2003–2006

University of the West Indies, Mona

Kingston, Jamaica

B.A., Media and Communication (Honours) – Communications Major with Print Specialisation, Cultural Studies Minor

Summer 2004

University of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland

Accelerated French, Intermediate Certificate

Spring 2003

National Outdoor Leadership School

Naro Moru, Kenya

Outdoor Leadership Certificate
Course Exemptions through The University of Utah

2001–2003

Franklin College

Geneva, Switzerland

Study Abroad (International Communications)

1995–2001

St Andrew’s School

Nassau, Bahamas

High School Certificate (Honours)

HANSIB PUBLISHERS, UK / JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD (2009)

Kingston, Jamaica
Contributing Writer

• Produced 7000 words of copy for coffee table book on Jamaica, comprising articles on each of the 14 parishes of Jamaica

Q-TECH COMMUNICATIONS (2007-2009)

Nassau, Bahamas / Kingston, Jamaica
Founder / Director, Marketing and Communications

• Conceptualised business idea and sourced investors for communication consulting company, specialising in custom publication design and management and web development
• Developed print publications for clients, including conference booklets, custom executive diaries, corporate christmas cards
• Developed online publications, including brochure websites, e-commerce websites, e-newsletters

ISLAND STUBS HOLDINGS LTD (2007-2009)

Nassau, Bahamas / Kingston, Jamaica
Founder / Director, Marketing and Communications

• Conceptualised business idea and sourced investors for first online event ticketing company in the Caribbean
• Developed and implemented business and marketing strategies to secure top three largest international events in Jamaica, as well as other smaller events around the Caribbean
• Managed workforce to achieve company objectives

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION / COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SOCIAL SERVICES (2009)

Kingston, Jamaica
Rapporteur, Executive Training Workshops for Non-Governmental Organisations

• Prepared comprehensive report documenting main discussion points, areas for action, new ideas and key recommendations emerging from series of three executive retreats for managers of non-governmental organisations.  Develop case studies from participant inputs

INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL STUDIES CROSSROADS CONFERENCE (2008)

Kingston, Jamaica
Assistant Coordinator/Web Manager, Local Organising Committee

• Assisted in conference planning, registration, timetabling and marketing
• Managed website development and ongoing maintenance
• Produced  news and feature articles for use in promotional activities
• Produced conference magazine and abstract book

FLASHPOINT FILM FESTIVAL (2008)

Kingston, Jamaica
Public Relations Manager

• Designed and implemented successful public relations strategy for three day film festival
• Wrote news and feature articles for dissemination in regional media