GULL Caribbean
Jamaica & Turks & Caicos Islands - February, 2008
Where is GULL Caribbean based?
GULL Caribbean’s administrative centre is a modern, well resourced building in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
(Left) Dr. Lee Bailey, Regional Representative, GULL Caribbean
Email: caribbean@gullonline.org
Web: www.gullonline.org
GULL Caribbean office: 66 Claude Clarke Avenue, P. O. Box 174, Montego Bay #1 P. O., Jamaica, West Indies, Telephone: (876) 952 6260
How does GULL Caribbean operate?
GULL Caribbean provides facilitation support for Jamaica and administrative services for the Caribbean region.
(Right) A start-up meeting at the GULL Caribbean administrative centre.
Above: GULL Caribbean team members Burchell James and Claudette James.
What is GULL Caribbean planning?
GULL Caribbean is currently planning start-ups for tourism and other industry workers in Jamaica.
(Left) A GULL Caribbean start-up at the Wexford Hotel, Montego Bay, Jamaica
GULL Caribbean is seeking to provide access to GULL for ALL Jamaicans
GULL endorsements:
(1) Sir Howard Cooke
GULL Caribbean’s work is endorsed by the former Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Howard Cooke
Pictured: Dr. Lee Bailey, Regional Representative, GULL Caribbean
Sir Howard Cooke (centre) Dr. Richard Teare, President, GULL
(2) Business, Industry & Commerce, Jamaica
GULL Caribbean is also supported by a variety of business groups in Jamaica.
(Left) Members of the Rotary Club, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Ms. Pauline Reid, President, Chamber of Commerce, Montego Bay, Jamaica, with Dr. Lee Bailey, past President.
GULL’s Professional award framework
There are 15 levels with 3 development pathways:
- (i) younger people (5 levels to Prof. Bachelor)
- (ii) mature people (5 levels to Prof. Master)
- (iii) senior leaders (5 levels to Prof. Doctor)
(i) Professional B Level At entry: age 18-25 |
(ii) Prof. M Level At entry: age 26+ |
(iii) Prof. D Level At entry: 30+ |
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B level 1: Entry (B Entry) (Pass) |
M level 1: Entry (M Entry) (Pass) |
D level 1: Entry (D Entry) (Pass) |
B level 2: Certificate (B Cert) (Pass) |
M level 2: Certificate (M Cert) (Pass) |
D level 2: Certificate (D Cert) (Pass) |
B level 3: Diploma (B Dip) (Pass) |
M level 3: Diploma (M Dip) (Pass) |
D level 3: Diploma (D Dip) (Pass) |
B level 4: Prof. Associate degree (B Assoc) (Pass) |
M level 4: Advanced (Adv.) Diploma (M Dip A) (Pass) |
D level 4: Advanced (Adv.) Diploma (D Dip A) (Pass) |
B level 5: Prof. Bachelor degree (B Prof / B Mgt) (Graded) |
M level 5: Prof. Master degree (M Prof / M Mgt) (Graded) |
D level 5: Prof. Doctor degree (D Prof / D Mgt) (Pass) |
What else is GULL Caribbean doing?
The Turks & Caicos Islands are leading the way …
(Pictured) Turks & Caicos learners
Dr. Shelly Whitely, Country Representative, Turks & Caicos Islands, GULL Caribbean, with Dr. Ben Henry
Example: Team project (1):
The project: The piloting of a self review framework to assist team members and the restaurant management teams at Beaches, Turks & Caicos to enhance service performance.
The aim: To create a self review framework as an internal mechanism for gathering feedback on operational variances and identifying corrective action so as to improve online customer satisfaction scores.
Fitzroy, Eversley, Nadia Stanley & Basil
Example: Team project (2):
The project: ‘Operation heart of the house’: Enhancing staff facilities and safety as a mechanism for staff retention and development.
The aim: To review, repair and enhance the back of house services and facilities for staff members and the management of goods received and waste management and recycling.
Devon, Jermaine, Jasset, Michael, Mark, Lincoln
Example: team project (3):
The project: To review and improve the accounting procedures for managing and reducing charge backs for guest services.
The aim: To develop procedures to reduce and resolve the replacement cost of bath robes provided for guests to use at the resort (but taken by guests on departure) and ensure that the correct charges for ancillary guest services (e.g. babysitting) are posted prior to guest departure.
Orian, Keva, Wal, Tanya, Courtney.
Example: Team project (4):
The project: Sea shore excursions.
The aims: To increase sales through the Beaches, Turks & Caicos tour desk; Increase revenue opportunities through cross-promotion and enhance the guest’s vacation experience on tours by fostering family experiences.
Raluca, Venroy, Nadege, Teri & Joel
GULL is a not-for-profit foundation registered in California, USA. GULL is recognized by the Government of Papua New Guinea & endorsed by other Governments, Leaders & Institutions.
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Sir Howard Cooke, former Governor General of Jamaica, endorses GULL’s work in the Caribbean.