Career Journey

Over Fifteen Years at Appliance Traders Ltd

Every role below was held at ATL in Kingston, Jamaica. Responsibilities and figures are drawn from my own professional record.

Sep 2021 — Present

Commercial Director

Appliance Traders Ltd, Kingston
  • I have executive oversight of commercial strategy across ATL's business units, working alongside the General Manager on the company's executive management team.
  • I led the turnaround of a unit that had posted negative results for three consecutive years, restoring profitability through cost discipline and efficiency improvements.
  • I negotiated and launched strategic partnerships with JN Group (JN SmartBuy), Century 21 Jamaica, and Henny Penny, opening new revenue and financing channels.
  • I represented ATL at JN Bank's "Talk Over Tea" executive series alongside the General Manager, and represented ATL internationally at DAB Pumps' 50th-anniversary distributor event in Italy, marking over 30 years of partnership between the two companies.
  • I was part of the commercial leadership behind the ATL Luxe premium brand launch (ZLINE, Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove, True Residential, Frigidaire Professional).

Note: I was entrusted with leading the commercial engine of the company, and my day-to-day scope extends into broader general management responsibilities; my public title is Commercial Director.

Feb 2021 — Sep 2021

Direct Sales & Commercial Manager

Appliance Traders Ltd, Kingston
  • I led the revitalisation of ATL's sales and commercial divisions coming out of the pandemic period, aligning cross-functional teams.
  • I introduced an internal sales incentive program to lift quota attainment and strengthen sales culture.
  • I improved alignment between sales and collections to reduce outstanding receivables.
  • I redesigned compensation structures for greater competitiveness.
Nov 2019 — Feb 2021

Commercial Manager

Appliance Traders Ltd, Jamaica
  • I drove commercial strategy, performance, and team development across key business units.
  • I streamlined the product lifecycle to shorten time-to-market.
  • I expanded market share through competitor analysis and targeted positioning.
  • I grew customer retention and sales through integrated sales and marketing initiatives, while improving gross margin on the product portfolio.
May 2014 — Nov 2019

Branch Manager, Parts Plus Division

Appliance Traders Ltd, Jamaica
  • I increased branch net profit and expanded the customer base through disciplined execution and pricing strategy.
  • I scaled the ATL Approved Installer Program into a significant revenue driver, onboarding a national network of installers.
  • I led implementation of a modernised, integrated point-of-sale system to reduce wait times and improve the retail experience.
Jan 2013 — May 2014

Product Manager

Appliance Traders Ltd, Jamaica
  • I grew ATL's air-conditioning revenue and volume, and modernised the company's consumer financing program in partnership with Access Financing.
  • I set go-to-market plans for the Prizm brand and reduced slow-moving inventory.
Dec 2009 — Jan 2013

Supply Chain Supervisor

Appliance Traders Ltd, Jamaica
  • I optimised procurement, inventory, and logistics processes across the organisation, improving efficiency and reliability — the foundation for the commercial roles that followed.
Leadership & Committees

Beyond the reporting line

Chairman / Executive Member, Strategic Planning Committee Pricing Strategy Committee Business Intelligence Committee Senior Executive Management Team
Education & Credentials

Formal training

MBA, General Management

Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland — in progress, expected 2026.

BSc, Operations & HR Management

The University of the West Indies, Mona — double major, including business strategy, financial management, and industrial relations coursework.

ASc, Business Administration

Moneague College, 2005–2008.

Certifications & Professional Development
01
Certificate in Data Analytics

ACCA · 2023

02
Business Analysis Fundamentals

Mona School of Business & Management

03
Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · 2025

04
Supply Chain Management

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean

05
Supervisory Management

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean

06
Financial & Data Analysis Coursework

Corporate Finance Institute

07
Member, Project Management Institute

Professional membership

08
Member, International Institute of Business Analysis

Professional membership