Biography: Theo J.Neilly
Theo J. Neilly- born in the Current, Eleuthera.
education:2007- 2011 Master’s in Business Administration
University of Liverpool, Liverpool, U.K
1997 – 2001 Bachelor of Science in Biology & Political Science
Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL.
Career GPA of 3.28 on a 4.0 scale
1992 – 1995 Diploma
Preston H. Albury High School, Rock Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas
skills:Computer Knowledge
Windows 9
Windows 10
Microsoft Office Applications
Customer Relations
Business Management
High Work Ethic
experience:2012 – 2017 Member of Parliament
North Eleuthera
2016 – 2017 Leader of Opposition Business in the House
2012 – 2016 Opposition Whip
2006 – 2011 Acting Assistant Airport Manager
Civil Aviation Department, North Eleuthera International Airport,
North Eleuthera
2005 – 2006 Airport Superintendent
Civil Aviation Department, North Eleuthera International Airport, North Eleuthera
2004 – 2005 Acting Airport Superintendent
Civil Aviation Department, North Eleuthera International Airport, North Eleuthera
•Supervising all segments of North Eleuthera Airport Facilities; and ensure that the airport is properly supplied
•To assist with the coordination of tasks of the airport maintenance including airfield lighting, runway, taxiway and apron markings, civil works, airfield, and terminal building.
•To assist in the participation and provide opinions and recommendations in meetings involving major issues, objectives, policies, programmes and projects which affect North Eleuthera Airport
•To assist in the provision of information and advice on the allocation of all concessionaires and leases at North Eleuthera Airport
•To monitor and review airport tenants activities, to ensure compliance with terms of land leases, memorandum of understandings and other agreements
2011 – 2012 Vice President (Local Government)
Bahamas Association of Local Government Authority
2011 – 2012 Chief Councilor (Local Government)
North Eleuthera District, Eleuthera
2008 – 2011 Deputy Chief Councilor (Local Government)
North Eleuthera District, Eleuthera
2005 – 2008 Councilor (Local Government)
North Eleuthera District, Eleuthera
2003 – 2004 Airside Service Officer
The Airport Authority, Nassau, N.P., Bahamas
•Responsible for ensuring that all outstanding airside issues are reported and are being resolved by relevant department.
•To conduct daily ramp, jet bridge, ramp access doors, and perimeter inspections.
•To conducting daily/weekly audits of fuelling procedures, airline ramp office, and ground handlers.
2003 Duty Manager (training)
The Airport Authority, Nassau, N.P., Bahamas
•Responsible for providing assistance and direction to airport users.
•To assist in the administration of safety procedures and to ensure that tenants comply with established rules and regulation.
•Supervision of the janitorial staff in the terminals;
•Documentation of any major malfunction in the terminals.
2002 Assistant Manager
Rock House Resort and Restaurants, Harbour Island
•Responsible for day – to – day operations of housekeeping laundry, pool services, bell service & maintenance
awards:2016 – recipient of the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award: Palm Beach Atlantic University
2007 - Certificate of Merit Bahamahost Session #15, North Eleuthera
2007 – Outstanding Participant Award Bahamahost Session # 15, North Eleuthera
2006- Certification in Crisis intrevention & Hostage Negotiation (ISDS)
2006 – Participation in the National Security Program Development Workshop
2005 - Certification in Checkpoint Security Screening Course (ISDS)
2005 – Certification in Aviation Security management (TSA)
2005 – Distinction in Airport Operations, iata (Montreal, Canada)
2003 – employee of the month (november), Airport Authority
2000 – 2001 student leader of the year
2000 –2001 student government member of the year
2000 – 2001 outstanding student of the year (political Science)
1998 – 1999 outstanding student of the year (political Science)
1994 – 1995 honour roll
1994 the duke of edinburgh’s silver award
1993 the duke of edinburgh’s bronze award (1st family island recipient)
activities:2017 Attended 65th National Prayer Breakfast (Hosted by President Trump)
2016 Bahamas delegate for Regional Commonwealth Parliament Association (CPA) Nassau, Bahamas
2012 Bahamas delegate for Commonwealth Parliament Association (CPA) Colombo, Sri Lanka
2011 Bahamas delegate for Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) Cardiff, Wales
2009 Bahamas delegate for Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) Freeport, Bahamas
2009 – 2012 Attended 57th 58th 59th & 60th National Prayer Breakfast (Hosted by President Obama)
2008 – Advisor, African Youth Leadership Forum
2007 & 2009 Facilitator African Youth Leadership Forum, Uganda, East Africa
2006 – 2008 Facilitator National Student Leadership Forum, Washington D.C
2006 Facilitator National Student Leadership Retreat, Tulsa, Oklahoma
2006Co - Host & Facilitator for the Florida Student Leadership Forum on Faith and Values (Hosted by Senator Bill Nelson and the Florida Legislator)
2005 – Trustee, North Eleuthera Historical Society
2005 Volunteer, ‘Adopt a class’ character development for grade ten (10), NorthEleutheraHigh School
2004 National Geographic Society, Supporting Member
2002 – Bahamas National Trust, Member
2002 – Amnesty International, Member
2002 Facilitator for the Florida Student Leadership Forum on Faith and Values (Hosted by Governor Jeb Bush)
2002 – 2003 Volunteer, ‘Adopt a class’ Environmental Science for grades four (4) and five (5), CurrentCommunitySchool
2001 - 2008 Attended 49th, 52nd & 56th National Prayer Breakfast (Hosted by President Bush)
2000 – 2001 Student Government President (1st International)
2000 –2001 Team Captain Arthur R. Marshall Cypress Tree Planting
2000 – 2001 Presidential Ambassador
2000 Attended 48th National Prayer Breakfast (Hosted by President Clinton)
1997 – 2001 Member of Science Club
1997 – 2001 Member of S.I.F.E (Students In Free Enterprise)
1998 – 2000 Student Government Treasurer
1999 – 2000 Residential Assistant
1998 – 1999 Bahamian Club Vice President
1997 – 1998 Student Government Representative
1993 – 1995 Key Club President
1993 – 1995 Junior Achievement Vice President of Production
1992 – 1995 Class Prefect