Melissa Nelson

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adpwyl@r.postjobfree.com

** ***** ****** *** ***** Dawson, St. Catherine, Spanish Town PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

To work with full dedication for the achievement of organization objective, hence enhancing my skill and knowledge and ready to learn new things.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Administrative Support Nov 2015 - Present

University of Technology, Jamaica • College of Health Sciences Schedule appointments, meetings, take detailed minutes, and planned conferences for employer. Prepare regular status report, Plans, organizes and manages the work schedule of supervisor. Set up and maintain filing systems and frequently controlling confidential materials and documents. Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information internally and with other departments or organizations. Perform other general office work as required including preparing financial statements. Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients. Research Assistant 2018- Present

Household Food & Nutrition Security and Public Health in Jamaica - University of Technology, Jamaica

Conduct literature search

Data management

Recruit participants

Obtain consents

Maintain files

Maintain data collection files

Assist with data analysis

Generate correspondence, reports and graphics

EDUCATION

MSc Management Studies (Distinction) Sep 2018 - Dec 2020 University of the West Indies • Kingston

• Formulate innovative strategies for solving real-world problems and challenges

• Responsible leadership

• Human Resource Management

• Compensation and Benefits

• Recruitment and selection

• Motivate employees

• Customers satisfaction

• maximise benefits accruing in organisations

• Develop policy formulation and implementation

• Make strategic management decisions

B Ed in Business and Computer Studies Aug 2011 - Nov 2015 University of Technology, Jamaica • Kingston, Jamaica

• Develop ability to analyze problems, research and propose solutions, and make important decisions

• Learn both technical skills and business knowledge

• Prepare assigned course work and lectures

• Assigning work, correcting, and marking work carried out by students

• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports, and references relating to individual students or groups of students.

SKILLS

Good Time Management skills

Research skills

Presentation skills

Excellent analytical thinking skills

Good problem-solving skills

Digital Conferencing

Microsoft office suites

Good leadership skills

Ability to work in team

Adaptability

Communication Skills

AWARDS

President’s Award for Administrative Excellence 2019 Special Award for Outstanding Service to the University 2019 SERVICE

Provide secretarial services to the College of Health Sciences Ethics committee 2020-present

Identify suitable and qualify member to review proposals

Distribute proposals for ethical review

Keep track of proposal under review

Provide secretarial services to the College of Health Sciences Research and Ethics committee 2017-2020

Organize research training workshops

Collect staff information on research publications and presentations

Introduce staff to research opportunities

Identify suitable and qualify member to review proposals

Distribute proposals for ethical review

Keep track of proposal under review

Aid in writing proposals for funding

Identify training needs of staff

PRESENTATION AT CONFERENCES

Henry, F., Nelson, M., White-Borrow, V., & Morgan, R. (January 2019). A Study on Student Life and Learning at Utech, Jamaica.

Henry, F., Nelson, M. & White-Borrow, V (March 2019). Student’s Perception of Teaching and Administration at Utech, Ja. Utech, Jamaica at Research Technology & Innovation Day. Nelson, M. (June 2019). University Administration and Student Life: A Call for Action. 22nd Annual Regional Conference, Melia Nassau Beach Resort Bahamas. PUBLICATIONS

Nelson, M & Henry, F. (2020). Chapter 9 “Administration and Conducive Learning” University Life and Learning, Challenges for Change Book. University of Technology, Jamaica Press. Henry, F. & Nelson, M. (2020). Chapter 7 “Learning on empty”. University Life and Learning, Challenges for Change Book. University of Technology, Jamaica Press. PUBLICATIONS (UNDER REVIEW)

Henry, F., Abayomi, M., Eyre, S., & Nelson, M. (2020). Relationship between hunger and Obesity in Tertiary Institutions in Jamaica.

Nelson, M. & Henry, F. (2020). The working Environment influence on Job Satisfaction and Performance at a Tertiary Institution in Jamaica.

REFERENCES

Mr. Courtney Garrick

Senior Lecturer

University of Technology, Jamaica

237 Old Hope Road Kingston 6

Tel: (867) 562- 7716

Dr. Leonie Clarke

Senior Lecturer

University of Technology, Jamaica

237 Old Hope Road Kingston 6

Tel: (867) 562- 7716

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