Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Community Service
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
References
Community Service
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Davy Williams PERRINE

Rodrigues

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Head, Arts and Culture

Rodrigues Regional Assembly
08.2016 - Current
  • Technical Head of the Arts and Culture Department of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly
  • To be responsible to the Departmental Head for planning, coordinating and implementing policies programmes and projects relating to Arts and Culture, Museum, Archives and Heritage and inter alia:
  • To assist and advise the Departmental Head on the formulation of policies, programmes and projects;
  • To advise on the framing of appropriate legislation in the fields of Arts and Culture, Museum, Archives and Heritage in line with Government policy;
  • To ensure the proper functioning of the Arts and Culture Department and Museum, Archives, Historical Site and Buildings Department; and plan and monitor the works of officers of the two departments.

Ag. Senior Culture Officer

Rodrigues Regional Assembly
04.2013 - 08.2016

1. To be responsible to the Departmental Head for:

i. Planning and organizing of activities for National Day and Rodrigues Day Celebrations;

ii. Provide guidance to all cultural centres and institutions falling under the aegis of the Commission responsible for Arts and Culture;

iii. Liaising with and providing assistance to Commissions/ Department / Divisions, socio-cultural organisations and artists in the field of arts and culture and/or leisure;

iv. The promotion, supervision, execution administration, monitoring and evaluation activities, programmes and projects relating to arts and culture and/or leisure;

v. The development, planning, organization and coordination of all artistic, cultural and/or leisure activities, exhibition, shows and similar functions in Rodrigues, Mauritius and abroad whenever required; and

vi. the implementation and monitoring of prorgammes for the protection of artistic, cultural and historical heritage of Rodrigues.

2. To supervise and coordinate the work of culture officers and other officers working under my supervision;

3. To use ICT in the performance of his duties;

To perform such other duties directly related to the main duties listed above or related to the delivery of output and results expected from the Senior Culture Officer in the role ascribe to me.

Events Management Officer

Rodrigues Regional Assembly
04.2007 - 04.2013

1. To assist in the organization of conferences, regional celebrations, cultural shows, exhibitions, prorgammes, seminars, workshops and other training activities and competitions at regional level;

2. To assist in the planning, organization and coordination of artistic and cultural activities, programmes and projects and to liaise governmental and non-governmental organization in that connection;

3. To promote artistic, cultural activities, prorgrammes and projects;

4. To implement government policies in the field of arts and culture;

5. To use ICT in the performance of my duties;

6. To perform such other duties directly related to the main duties listed above or related to the delivery of the output and results expected from the Culture Officer in the roles ascribed to me.

Director

RHPDC Ltd
12.2011 - 01.2012
  • Participating in the decisions of the board of directors
  • Developed and implemented policies to support organizational goals and improve team performance.
  • Managed budget allocation and resource planning for various projects, ensuring optimal utilization.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and achieve common objectives.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

Manager (full-time)- Contractual basis

RHPDC Ltd
09.2010 - 10.2011

1. To be responsible for the overall management of the company;

2. To coordinate and integrate the various activities of the company;

3. To assist in the formulation of policies and strategies for the company;

4. To be responsible for the overall workforce employed by the company;

5. To demonstrate good management qualities and demonstrate efficiency and optimum use of resources;

6. To ensure strict compliance with all legislations and standards;

7. To execute policy guidelines of the company as directed by the board;

8. To represent the company on designated institution;

9. To ensure that the board is at all times provided with necessary information regarding the operations of the company and to enable it to take decisions;

10. To provide support to the identification of and implementation of development project;

11. To perform such cognate duties as may be delegated by the board.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Delhi, India
04-2013

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)
Durban
01.2012

International Certificate in Marketing - Marketing Management

London Chamber of Commerce And Industry (LCCI)
United Kingdom
01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Mauritius (UOM)
Reduit
08-2005

Higher School Certificate - French, Accounting & Business Management

University of Cambridge
Cambridge
11-2001

School Certificate -

University of Cambridge
Cambridge
11-1999

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Active listening
  • Decision-making
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Organization and time management

Accomplishments

1. Supporting the drafting of nomination dossier for the inscription of the Sega Tambour of Rodrigues as ICH of Humanity by UNESCO achieved in 2017, implementation of related safeguarding measures & provide inputs to enable drafting of periodic reporting;

2. Coordinated the conceptualization and publication of Encyclopedic and monolingual creole dictionary in 2021;

3. Leading the setting-up of the museum of Rodrigues officially opened in January 2024 & inauguration of a spiritual shrine in October 2024;

4. To monitor the implementation of arts and cultural schemes for local artists, cultural groups and non-state actors;

5. To oversee the management of cultural infrastructure, tangible and ICH for Rodrigues

6. Spearheading the creation of the audio-visual archives unit in 2014 and the staffing of the Archives unit in 2016/2017.

7. To supervise the planning and organization of major Cultural Celebrations and commemorations in Rodrigues;

8. Restoration of heritage site at Montagne Cimetiere and commemoration of the Anniversary of the Emancipation of Slavery in 2013;

9. Coordinate the inscription of the Memorial Site of l’Union as a National Site in 2016 under the National Heritage Fund Act 2003.

10. To spearhead the official inauguration of the public market of Port Mathurin;

11. To supervise the rental of 8 kiosks, poultry, meat, vegetable, locally-made products and handicraft stalls and spaces in the public market of Port Mathurin, Mont Lubin and La Ferme, Rodrigues;

12. To coordinate the launching of bids for the rental of poultry and meat stalls at the public market of Port Mathurin, Mont Lubin and La Ferme.

