Abaco Green Turtle Club supervisor captures top Caribbean award
Bahamian named Supervisor of the Year
(June 28, 2006) – As a testament that hard work pays, Bahamian Raymond Lowe was recognized by the Caribbean Hotel Association as the region’s Supervisor of the Year during a special awards luncheon this week at the Caribbean Hotel Industry Conference (CHIC) in Miami.
“Mr Everything” is the nickname general manager Lynn Johnson has given to Raymond Lowe, maintenance manager at the Green Turtle Club in the Abaco Cays. “Over the span of a thirty-two year career at Green Turtle Club, Raymond has amassed and mastered a range of skills and knowledge, which makes him a resource for just about ‘everything’ for employees and guests of the property. We are extremely proud of his achievement and recognition,” she stated.
The regional distinction was one of two awards bestowed on employees at the awards ceremony on Tuesday. “We are thrilled to see that one of our finest has received this regional distinction,” stated Bahamas Hotel Association president, Earle Bethell. “Raymond epitomizes the highest ideals and commitment to excellence for our industry and we offer him our wholehearted congratulations,” he added.
Raymond began working at the Green Turtle Club part-time as a dockhand at the age of twelve. He was supervised by his father, Bertram Lowe, who Ray is quick to commend as a great inspiration. His father, along with Green Turtle native Earklin McIntosh, provided him with a sound foundation and understanding as to how to be a jack of all trades.
The skills he has acquired and honed are endless, having become proficient in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting and laying tile. He has witnessed the marina grow from only 12 slips to 38, all which Ray helped to construct by hand. He has been instrumental in the construction of new rooms, as well as the pool refurbishment. Ray also overseas the plant and maintenance operation for the properties reverse osmosis system.
Raymond’s administrative duties include the ordering of supplies for the restaurant, inventory of food and beverage and assisting with other administrative functions.
Earlier this year Ray received the Cacique Award for Supervisor of the Year, presented by the Bahamas Hotel Association and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.
Raymond is actively involved in his church, as well as community activities for the historic village of New Plymouth where he donates time to painting, upgrading and repairing facilities like the Government Clinic, the police station and the Alton Lowe Museum.
His personal statement is a testament to his success: “I enjoy my work. That’s the bottom line.”
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