Diana R. Codrington (J.P.)
Member of the Justice of The Peace Commission (Belize)
Contact
PHONE:
EMAIL:
*******@*****.***
Hobbies
Travelling
Gardening
Sports
Researching/Writing/Reading
Objective:
Working effectively and professionally, as a team player in any company or organization.
“I am for lifting everyone off the social bottom. In fact, I am for doing away with the social bottom altogether” – Clare Boothe Luce, 1903-1987.
EDUCATION
University of the West Indies, Open Campus, Belize
September 2005 – July 2008
B.Sc. Management Studies (Hons.)
University of Belize, City of Belmopan, Belize
August 2001 – December 2004 (Deferred)
B.Sc. in Applied Science – Information Technology
University of the West Indies, School of Continuing Studies, Belize
August 1997 – June, 2000
Certificate in Business Administration (CBA)
Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel, Illinois, United States of America
August 1993 – June, 1995
Assoc. in Applied Science - Electronics/Telecommunication Technology
Belize Technical College, Belize City, Belize
August 1989 – June, 1991
Certificate in Basic Electrical Engineering
Belmopan Comprehensive High School, City of Belmopan, Belize
September 1985 – May, 1989
Diploma in Business Studies
WORK EXPERIENCE
2011 May – Present - The Shepherd's Academy (Private Elementary School - Belmopan City, Belize – Principal
*Daily Supervision and Management of Teaching and Auxiliary Staff
*School facilities management
*Set-up and maintaining Student's Records (Database management)/
Set-up Computerized Filing System at TSA
*Education Administration – conducting registration and
orientations
*Supervision of examinations
*Recruiting of Staff
*Preparation of Student’s Handbook
*Monitor of class sessions
*Development and Publishing of Annual Reports for TSA
*Facilitating Staff Activities and Training Workshops
*Photocopying/Faxing/Electronic Mailing
*Keeping School's Inventory up-to-date
*Supervise and monitor student's activities
*Checking and evaluating School's Yearly plan
*Checking and evaluating teachers’ weekly plans
*Coordinating all school's activities and events
*Responding to Teachers and Students problems
*Receiving, preparing and dispatching of correspondences on behalf
of the School Management
*Purchasing and acquisitions – sundry and material
*Communicating and Liaising between Management, Parents and
Teachers
*Arranging meetings between Staff/Management/PTA and
Government Representative
*Reporting and recording of Minutes of Meetings
*Production of Certificates, Brochures, and Reports
* Accounting - Daily/Monthly/Annual
*Collection of Fees/Accounts Receivable
*Salary Payments/Accounts Payable
*Banking (Depositing)
2009 August – October - UWI Open Campus, Belize; formerly UWI School of Continuing Studies - Acting Sr. Administrative Secretary – UWI Open Campus, Belize:
*Front Desk Duties – accepting and responding to student queries
* Managing the operations of the Main Office
* Supervision and management of auxiliary staff
* Receiving, preparing and dispatching of correspondences on
behalf of the Centre’s Head
* Coordinating on sites events and activities
* Purchasing and acquisitions – sundry and material
* Preparation/Arrangement/Coordinating of travel plans for Head of
Centre, staff and other visitors to the University
* Managing rental and use of Centre’s facilities
* Managing Security personnel and coordinating visits to Centre
* Liaising between Head Office and Country Sites
* Arranging meetings and managing appointments for Centre’s Head
* Reporting and recording of Minutes of Meetings
1999-2000 Lan Data Inc. of Belize, Belize City - Network Administrator (Part -Time):
* Installation, Configuration and Management of LAN Network
* Train staff members to use the Network effectively and
efficiently.
1997 June – December - UWI Open Campus, Belize; formerly UWI School of Continuing Studies Acting Assistant Supervisor/Program
Coordinator – UWI, School of Continuing Studies (Part –Time):
* Distance Education Administration – conducting Registration and
Orientations, Supervision of Examinations and Recruiting of Local
Tutors.
