GISELLE GRAVESANDE
St George
Summary
Confident young professional with a passion for learning and development. Eager to leverage education and training in the construction industry coupled with, administrative skills, to support the growth and success, of the high-performing [company name]. Proficient in handling multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Strong track record of setting effective goals, collaborating and leading teams in multicultural settings. Committed to continuous improvement and driving team success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grenada Students' Association (GSA) President
UWI, Trinidad & Tobago
08.2023 - Current
- Oversaw running of all meetings; this includes following parliamentary procedure, facilitating discussion and preserving order
- Prepared program agenda at the beginning of the semester, which included: a calendar of events for the semester, campus issues to be addressed, and community service projects
- Motivated students to participate in cultural activities such as Guild Fest, Culture Week, and Hall Culture Week
- Assist with scheduling and preparation of agendas and minutes
- Obtained sponsorship and collaborations with the Grenada Tourism Authority, Grenada Chocolate Authority and the Grenada Engineering Society to have a showcase of Grenadian Heritage
- Collaborated with other regional Students' Association to build comradery
Tutor
The University of the West Indies - St Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago
09.2022 - Current
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure
- Served as an ongoing resource for both students and parents, providing guidance related to academic planning, study habits, test-preparation strategies, and more.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Improved test scores from 51%-75% by focusing on reading comprehension, math, and critical thinking skills through one-on-one tutoring sessions
- Tutored struggling, average and advanced students in [Mandarin, Engineering Statistics] course materials
Canada Hall Floor Representative
UWI St Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Held regular meetings with the residents on the floor
- Ensured that all Safety and Health protocols were adhered to
- Conducted conflict resolutions between residents
- Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering comradery through personalized attention and outstanding communication.
- Conducted monthly updates and progress reports of the floor
- Assisted the administrative work for the hall council when needed
Volunteer
Rotaract Club of Dailan - Dalian China
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Assisted with special events or programs
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning
- Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients
- Coordinated food, clothing and household items for the Purple Dragon (紫龙) home for the elderly
- Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities
- Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment
- Organized and managed events and projects as part of community support services
Education
Bachelor of Science: Civil Engineering -
The University of The West Indies
Trinidad & Tobago2025
Associates of Arts: Mandarin (HSK 4) -
NorthEast Normal University (东北师范大学）
ChangChun, Jilin, China2015
Associate of Science: Building Technology (Hons.) -
T. A. Marryshow Community College
Grenada01.2012
Skills
- Customer Relationship Management
- MATLAB
- Team Collaboration
- STAAD Pro Connect
- Time Management
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Microsoft Office
- Records Management
- MIDAS
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Microsoft Projects
Certification
- MUN's most compelling Speech, Dalian University of Technology (大连理工大学） - 03/2018
- Google sheets by MindLuster Training - 06/2023
- Fire, life safety: How to select a clean agent suppression system, Consulting-Specifying Engineer - 07/2023
- Cyber Security Awareness, FIDIC - 07/2023
- Most Outstanding Member, Rotaract Club of Dalian, District 52 - 2017& 2018
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
German
Limited Working
Russian
Limited Working
Timeline
Grenada Students' Association (GSA) President
UWI, Trinidad & Tobago
08.2023 - Current
Tutor
The University of the West Indies - St Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago
09.2022 - Current
Canada Hall Floor Representative
UWI St Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago
09.2022 - 05.2023
Volunteer
Rotaract Club of Dailan - Dalian China
10.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science: Civil Engineering -
The University of The West Indies
Associates of Arts: Mandarin (HSK 4) -
NorthEast Normal University (东北师范大学）
Associate of Science: Building Technology (Hons.) -
T. A. Marryshow Community College
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