AMANDA YOUKSEE CV/RESUME
Name: Amanda Tanya Youksee
Date of Birth: 22 October 1987
Address: LP 59 Brunton Trace Curepe
Contact Number: 1-868-***-****/ 1-868-***-****
Email: *************@*******.***
RE: APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
Dear Hiring Manager,
The above caption refers. Please be informed that I Amanda Youksee, # D.P. # 884125, do hereby apply for the position in your organization. If given the opportunity, I believe that I can make a meaningful contribution and so prove to be an asset to your institution. Proven executive assistant with more than 10 years’ experience supporting CEOs, Directors, Deputy Registrars and C-Level executives. As a trusted partner to senior executives, I believe an executive assistant must model diplomacy, adaptability, and professionalism. I am relied upon to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients, prioritize action items with minimal oversight, and handle sensitive materials with the greatest level of confidentiality and discretion. I manage fast- changing schedules, coordinate travel logistics and plan events. During my career as an executive assistant, I have excelled at the full cycle of executive support activities. I am also considered to be a team player with an amiable personality, who interacts well with those in authority, peers and the public alike. These attributes are buttressed by a work ethic that is founded upon industrious, innovative efficiency and hard work. I strongly believe in matters of confidentiality, securing private data and preservation of integrity. I am also an open minded, willing, and able to incorporate new developmental experiences, especially in the context of the challenges of the workspace in 21st century Trinidad and Tobago. Should my application meet with your approval, I am willing to attend an interview at your earliest convenience.
Thanking you in advance for your kind consideration in this matter. Yours faithfully,
AMANDA YOUKSEE
Phone: 1-868-***-****/718-8111 Email: *************@*******.*** Address: LP 59 Brunton Trace, Curepe
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EDUCATION
University of the West Indies: Bachelor of History (Minor International Relations) (2018) Year 1 Completed
Year II Completed
Year III (Pursuing)
University of London Year 1 (Diploma) 2009
Criminal Law
Contract Law
Tort Law
English Legal System
University of Cambridge, International Examinations (2006) General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) Advanced Level
Subject Grade
History Advanced Level D(d)
Sociology Advanced Level E(e)
General Paper Advanced Subsidiary B(b)
Law Advanced Level C(c)
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (June 2004) Subject Grade
Caribbean History ONE (1) Distinction
Principles of Business ONE (1) Distinction
Principles of Accounts TWO (2)
Geography TWO (2)
English TWO (2)
Typewriting TWO (2)
Biology THREE (3)
Mathematics THREE (3)
University of the West Indies, School of Continuing Studies Trinidad and Tobago Certificate of Proficiency: Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite: Grade B+
(Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Point)
(January 2008/2009)
Zetron: Achievement in Operation Training: Ministry of National Security Zetron Operation Training on the MAX Call-Taking System (April 16 th
2014). Police Barracks,
St. James, Port of Spain, Trinidad, South America
University of the West Indies, School of Continuing Studies Trinidad and Tobago Phone: 1-868-***-****/718-8111 Email: *************@*******.*** Address: LP 59 Brunton Trace, Curepe
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Certificate: Project Management Grade A
Ludwig-Maximillian’s University, Institute for Strategy, Technology and Organization, Munich School of Management: Strategic Organization Design Certificate (2021)
University of London: Management Skills for International Business Certificate (2021)
ISB School of Business – Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Certificate (2021)
Yale University – Introduction to Psychology Certificate (2021)
Rutgers University- Procurement – Supply Chain and Demand (2021)
University of Minnesota –Human Resource Management (2021) WORK EXPERIENCE
Core Skills
Executive Support Customer Service HR Administration Program Coordination Database Management Records Management Meeting & Event Planning Compliance & Reporting Payroll & Office Operations
Professional Experience
Office of the Prime Minister – Implementation Officer, Cabinet Affairs 2023 – 2025
Coordinate Cabinet decisions and national program implementation.
Manage meetings, follow-ups, and compliance tracking using internal databases.
Prepare Cabinet briefing materials and monitoring reports for Ministers. Radisson Hotel – Executive / HR Assistant
2021 – 2022
Managed recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and HR documentation.
Coordinated weekly management meetings across multiple departments.
Maintained confidential records and ensured health & safety compliance. Phone: 1-868-***-****/718-8111 Email: *************@*******.*** Address: LP 59 Brunton Trace, Curepe
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National Enterprises Limited – Secretary to the Chairman (Temp) 2021
Managed executive calendar, board meetings, and correspondence.
Coordinated travel and financial documentation.
Maintained confidential corporate records and databases. Attorney General & Ministry of Legal Affairs – Administrative Assistant 2019 – 2021
Provided public-facing customer service for registry services.
Conducted legal database research and maintained case files.
Assisted attorneys with documentation and record organization. Integrity Commission – Business Operations Assistant II 2018
Maintained legal records, transcription of interviews, and compliance documents.
Supported public education initiatives and registration of declarations.
Delivered customer service to the public.
Ministry of Foreign & CARICOM Affairs – Administrative Secretary / Supervisor 2016 – 2017
Managed departmental correspondence, meeting coordination, and program databases.
Assisted with planning of official functions and internal support. Andary Dentistry Plus – Office Manager / Executive Assistant 2014 – 2016
Managed HR, financial records, scheduling, and front desk operations.
Assisted dentists with procedures and maintained patient records. Ministry of National Security – E999 Emergency Telecommunicator 2012 – 2014
Responded to emergency calls and dispatched personnel.
Maintained communication with multiple units and incident databases. Phone: 1-868-***-****/718-8111 Email: *************@*******.*** Address: LP 59 Brunton Trace, Curepe
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Furness Group of Companies – Director’s Secretary
2010 – 2012
Managed board support, international purchasing, and inventory tracking in databases.
Updated stock, sales, and asset records; supported sales operations. TSTT Telecommunications – Customer Service Representative (OJT) 2009 – 2010
Provided front-line customer support and resolved service issues.
Maintained accurate customer records in account databases.
Processed service requests and assisted customers with products and services. REFERENCES
Jiries Baqain (Managing Director, Dentist) Andary Dentistry Plus+ Tel : 729-7209
Maria O’Brian (Lead Designer, Corporate Communications) Office of the Parliament Mindwise Project (Director, Human Rights Activist Foundation) Tel : 354-3015
624-7275 EXT 2270
Yohanssen Ramoutar (Senior International Relations Officer) Ministry of Foreign Affairs & CARICOM Tel : 389-5681
John Ferreira- (Director) Furness Group of Companies Tel : 625-1241
Kumar Kalloo (Managing Director) NishKall Procurement Services/ANSA MCAL