Donovan Leon

Donovan St. Antonio Leon, BSc (Mathematics & Economics) 28 Duhaney Park, Duhaney Drive, Kingston 20; Cell:-;- Freelance Worker I am an avid learner, meticulous, a lateral thinker with strong professional characteristics and I possess a “can-do” attitude. I have skills in qualitative & quantitative research methods necessary for sound analysis. I possess a high standard of integrity and the drive to surpass expectations. Professional Experience Computer Skills  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Publisher, Powerpoint)  Competence in SQL(Oracle), Java programming and Haskell language  Working knowledge of statistical packages such as R & SPSS . Virtual Assistant (2015) https://www.upwork.com/d/contracts/- . Research Analyst/Statistical Modelling (2016) https://www.upwork.com/d/contracts/- . Customer Service Support https://www.upwork.com/d/contracts/- Training  Time Management  Business Communication  Customer Relationship Management Skills and Interests       Teacher of Mathematics, (Jamaica) Jan 2013 – Feb 2013 Marcus Garvey Technical High School  Preparation of lesson plans for lower school and upper school students.  Preparing students for CSEC examination to large class sizes (over thirty (30) students) Strong communication skills Efficient time Management Skills Strong Analytic Skills Current affairs Sports Music Leadership Positions   Treasurer of the UWI Actuarial Society – 2010 to 2011 Treasurer for the FPAS (UWI) - 2010 to 2011 Professional Development  Certificate of Achievement, Financial Market Analysis – March 2017 International Monetary Fund/edX  Certificate of Achievement, Project Management Techniques for Development Professionals – March 2017 Inter-American Development Bank/edX Personal Reference Reviews “…Donovan has continuously used his initiative to look for ways to improve on our productivity. He is a hardworking dedicated individual that never stops until the job is done correctly or in a manner that is useful and practical “… Donovan has demonstrated the ability to work & think on his own initiative and does so in a timely manner. Education  University of West Indies, Mona (2013) B.Sc. Mathematics and Economics, Courses include: : Numerical Analysis, Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Probability, International Economics, Intermediate Micro and Macroeconomics, Marketing , Accounting  Exced Community College 2006 – 2007  Calabar High School 2001 – 2006 Donovan Leon (Jr) Telephone: 834 - 2563-______________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Hiring Manager, I hereby apply for the position of Freelance Contractor to fulfil the required tasks as outlined in your terms of reference. My passion for development and risk management, together with my sound quantitative knack, makes this opportunity attractive to me. Through my academic pursuits in Mathematics and Economics I have garnered a solid foundation for the application of the skills and knowledge necessary to be an outstanding freelancer in whichever capacity I am placed. Furthermore, my cumulative professional experiences have enhanced my qualitative-analytical skills, and I have further developed the savvy to negotiate, employ project management tools as well as the ability to utilize several technological platforms to conduct data collection, organization and high level analysis. Also, having being actively involved in a number of activities for Projects in variety of roles, such as Administrative support, review of project documents, monitoring and evaluation et al, these skills are particularly useful in the Marketing and Sales, Customer Service, VA and Research and Analysis. My penchant for spotting opportunities for improvement in systems and processes; innovative mind and critical thinking skills will align well with the responsibilities in the relevant job description. I would be delighted to have the opportunity to work in, learn from, and contribute to help you completing the tasks assigned in the most efficient and cost effective manner. I look forward to your response. Thank you for your kind consideration of my application. Sincerely, Donovan Leon