Amelia Gordon

Environmentalist and Political Scientist

Amelia Gordon
6 Brompton Rd
Kingston 5

876-874-4552

[email protected]

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Holder of a Bsc. in Political Science and International Relations and a MSc. in Integrated Urban and Rural Environmental Management. I strive to achieve the highest standard possible, at any given task and in any situation. I am accustomed to working in a fast-paced and challenging environment, particularly when dealing with multiple projects, departmental deadline as well as school assignments deadlines. I aim to make a significant contribution to the success and growth of the organization to which I am employed, while setting personal goals and enhancing professional development.
RELATED EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION & SKILLS

PROJECT MANAGEMENT, MONITORING, EVALUATION and ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant to the Landfill Director | National Solid Waste Management Authority
September 2016 – Present

·         Responsible for Landfill monthly/quarterly reports

·         Develop Landfill project proposals

·         Follow through on projects

·         Minute taking and reporting

·         To keep abreast with all Landfill operations at the eight (8) disposal sites.

·         Member of the project team for Trelawny Transfer Station

·         Develop project document, project schedule, oversee project, compiling project report

·         Seek funding for projects

·         Deputy project Coordinator of the NSWMA Primary Schools’ Waste Management Awareness Game Application.

Ensure an adequate follow-up system exists within the Landfill Director’s office.
Oversee matters relating to the disposing of solid waste.
National Commercial Bank(NCB) Junction, St. Elizabeth

Customer Service Department- June – August 2014

·         Opening of new account

·         Debit/Credit card replacement

·         Disseminate information to clients

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES MONA
MSc in Integrated Urban and Rural Environmental Management, (September 2017- May 2019)
Main Modules: Environmental Law, Project Management, Environmental Economics, Geographic Information System (GIS), Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods, Management and Analysis of Data, Environmental Impact Assessment, Waste Management, Health and the Environment, National Parks, Tourism and Recreational Amenities, Land and Water Management …

HUNAN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, Hunan China
Certificate, July 2016
Movie and TV Media and Brand Management for Developing Countries

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES (UWI)
Bachelor’s Degree, July 2015
BSc Political Science (Major)
International Relations (Minor)
HAMPTON SCHOOL, Malvern, St. Elizabeth
Associates Degree, June 2012
8 CAPE

ST. ELIZABETH TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (STETHS) Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth

High School Diploma, June 2010

9 CXCs

SKILLS

·         Spanish

·         Communication (Public Speaking)

·         Strong knowledge in using Microsoft Office, SPSS, ArcMAP, ArcGIS and Microsoft Projects

·         Customer Service

·         Project Coordinating/Management

·         Report Writing

·         Outstanding oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

·         Excellent management, leadership & time management skills.

·         Knowledge and experience in working with a wide spectrum of people from different backgrounds

·         Able to work off own initiative and in a team environment.

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERISM

Jamaica National Youth Parliamentarian

November2017- November 2018
●      Work towards eradicating varying social issues affecting young people.

●      Lobby for the implementation of policies to reduce the high unemployment rate of young Jamaicans.

●      Conduct ongoing research on social issues affecting young people.

●      Drafted and submitted proposals/recommendations on social issues among youth to Gordon House.

Employee of the Year, 2017, Landfill Department-NSWMA

References are available upon your request.