5 CORE COMPETENCIES: COMMUNICATION, ORGANIZATION, CREATIVITY, LEADERSHIP, RESULTS ORIENTATION
I've worked on my own as a multi-tasking entrepreneur.
I've worked in dynamic teams for major projects and events.
I've worked for huge corporations with complex politics and hierarchies.
I've trained and have been trained by amazing, talented, highly ambitious people.
A few things remain constant about my varied experiences throughout my career, no matter what the circumstance:
1) My team spirit. My 'no man is an island' approach to collaboration and performance culture.
2) My strategizing and negotiation skills. I take pride in a clear sense of direction and creating 'win-win' situations.
3) My desire to innovate; generating ideas and modi operandi that are novel, workable and have high, noteworthy value.
4) My unshakable calm coupled with problem-solving skills; a sensible focus on solutions and progress - the bottom line.
5) My integrity and ethics. You can turn your back on me and rest assured, the job will be done and done well, every time.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sales
& Marketing
Caribbean Barefoot Journeys | Blogger & Brand Curator | 2018 to Present
Nomadik Marketing | Brand Developer & Digital Media Specialist | 2018 to Present
Park Hyatt Resort, St. Kitts | Marketing Communications Manager | 2016 - 2017
ACE Management & Consultancy | Creative Director & Consultant | 2010 to Present
Digicel (St. Kitts & Nevis) | Marketing Executive | 2009 - 2010
St. Kitts Marriott Resort | Sales Manager | 2008 - 2009
Synovate International Inc. (London, UK) | Market Researcher | 2004 - 2006
IBF International Consulting | Market Researcher | 2007
Event & Project
Management
ACE Management & Consultancy | Event Manager | 2010 to Present
University of the West Indies (Open Campus, St. Kitts) | Event Planning Lecturer | 2012 - 2013
G Squared Arts | Special Projects Manager | 2008
Sunlinc Destination Management Ltd. | Events Coordinator | 2007 - 2008
Mosaic Productions (London, UK) | Event Manager | 2005 - 2006
Fundraising
& Banking
Oval House Theatre (London, UK) | Fundraiser | 2005 - 2007
The Moving Theatre (London, UK) | Fundraiser & Administrator | 2006
The Royal Bank of Canada (St. Kitts) | Customer Service Representative | 2002 through 2006
Dance
& Theatre
LEAP (St. Kitts & Nevis) | Managing Director, Choreographer & Dance Tutor | 2010 to Present
Nike Women (London, UK) | Dance Facilitator | 2006
The Children's Dance Theatre (St. Kitts) | Dance Tutor | 2000 - 2004 & 2007 - 2010
Retail
Essentials SKN | Co-Owner | 2020 to Present
The LEAP Shop | Owner | 2018 to Present
TRAINING & EDUCATION
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY | BA (First Class Honors) Arts Management | 2007
Key Courses Included: Event Management, Dance Management, Theatre Management, Urban Tourism, Business Law,
HR Management, Organizational Behavior, Media & Image Analysis, Performing Arts Management, Visual Arts Management
Digital Arts Management, Marketing, Accounting ++
CLARENCE FITZROY BRYANT COLLEGE | 9 A-Level CAPE Units | 2002
(through) Sociology, Law, English Literature, Accounting, History & Caribbean Studies
BASSETERRE HIGH SCHOOL | 9 O-Level CXC Units | 2000
Chemistry, Physics, English Literature, History, Accounting, Spanish, Mathematics, English & Geography
ERIKKA FOGLEMAN INTERIOR DESIGN | Interior Design Styles Certificate | 2020
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL (Panama City, Panama) | Essential Skills Certificate | 2009
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
SUGAR MAS ROYAL SCEPTRE AWARD
For Local & Regional Achievements in Pageantry
St. Kitts & Nevis National Carnival Committee, 2024
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY UNSUNG SHERO IN THE PERFORMING ARTS
The Cable, St. Kitts, 2003
TOP FORTY MOST POWERFUL & INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN ST. KITTS & NEVIS LIST
The St. Kitts-Nevis Times, 2016 & 2020
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AWARD FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
St. Kitts & Nevis Ministry of Culture, Gender Affairs & Community Development, 2013
EXECUTIVE DEAN'S AWARD & UNIVERSITY PRIZE FUND
London South Bank University, 2007
"MISS CARIBBEAN TOURISM"
Pageant Winner, 2003
FIRST RUNNER UP, MISS JAYCEES
Miss Jaycees Caribbean Pageant, 2003
"MISS ST. KITTS"
St. Kitts National Carnival Queen Pageant Winner, 2002
ST. KITTS & NEVIS AMBASSADOR
World Travel Market (London, UK), 2003
DELORES WARD MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR LITERATURE
Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College, 2002