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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Akeem Timothy

Tunapuna

Summary

A highly organized individual with the ability to validate, collect and analyze data and usefulness of the collected numerical patterns using various technological software. Known for strong research skills and dedication to accuracy. Looking for new professional challenge.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Economist I

National Institute Of Higher Education Research Science And Technology, NIHERST
06.2023 - Current
  • Organizes and executes programmes of research for use as inputs into social and economic or physical planning or development studies.
  • Compiles, investigates and analyzes data related to fields of study from published and unpublished sources
  • Conducts surveys and investigations related to fields of study.
  • Maintains data of national interest: presentation and dissemination of data, uploading current data, survey write-ups
  • Analyzes and evaluates data and presents findings in useful form
  • Prepares comprehensive analytical and evaluative reports to provide a basis for formulating development plans.
  • Prepares quarterly/annual reports as requested internally and by line ministry




Statistical Assistant

02/2016 - 06/2023

  • Code and edit statistical data
  • Enter statistical data collected from National STI surveys and internal NIHERST programmes /projects
  • Create, maintain and update statistical databases
  • Assist in developing survey instruments for National STI surveys and internal NIHERST programmes /projects
  • Assist in developing survey proposals
  • Presents and summarizes data into tables and graphs using basic statistical techniques for both national surveys NIHERST's programmes
  • Assist in data analysis and editing of reports on results of STI surveys/studies
  • Serves on technical committees set up by supervisor and senior technical officers and assists with evaluation of the Institute's programmes and projects
  • Extracts data from published and unpublished sources and from records of public and private agencies
  • Assists in selection of samples.
  • Assists with execution of national surveys/studies

Loans Officer

Island Finance
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • Evaluate loan applications and documentation by confirming credit worthiness
  • Complete loan contracts by explaining provisions to applicant; obtaining signatures and notarizations; collecting fees
  • Maintains customer confidence by keeping loan information confidential
  • Managed over 50 customer calls per day including marketing and collection calls.

Sales Clerk

Pennywise Cosmetics
10.2014 - 02.2015
  • Build rapport with customers and provide them with genuine guidance and support
  • Suggest upsell items to customers based on items they have chosen
  • Stock checking
  • Train new sales staff as needed by management

Education

B.Sc. - Economics & Management

University of The West Indies, Cave Hill Campus
2014

Bishops Anstey & Trinity College East 6th Form
2011

Trinity College East
2009

Skills

  • Data Collection
  • Data Research
  • Designing Surveys
  • Statistical Sampling
  • Knowledge of SPSS software
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent error detection and problem solving skills
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Critical thinking
  • Innovation
  • Microsoft Office Word & Excel

Accomplishments


  • Measuring Investment in Science and Technology 2016 - 2023
  • National STREAM Workforce Development Report 2023
  • Assessment of STEM Labour Needs in Emerging Sectors 2023
  • First Lego League 2023 - M&E Co-Coordinator
  • STKF 2.0 (2022) - M&E Committee Member
  • Survey of Mathematics in Primary Schools, 2017
  • Survey of Mathematics in Secondary Schools, 2016
  • CYSF 2016 & 2017 - M&E Committee Member
  • FIRST LEGO League Evaluation - 2017/19

Affiliations

Treasurer CYENTT – Caribbean Youth Environment Network, Trinidad & Tobago Chapter


Member - BATCE Environmental Club

Additional Information

- Microsoft Office forms

- Excel Essentials Intermediate

- Microsoft O365

- Microsoft Visio 2016

- Coursera data analytics

Timeline

Economist I

National Institute Of Higher Education Research Science And Technology, NIHERST
06.2023 - Current

Loans Officer

Island Finance
01.2015 - 02.2016

Sales Clerk

Pennywise Cosmetics
10.2014 - 02.2015

B.Sc. - Economics & Management

University of The West Indies, Cave Hill Campus

Bishops Anstey & Trinity College East 6th Form

Trinity College East
Akeem Timothy