Melanie Young-Thongs

 MELANIE YOUNG-THONGS Apt 4 Ramjohn Trace, Penal Mailing Address-#20 John Shaw Avenue, Arima Cell:-/- E-mail: - Skills Excellent Communication skills Excellent research and problem solving skills Ability to work in teams Ability to use initiative at work Excellent Coordinating skills Excellent typing skills Competent in both written and oral skills and can effectively debate complex issues. Computer Competent EDUCATION Summary of Qualifications MSC Criminology and Criminal Justice-Awarded November 2015 Thesis entitled: Examining the impact of internet usage on victims ages 11-17 of cyber-bullying in a selected mixed secondary school. (Quantitative Methodology) BSC SOCIOLOGY WITH MINORS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS and CRIMINOLOGY (Graduation –October2011) Second Class Honors Employment History NEWSWISE- Administrative Assistant July 2018 to August 2018 Ministry of National Security-Probation Services Division- Research Assistant November 2015 to April 2016 Excellent skills and considerable knowledge of the principles , techniques and practices and methodology of social sciences research Processing Statistics for Probation Services Division Assists in coordinating the Thinking For A Change Programme Assists with working with Youths in the Thinking for a Change Programme Assisted in the analysis of Policy Evaluation Reports Working knowledge of court reporting Working knowledge of SPSS Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Ministry of the People and Social Development-Research Assistant January 2015 to October 2015 Excellent skills and considerable knowledge of the principles , techniques and practices and methodology of social sciences research Processing Statistics for Probation Services Division Assists in coordinating the Thinking For A Change Programme Assists with working with Youths in the Thinking for a Change Programme Developed Databases for Emergency Case Funds Assisted in the analysis of Policy Evaluation Reports Working knowledge of court reporting Working knowledge of SPSS Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Ministry of the People and Social Development OJT Programme at Probation Services Division- Assistant Social Worker and Researcher January 2013 to December 2014 Knowledge of both incoming and outgoing correspondence. Prequalification and Administrative Assistant- Super Industrial Services LTD October 2011 to March 2012 Prepare Prequals for Submission Update ISN Networld Potash Website Request Bank Letters Strong existing computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite to perform all office duties on MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Typing of letters and methodologies with good written communication skills Sorting Equipment Lists and Major Projects Calling on status on Prequals providing good oral skills and handling all phone calls. Prepare MSR’s to purchase documents for Prequals. Update NIS, BIR and Income Tax certificates Perform all tasks and daily routines indicated by Manager and meet strict deadlines. Royal Bank of Canada CSR August 2008-March -2009 Achievements 3rd and 4th Annual UWI Postgraduate Cross-Disciplinary Research Degree Seminar, on Crime and Crime-Related Topics- Institute of Criminal Justice and Security and Faculty of Social Sciences 2013 &2014 Trafficking Prevention and the Victims-United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime Certificate of Participation 2011 Leadership Service - Best STUDENT OF THE 6TH FORM - MOST OUTSTANDING AWARD FOR SOCIOLOGY - MODEL UNITED NATIONS ASSEMBLY 2008 6TH NATIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT (Working Knowledge of Parliament Procedures) 2007 COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT AWARD 2005 CLASS IMPACT AWARD 2004 CERTIFICATES OF COMMENDATIONS RBTT YOUNG LEADERS DEBATE 2004 2004 Professional Affiliations A member of Global Leadership Interlink- Professional 2011- Present Education UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES ST AUGUSTINE - UWI SIXTH FORM ST AUGUSTINE- NORTHGATE COLLEGE ST AUGUSTINE - REFERENCES Dr. ROSANNA YEARWOOD- RESEARCH SUPERVISOR- DR. RanDY SEEPERSAD- HEAD OF CRIMINOLOGY DEPARTMENT- MS.MARIAN TAYLOR- PROBATION OFFICER II-