Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications and Achievements
Awards
Affiliations
Volunteer Experience
Personal Information
References
Timeline
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Avinash Mootoor

Biche

Summary

Competent and Reliable individual seeking to apply my experience and institutional knowledge towards achieving a profitable outcome in the organization

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Local Economic Development Officer

Mayaro/ Rio Claro Regional Corporation (M.R.C.R.C.)
11.2022 - Current
  • To Facilitate LED activities in the Municipality
  • Evaluate results of Local Area Economic Profiles and make recommendations to the local government
  • Encourage sustainable gender sensitive and environmentally sound business practices
  • Work closely with the local development agencies to develop and implement LED strategies and plans
  • Identify the needs of local entrepreneurs and business start-ups for technical assistance
  • Act as a first point of call for investment enquiries specific to LED
  • Identify the LED needs and gaps existing within project communities, groups and individuals to assist with the development of a program of training, technical assistance and sources of support in response to same
  • Develop relationships with key stakeholders for knowledge sharing and exchange
  • Assist with the identification, documentation and dissemination of LED best practices
  • Establish and maintain contact with key national SME support agencies in the project thematic areas, e.g., community agro-tourism, agro-processing, marine protected areas, micro-financing, human resource development/capacity building among others.

Checker Acting as Planning/Communication Officer

Mayaro/ Rio Claro Regional Corporation (M.R.C.R.C.)
07.2017 - 11.2022
  • Research and Acquisition of statistical data for various purposes
  • Producing reports and developing responses to requests by various agencies
  • Strategic Planning and Development
  • Assisting in Development Projects under the Public Sector Investment Programme
  • Assisting in the relief exercises for flood victims
  • Function as logistics personnel under the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • Liaison for the Regional Corporation for tourism programmes and initiatives
  • Assistant in the execution of the National Latrine Eradication Programme under the MRCRC
  • Represent the MRCRC in stakeholder consultations with various agencies
  • Planning/hosting events, celebrations, competitions, conferences, meetings
  • Committee member of the Events Committee for the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government
  • Appointed as Management Advisory Committee (MAC) Member under the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) to represent the Mayaro/ Rio Claro Regional Corporation.

Research Assistant/Clerical Assistant

Mayaro/ Rio Claro Regional Corporation (M.R.C.R.C.)
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Receiving and filing correspondences
  • Despatching files
  • Input Information on computerized filing system
  • Scanning/copying documents
  • Research/ Reporting
  • Occasional assistance to the Disaster Management Unit with flood relief programmes.

OJT- Disaster Management Unit

Mayaro/ Rio Claro Regional Corporation (M.R.C.R.C.)
11.2014 - 08.2016
  • Recording disaster events
  • Generating reports of disaster related events
  • Aiding in disaster mitigation, response and relief exercises
  • Assist in planning simulation exercises for Community Emergency Response Tean (C.E.R.T)
  • Participate and assist in executing disaster response drills
  • Assist the Disaster Coordinator with administrative duties.

Laboratory Technician- Raw Materials

ALBROSCO/SANTA ROSA FOODS LTD
06.2014 - 11.2014
  • Traceability of raw materials done by recording name of the product, ingredients, percentage composition, the name and address of the manufacturer, batch number and necessary dates
  • Documenting all activities, procedures and results accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with quality and safety guidelines
  • Conducting temperature checks at all key points in the production line to ensure quality operation standards are met
  • Testing the nutrient content of canned products through chemical analysis (pH, fat, protein, carbohydrate content)
  • Perform Shelf-life analysis of canned products by assessing the formulation, processing, packaging and storage
  • Performing visual inspection, seal integrity testing (pressure testing) to detect leaks or defects.
  • Performing daily quality control and calibrating laboratory machines.

Education

Master of Science - Renewable Energy Technology

The University of The West Indies
St. Augustine Trinidad And Tobago
05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Physics

The University of The West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad And Tobago
05.2014

C.A.P.E Examinations -

Northeastern College
Sangre Grande, Trinidad And Tobago
05.2010

Ordinary Level Examination (CSEC) -

Rio Claro College
Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago
05.2008

Skills

  • Communication
  • Research
  • Attention to detail,
  • Time management
  • Data analysis
  • Multitasking
  • Team player

Certifications and Achievements

  • Certificate of Participation at the Tourism Management Seminar for Latin American, South Pacific and Caribbean Countries in the People’s Republic of China 2018
  • Certified as a Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T) member. 2012 and 2019.
  • President of the UWI Hindu Society 2014
  • All-rounder in the UWI Cricket Team 2012
  • School prefect of Rio Claro College and North Eastern College
  • East Indian Singer/ Musician – Manager of M5 Sound Company
  • Member of a religious singing group (Harika Bhajan Group)
  • Coordinator and participant in various religious programs
  • Participant in the Caribbean Youth Science Forum (CYSF) programme 2010
  • Certified in etiquette, communication skills and ballroom dancing
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of a primary school quiz in the Mayaro/Rio Claro Region in 2019.

Awards

  • Awarded a token of appreciation for assisting in Rio Claro Hindu Primary School Baal Vikas Competition
  • Meritorious award in Northeastern College for being an all rounded student
  • Religious award for motivation and initiating religious events at Northeastern College.
  • Top student in Rio Claro College for Physics and Geography CSEC

Affiliations

  • Committee member of the Project Steering Committee for Improving National Sargassum Management Capacities
  • Member of the Management Advisory Committee for Environmentally Sensitive Species and Environmentally Sensitive Areas
  • Member of the Rio Claro Ram Leela Committee

Volunteer Experience

  • 2015, 2023, Rio Claro Ram Leela, Narrator/Tracher/Music Instructor
  • Rio Claro Hindu School Bal Vikas, Narrator/Tracher/Music Instructor

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/27/91
  • Nationality: Trinidadian

References

  • Rachael Ragoo, Cunapo Southern Main Road, Navet Village, Rio Claro, 398-2280
  • Raymond Seuchan, Waterloo Road, Carapichaima, 721-1979

Timeline

Local Economic Development Officer

Mayaro/ Rio Claro Regional Corporation (M.R.C.R.C.)
11.2022 - Current

Checker Acting as Planning/Communication Officer

Mayaro/ Rio Claro Regional Corporation (M.R.C.R.C.)
07.2017 - 11.2022

Research Assistant/Clerical Assistant

Mayaro/ Rio Claro Regional Corporation (M.R.C.R.C.)
08.2016 - 07.2017

OJT- Disaster Management Unit

Mayaro/ Rio Claro Regional Corporation (M.R.C.R.C.)
11.2014 - 08.2016

Laboratory Technician- Raw Materials

ALBROSCO/SANTA ROSA FOODS LTD
06.2014 - 11.2014

Master of Science - Renewable Energy Technology

The University of The West Indies

Bachelor of Science - Physics

The University of The West Indies

C.A.P.E Examinations -

Northeastern College

Ordinary Level Examination (CSEC) -

Rio Claro College
Avinash Mootoor