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Mirium Roberts-Wason

Mirium Roberts-Wason

Policy Analyst
Vernons Development, St Peters,,Antigua

Summary

Experienced policy and advocacy consultant skilled in research, strategy development, and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about driving change, promoting social justice, and advancing policy agendas for community well-being.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO and Business Consultant

Wason Consulting Group
Gamble Medical Centre, Friars Hill Road, St. John's,, Antigua And Barbuda
01.2020 - Current

1. Policy Analysis and Development:

  • Conduct comprehensive policy analysis to identify gaps and propose solutions.
  • Develop policy frameworks and guidelines to address emerging industry trends and challenges.

2. Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Successfully engage with diverse stakeholders including government officials, industry leaders, community organizations.
  • Build coalitions .

3. Public Speaking and Communication:

  • Deliver impactful presentations, and public speeches.

4. Research and Data Analysis:


Senior Legal Assistant

Office Of National Drug And Money Laundering Contr
Camp Blizard, St. Georges, Antigua And Barbuda
01.2020 - Current
  • Collaborate with government officials, and successfully lobbied for the resolution of health and safety within the ONDCP.
  • Draft policy briefs, and provided expert testimony during committee hearings, resulting in the passage of comprehensive anti-money laundering legislation.
  • Conduct comprehensive research study as a representative of the ONDCP to establish evidence of child labour in Antigua and Barbuda and to identify policy gaps, anticipate challenges, and propose practical recommendations.
  • Collaborate with community leaders, and academic institutions to form a coalition advocating for criminal justice reform, leading to significant policy changes at the state level.
  • Actively advocate for the Task Force on Ending Child Labour in Antigua and Barbuda, the Financial Crimes Assessment Committee, and the ONDCP Policy Committee

Legal Assistant

Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy
Camp Blizard, St. Georges, , Antigua And Barbuda
12.2008 - Current
  • Wrote reports and drafted correspondence
  • Prepared and analyzed reports for internal compliance, auditors, and regulatory agencies
  • Secured confidential information
  • Offered translation from English to French and French to English
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

Soldier

Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force
Camp Blizard, St. Georges, , Antigua And Barbuda
09.2006 - 01.2008

1. Combat Experience:

  • Executed missions with precision and adaptability, ensuring mission success

2. Leadership and Management:

  • Held positions of increasing responsibility, including [representative of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force females at various events
  • Oversaw and mentored teams of over 50 female soldiers, fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.
  • Managed personnel, equipment, and resources to achieve mission objectives.

3. Public Relations:

  • Represented the Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force in interactions with government officials, community leaders, and media.
  • Effectively communicated the mission, goals, and achievements of the military to external stakeholders

4. Strategic Planning:

  • Played a key role in strategic planning and execution during service and support duties to the public, including flag detail
  • Analyzed complex situations, identified objectives, and developed comprehensive plans to achieve mission success
  • Adapted strategies to changing circumstances and ensured efficient resource allocation

Education

Ph.D. - Law and Politics

UNICAF University
Old International Airport Larnaca, 7130, Cyprus
06.2026

Master of Laws - LLM - International Business Law

University of Cumbria
Fusehill St, Carlisle CA1 2HH, UK
01.2020

Skills

  • Policy Analysis
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Negotiation
  • Advocacy Strategy
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Research and Data Analysis
  • Communication
  • Legislative Process Knowledge
  • Project Management
  • Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
  • Political Acumen
  • Passion for Social Change

Training

  • ProQuest Online Research, 07/2023 - ProQuest
  • Research Skills, 06/2023 - Unicaf University
  • Leadership Skills, 06/2023 - Unicaf University
  • Research Proposal Writing Preparation, 05/2023 - Unicaf University
  • Law of Treaties, 04/2023 – Q1 Edition - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research
  • How to Write Effective Policies and Procedures, 10/2023 - Universal Class
  • Internal Audit Skills Training - 12/2017 - John Academy
  • Lexis Advance Beyond the Basics, 12/2017 - LexisNexis
  • Researching News and Public Records, 12/2017 - LexisNexis
  • Lexis Library Online Research, 10/2016 - LexisNexis
  • Westlaw UK Advanced Research, 10/ 2016 - WestLaw

 

Acheivements and Positions of Responsibility

  • Promoted from Surveillance Officer to Legal Assistant, in two years at the Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy, and recognized as "Most Outstanding Officer – Administrative and Legal Department (2010)” for delivering exceptional legal and administrative support services across departments.
  • Recognized as "Soldier of the Year - 2007" at the Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force for outstanding performance and team contributions.
  • Active member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
  • Active member of ResearchGate.
  • Active member of UN Women - Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence Against Women and Girls

References

  • Available upon request

Work Availability

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Quote

The cave you fear to enter contains the treasure you seek.
Joseph Campbell

Timeline

CEO and Business Consultant

Wason Consulting Group
01.2020 - Current

Senior Legal Assistant

Office Of National Drug And Money Laundering Contr
01.2020 - Current

Legal Assistant

Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy
12.2008 - Current

Soldier

Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force
09.2006 - 01.2008

Ph.D. - Law and Politics

UNICAF University

Master of Laws - LLM - International Business Law

University of Cumbria
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