Work History

• More than 25 years experience in media and communications, in both the private and public sectors. 
  
• Currently Communication and Services Manager of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (since 2004). 
  
• Director of Communications in the Ministry of Industry and Tourism from 2003-2004. 
  
• Copy Editor/Parliamentary Reporter at the Jamaica Observer from 2002-2003. 
  
• Media Relations Manager of the Jamaica Tourist Board from 1995-2002. 
  
• Was Senior Account Executive of Public Relations Operations Limited from 1983 to 1988; 
  
• From 1988 to 1995 was retained consultant for the Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association and Grace-Unisys (Jamaica) Limited; also coordinated the 21^st General Assembly of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union and its Song Festival, which earned special commendation from the CBU Secretariat.

Academic Qualifications

• Holds a Masters Degree in Communication Studies and a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Literature and International Relations from the University of the West Indies, Mona. 
  
• Graduate of Jamaica School of Drama (with speech courses) – 1971-1973  
  
• Diploma from Radio Netherlands course in “New Frontiers in Media Technology”  - Santo Domingo, 1997

Information of Specific Relevance

• Have researched and written speeches for Prime Ministers, Ministers of Tourism, Directors of Tourism and leaders of national organizations including the PSOJ, JMA, Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association, Shipping Association of Jamaica and the Jamaica Constabulary Force. 
  
• Delivered course on speech writing and public speaking to overseas staff of Ministry of Foreign trade and Foreign Affairs – 2004 
  
• Presenter of Course on “Purposeful Speech Writing and Effective Public Speaking” staged by the Shipping Association of Jamaica for industry leaders and communication managers. 
  
• Requested by the Caribbean Maritime Institute to conduct course on Speech Writing and Public Speaking for students undergoing Officer Training and Management courses.

Publications

• “Hustling Jamaica Style” co-author with Susan Knight, Jamrite Publications

Prizes

• Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains Charter Presidents Award 2006 for “Outstanding Service to the Club” 
  
• Winner of the 1991 Caribbean Hotel Association Award for “Best Newsletter” for the JHTA’s ‘Front Desk’. 
  
• Winner of the 1988 PRSJ Publication Award for Mazda Golf Champions Souvenir Magazine. 
  
• Winner of Junior, Intermediate and Senior Elocution Competitions at St. Georges College – 1967-1974 
  
• Winner of School’s Drama Festival Scholarship to Jamaica School of Drama - 1971

Posts Held

• Past President of The Catholic Youth Organization
• Past Vice President of Pembroke Hall Citizens Association
• Past Vice President of Pembroke Hall Sport Club

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