* Preparation of Local Course Outline
* Preparation of Student’s Handbook
* Monitor of class sessions
* Coordinate UWISCS inter office activities
* Hosted UWI SCS Radio Program
* Setup Filing System
* Development and Publishing of Annual Reports for UWI Open
Campus, Belize
1997 – 2010 UWI Open Campus, Belize; formerly UWI School of Continuing Studies - Site’s Technician/Network Administrator:
* Installation, Configuration, Maintenance and Management of LAN
Network
* Installation and Configuration of Teleconferencing System for
Distance Education Learning
* General Maintenance of all office equipment – Computers,
Printers, Projectors, Photo-copier, Net Runner, Hub/Switch,
Scanner
* Installation and configuration of Application Software (Computer-
lab and Main Office).
* Keep Inventory Log for University’s Equipment.
* Set-up UWISCS Student’s Database
* Set-up Computerized Filing System at UWI
* Tutoring of Introduction to Computers locally and for the Distance
Program
* Setup, Install and Maintain iDirect VSAT equipment.
* Conduct Computer Training for staff and student in E-Learning,
Networking and Electronic Filing
* Server Configuration, Backup, File Sharing and Maintenance.
* Production of Certificates, Brochures, Reports and Handbooks.
1995 Belize Telecommunication Limited, Belize City - Pay-Phone Technician (Part -Time):
* Pay–phone Installation and Maintenance
* Activation of pagers and cellular phones
* Maintenance of trunking and cables for International Switching
Central Office
1991 – 1992 Civil Aviation, Government of Belize, Ladyville - Assistant Air Traffic Control Officer
* Aeronautical Information Dissemination
* Revenue Collection and Deposits
* Flight Planning
* Run-Way Inspection
* Controlling of Air Traffic in and out the P.W.Goldson International
Airport Terminal
1992 – 1993 Belize Electricity Limited, Belize City - Assistant Meter Lab Technician:
* Repairing/Calibrating/Adjusting/ Issuing of - Westinghouse and
GE – kWh (Single Phase/3-phase) Meters
* Filing - Meter Records
* Keeping Installation and Maintenance Log
* Supervision of Meter Lab from time to time.
SKILLS: Additional Courses/Certification (Short Courses):
* Network Administration (UWI – SCS Belize)
* Administrative Law (UWI – SCS Belize)
* Introduction to Linux Workshop
* Technician’s Training Workshop (UWI – St. Augustine Campus,
Trinidad)
* Customer Service Training (Kinich Institute of Training Ltd.)
* Contract Law, Business Law, Estate & Trust Law, Property & Land
Law and Criminal Law (UWI – SCS Belize)
* Leadership Training (Leadership Center of the Americas)
* File Management (UWI – SCS Belize)
* Supervisory Management (UWI – Open Campus, Belize)
* Project Management (UWI – Open Campus, Belize)
* CIWil Women Leadership Training (Leadership for Gender Justice in
the Caribbean)
* Belize Teacher's Certification
* Computer Aided drafting skills (Auto CAD).
* Desktop Publishing Skills
* Basic Programming in C++, Visual Basic
* Windows 2007/Windows Vista/ Windows XP/ Windows 2000/Windows 2010
Windows NT 4.0 /Windows 98 Operating System Software Installation and
Configuration
* Windows Office Software Suite/Microsoft Teams
* Quick Books Application Software Usage
* Internet Communication Configuration and Use
* Electronic Workbench
* Modem Installations and Configuration
* Programming and Operation of Robotics and Automation
* Programming of Business Telephone Systems/Zoom
* Central Office Operations (Telephony)
* Tutoring
* Small Business Management Skills
* Motor Vehicle Operation (Automatic and Standard Transmission)
* Residential Electrical Installation (Electrician Technician License – Belize)
Community Activities (Home Country - Belize)
1985 to 2000 Active Member Blackman Eddy Women’s Group
1996 –1998 Chairperson – Blackman Eddy Village Council
2010 - 2012 Chairperson – Blackman Eddy Village Council
1998- 2000 Treasurer – Blackman Eddy Village Council
2003 to 2012 Manager – Blackman Eddy Community Softball Team
2008 to 2012 Director – Reconstruction and Development Board
2010 to 2012 Secretary – District of Village Council Association- Cayo