devi@maccs.UUCP (Devi Caussy) (03/09/87)
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Ms. DEVI CAUSSY | ...!seismo!mnetor!lsuc!maccs!devi
315-1001 Main St. West |
Hamilton, Ontario
L8S 1A9
Dear Sir/Madam:
I am presently seeking an entry level position which will
allow me to further develop the expertise acquired through my graduate
program in Computer Science studies. In the long range, I hope to gain
a thorough enough understanding of the operations of your firm to parti-
cipate in policy making and public affairs. Please find enclosed an
nroff (-me) form of my resume.
May I add that from my studies in the Computation program, I
have gained detailed theoretical knowledge and understanding in all
aspects of computer environment. In the thesis I am currently working
on, I investigated several software packages and hardware devices for
spatial data handling and Geographic Information Systems for the Geogra-
phy Department at McMaster University.
Beside my graduate degree programs, my jobs as research assis-
tant allowed me to make intensive use of computers. while I was work-
ing on several different projects, I had to code and statistically
analyse data using SPSS (Stastistical Packages for Social Sciences).
Through all my courses and my previous academic endeavours, I
improved my abilities in problem defining and problem solving tech-
niques. I also possess excellent verbal and written communication
skills in both English and French, which is my native language. In
my varied work experiences, I was provided with the opportunity to meet
and interact with a great number of people. I have developed a sense of
community and the ability to address and communicate with people; I have
learned that careful listening, empathy and co-operation are essential
in developing relationships with others.
I am accustomed to working under pressure and little supervi-
sion. I always set goals and do my very best to meet them. In this way,
I have always been able to meet my deadlines and I find this quite
rewarding. I have been highly commended by my supervisors.
My adaptability and flexibility are shown by my work experi-
ences, my successful transition from Geography to Computer Science at a
Master's level and through working and living in several countries.
Being hardworking and conscientious, I feel that I have a lot to offer
to people with whom I would be working. I am self-motivated and reli-
able and can learn a new programming language or a new system very
quickly.
I'll be available for employment in July 1987.
Thank you for taking time to read my letter and resume. If
you need any further information, I would be pleased to supply them to
you. I would like an opportunity to talk to you in person at your con-
venience to elaborate upon my qualifications.
Hoping to hear from you,
yours faithfully,
(Ms. Devi Caussy)
(...!seismo!mnetor!lsuc!maccs!devi)
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DEVIANEE CAUSSY
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315-1001 MAIN ST. WEST Mother tongue : French
Hamilton, Ontario Fluent in English, Hindi
L8S 1A9 Canadian citizen
(416) 525 - 1918 Willing to relocate
Excellent Health
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EDUCATION
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Master of Science in Computation
,Department of Computer
Science and Systems, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.
(Degree requirement complete in April, 1987).
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* Currently working on Thesis entitled " Alternatives for
computation in Geography at McMaster University".
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* Courses taken: Data Structures, Computer Architecture,
Programming Languages, Software Engineering, Database Management,
Networks, Operating System, Discrete Maths for Computer
Scientists.
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* Projects completed related to course work: "Teaching Concurrency
with Concurrent C"; "A Family Tree - using Dbase III"; Create a
database in Pascal from a database specification.
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* Programming Languages : FORTRAN, C, PASCAL, BASIC, COBOL
* Operating Systems: UNIX, DOS, VMS, NOS
* Hardware: VAX, IBM PC, PIXELS, CYBER
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Master of Arts in Geography
(1980), McMaster University,
Hamilton, Ontario.
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* Thesis title "Residential Mobility of Italian
Immigrants in Hamilton".
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* Devised questionnaires,
administered them, conducted personal interviews, coded and analysed
the data using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences).
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* Research was funded by the Art Research Award Fund, McMaster
University.
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Bachelor of Education
(1972), Delhi University, India.
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
in Geography (l97l), Delhi University,
India.
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* Graduated with a first class honours and was second in my
graduating class.
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* Awarded a four-year scholarship by the Government of India
(fees, books and all other expenses paid) to complete these two
degrees.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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Teaching Assistant
for five years at McMaster
University, Hamilton, Ontario.
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* September l985-April l987: in Department of Computer Science and
Systems to first year undergraduates in courses pertaining to Basic and Fortran
Programming Languages and Computer Architecture.
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* Devote three
hours a week to class tutorials and two hours a week for
individually assisting
students with the course materials.
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* Mark assignments; help mark
midterms and examinations.
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* September l976-December l979: Department of Geography to first,
second, and third year undergraduates in Urban, Cultural and
Historical Geography.
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High School Teacher
,Hillfield Strathallan Colleges, Hamilton, Ontario.
September l983-August 1984.
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* This was a one-year contract replacing
someone who was on leave.
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* Taught Geography to grades 8
to 12.
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* Was a Girls' House Mistress and a grade 8 Form
Mistress.
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* Organised co-curricular activities and offered
student counselling.
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Research Assistant
, Social Planning and Research Council and Hamilton Multicultural
Council, Hamilton, Ontario, 1980 - 1982.
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* worked on various grants.
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* My duties
entailed the following: working with various community and ethnic
groups, assessing their housing, social, educational, and
economic needs.
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* Had to interview group leaders, devise
questionnaires, administer them, work with interpreters where
necessary, code and statistically analyse the data using SPSS
(Statistical Package for Social Sciences).
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* Presented my findings to
other helping agencies and wrote reports that were distributed to
various agencies.
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* Worked under little supervision and was
highly commended by my supervisors.
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High School Teacher:
Between l974 and l976, and, 1967 and 1968
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* Taught in various
High Schools in Birmingham, England and in Mauritius.
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* Subjects
taught were English, French, Geography and Latin.
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* Also involved in organising co-curricular activities and student
counselling.
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VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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* Teaching English as a second language at McMaster University,
Hamilton, Ontario.
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* Consultant in research with various community groups in Hamilton.
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* Consultant to Alternative for Youth, Addiction Research
Foundation, Family Services for Hamilton-Wentworth.
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* Social Service work in tribal areas in India.
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SPECIAL INTERESTS: travelling, playing volleyball and badminton,
horseback riding, skiing, reading, swimming.
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I have a "G" class driver's licence
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References on request.