Vashanti Raymond
36 Simon Bolivar Housing Scheeme, Stockfarm
Roseau, Dominica
767-448-0776 | vashanti@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

To acquire a position that utilizes my technical skills and knowledge in Database Development, Networking, Programming or Web Development.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Information Technology Teacher May 2010 – present
St. Martin Secondary School | Roseau, Dominica

• Teach Information technology to forms 3 to 5.
• Serve as the Lab and Networking technician when necessary.

Web Developer January 2008 – April 2010
Conservatory of Music and Dance | Kansas City, MO

• At this position I managed a website with over 200 pages.
• Created a new website from scratch.
• Created a custom CMS for this site, data for most pages were stored in a database, and an administration area was developed for users to edit, upload and manage content.

Web Developer March 2007 – May 2008
School of Computing and Engineering | Kansas City, MO

• Created and maintained a small website for the Retiree’s Association.
• Set up a database to collect information from volunteers to events.

Advising Assistant January 2007 – May 2008
UMKC International Student Affairs Office | Kansas City, MO

• At this office I started off as a data entry clerk.
• I worked with PeopleSoft database to enter data of current and future students of the University of Missouri.
• Worked with ImageNow Software to scan documents and links to personal profiles.
• I later took on the position of Advising assistant at the same office where I prepared documents and letter, performed filing, prepared for meeting and performed any other office task given to me.

Information Presentation Services (IPS) SA March 2007 – April 2008
UMKC Information Services | Kansas City, MO

• Attended Web Laison meetings on behalf of certain departments.
• Relayed Information from the Information Services on new technology to the Conservatory of Music and Dance.
• Implemented new technology and services for more efficient communication between personnel in the Conservatory.

Lab Supervisor August 2006 – February 2007
UMKC Information Systems | Kansas City, MO

• At this position I performed regular maintenance of machines in various labs on the UMKC campus.
• Aided students and faculty with general software and hardware problems.

Network Administrator August 2004 – July 2005
St. Martin’s Secondary School | Roseau

• Built and managed a small network of 25 to 30 computers.
• Ran Windows 2003 Server and installed a print server.
• Analyzed and resolved connectivity, hardware and software problems.
• Created user and administrator accounts for students and faculty.
• Installed new software, placed software and internet restrictions on accounts.

High School Teacher August 2004 – July 2005
St. Martin’s Secondary School | Roseau

• Taught Information Technology and programming at the school.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree, Computer Science
8/2005 – 12/2009

University Of Missouri-Kansas City | Kansas City, MO
I completed my degree with a concentration in Networking and Database Development.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages: C++, Java, C, C#, ASP, ASP.net, JavaScript, ColdFusion, PHP, Delphi
Databases: MSSQL, Oracle, MYSQL, Microsoft Access
Network Build: Windows 2000/2003 Server, Linux
Other: Sharepoint, ImageNow, PeopleSoft

ACTIVITIES & AWARDS

Member, Association for Computing Machinery ACM
Robotics Team Member, Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE
Member, Society for Women Engineers SWE
Mentor and Volunteer, USFIRST Robotics
Chancellor’s Non-Resident Award (2005-2009) UMKC