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Ivan Mark Luther Mark
IVAN MARK LUTHER MARK
Finance Coach / Director
Michelle Lezama-Mark
MICHELLE LEZAMA-MARK
Director
Wayne Pierre
WAYNE PIERRE
Business Analyst
Kester Charles
KESTER CHARLES
Marketing Officer
Ivan Mark Luther Mark

IVAN MARK LUTHER MARK, MFA

Finance Coach / Director

Professional Profile

Ivan Mark delivers over twenty-five (25) years of experience within the Financial Service Industry and contributes knowledge and expertise in strategic financial management, business development, strategic planning, corporate governance, corporate finance, investment management, corporate restructuring, and private financial advisory services.

Motto: "Continued Value Is Demanded"

Core Skills

Financial Advisory
Strategic Planning
Corporate Governance
Investment Management
Business Development
Corporate Finance
Michelle Lezama-Mark

MICHELLE LEZAMA-MARK

Director

Professional Profile

Michelle has over 25 years of experience in Banking and Insurance, including Sales, Marketing and Management. Her profile describes her as having enthusiasm, dedication, creativity and problem-solving abilities, combined with practical experience.

Professional Experience

  • Republic Bank Limited - Customer Service Representative / Clerk
  • Mega Insurance Company - Insurance Agent
  • First Citizens Bank Limited - Multiple roles including Recoveries/Reconciliation Clerk, Loans Interviewing Officer
  • Marketing work with G & G Holdings, Associated Brands, and Nabisco Royal Inc.

Achievements

  • Head Prefect
  • PTA Outstanding Student Award
  • Banking Sales Award in Forex
  • Agent of the Month — 2 times among over 600 agents
  • TTAIFA Ruby, Diamond, and Platinum Production awards
  • Representation of the Bank at Central Bank
  • Small Business Programs

Core Skills

Banking
Insurance
Sales
Marketing
Management
Customer Service
Wayne Pierre

WAYNE PIERRE

Business Analyst

Capabilities Summary

I am trained and knowledgeable in strategic financial management, strategic planning, sales and marketing, project management, and organizational development.

Qualifications

  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
  • Masters Certificate in Project Management — Project Management Institute, U.S.A.
  • Executive Masters Business Administration — UWI; International Finance/Joint Venture Management
  • Associate Chartered Institute of Bankers
  • Chartered Institute of Bankers — London

Professional Experience

  • Over thirty-five years managerial experience in Accounting and Strategic Financial Management
  • Currently offers strategic financial management services to small organizations
  • Seven years as Chief Executive of the Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute
  • Marketing and Sales in Insurance, financial services, and industrial chemicals
  • Thirteen years at Managerial level in the banking industry

Other Certifications & Activities

  • Qualified Hospitality Assured Business Advisor — Institute of Hospitality (UK) and Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO)
  • Management of Service Quality — Caribbean Tourism Organization
  • Business Process Re-engineering — Ministry of Public Administration
  • Customer Service — The Ritz Carlton Leadership Center

Core Skills

Strategic Finance
Project Management
Accounting
Business Analysis
Marketing Strategy
Organizational Development
Kester Charles

KESTER CHARLES

Marketing Officer

Profile

Digital marketing and content professional with over 18 years across IT management, e-commerce, sales and social media. — building AI-driven content and automation solutions for small and medium businesses, backed by experience in team leadership and training.

Experience

  • Freelance Content Creator & AI Solutions Specialist — Produce digital content for client brands across social and web platforms. Build AI-driven content, chatbot and automation workflows for clients. Advise businesses on adopting AI tools for marketing and customer service.
  • Freelance Marketer & Social Media Content Creator — Planned and ran social media marketing campaigns. Created written, graphic and video content for client pages and ads.
  • E-commerce & Digital Marketing Specialist / Lecturer — Trinity College & The Financial Fitness Center. Courses: Digital Marketing, The Art of Persuasion, Customer Service & Conflict Resolution.
  • Keynote Speaker — "I AM DIGITAL" Seminar: Social Media Marketing, E-commerce Tactics, Sales & Persuasion.
  • IT Manager — CMR Ltd & C-Drive Solutions
  • Sales Supervisor — Ron's Automotive

Core Skills

Digital Marketing
AI Tools & Automation
Content Creation
Social Media Management
E-commerce Strategy
Sales & Closing
The Art of Persuasion
Customer Service
Conflict Resolution
Staff Training
Team Leadership
Lecturing & Public Speaking

Education & Qualifications

  • A+ Computer Technician Programme — BorderCom International
  • Business Management — San Fernando Technical Institute
  • Computer Maintenance and Repairs — AddTech
  • Computer Literacy — National Energy Skills Centre
  • C.X.C Ordinary Levels — Gasparillo Composite

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