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Leslyn Tonge
Administrative Assistant, University of the Virgin islands
Location: St. Thomas, VI United States
Joined: Jun 28th, 2006

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Leslyn Tonge was born on the island of Dominica, formally known as the Commonwealth of Dominica.
In 1994, she graduated from the St. Andrew�s High School with seven passes from the CXC (Caribbean Examination Council) as well as top honors in English Language. Before migrating to the US Virgin Islands, she pursued courses in English Language, English Literature, European and West Indian History, and Sociology at the Dominica Sixth Form College.

In 2009, she began studies at the University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas in Communication. During her course of studies within that field, she took advantage of the opportunity to work with the school newspaper. She began as a reporter and quickly moved up the ranks to become Editor-In-Chief. Under her leadership, the newspaper became more visible on campus and within the community. Readership increased by approximately 5 percent and the paper became more self-sufficient through increased advertisement sales. Recognizing that the media outlook was changing and that there was a need for more exposure and recognition of the achievements of fellow classmates, she took the initiative to start a media club that produced a bi-weekly electronic newsletter, which focused on students. She was part of the founding and creation of the first official student led and operated radio station in the territory. Besides being a founding member, she served as Production Manager and host of the morning show.

Leslyn is a leader who is proactive, organized, and success-driven. She is interested in the people around her and works to provide leadership and guidance in every way possible. Based on these guiding principles she served as President of the Student Government Association and the UVI female imitative: Sisters With Purpose, transforming each organization into one that made students proud. In her capacity as a leader, she represented the student body at events locally and internationally.

She has served on a number of committees with the university and the community. She believes in volunteerism and gives of her time to the development and nurturing of young minds through organizations such as Youth Build. The plight of young women and victims of Domestic Violence is one of her main concerns and is the reason she volunteers with the Family Resource Center of the Virgin Islands.

On May 11, 2013, Leslyn graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of the Virgin Islands with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. She intends to pursue a Masters in Education with a concentration in Counseling and Guidance from the University of the Virgin Islands.

My Interview Question

Have you ever been to the Virgin Islands, the Caribbean

Education (request update)

University of the Virgin Islands class of 2013

Undergrad Major: Communication

Claim To Fame:

Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities 2013 awardee Candidate for the Masters in Education:Guidance and Counseling at UVI

Most Memorable Moment:

Winning SGA elections Meeting Susan Taylor of Essence Magazine Lunch with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum

Experience

I currently work with University of the Virgin islands as Administrative Assistant
I have 0 years of experience working in the Administrative and Support Services industry.

Administrative Assistant | Office of the President, UVI
From May 2013 to Current • 13 year(s)
Act as office receptionist, serve as first point of contact with visitors, use Microsoft Office for documents, and assist with event planning.

Radio News Reporter | WSTA 1340 AM
From June 2013 to July 2013 • 0 year(s)
Produce and host 'Good News Headlines' broadcasted 4 times daily, research and write news scripts for live broadcasts.

Morning Show Host/Production Manager | WUVI 1090 AM
From January 2013 to April 2013 • 0 year(s)
Produced and hosted 4-hour 'Rise and Shine' Morning Show, supervised production staff of five, and served as social media manager.

Administrative Assistant | College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, UVI
From August 2012 to April 2013 • 1 year(s)
Supervised radio show production for WUVI AM 1090, worked on Internet streaming implementation, and conducted FCC compliance research.

Managing Editor | UVI Voice (Student Newspaper)
From May 2010 to January 2013 • 3 year(s)
Coordinated publication of five issues, managed team of 10 copy-editors and reporters, and redesigned advertising campaign that doubled annual income.

Unit Production Manager | Cutting Edge Entertainment
From June 2008 to August 2010 • 2 year(s)
Compiled budget projections for commercial and music video production, negotiated crew salaries, and supervised production reports.

Production Assistant | Tell-Tale Pictures
From June 2008 to August 2010 • 2 year(s)
Worked with Assistant Director to produce TV commercials, coordinated talent and stylists, and served as talent scout.

Program & Events Coordinator | Student Activities Center, UVI
From January 2010 to June 2010 • 0 year(s)
Developed and executed events impacting over 1500 people, managed all aspects of event planning including budgeting and logistics.

Administrative Assistant | Gov't of Dominica/ Melville Hall Airport
From August 1997 to October 2003 • 6 year(s)
Provided administrative support to Airport Management, processed revenue reports, handled cash receipts over $40,000 monthly, and maintained personnel files.

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