fisheries (formerly Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries) - 1996 to present Administrative - Acting as Principal Research Director, Research & Development Division Provided oversight for the Technical, Administrative, Human Resource and Financial areas for the Research and Development Division multiple times during the absence of the Principal Research Director (two vacation leave periods and many times while on duty travel) involving 191 staff across five Research Stations. During these periods duties specific to the PRD & outside of the norm included, o Represented the division at senior meetings including the technical services and other meeting Chaired by the Chief Technical Director and the Permanent Secretary to present on the priority programmes in the Division o Prepared and submitted the Division’s quarterly summary report re the research progammes in the Division for both Crop and Livestock o Responded to the Principal Financial Officer re the Division’s Budget and attended meetings at the Ministry of Finance with the Accountant o Shortlisted persons for interviews for posts in the Division o Conducted interviews o Prepared the interview questions and conducted interviews for Senior Staff positions in the Division e.g. Senior Research Director Post at Montpelier, Human Resource Manager (R&D). Administrative (Deputy Research Director, Crop and Plant Protection Unit) Contributed to the development of the Bodles Research Station, 5 Year (2017 - 2022) Redevelopment Plan, April 2017 for 1st Phase of the Modernization of the R&D Division Coordinated the development and implementation of strategic plans for the Crop & Plant Protection Unit. Developed and Contributed to the Development for Memorandum of Understanding MOUs with local and external entities. Reviewed Annual Capital and Recurrent budget for the Division Reviewed Unit work plan and individual work plans of the staff Supervised and evaluated via PMAS the performance of staff in the Crop and Plant Protection Unit Supervised and evaluated Senior Research Directors, Chief Plant Protection officers in Plant Protection, Apiculture and Post Entry Quarantine sections Compiled Crop Research and Plant Protection's sectional Annual, quarterly and monthly reports and Special reports re research, diagnostics, advisory and other activities in the unit Liaised with key stakeholders of government and individuals to determine research priorities Verified monthly expenditure and claims Made recommendations for staff welfare, succession planning & foster team work within the Unit Chaired and attended various meetings to discuss administrative and technical issues within and outside of the Ministry and the R&D Division Participated in the nomination for interviews process and conducted interviews for the Crop and Plant Protection Unit and other senior personnel within the Division including Senior Research Director, Montpelier and Head of Human Resource at R&D interviews. Managed and supervised a complement of 45 technical and administrative staff in the Crop and Plant Protection Unit (SOG/ ST2 to SOG/ST8). Research: As principal or co-investigator designed, coordinated and managed the development of Integrated Pest Management or Area-wide management programmes for existing and invasive pests of economic and quarantine importance on economic crops (fruit trees, vegetables, root crops, spices and ornamentals) in Jamaica including, Pest species already present in Jamaica Onion and scallion (Allium spp.) affected by Beet Army worm, Spodoptera exigua Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Ginger Rhizome Rot ( Yam (Dioscorea spp.) affected by Yam Weevil (Palaeopus costicollis Mshl.) Pumpkin affected by Melon worm (Diaphania hyalinata) Cabbage (Brassica sp.) affected by The diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) Papaya (Carica papaya) affected by the Fiddler beetle, Exophthalmus quadrivittatus Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) and Sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) under Protected Cultivation Cultivation affected by Whiteflies (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) and Broadmites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) respectively Croton (Codiaeum spp.) affected by the Ensign scale Orthezia praelonga Invasive pest species of quarantine and economic importance Citrus (Citrus sp.) affected by Lime Swallowtail butterfly, Papilio demoleus Hibiscus and Sorrel (Hibiscus spp.) affected by the Pink Hibiscus Mealybug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus Papaya (Carica papaya) ) affected by Papaya Mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus Citrus (Citrus spp.) affected by Asian Citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri), vector for Citrus Greening or HLB (Huanglongbing) Dasheen (Colocasia esculentum) affected by Taro Leaf Hopper (Tarophagus sp.) Technical & Advisory Prepared and reviewed proposals for government or external funding to address existing and emerging Plant Protection issues Provided technical input and facilitated implementation of research activities to manage new and existing pest problems Wrote and edited scientific papers, posters, factsheets, reports etc. based on the research and diagnostic activities within the unit Managing and facilitating the development of an accredited Plant Protection’s pest and disease diagnostic service through international funding Provided technical support for the diagnosis for pest problems in Plant Protection, Post Entry Quarantine, Apiculture and Crop Research Provided technical recommendations for pest problems guided by Integrated Crop and Pest Management principles Trained farmers, extension officers and researchers and general public re various Plant Protection related topics Advised on technical matters to persons within and outside the Ministry of Agriculture on Plant Health related matters Other Prepared and disseminated technical information via the print and electronic media Participated in local and international meetings, workshops, conferences, agricultural shows and seminars Organized and facilitated visits made by schools