Experience

Prince's Trust International

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Programmes Manager - Caribbean and Americas

  • May 2021 - Present

  Leading the execution of a suite of 5 programmes across Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago in support of youth development in education, employability and enterprise. Managing 5 programme delivery teams and one direct report to ensure improved and robust monitoring and evaluation systems are in place, safeguarding and child protection policies are established, prudent financial management and overall efficiency with programme delivery. Responsible for maintaining strong stakeholder relationships in both countries, with local and international representatives. I am also responsible for coordinating creative fundraising efforts and supporting fundraising proposals for key international brands, personalities and funders. Show less



Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Political, Press and Public Affairs Officer

  • Jul 2017 - May 2021

  I efficiently managed diverse work streams encompassing Commonwealth priorities, gender and equality initiatives, the esteemed Chevening scholarship, and strategic marketing and communications. I was responsible for delivering timely and accurate reports on key Commonwealth priorities, including youth development, gender-based violence, and equality issues. I oversaw internal political analysis and provided updates on human rights matters. As the Commonwealth engagement lead, I played a pivotal role in lobbying on various priority issues and developing innovative strategies to expand and diversify stakeholder engagement for the organisation. I effectively coordinated and oversee both new and existing stakeholders to support a range of important UK priorities. Additionally, I provided oversight for the prestigious Chevening Scholarship, as well as the High Commission's press and political budget, and the Chevening budget. When needed, I deputised for the Head of the Political Team. Show less

• Political, Press and Public Affairs Intern

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

  To provide support to the Political and Economic Team, including on delivery of the British High Commission’s communications strategy, delivery of HMG policy on human rights, political reporting, visits and events, and administration of the Chevening Scholarship programme.



Global Shapers Community

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Vice-Curator

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  Voluntary. Work alongside the Curator and Global Shapers POS Team to ensure the successful running of the Port of Spain Hub. Contribute to the delivery of the Hub’s flagship #MentalHealthMatters projects, and other Hub activities. Focus: Environment, Leadership, Youth Development Voluntary. Work alongside the Curator and Global Shapers POS Team to ensure the successful running of the Port of Spain Hub. Contribute to the delivery of the Hub’s flagship #MentalHealthMatters projects, and other Hub activities. Focus: Environment, Leadership, Youth Development



The Queen's Young Leaders Programme

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Completed Certificate - Leading Change

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme discovers, celebrates and supports young people from right across the Commonwealth to transform their own lives and the futures of others around them. The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme is committed to celebrating and supporting the amazing work of these inspiring young people. The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme discovers, celebrates and supports young people from right across the Commonwealth to transform their own lives and the futures of others around them. The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme is committed to celebrating and supporting the amazing work of these inspiring young people.



Chambers Media Solutions

• Trinidad and Tobago

• Project Assistant

  • Sep 2014 - Jul 2016

  Complete and carry out new media marketing and strategy for clients. Social Media Marketing, protocol and amateur graphic design to properly and effectively meet target audiences. Project implementation assistant to ensure timely and effective completion of all delegated projects. Directly assist with managing client projects and implementation. Complete and carry out new media marketing and strategy for clients. Social Media Marketing, protocol and amateur graphic design to properly and effectively meet target audiences. Project implementation assistant to ensure timely and effective completion of all delegated projects. Directly assist with managing client projects and implementation.



World Humanitarian Summit

• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Delegate

  • May 2016 - May 2016

  To actively participate in the first ever World Humanitarian Session, Istanbul. To contribute to High-Level Leaders’ Roundtable Sessions and Special Sessions of the Summit. To facilitate the “Youth at the Heart of Humanitarian Action” side event.

• Youth Delegate - World Humanitarian Summit - Youth Pre-Forum

  • May 2016 - May 2016

  To actively participate in the World Humanitarian Session Youth Pre-forum before the World Humanitarian Summit, Istanbul. To provide input and encourage discussion surrounding the Compact for Youth at the Heart of Humanitarian Action.



Proudfoot Communications Limited

• Trinidad and Tobago
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Part - Time

  • 2013 - Jan 2016

  Photography, blogging, copywriting

• Intern

  • Oct 2012 - 2013

  Copy writing, Photography, Social Media Marketing



World Humanitarian Summit

• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Facilitator/ Participant

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2015

  To assist with the facilitation of breakout sessions from the Global Youth Consultation of the World Humanitarian Summit in Doha, Qatar. To facilitate discussion on thematic papers compiled from online and offline consultations. To assist with the facilitation of breakout sessions from the Global Youth Consultation of the World Humanitarian Summit in Doha, Qatar. To facilitate discussion on thematic papers compiled from online and offline consultations.



Gulf Engineering Services

• Trinidad and Tobago
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Intern

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2015



United Nations

• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Youth Representative

  • Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

  Global networking of youth to assist UNAOC in drafting policy keeping in mind youth and issues facing migration, education and religion. Draft policies were made and presented to the UNAOC Higher Representatives. Global networking of youth to assist UNAOC in drafting policy keeping in mind youth and issues facing migration, education and religion. Draft policies were made and presented to the UNAOC Higher Representatives.



Partners of the Americas

• United States
• International Affairs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Youth Ambassador

  • 2012 - Dec 2012

  To build understanding among countries, increase leadership skills, and prepare youth to be positive agents of change through volunteer service. To build understanding among countries, increase leadership skills, and prepare youth to be positive agents of change through volunteer service.