RACHEL J.

SEALY, BBA, MSc (Candidate)

#5 Sunshine Avenue La Sieva
Maracas Royal Road St. Joseph,
Trinidad, W.I
(868) 696-0316 (Home) (869)722-2470(Mobile)

rachelsealy@live.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A Marriage and Family Life Counselor in Training who is able to provide current information, specialized
techniques, and who possess the ability to increase the skills set of individuals towards their understanding,
assessment, and problem solving of issues and challenges experienced within marital, couple and family
dynamics.

MAJOR STRENGTHS

Excellent communication skills, which includes high oral comprehension, oral expression, speech
clarity, and written communication.

Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping
others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them
over time.

Active listening and feedback, social perceptiveness, and conflict resolution.

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people

Goal- oriented
Deadline-oriented
Budget development
Project management
Event coordination and protocol

CAREER HISTORY

2015-PT: Chaplain, University of the Southern Caribbean

Create programs and opportunities for the spiritual growth and development of students, faculty, and staff
Provide spiritual counseling and care
Coordinate key events within the Universitys calendar

2009 2015: Director, Alumni Relations, University of the Southern Caribbean

Designed and implemented alumni programs which support institutions strategic plan. Programs include Next
Generation Alumni Program, Pre- Alumni Program, Alumni Mentorship Program, Alumni Volunteer Program,
and Alumni Award Program
Established and built relationships with a wide range of alumni, locally, regionally, and internationally; maintain
regular communication with alumni via direct contact, email blasts, alumni web pages, and print publications
such as alumni newsletters
Created new revenue streams through conferences, events, fundraising projects, such as the Rebuilding From
The Ashes project; increased financial support from alumni and friends, and increased Faculty and Staff giving
towards Capital Development Fund
2007- Director of Payroll, Finance Office, University of the Southern Caribbean
1999-2007

Associate Director Student Finance, University of the Southern Caribbean

1997-1999

Director, Food Service Department, University of the Southern Caribbean

EDUCATION
Professional Degrees
2012-PT

Walden University, USA

MSc. Marriage, couple, and Family, Counseling

2012-PT

University of the Southern Caribbean

BBA, Theology & Religion

1993

Andrews University, Michigan, USA.

BBA, Business Administration

Professional/Short Courses

2014

Mastering Presentations and Public Speaking

2011

Event Coordination and Protocol

2010

Effective Leadership Skills for Women

2000

Adult Literacy Tutors Association Teacher Certification

1999

First Time Supervisor course

TRAINING/WORKSHOPS
Name

Parenting Workshops (Stages of child

development, Bullying & violence, Best practice in
parenting methods, community involvement &
resources)

Champion for Change Workshop ( Training

community leaders in the issues of crime and
violence reduction in homes and in the
communities)

Designation

Project
Manager
and
Lecturer

Date &
duration
March
2014September
2014
March
2015- Ma y
2015

Project
Manager
and
Lecturer

Citizen Security
May 2015-March
Program under the
-2016
umbrella of the
Ministry of National
Security Trinidad
and Tobago

Facilitator

Organized by the
S.D.A Tobago
Mission

2013, 2014

Facilitator

Organized by the
S.D.A South
Caribbean
Conference

2010, 2011,
2013

Facilitator

Organized by the
S.D.A North
Caribbean
Conference

2011

Facilitator

Organized by the
S. D.A St.
Vincent Mission

2010

Tobago S.D.A. National Womens Conference

South Caribbean of S.D.A. National Womens

Conference

North Caribbean Conference of S.D.A National

Womens Conference

St. Vincent S.D.A. National Womens

Conference

Institution/
Organization
Ministry of
Gender, Youth
and Child
Development
Trinidad and
Tobago

Interests
a. Marriage & Family dynamics, Health & Fitness, Women issues, People watching, Reading
Community activities
a. Key Presenter/Speaker for numerous local, regional, and international motivational programs
b. Involve in extensive community programs and or services Marriage Life psychoeducational
programs, Health & Wellness, Food mobilization & distribution, Missionary outreach to
underprivileged people.

Accomplishments
a. Elected member of the Caribbean Union Board, 2007-2012
b. Elected member of the University of the Southern Caribbean Administrative Council
c. Elected Elder, Women's Ministry Leader, and Family Life Director for Local S.D.A Church
d. Elected member of the South Caribbean Conference Evangelism Council, 2001-2015
e. President's Award recipient for outstanding performance in Evangelism - 2006, 2009, 2010
f.

Community Outreach Award recipient, 2006

g. University of the Southern Caribbean Outstanding Service Award recipient, 2009