Craig Watkins
Senior Investment Officer at invesTT Trinidad and Tobago- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Towards the Next Generation of IPAS 2nd Edition
Inter-American Development BankMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
General Insurance State Licensing
Trinidad and Tobago Insurance Institute
Experience
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InvesTT Trinidad and Tobago
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Trinidad and Tobago
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Investment Officer
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Nov 2014 - Present
At InvesTT I specialize in targeting and facilitating Foreign Direct Investments in the Information and Communications Technology Sector and in the Maritime Sector. To date, I have facilitated over TT$1.7 Billion in Foreign Direct Investments and help create over 3000+ new jobs for Trinidad and Tobago.Key skills and functions in this role includes: Market Research, Lead Generation, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Site Selection, Project Management and Account Management. At InvesTT I specialize in targeting and facilitating Foreign Direct Investments in the Information and Communications Technology Sector and in the Maritime Sector. To date, I have facilitated over TT$1.7 Billion in Foreign Direct Investments and help create over 3000+ new jobs for Trinidad and Tobago.Key skills and functions in this role includes: Market Research, Lead Generation, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Site Selection, Project Management and Account Management.
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Director
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May 2017 - 2019
In 2017, I co-started a distribution company that is focused on providing premium and exotic coffees from around the world. Just Java is a local brand that was conceptualized in house and we are now in select specialty stores, bakeries and restaurants throughout Trinidad.Key skills and functions in this role includes: Sales, Account Management, Procurement, Marketing and Event Management In 2017, I co-started a distribution company that is focused on providing premium and exotic coffees from around the world. Just Java is a local brand that was conceptualized in house and we are now in select specialty stores, bakeries and restaurants throughout Trinidad.Key skills and functions in this role includes: Sales, Account Management, Procurement, Marketing and Event Management
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Founder
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Nov 2012 - Nov 2014
In 2014, I started an online store called Automotive Stance & Performance (ASAP). ASAP was focused on providing goods and services to automotive enthusiasts. ASAP utilized social media platforms such as Facebook and Trinituner for advertising and also sponsored T&T’s Circuit Racing Champion Marc Gill in 2013 & 2014. Key skills and functions in this role includes: Market Research, Online Marketing, and Account Management. In 2014, I started an online store called Automotive Stance & Performance (ASAP). ASAP was focused on providing goods and services to automotive enthusiasts. ASAP utilized social media platforms such as Facebook and Trinituner for advertising and also sponsored T&T’s Circuit Racing Champion Marc Gill in 2013 & 2014. Key skills and functions in this role includes: Market Research, Online Marketing, and Account Management.
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TATIL
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Trinidad and Tobago
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager Trainee/ Marketing Representative
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May 2010 - Oct 2014
I started working at Trinidad and Tobago Insurance Limited (TATIL) as a Marketing Representative in their Brokerage Department. I was promoted on several occasions and eventually held the position of Manager Trainee in their Brokerage Department. Essentially my role was to maintain, negotiate and win commercial business. This was achieved by nurturing and developing close working relationships with brokerage clientele and Tatil’s underwriting department.Key skills and functions in this role includes: Sales, Negotiation, Account Management, Public Relations and Conflict Resolution.
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Manager
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Dec 2009 - Jul 2010
In 2009, I started working part time as a Manager in Puff n Stuff Bakery. In 2009, I started working part time as a Manager in Puff n Stuff Bakery.
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Education
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2007 - 2009
University of New Brunswick
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management -
2005 - 2007
UWI School of Business and Applied Studies Limited
Associate’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General -
2000 - 2005
St Anthony College
CXC and AS Math, Various
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