Leslyn Tonge, Ph.D.

Experience

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  Government of Dominica

  Aug 1996 - Dec 2003

  Administrative Assistant

  • Provided administrative support to the Airport Management team including the Airport Manager and Assistant Managers and the Chief Air Traffic Control Officer• Liaised between various departments including customs, immigration and airline representatives to ensure proper communication and reporting practices; • Processed bi-weekly and monthly revenue reports; • Effectively handled cash and receipts of over $40,000 each month and depositing the same in the Government Treasury; • Maintained personnel files for 25 employees and accurately recording and calculating vacation balances Show less

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  Star models

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  President

  *Provide guidance to young women desirous of pursing a career in the fashion industry.* Coach young ladies in runway modeling, wardrobe styling, and etiquette.* Serve as chaperone to various fashion events within the territory* Provide scouting and casting services for fashion and production

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  Signature by Terry Donovan

  Aug 2008 - Nov 2016

  Models Coordinator/Production Assistant

  *Assist in the successful production of an international fashion event in the BVI* Serve as liaison between models, fashion designers and production team* Organize and host casting calls* Write and edit articles, press releases, etc

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  University of the Virgin Islands

  Mar 2012 - May 2013

  SGA President. - 2011-2012Member of the UVI SenateThurgood Marshall College Fund AlumniMember of Golden Key International Honour SocietyMember of Sigma Tau Delta Honour SocietyCharter Member of UVI Sisters With PurposeManaging Editor for the UVI Voice - Student NewspaperProduction Manager - WUVI AM 1090Host - Rise and Shine Morning Show on WUVI AM 1090Co-Host/Producer of 'Voice of the University' Radio ProgramPublisher of The Buzz and PerspectivesContributing Writer: UVI Magazine Show less * Serve as an advocate for the newspaper in social media spaces, engaging in dialogues and answering questions where appropriate* Manage and build an active brand ambassador network to spread the word about the newspaper* Monitor effective benchmarks for measuring the impact of social media programs, and analyze, review, and report on effectiveness of campaigns in an effort to maximize results* Regularly provide feedback and insights gained from social media monitoring to the production team* Monitor trends in social media tools, trends and applications that would be of great benefit in propagating the mission of the publication Show less • Act as office receptionist; answering telephones, making reservations and appointments, receiving and responding to all levels of staff and the general public providing information and assistance • Serve as first point of contact with visitors to the office by providing excellent customer service• Effectively use Microsoft Office application to create and modify documents including interoffice communications, correspondence and requisitions • Assists Executive Assistant and other support staff with assigned project based work including planning and organizing events and functions as needed Show less

  • Undergraduate Student

    Aug 2009 - May 2013

  • Managing Editor - UVI Voice Student Newspaper

    Sept 2010 - Dec 2012

  • Office Assistant

    May 2012 - Jul 2012

  • Radio Show Host/Show Production Assistant

    Mar 2012 - Jul 2012
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  Univeristy of the Virgin Islands

  May 2013 - Dec 2013

  Office Assistant

  • Act as office receptionist; answering telephones, making reservations and appointments, receiving and responding to all levels of staff and the general public providing information and assistance• Serve as first point of contact with visitors to the office by providing excellent customer service• Effectively use Microsoft Office application to create and modify documents including interoffice communications, correspondence and requisitions• Assists Executive Assistant and other support staff with assigned project based work including planning and organizing events and functions as needed Show less

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  SABLE Lit Mag

  May 2013 - Sept 2013

  International Intern/Writer

  Write and edit articles

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  WSTA - Lucky 13

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  Radio News Reporter (Part-Time)

  • Produce and host the “Good News Headlines” broadcasted 4 times daily• Research, write and edit news scripts for daily live on-air broadcast • Deliver the daily “Community Calendar” and “Midday Report” • Operate various types of broadcast equipment used during production

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  University of the Virgin Islands

  Jan 2014 - now

  I serve as the Campus Liaison for The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars at UVI. My responsibilities include recruiting students to participate in the 10-week summer program in Washington, DC. I coordinate all activities at UVI relative to that program as well as prepare students prior to their departure to DC.I currently serve on the TWC Liaison Advisory Board.As the Fulbright Student Program Adviser, I prepare recruit and prepare students to take advantage of the opportunities available to them overseas. Show less Act as office receptionist; answering telephones, making reservations and appointments, receiving and responding to all levels of staff and the general public providing information and assistanceServe as first point of contact with visitors to the office by providing excellent customer serviceEffectively use Microsoft Office application to create and modify documents including interoffice communications, correspondence and requisitionsAssists Executive Assistant and other support staff with assigned project based work including planning and organizing events and functions as neededProvides direct administrative support by preparing or directing the preparation of correspondence, agendas, and materials including administrative and public reports for reproduction and distribution; maintains calendars, schedules and plans events and meetings.Responds to questions from other offices and the public; schedules and places conference calls Show less

  • Dean of Students

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Assistant Director, UVI Creativity Lab

    Oct 2019 - now

  • Study Abroad Coordinator

    Apr 2014 - now

  • Dean of Students (Interim)

    Jan 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Administrative Specialist

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2023