Experience

Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA)

• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Communications Consultant

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  - Reached over one million users through CDEMA’s Facebook, Instagram, and twitter accounts with the creation of captivating and informative content using Adobe Photoshop and Canva - Articulated over 15 press releases on both internal and external projects, supported by media across 20 CDEMA Participating States and international partners - Writes copy for effective email marketing campaigns to regional and international partners including Jamaica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Antigua, Trinidad, and Barbados - Wrote copy for the successful launch of the Regional Response Mechanism website - Writes articles for the CDEMA News Newsletter and other insightful publications Show less



Khrystal Klaire Communications

• Barbados
• Writing and Editing

• Owner

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  -Founded in March 2020. Khrystal Klaire Communications is a freelance writing and communication service devoted to providing quality strategies and work to the business sector. Established to 'Khrystalize' the richness of communication, one client at a time. This includes branding, design, storytelling, and consultancy with the promise of quality services through creativity and competence held high. -Founded in March 2020. Khrystal Klaire Communications is a freelance writing and communication service devoted to providing quality strategies and work to the business sector. Established to 'Khrystalize' the richness of communication, one client at a time. This includes branding, design, storytelling, and consultancy with the promise of quality services through creativity and competence held high.



Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA)

• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Communications Intern

  • Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  - Redesigned the CDEMA newsletter - Revamped the Instagram page, connecting with an online community of one 100 new followers within a month. Which has now grown to over 2,000 followers. - Conceptualized social media campaigns to establish a cohesive online presence and outreach for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter - Significantly increased the image and branding through creative photography and video editing techniques - Created keen and informative media kits to address all communication needs and public relations initiatives -Distributed media advisories Show less



Barbados Today

• Barbados
• Online Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior Reporter

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  - Produced over 100 informative news articles ranging from engaging human-interest stories to hard news. - Created articles featuring prominent people, lifestyle, and entertainment. - Conducted critical research and produced factual daily news reports. Thus, submitting enticing, engaging stories - Produced over 100 informative news articles ranging from engaging human-interest stories to hard news. - Created articles featuring prominent people, lifestyle, and entertainment. - Conducted critical research and produced factual daily news reports. Thus, submitting enticing, engaging stories



Caribbean Examinations Council

• Barbados
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Clerical Intern in the Office of the Registrar

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  - Provided effective administrative support and internal communications to senior team members - Wrote and disseminated official communicative press releases for the council and regional media - Created a strategic content calendar to project monthly social media posts for Facebook and Twitter - Provided effective administrative support and internal communications to senior team members - Wrote and disseminated official communicative press releases for the council and regional media - Created a strategic content calendar to project monthly social media posts for Facebook and Twitter