Human Resources Management

JAYA D. RAGOONATH

**** ***** ***** *. ******* TN, 38115

Phone: 646-***-****

*.*.*********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: I am seeking an exciting and challenging career opportunity whereby I can effectively utilize

my knowledge, skills and abilities to improve the efficiency of your organization.

EDUCATION & ADDITIONAL SKILLS

MSc Urban and Regional Planning University of the West Indies, Trinidad (2011)

• Developed sustainable land use plans for an informal settlement Spring Village, Trinidad.

• Winner of Commonwealth Association of Planners (CAP) Young Planners’ Network Essay Contest

2010.

• Personally invited to attend the CAP Business meeting at Montreal, Canada 2010

• Workshop Author and Young Professional Planner (YPP) at the ISoCARP 46 th International Congress

Nairobi, Kenya- 2010

• World Trade Organization Video Contest 2011- Seeking Answers to Global Trade Challenges- Top 5

finalist

• Knowledge and familiarity with technological software to include ArcGIS 9.0-9.1, Google Sketch Up,

Microsoft Office Suite.

BSc. Management Studies University of the West Indies, Trinidad (2008)

BSc. Geography University of the West Indies, Trinidad (2008)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professor: Geography, Environmental Science, History, Caribbean Studies (2008-2012)

Bishop Anstey and Trinity College, Trinidad

• Use professional teaching skills to assist students to achieve optimum development of skills and mastery

of knowledge in all subject areas.

• Plan, organize and present information and instruction which helps students learn subject matter and

skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

• Establish an instructional plan that is compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals

• Interact effectively with students, co-workers, and parents to encourage co-curricular activities to

promote self development.

• Adhere to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations; and follow a plan for professional

development

• Serve as an advocate and role model for the students, responsible for reporting student progress to the

administration.

• Coordinate instructions individually or in small groups to review the students’ notes, entertain questions

and discussions, determine the concepts which need to be reviewed, work with students in any phase of

the writing process, and correct students’ work.

• Developed policies and doctrine to establish the school becoming an “ECO-School”

• Integrate technology into the teaching process to better enhance the learning experience

Retail Administration Clerk (August 2008- October 2008)

Scotia Bank of Trinidad and Tobago: Processing and Support Centre

• Process internal mail from all local branches requesting services and sort work to send to local branches

• Completed requests from branch offices within the designated 24 hour time period- Requests included

bank statements for visa applications, processing loan applications and liaising with legal entities in

connection with loans, mortgages etc.

• Submit all work for perusal and validation to immediate supervisors

• Maintained proper daily records of all work completed

Occupational Health, Safety and the Environment Trainee (July 2007- Sep 2007)

Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission

• Aided in research for the development of presentations for officers to deliver to sub-contractors to

ensure all safety procedures were followed

• Engaged in regular meetings with staff for safety briefings including both short term and long term

measures

• Aided in conducting emergency safety drills to recognize shortcomings and recommend changes

Human Resources Assistant (May-Sep 2006 & May-July

2007)

Chaguanas Secondary School, Trinidad and Tobago

• Plan, organize, direct, inspect and coordinate the daily records and reporting for an organization of 30

employees to management

• Liaise with staff and ministry officials at various levels of management.

• Provide clerical duties to include typing, filing and processing of all mails to relevant departments.

• Served as a librarian, develop, oversaw and managed the ”Text Book Rental Scheme”

• Managed the inventory of organizational office equipment, by making requisitions and evaluating

shortages.

Training Certificates and Professional Development Workshops

• Power Point for Teachers and Digital Storytelling Workshop

• TEFL Master Diploma 120 hours- Bridge (Language, Education and Travel)

• Course in English Grammar- Bridge (Language, Education and Travel)

• Practice of Student Centered Teaching and Learning Professional Development Workshop

• Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification (Expert Rating 2012)

• Project Management Certification (Expert Rating 2013)

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Communication: Ability to effectively use various media to express ideas and elicit meaningful

feedback

• Organization: Manage a variety of tasks, prioritizing and adapting to a dynamic environment when

demanded

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative

solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

• Team Oriented: Working with multi-disciplinary team members and delegating tasks

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