VARSHA PARAY

84 Third Avenue, Barataria

vparay@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/varshaparay
1-868-313-4524

OBJECTIVE To attain a position that is commensurate with any but not

limited to the following: Communications, Customer Service,
Administrative, Marketing, Cable TV Operation, Call
Centre/Helpdesk Support, Social & Digital Media Marketing.

PROFILE
Excellent client service skills. Effective in expanding client base and
providing subsequent services such as support and management.

Leading managers and team members in fast-paced, high-expectation

environments.

Function as Public Relations Officer that achieves continuous growth and

branding.

Strong organizational, prioritization and interpersonal skills.

Marketing and advertising experience in categories including retail,

recreation, services and products for consumer and business-to-business
marketplaces.

Ability to work in a corporate and/or creative or cultural environment.

Engaging with new and growing Technologies.

Performing tasks efficiently within a group as well as individually

Maintaining personal and public brand of both the organization and myself

Liaise and Negotiate with affiliates of current and neighboring organizations

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EDUCATION
2013-2014 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
Attained BA(HONS) in Media and Communication (April 2014)

2009-2011 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

Attained BTEC Higher National Diploma Media & Communication

2008 ARTHUR LOK JACK GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Mastering Supervisory Skills Certificate

2008 DOV S. S. SIMENS HOLLYWOOD 2 DAY FILM WORKSHOP

Filming, Production, Post Production, Budget

2007 INSTITUTE OF BROADCASTING CAREERS

Television Production Certificate

2005 CIPRIANI COLLEGE OF LABOR & CO-OPERATIVE

STUDIES
Human Resource Management

2005 UWI SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES

Microsoft Office User Specialist Certificate

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vparay@gmail.com
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CAREER EXPERIENCE
2016 - Present
COMMUNITY DEFENCE AND SERVICES LIMITED

PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATOR
Assist in the development and launch of Anti-Crime Mobile App: CSAFE
Act as CSAFE Program Administrator, coordinating community and police
meetings for introducing CSAFE and public safety awareness
Liaise with the Communication Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
for the representation and distribution of crime data & statistics and other
relevant and sensitive intelligence for public consumption
Build and maintain the all social media platforms for Community Defence/CSAFE.
(Primarily Facebook & Twitter).
Maintain the aesthetic, functionality and interactivity of the CSAFE security app
providing relevant content (in the form of bulletins and scheduled push
notifications), police notices, and social media presence as well as administrating
the apps calendar of events.

2007 - 2016
MAYARO CABLE TV & NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES

CABLE TV Operations
Liaise with Network Affiliates to negotiate broadcast rights for U.S. & Canadian
Programming ( FOX, NBC UNIVERSAL, TURNER, LIFETIME, etc)
Liaise with Local Network Affiliates to negotiate local broadcast rights, local
content provision, etc.
Provide Reports for Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago on
behalf of Network Technologies Limited.

Production & Studio Manager

While working in the Media Production Department, gained hands-on
experience with Audio Technology and Editing, utilizing programs such Adobe
Creative Suite, LIVE & Pre-Recorded Technology.

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 As Production Manager, managed a team comprising Camera Men, Audio
Technicians and Editors. This post has also found me directing, producing,
scripting and editing various programs that are aired on Mayaro Cable TV.

Call Centre & Help Desk Technician

Provided Technical support to Digital, HD CATV & Broadband Internet Customers.
Connections, Reconnections & Disconnection.
Cable TV Programming & Access (Smart Card).
Internet (Network/Wi-Fi) Support 4

Freelance Social Media Marketing

Provided Social Media Marketing solutions to community businesses. (MCTV
Digital, ShopMCTV, Mayaro Family Medicine, Computer Technologies & Services
Limited: Retail Division).
Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Twitter).
Building & Maintaining Pages.
Building an Audience /Increasing page traffic with potential and existing
customers.

VARSHA PARAY
84 Third Avenue, Barataria
vparay@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/varshaparay
1-868-313-4524

2005 2007
Camera / Video Editor
Transitioned into the Media aspect of the company, having performed substantial
Camera Work and Digital Video Editing, utilizing software such as Adobe Premiere
Pro, Power Director and Sony Vegas. Additionally, I possess a fair knowledge of
Adobe Illustrator, however worked primarily with Adobe Photoshop when needed
be.

2003 2005
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES & SERVICES LIMITED

Help Desk Technician

Provided Clerical & Administrative support
Provided application, software and hardware support to end-users.
Provided Human Resource support:

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 Issuing Employee correspondence
Keeping reports of attendance and managing vacation and off time
Assisting in payroll administration

2002 2003
BIG SAVINGS SUPERMARKET /BEACHWAY SUPERMARKET
AMBROSIA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

Accountant & Data Entry Clerk

Provided Clerical & Administrative support to all business as well as managed all
Accounting history and produced daily, weekly, monthly and yearly financial
reports. Liaised with Management to conceptualize and implement cost-saving
practices for all business as well as managed payments to staff and vendors.
Tasks included but was not limited to the following
i. Manual NIS/HS/PAYE Preparation
ii. Manual VAT Calculations
iii. Personnel Workshop (Customer Service, Phone & Email Etiquette)
iv. Date Entry: Worked with Quickbooks Application

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 VARSHA PARAY
84 Third Avenue, Barataria
vparay@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/varshaparay
1-868-313-4524

INTERESTS
Media Industries
Customer Service
Brand Maintenance.
Social Media Marketing Solutions.
All Facets of New Media Engagement.

REFERENCES
Ms. Darcel Choy
Trinidad & Tobago Newsday Newspapers
1-868-474-9841
darcelchoy@gmail.com

Ms. Abbigail Ajim

School of Business and Computer Sciences Limited
Manager, Academic Administration CMS/Lecturer
1-868-663-7227 Ext. 1310
abbigaila@sbcs.edu.tt

Mrs. Vashti Singh

Operations Manager,
Computer Technologies and Services Limited
1-868-297-4191
vashtipsingh@gmail.com

Ms. Krystle Gopaul

Ministry of National Security
Immigration Division
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