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Sandals Resorts InternationalPublic Relations Manager (Sandals SVG)
Jan. 2024 - Jun. 2025Buccament, Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesWas responsible for assisting with forming linkages between the community, the Resort and team members - as well as helping to enhance and maintain the reputation of the Resort and Sandals' brand, both externally and internally. Managed all local public relations efforts for both Sandals Saint Vincent and Sandals Foundation. Liaised with Unique Vacations Inc. to prepare for the arrival and on resort stay of international photoshoot crews, VIP / influencers and celebrities.
Economic Planning Division (SVG)Communications Officer (interim)
Jun. 2023 - Dec. 2023Kingstown, Saint George, Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesInterim Communications Officer for the SVG Food Insecurity Project (under the Unleashing the Blue Economy Caribbean project) - funded by the World Bank and the Govt of SVG. This role entailed promoting the activities and visibility of the project, in collaboration with the Communications Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture, to facilitate effective communication among all key stakeholders and with the public.
Economic Planning DivisionCommunications Officer
May. 2022 - Dec. 2023Kingstown, St Vincent and the GrenadinesCommunications Officer for the Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project (VEEP) - funded by the World Bank and the European Commission (EU). This role entailed developing a communications strategy for promoting the activities and visibility of the VEEP - working closely with relevant Ministries/agencies to facilitate effective communication among all key stakeholders.
WriteClick 784Founder
Sep. 2018Kingstown, St. Vincent & the GrenadinesProviding a range of media-related services that encompass content creation, editing/proof-reading, social media management, voiceover services and photography. Additionally, I offer research services for regional and international media practitioners/organisations that require information pertaining to St. Vincent & the Grenadines - which can only be accessed in-country. WriteClick 784 is a merger of Jay Ess-Vee Photography and By J. S Vincent: writing, editing & research services.
Invest St. Vincent & the GrenadinesCommunications Officer
Mar. 2017 - May. 2022Kingstown, St. Vincent and the GrenadinesI was responsible for assisting in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of Invest SVG's internal and external communications strategy. This included corporate social responsibility (CSR), website and e-commerce management, organisational publications and other stakeholder communications. Over the period of five years, I increased Facebook following by 341%, Twitter following by 398% and Instagram following by over 2000%; and began the LinkedIn platform from scratch. Furthermore, I assisted with activities which support the generation of investments in SVG.
Searchlight Newspaper (Interactive Media Ltd)Senior Reporter (Multimedia)
Jul. 2014 - Feb. 2017Kingstown, St. Vincent & the GrenadinesI was responsible for conceiving and coordinating the production of multimedia features, including text, audio, video and still images for Searchlight’s online presence (website and social media) – with strict adherence to accuracy, fairness and other journalism standards. I also managed the publication's social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Also, I was required to report on current events, human interest stories etc, and to make suggestions for future features/articles to be published. During my time in this post, I significantly grew Searchlight's social media presence. Our Facebook page increased from 6,000+ likes to 27,170 likes (350%); our Twitter account went from 150+ followers to 1,010 (573%); and our Instagram account went from 200+ followers to 2,719 (1,183%). Additionally, I started a series of features where small business owners were featured regularly on our Facebook page and in print. These features generated significant, positive feedback from the public each time they were posted/printed.
CMB Advertising LimitedCopywriter
Nov. 2013 - Jun. 2014Trinidad and TobagoWrote copy for a broad range of media, including: electronic, print, digital, online. The role also required conducting market research, marrying conceptual thinking to marketing strategies, understanding the implications of raw data and statistics with regard to target market behaviours, liaising with clients and participating in briefings - as well as event conceptualisation.
Hot 97 FM (SVG)Radio Presenter
Sep. 2013 - Nov. 2013Kingstown, St. Vincent and the GrenadinesCo-presented the morning show with Chris '2 Kool' Jones on Mondays to Thursdays from 6:30 - 10 AM.
Dazzle SVG MagazineStaff Writer
Jul. 2013 - Oct. 2013Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesContributed written content in the form of feature articles and profiles for Dazzle SVG - which was a bi-monthly publication, and the sister publication of Dazzle Magazine based in St. Lucia. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/dazzlesvg
Vincy eZine magazineEditorial Assistant (freelance)
Feb. 2013 - Jun. 2014St. Vincent and the GrenadinesAssisted with planning and publication of online magazine - which included proof-reading and editing articles, coming up with ideas for new features and columns, suggesting layout changes, brainstorming photo-shoot ideas, and photographing models for inclusion in the publication. Website: http://www.vincyezine.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VincyeZine
St. Vincent Brewery LimitedTrade Marketer
Feb. 2013 - Mar. 2013Saint Vincent and the Grenadines- Assisted in planning, developing and executing trade promotions, programmes and brand visibility for range of products sold. - Participated in strategic plan for growth and development. - Assisted in strengthening business to business market for all brands - Monitored product performance
Jay Ess-Vee PhotographyFounder/ photographer
Jan. 2013 - Sep. 2018Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesOffered photography services which included: special events (weddings, birthdays, christenings etc), fashion shoots, photography of nature/animals/objects, portrait/maternity/glamour shoots, and any other photography required. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JayEssVeePhotography
By J.S Vincent: writing, editing & research servicesFounder
May. 2012 - Sep. 2018St. Vincent and the GrenadinesProvided freelance journalism, sub-editing, writing and proof-reading services within the print and online media industry. I offered research services for regional or international media practitioners or organisations who required information pertaining to St. Vincent & the Grenadines. I am also trained in creative writing, blogging and social media usage.
The Media HuddleOnline editorial manager
Mar. 2012 - Aug. 2012Toronto, Canada Area- managed and communicated with a roster of regular contributors. - Proof read and vetted all articles submitted by contributors or those ‘sourced’ by interns.
The River (Kingston University student newspaper)Assistant news editor/ sub-editor
Oct. 2011 - Dec. 2011Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom- assisted news editor with news gathering and delegating assignments - proof-read articles on press night - wrote articles for publication - assisted the photograph editor
Mission Public RelationsIntern
Feb. 2011 - Feb. 2011Covent Garden, London- Feb 10 - 14, 2011 - Assisted Lottie Dennis (accounts assistant) with preparation work for the LOOK Fashion Show that took place on February 18, 2011.
Haymarket NetworkIntern
Jun. 2010 - Jun. 2010Teddington- June 14 - 25, 2010 - Worked at the company through a project it has in conjunction with Kingston University. As part of a group, I helped to come up with a novel initiative aimed at re-igniting youth interest in the sport of running. We then pitched our idea to Nike at the end of the two-week internship.
YUTE Magazine (Interactive Media Ltd)Editor
Mar. 2009 - Jul. 2009Saint Vincent and the Grenadines- Managed and communicate with a roster of regular contributors. - Proof read and vet all articles submitted by contributors
Searchlight Newspaper (Interactive Media Ltd)Reporter
Feb. 2008 - Sep. 2012Saint Vincent and the Grenadines- reported on current affairs - wrote articles based on interviews - took photographs to accompany articles - assisted with the layout of the publication (Searchlight Newspaper) and proof-reading on press night
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