Winston Du Boulay
Babonneau,Saint Lucia
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled professional with a comprehensive range of certifications and specialized training, currently pursuing a BSc degree in Political Science. Adept at integrating knowledge across diverse fields including disaster technology, CPR/AED and first aid, agricultural mapping, geospatial analysis, leadership, entrepreneurship, and climate change. Recently completed certifications in Project Management and Environmental Science for Drones, with a proven ability to apply technical skills in multiple industries. Passionate about leveraging technical expertise and project management skills to address challenges, particularly in environmental sustainability and development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
IT Technician/Officer
Ministry of Agriculture
Castries, Saint Lucia
03.2017 - 01.2026
- Installed and configured hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners
- Maintained user accounts in Active Directory and Exchange Server environments
- Troubleshooted system issues related to network connectivity, software installation and configuration, and printing
- Provided technical support to users via telephone or remote access
- Monitored system performance and implemented preventive maintenance procedures
- Assisted with the deployment of new applications and updates to existing applications
- Performed daily backups using Symantec Backup Exec and other backup solutions
- Implemented security measures such as firewall configuration and virus protection software installation and updates
- Resolved hardware issues including replacing parts as necessary
- Managed inventory of IT assets such as laptops, desktops, servers and peripherals
- Created documentation for common IT tasks such as troubleshooting steps for various types of problems
- Deployed operating systems
- Set up user profiles on local machines according to established standards.
- Government of Saint Lucia
Climate & Agriculture Workcrew Data Analyst
Caribbean Cooperative MRV Hub
St. George's University, True Blue, St. George's, Grenada
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Supports Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) activities for agriculture and land use sectors in line with UNFCCC reporting frameworks
- Collects, validated, and organized agricultural, land use, and emissions related data to support national and regional climate reporting
- Assists with GHG inventory development (agriculture/LULUCF) using standardized data collection methods
- Contribute to climate smart agriculture and capacity building initiatives across Caribbean states
- Work in multidisciplinary and cross border teams, supporting evidence based policy and decision making
Business Owner/Operator/Side Business
AfriqueTrendz Consmetics, Candles and more
Babonneau, Saint Lucia
03.2021 - Current
- Develop and implement cosmetic merchandising strategies to increase sales
- Conduct market research into competitor activities and consumer trends related to cosmetics products
- Keep work areas clean, neat, and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety
- Maintain a safe working environment by following safety protocols when handling hot wax
- Monitor the temperature of melting pots and adjust them accordingly
- Research new techniques and materials to improve product quality
- Attend trade shows to promote the company's products
- Evaluate existing products for improvements or changes in design or materials
- Prepare mixtures for new molds by measuring, mixing, and pouring raw materials
- Weigh mixes accurately to decrease waste by minimizing excess and removed material
- Design quality assurance methods and detailed inspections of completed products
- Determine appropriate temperature and time settings for each material and mold to reduce nonconformances
- Track company inventories repaired tools and equipment, and corrected mold malfunctions
- Introduce time-saving techniques to cut down on production time.
Business Owner/Operator/Side Business
InnovaStyles TShirt Printing
Babonneau
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Operate manual and automatic screen printing presses
- Assist in the preparation of screens for printing
- Develop customer relationships to ensure satisfaction with the product
- Ensure all orders were completed on time and within budget
- Maintain an organized workspace for efficient workflow
- Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of machines
- Create color separations from digital artwork files
- Prepare films, screens, and other materials used in the production process
- Troubleshoot equipment issues to maintain optimal performance levels
- Check the quality of printed garments to meet customer specifications
- Perform spot color matching when needed to match a specific shade or hue
- Load garment blanks onto pallets for transport to the finishing department
- Organize finished products into boxes according to customer orders
- Adhere strictly to safety regulations while operating machinery
- Monitor temperature settings during the curing process
- Prepare machines for printing and operate one-and two-color printing presses, platemakers, hydraulic paper cutters, and digital printers and copiers.
