Work History

* More than 25 years experience in media and communications, in both the private and public sectors. * Former Communication and Services Manager of the Shipping Association of Jamaica. * 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 21st 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