Melissa Edwards
St. Michael
Barbados
Tel. No.: 246-***-****
Cell No.: 246-***-****
E-mail: ************@*****.***
Personal Information Nationality Barbadian
Academic Qualifications
Barbados Community College (BCC)
2007 - 2009 Associate Degree in Tourism and Travel 2003 - 2005 Associate Degree in Applied Arts – French and Italian For Business and Tourism 2000 - 2003 Associate Degree in Applied Arts - Spanish and German For Business and Tourism Caribbean School of Business & Management
2004 - 2005 Cambridge International Certificate in Event Planning and Promotion Caribbean Examinations Council – General Proficiency 8 CXC passes including Mathematics and English Language Professional Training
2006 Tourism Concern’s (UK) Marketing and Fundraising Course Work Experience
2016 – Present Online Teacher – Freelance
Duties: - Prepared lesson plans for adults and children
- Conducted classes providing adequate and engaging information and materials 2015 – Present Transcriptionist – Freelance
Duties: - Converted recorded speech into a written document.
- Edited transcripts checking for errors.
2012 – 2013 Top Readers Camp – Spanish Teacher
Duties: - Prepared lesson plans for different age groups from age 5 to 11
- Conducted classes providing adequate and engaging information and materials 2010 – 2011 DGM Bank & Trust Inc. - Administrative Assistant Duties: - Filing, Administration and general office duties
- Relief receptionist
2006 – 2009 Ministry of Education - Invigilator
Duties: - Assisted candidates with any queries and in ensuring exam conditions were maintained 2007 - 2009 The Barbados Museum and Historical Society - Receptionist (Temporary) Duties: - Telephone reception and provided visitor services information
- Update shop sales and visitor statistics information 2008 Nantucket Island Resorts – Jared Coffin House (Nantucket, MA) Front Desk Agent
Duties: - Telephone reception and guest relations
- Concierge services
2007 - 2008 The Palms Resort - Receptionist (Part-time) Duties: - Telephone reception, reservations and guest relations 2005 – 2006 Ocean Spray Apartments - Front Desk Clerk (Part-Time) Duties: - Check-in and check-out of guests, reservations and telephone reception
- Resolved customer complaints
160 Lodge Terrace
St. Michael
Barbados
Tel. No.: 246-***-****
Cell No.: 246-***-****
E-mail: ************@*****.***
Melissa Edwards
160 Lodge Terrace
St. Michael
Barbados
Tel. No.: 246-***-****
Cell No.: 246-***-****
E-mail: ************@*****.***
2003 - 2006 Community Tourism Foundation - Volunteer Duties: - Preparation and distribution of the Island Pride magazine
- Coordinating with potential advertisers as well as writers
- Maintained a database of advertisers
2001 - 2002 Caribbean Examinations Council - Grade 1 Clerical Assistant Duties: - Checked candidates’ scores and worked with other members in a team 1999 – 2000 Sewing World - Sales Assistant (Part-time) Duties: - Assisted customers, ordered stock for department and packaged items for sale Personal Skills: Accounting knowledge, computer literacy, typing Hobbies reading, crocheting
References available upon request