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Ingrid H. Prescod

Palmiste

Summary

I am a focused professional dedicated to upholding proper work ethics whilst seeking new opportunities for helping and enhancing career growth. Additionally, I am optimistic that my academic background coupled with the wide range of tasks performed in various portfolios over time, make me a worthy candidate for any post once I am suitably qualified. I am attracted to any opportunity where my experiences and skills can be utilized in manner that would make a real difference in the lives of others.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Administrative Assistant

University Of The West Indies, Global Campus
04.2011 - 01.2024
  • Organized career fairs
  • Assisted with student recruitment
  • Assisted with fundraising activities
  • Assisted with student orientation
  • Dealt with building/office maintenance
  • Handled inventory and stock taking
  • Sorted incoming correspondence
  • Handled and/or refer student queries
  • Prepared recommendations for students upon request

Dean/School Counsellor

University Of The West Indies, Open Campus
04.2006 - 08.2011

Collaborated with agencies to engage students on issues of importance as well as career building strategies

Monitored students' behaviours and recommended solutions for improvement

Interacted with parents/guardians to treat with anti social behaviours

Conducted workshops and skill building exercises to sensitize and empower youth.

Part-time Tutor

The University Of The West Indies, Open Campus
02.2011 - 04.2014

Tutored a short course " Counselling Victims of Abuse"

Assigned and marked exam papers

Assigned projects to students

Assessed and evaluated student performance

Arranged for student site visits to Homes /Shelters as a requirement for the course

Consumer Liaison Officer

Ministry Of Legal Affairs, Consumer Affairs Division
04.1996 - 08.2002

Worked in a predominantly team driven environment

Scripted consumer friendly articles for a local newspaper column

Conducted educational workshops to sensitize persons on their consumer rights and responsibilities

Appeared weekly on short television segments to spread the message of consumerism

Facilitated resolution of issues

Wrote speeches occasionally

Counsellor

Rape Crisis Society Of Trinidad And Tobago
01.2005 - 02.2007

Counselled victims of rape, incest and domestic violence of all ages

Prepared confidential reports on individual cases

Attended meetings conducted by the head counsellor

Accompanied victims/survivors to the police station if/when necessary for further action

Participated in public educational outreach and booth displays

Education

Diploma, Montessori Teaching

London Montessori Centre
London, UK
10.1989

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

University Of New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
08.1993

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Resolving conflicts
  • Marketing and promotion
  • Counseling
  • Managing and supervising
  • Displaying good customer service
  • Editing documents
  • Planning events
  • Designing projects
  • Multitasking
  • Working in teams/ committees
  • Computer literate

Hobbies

I enjoy outdoor fundraising or sporting activities including nature hiking. I  listening to all genres of music. read, watch movies. I take time to visit museums, theatrical productions and view art/painting exhibitions. I am also an animal-lover and spend time regularly watching wildlife documentaries

Timeline

Senior Administrative Assistant

University Of The West Indies, Global Campus
04.2011 - 01.2024

Part-time Tutor

The University Of The West Indies, Open Campus
02.2011 - 04.2014

Dean/School Counsellor

University Of The West Indies, Open Campus
04.2006 - 08.2011

Counsellor

Rape Crisis Society Of Trinidad And Tobago
01.2005 - 02.2007

Consumer Liaison Officer

Ministry Of Legal Affairs, Consumer Affairs Division
04.1996 - 08.2002

Diploma, Montessori Teaching

London Montessori Centre

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

University Of New Brunswick
Ingrid H. Prescod