13. To manage social housing project and collect payment from beneficiaries.


Affiliations

  • University of Mauritius
  • National Heritage Fund
  • Mauritius Museums Council
  • National Archives Department
  • Ministry of Arts and Culture
  • Indian Ocean Commission

Certification

  • 2025 Certificate in Cultural Project Management - Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)
  • 2024 Certificate in reading and writing of Rodriguian Creole – 20 hrs - Universtity of Mauritius
  • Certificate in Administration and communication in Rodriguian Creole -20 hrs - University of Mauritius
  • 2013 International Certificate in Promoting Entrepreneurship through Innovation and Incubation (ITEC/SCAAP) – (EDI), India
  • 2008 Advance Course in Events Management (Commission for Arts and Culture)
  • 2006 Diploma in Marketing (Datamatics Ltd)
  • 2006 PSSA Eligibility Certificate to Teach (Private Secondary School Authority)

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
French
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Head, Arts and Culture

Rodrigues Regional Assembly
08.2016 - Current

Ag. Senior Culture Officer

Rodrigues Regional Assembly
04.2013 - 08.2016

Director

RHPDC Ltd
12.2011 - 01.2012

Manager (full-time)- Contractual basis

RHPDC Ltd
09.2010 - 10.2011

Events Management Officer

Rodrigues Regional Assembly
04.2007 - 04.2013

Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)

International Certificate in Marketing - Marketing Management

London Chamber of Commerce And Industry (LCCI)

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Mauritius (UOM)

Higher School Certificate - French, Accounting & Business Management

University of Cambridge

School Certificate -

University of Cambridge

Community Service

  • Rotary Club of Rodrigues, Club leader and Rotarian, 2016, Present, President, Youth Chair, Membership Chair, Club Secretary /PE, President RYLA, Rotarian, Sergeant at Arms, Paul Harris Fellow
  • Association Pour le Bienêtre de Mangue (ABEM), Member, 2012-05, 2023-07, Assist in the organisation of social activities organised at the level of the village
  • Sustainable and Integrated Development Plan for Rodrigues (SIDPR), Member TWG SIDPR, 2009-12, 2011-12, to provide inputs on social development in the Thematic Work Group
  • Rodrigues Council of Social Service (RCSS), Resource Person, 2010, 2011, Resource person in organisation of major social events and project empowerment of village leaders

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Part time lecturer at YK Business School, Lecturing on BBA & MBA Programme & supervising dissertation for MBA Students, January 2014 – June 2020
  • Trainer (CONFEGES) at Commission for Youth, Deliver training on business plan/marketing / business management, 2011-2013
  • Educator – part time at Commission for Education, Teaching business studies and sociology to SC/HSC student under the Second Chance Programme (RRA/DCP), Feb 2010 – Nov 2011
  • Trainer at Commission for Industrial Development, Deliver courses in marketing under the Entrepreneurship Programme (RRA/DCP), Sept 2009 – Dec 2009
  • Educator – full time at Grande Montagne College, Teaching Sociology and Business Studies to SC students, 26 Aug 2005 – 09 April 2007
  • Trainee (SWEP Programme) at Grande Montagne College, Acquire work experience in the field of teaching, June 2004 – July 2004
  • Trainee (SWEP Programme) at Le Chou College, Acquire work experience in the field of teaching, June 2003 – July 2003

References

  • Professor George Okello Abungu, CEO and Lead Consultant Okello Abungu Heritage Consultant, +254724462883, g.abungu@me.com.
  • Professor Arnaud Carpooran, OSK, Personal Chair in French and Creole Studies, , Universty of Mauritius, Reduit, Republic of Mauritius, +23057954652, email: acarpoo@uom.ac.mu.

Community Service

  • Rotary Club of Rodrigues, Club leader and Rotarian, 2016, Present, President, Youth Chair, Membership Chair, Club Secretary /PE, President RYLA, Rotarian, Sergeant at Arms, Paul Harris Fellow
  • Association Pour le Bienêtre de Mangue (ABEM), Member, 2012-05, 2023-07, Assist in the organisation of social activities organised at the level of the village
  • Sustainable and Integrated Development Plan for Rodrigues (SIDPR), Member TWG SIDPR, 2009-12, 2011-12, to provide inputs on social development in the Thematic Work Group
  • Rodrigues Council of Social Service (RCSS), Resource Person, 2010, 2011, Resource person in organisation of major social events and project empowerment of village leaders

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Part time lecturer at YK Business School, Lecturing on BBA & MBA Programme & supervising dissertation for MBA Students, January 2014 – June 2020
  • Trainer (CONFEGES) at Commission for Youth, Deliver training on business plan/marketing / business management, 2011-2013
  • Educator – part time at Commission for Education, Teaching business studies and sociology to SC/HSC student under the Second Chance Programme (RRA/DCP), Feb 2010 – Nov 2011
  • Trainer at Commission for Industrial Development, Deliver courses in marketing under the Entrepreneurship Programme (RRA/DCP), Sept 2009 – Dec 2009
  • Educator – full time at Grande Montagne College, Teaching Sociology and Business Studies to SC students, 26 Aug 2005 – 09 April 2007
  • Trainee (SWEP Programme) at Grande Montagne College, Acquire work experience in the field of teaching, June 2004 – July 2004
  • Trainee (SWEP Programme) at Le Chou College, Acquire work experience in the field of teaching, June 2003 – July 2003

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