#TurksandCaicos, October 29, 2022 – The Office of the Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Gabrielle Williams to the post of Procurement Manager in the Contracts and Corporate Performance Management (Procurement) Unit within the Office of the Deputy Governor.
Born and raised on the island of Grand Turk, Ms. Williams was the Co-Salutatorian for the graduating Class of 2013 at the Helena Jones Robinson High School.
In 2015, she completed an Associate’s Degree in General Studies – Humanities at the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC), where she emerged as the Valedictorian.
Following this, she went on to attend the University of the West Indies Mona Campus to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations.
In 2018 Ms. Williams returned to the Turks and Caicos Islands after completing her undergraduate studies and began working as an Adjunct Lecturer for the Faculty of Humanities and Liberal Studies at her alma mater, the TCICC, before joining the Turks and Caicos Islands Civil Service in the capacity of Procurement Officer within the Contracts and Corporate Performance Management Unit (CCPMU) under the Office of the Deputy Governor.
She is presently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Management Studies – Project Management with the University of the West Indies Open Campus through the assistance of the Turks and Caicos Islands Civil Service Professional Development Fund.
She is also enrolled in the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, which will be completed by the end of this calendar year.
Commenting on her appointment Ms. Williams stated: “I am humbled and delighted to accept the appointment of Procurement Manager. I am guided by the words of Michelle Obama who stated: “Becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as a forward motion, a means of evolving, and a way to reach continuously toward a better self.”
With great anticipation I take on this new challenge that will allow me to continuously better myself professionally and personally. I am committed to contributing to the growth and success of my Unit and, by extension, to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and its entities.
I give thanks to God who has made this achievement possible. I am also beyond grateful for the guidance, lessons, and support from my family, friends, and the team in the Office of the Deputy Governor. Also, to my daughter Jasmine, who fuels my passion for succeeding. I truly believe that continuous training and development will strengthen my foundation and adequately equip me with the knowledge and competencies to guide me in my career and specifically in this new role in the Public Sector.”
Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service Her Excellency Anya Williams in extending congratulatory remarks to Ms. Williams stated: “It is with great pleasure that I extend congratulations to Ms. Gabrielle Williams on her appointment to the post of Procurement Manager within the Corporate Contracts and Performance Management (Procurement) Unit within my office.
Gabrielle is a consummate professional and one of the most hard working and driven public servants that I have had the pleasure of working with.
Since taking up the post of Procurement Officer within the CCPMU she has become an integral part of the unit and has availed herself to numerous training programs, equipping her with the skills necessary to help her to excel not from the Procurement Officer to the Senior Procurement role, but the to the newly created Manager post, which will help to oversee Procurement functions within the Unit.
Added to the recent promotion of Ms. Lurita Ewing to the post of Deputy Director of the CCPMU, Gabrielle we know will continue to be an asset to the team while we work to fill the now vacant Senior and Junior Procurement Officer roles previously held by these persons within the Unit.
Congratulations Gabbie!
You admirable hard work and dedication has earned you this well-deserved promotion!”
