To secure a challenging position that allows me to use my creativity, team working and communication skills in the media and communication industry to help your organization achieve its goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & CEO
iLiveja
05.2019 - Current
Manage social media pages, Create motivational and uplifting content for persons struggling with low self esteem, Organize interviews with influencers, Organize events and fundraising activities, Network with potential donors, Operating a mentorship programme
Assisting Journalist
Television Jamaica
01.2011 - Current
Assisting in conducting and organizing interviews,
Covered high-profile events such as political elections and natural disasters, providing timely updates to readers.
Video camera operations
Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
Donor Relations/ Public Relations Officer
Food For The Poor, Jamaica
10.2017 - 10.2022
Provide donors overseas and locally with feedback reports on projects by conducting interviews with beneficiaries, capturing and editing photos/videos, as well as creating and installing signs/plaques on buildings constructed by the organization.
Assist with Public Relations activities such as official openings, fundraising events and exhibitions
Collaborated with internal marketing teams to align PR objectives with overall company goals and messaging strategies.
Increased client engagement on social media platforms by developing targeted strategies and creating shareable content.
Successfully pitched story ideas resulting in feature articles in top-tier publications, boosting company's credibility within the industry.
Secured positive media coverage for the company through targeted press releases and tailored pitches.
Wrote press releases for routine use
Proposal Writer
Food For The Poor, Jamaica
10.2017 - 09.2019
Create proposals for fundraising teams in Florida and Canada, appealing to prospective donors both locally and overseas
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather accurate and relevant information for proposals, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all materials.
Assisted in training junior proposal writers, sharing best practices and knowledge of industry trends.
Performed regular quality checks on submitted proposals, ensuring adherence to company standards and minimizing errors or inconsistencies.
Contributed to company growth by securing new contracts through well-crafted proposals that effectively communicated value propositions.
Sales Representative
NCU FM
10.2016 - 09.2017
Social Media Assistant
Television Jamaica
01.2016 - 02.2016
Manage Social Media Coverage on
Created engaging content to keep social media channels updated and on brand of the country's government election on the day.
Boosted customer engagement through regular posting of relevant and interactive content on various social media platforms.
Business Access TV
06.2015 - 07.2015
Research on business related issues, Assisting on shoots and operating the camera, Preparing and assisting with interview, Emailing well known persons in the Jamaican Business Sector, Writing news stories
Co-Producer
Gospel JA FM
02.2015 - 05.2015
Prepare and schedule interviews for persons in the gospel music industry, Prepare and Read the Gospel E-News, Mix songs in the playlist, Manage the Facebook account
Enhanced overall production quality by managing pre-production tasks, including script development and contacting guests.
Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork, collaboration, creativity among cast members through effective leadership and support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
The University of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica
05.2013
High School Diploma -
DeCarteret College
Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica
09.2006
Skills
Video editing skills in Premier Pro
Audio editing skills in Audition and Audacity
Flexibility
Canva designing skills
Visionary leadership
Team player
Adapt to changing situations
Coordinating projects and tasks
Great communication skills both oral and written
Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point)
Video camera operation
Telephone
(876) 879-0937, (876) 547-2056
References
References available upon request
Extracurricular Activities
Deputy Public Relations Officer (Rex Nettleford Hall-2014-2015) Domestic Affairs Committee (Rex Nettleford Hall, University of the West Indies-2013-2014) Singer at Anointed Singers and Musicianz (2010-present) Sign Language Club- P.R.O (deCarteret College-2011-2013) Badminton (2009-2013)
Timeline
Founder & CEO
iLiveja
05.2019 - Current
Proposal Writer
Food For The Poor, Jamaica
10.2017 - 09.2019
Donor Relations/ Public Relations Officer
Food For The Poor, Jamaica
10.2017 - 10.2022
Sales Representative
NCU FM
10.2016 - 09.2017
Social Media Assistant
Television Jamaica
01.2016 - 02.2016
Business Access TV
06.2015 - 07.2015
Co-Producer
Gospel JA FM
02.2015 - 05.2015
Assisting Journalist
Television Jamaica
01.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
The University of The West Indies
High School Diploma -
DeCarteret College
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