Kitchen Utility Worker / Storekeeper
Norwegian Cruise Line
Miami
12.2013 - 10.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES GLOBAL CAMPUS
Barbados 09.2024 -
Certificate - Project Management
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES GLOBAL CAMPUS
Certificate - Drones For Environmental Science
DUKE UNIVERSITY
CourseraProfessional Certificate - Climate Change And Health
Yale School Of Public Health
Certificate - Disaster Technology Skill Training Course
TaiwanICDF
Incomplete Associates Degree - Construction Engineering
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Babonneau Secondary School
Skills
- Climate Change
- Computer Literacy
- CPR/AED/First Aid
- Entrepreneurship
- Geospatial Analysis
- Initiative
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Creativity
- Teamwork
- UAS Operations
- PC Repairs and Maintenance
- MRV in Agriculture Sectors
- Maritime Safety
- Youth Mentoring
- Community Engagement
- Project Management
- IT Infrastructure
Certification
- Adult CPR/AED And First Aid, ProTrainings
- Sargassum Monitoring Protocols Using Drones, UWI, CERMES, Marine Spatial Information Solutions, Project SargAdapt
- Fundamentals Analyst, DroneDeploy Academy
- Commercial UAS Operations And Professional Flying, UWI, CERMES, FAO, And Marine Spatial Information And Solutions
- Recreational UAS Safety (TRUST), Academy of Model Aeronautics
- Methods And Tools Developed And Applied For MRV in Agriculture Sectors, IICA, GCF, CARICOM, AgREADY
- Smart Entrepreneurship: Next Steps in Expanding Your Business, Young Leaders of The Americas Initiative, 2018-07-01
- Workshop On 'Leadership', Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, Natural Resources And Co-operatives
- Farmer Registration Program On Good Agricultural Practices, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, Natural Resources And Co-operatives
- Business Start-up Essentials Workshop, Department of Commerce Through The Small Enterprises Development Unit (SEDU)
- Travel Agent Training, Xtream Travel
- PC Repairs And Maintenance Course, Wayne Dornelly's Computer Literacy Institute
- Marine Fire Fighting Team Training, Resolve Maritime Academy
- The Business Entrepreneurship Program, The School of Business Entrepreneurs
- Crowd Management, Safety Training For Personnel, Norwegian Cruise Line
- Personal Survival Techniques, Elementary First Aid, Bahamas Maritime Authority And Norwegian Cruise Line
- Fire Fighting Prevention And Fire Fighting Training, Norwegian Cruise Line
- Security Awareness Training, Norwegian Cruise Line
Affiliations
- Fitness & bodybuilding
Volunteer
- Ministry of Agriculture Representative, Cannabis Task Force, 2023, Ministry of Agriculture Representative on the Cannabis Task Force for inclusion of policies from an agricultural standpoint.
- First Vice President, Babonneau Youth And Sports Council, 2017-01-01 to 2019-01-01, Portfolio with the responsibility of youth development.
- President, WECUSLU Youth Group, 2020, WeCuSlu (We Educate on Credit Union for Saint Lucia). An initiative by the National Farmers and General Workers Cooperative, Credit Union. A youth group that educates young people, entrepreneurs, farmers, and fishers financially. Even more so, executes youth development projects and activities throughout Saint Lucia, impacting every young person's life.
- Member, Red Cross Saint Lucia
Training
IICA AGready workshop in Trinidad, Represented the Ministry of Agriculture at the Agriculture GHG inventory workshop in Trinidad
Timeline
Climate & Agriculture Workcrew Data Analyst
Caribbean Cooperative MRV Hub
05.2025 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES GLOBAL CAMPUS
09.2024 -
Business Owner/Operator/Side Business
AfriqueTrendz Consmetics, Candles and more
03.2021 - Current
IT Technician/Officer
Ministry of Agriculture
03.2017 - 01.2026
Business Owner/Operator/Side Business
InnovaStyles TShirt Printing
03.2015 - 03.2017
Kitchen Utility Worker / Storekeeper
Norwegian Cruise Line
12.2013 - 10.2014
Professional Certificate - Climate Change And Health
Yale School Of Public Health
Certificate - Disaster Technology Skill Training Course
TaiwanICDF
Incomplete Associates Degree - Construction Engineering
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Babonneau Secondary School
Certificate - Project Management
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES GLOBAL CAMPUS
Certificate - Drones For Environmental Science
DUKE UNIVERSITY