Shelly-Ann Griffin

Shelly Ann Griffin is one of the thousands of Barbadians who have no affiliation with any organization but who does not hesitate to assist with any event or initiative.

She brings a worldview to discussions and discipline and organization to any task, reflecting a life lived in different countries and her varied career. She has 25 years of experience in Operations, Compliance & Administrative Management, Housing/Property Management, and Communications & Information Technological Systems.

Currently, a Senior Tax Credit Compliance Associate (TCS) with A1 Realty Management, she worked in Barbados with Planned Maintenance Inc, as the Director’s PA. & IT Administrator for four years before moving on in 2012 to become Director’s PA, Accounts & Administrations Coordinator, Climate Control (Barbados) Ltd., remaining there until 2015.

Shelly then worked as Executive Assistant and Client Relationship Manager, C&W Business (Barbados) Business Centre before joining Wavecrest Management Team as a Recertification Compliance Specialist on her return to New York in 2019.

Born and raised primarily in Barbados, she attended schools in Barbados and the USA and migrated to the United Kingdom in her late teens.

Residing in Britain for 10 years, she attended university whilst working in retail and the local District County Housing office. She earned a BSc Honors in Business and Information Technology and then followed her dream of joining the military by becoming a Royal Air Force CIS Engineer. Prioritizing family, Shelly reluctantly withdrew her service after a few years to return to Barbados, with plans of joining her Step-Dad in the Barbados Defense Force, with hopes of continuing military service. Having commenced officer selection and excelling through the obstacles stages, at the final interview, her dreams and hard work were dashed by her Reserve Duty commitment to the UK.

She then got into charity work as a way to give back, becoming one of the two first female members of Rotary Club West. Along with being Bulletin Editor and other duties, Shelly started a project that provided items such as toiletries, clothing and school supplies for children in Child Care Board homes.

Again, in another twist, Ms. Griffin had to return to the USA in 2019. There is some satisfaction that her current job involves federally supported housing, but she is still searching for a community service project for which she feels deep passion. In the meantime, she will continue to support the Consulate and Barbadian causes while seeking to position herself to become “ a more meaningful national”.