SHIVONNE PETERS
12 Crescent Gardens
D’Abadie
Trinidad
(868) 642-1603 (Home)
(868) 475-7199 (Mobile)
Email: shivonne17@hotmail.com
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CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Contribution to the design and implementation of projects that result in sustainable environmental management, development and planning.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Experienced in conducting independent research for the compilation of reports and documents.
- Competent Researcher and Writer in the subject areas of Environmental Studies and Geography at both Undergraduate and Graduate levels of scholarship.
- Competency on large scale projects designed to achieve measurable improvement in the socio economic status of target sectors of populations in developing countries.
- Competent in framing methodologies for rigorous data gathering and analysis.
- Competent Office Administrator.
- Well developed Business Presentation Skills.
- Functional competency in Microsoft Office Suite
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
University College London
MSc in Environment and Sustainable Development (2008)
Modules:
- Development and Planning
- Environmental Legislation in the United Kingdom
- Urban Environmental Planning and Management in Development
- Environment and Sustainable Development in Practice
- Socially Sensitive Development in Practice
University of the West Indies, Mona Campus
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Geography, (2006)
Modules:
- Environmental Management
- Risk Management / Disaster Studies
- Population and Urban Studies
- Physical Geography Studies
CAREER PROFILE
November 2009- present- Manager and Researcher, MIND Alliance (Environmental Consulting)
- MIND Alliance Ltd is an environmental firm specializing in all aspects of sustainable business management, such as impact assessments, sustainability appraisals, energy management services etc.
- Extensive research to undertake environmental projects, the latest, a Blue Flag Feasibility Study (sustainable development of marine areas). MIND Alliance (based in Jamaica), was contracted by TDC (Tourism Development Company) to undertake a feasibility study to determine weather pilot beaches and marinas in Trinidad and Tobago can be awarded Blue Flag Certification. It involved site visits and interviews with numerous stakeholders and the compilation of a final report to TDC which was submitted to International Organisation FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education). Other projects include carbon reduction management (CMR), waste water systems and evaluation and environmental impact assessments.
- I currently manage MIND Alliance’s Trinidad-based offices.
April 2009-present- Freelance Academic Writer, London
- Research and writing on Academic topics in the subject areas of Environmental Studies and Geography at the Undergraduate and Masters level for the London-based ‘Academic Knowledge’ Academic Writing Agency.
September 2006- March 2007- Teacher at Bishop Anstey High School ,Trinidad
- Teaching Geography and Environmental Science at Secondary School Level (Forms 1- L6).
June 2003-September 2004- Administrative Assistant, Trinidad
- Co-ordination of all Office Administrative Duties and Client Interaction for DR and Associates.
January 2008 – May 2008 - Supervised Consultancy Project: Transformation within the MUTP project, Mumbai, India.
- The Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) project is funded by the World Bank and is focused on improving the economic status of Mumbai through developing the railway system and also through the transformation of the lives of slum dwellers living within 30 feet of the railway lines in Mumbai. The project relocated and rehabilitated (R&R) an estimated 60,000 people in Mumbai. Our evaluation of the R&R consisted an analysis encompassed the economic, social and political aspects of the project.
- Thorough preparation for the project was performed through evaluation of secondary data including policies and procedures of the city, state and international and national organisations involved in MUTP. Furthermore, in-depth dialogue and presentations took place with leading individuals and academics in the field. The field-work was a great learning opportunity as I held interviews with high ranking individuals such as the commissioner of the municipality development authority (MMRDA) and Senior State secretary for housing. Furthermore, the interviews allowed me to understand what and how to extract information from different actors ranging from politicians and think tanks to financial experts. Another aspect of the field work was to gain information from local people who had been affected by the project. This was especially challenging as it was important to differentiate between the different groupings among the community and gain their trust in a short time in order to get quality and relevant information quickly.
- The project allowed us to put into action the leading tools to diagnose the situation and create strategies. Continuous diagnosis of the situation and intense work on strategies allowed us to complete the project within a short period of time. I had the opportunity to present our work through a presentation to the stakeholders and journalists in Mumbai and also present a report with the recommendations for the improvement of the project.
October 2007-January 2008 – Supervised Consultancy Project: Sustainable Development in Tower Hamlet, London.
- The research project was focused on the perceptions of “sustainable communities” by the local community and by the policy makers. It required rigorous initial research, both primary and secondary data was used and techniques such as mapping and interviews applied in order to understand the spatial and human factors and design a feasible research framework.
- The project provided valuable experience in designing research projects, this was with regard to not only framing appropriate questions but also in designing methodology to ensure that the information collected is comprehensive and accurate. Furthermore, the project increased my knowledge of research techniques and how to apply them with integrity.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Associate Member of the IEMA- Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment
- Member of the DPU Climate Change Group (UCL)
- Computer Lab Technician 2005-2006 (UWI)
- Member of Mary Seacole Volleyball Team 2004-2005 (UWI)
REFERENCES
Senior Lecturer and Director of the MSc in Environment and Sustainable Development
Development Planning Unit, 34 Tavistock Square
London,WC1H 9EZ
E-mail - a.allen@ucl.ac.uk
Contact number- 01144 20 7679 1111
Walter H. Greve and Co. GMBH
17 Brabant Street, Woodbrook
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad
E-mail- angel@whhg.name
Contact Number- 622-2879
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