Public Relations Project Management

Location:

Couva, Trinidad and Tobago

Salary:

$22500- $26500

Posted:

April 29, 2024

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Resume:

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Enterprise Street,

Longdenville,

Chaguanas, Trinidad

Seasoned Communications, PR, Business and Marketing Expert Dear Sir/ Ms,

My name is Choy Felix and I wish to apply for the advertised position or any other positions that suits my qualifications within your firm.

For over fifteen years, my wealth of qualifications and job experiences have equipped me with a unique mix of leadership skills that can be beneficial to your organisation within the advertised field as well as other sections. My skills and competences include:

• Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurial Management from the Australian Institute of Business

• Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Mass Communications from COSTAATT

• Associate’s Degree in Journalism and Public Relations from COSTAATT

• Over 15 years experience in Corporate Communications/ Marketing, most of which at managerial level.

• Over 15 years experience in stakeholder relations, planning and coordinating various events including international and local conferences, team building initiatives, seminars, town hall meetings, training programmes, media conferences, public relations campaigns, marketing management, reputation and brand management.

• Experience and training in project management, strategic planning, operations management, leadership, crisis management, business management, media relations, advertising, graphics design, branding, new media and change management.

• Skills and training in computer programmes such as: AI, webpage design, Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign and Adobe Premier.

• Acclimatised to leading and working in a dynamic, multi-skilled and multi tasked environment. I am confident that my skills will play a valuable role in the development of your organisation as it has my previous and current employers and at your request, I would welcome any opportunity to discuss your company’s goals as well as the value that I can bring to your organisation at your convenience. I look forward to hearing from you in the future.

Yours sincerely

Choy Felix

M.B.A., B.A., A.A.S

Choy H. Felix

(MBA, BA, AAS)

Cell number: 1-868-***-**** Email: ad5c1r@r.postjobfree.com Skype: choyfelix Address: 21 Bynoe Trace, Enterprise Street, Longdenville, Chaguanas, Trinidad Seasoned Communications, PR, Business and Marketing Expert AREAS OF EXPERTISE & STUDIES- AAS, BA, MBA

• Marketing Management • Corporate Governance • Operations Management

• Human Resources Management • Strategic Management • Crisis Communications

• Financial Management • Leadership • International Business

• Entrepreneurship • New Venture Creation • Economics

• Photography/ Photo Journalism • Strategic Public Relations Planning • Video Production

• Advertising • Information Literacy • Public Relations & Journalism Law

• Verbal Presentation Skills • Advance Public Relations Planning • Events Management

• Communications • Communication Via Social Networking • Web Page Designing

• Advance Reporting • Graphics Design

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Australian Institute of Business

Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurial Management

2016

• COSTAATT Bachelor’s Degree in Mass

Communications 2012

• COSTAATT Associate’s Degree in Journalism and

Public Relations 2009

• Certificate- Effective Corporate Communications for the Oil and Gas Industries

• Certificate- Project Management

• Certificate- Accounts Payables/ Receivables

• Certificate- Crisis Management and Communications

• Certificate- Strategic Communication for Engaging Citizens

• Certificate- Business Etiquette for Professionals

• Certificate – Protocol Management

• Certificate- Protocol for Public Officers

• Certificate- Television Production

Amongst others

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• Leading the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Planning’s internal and external strategic communications campaigns 2014- current.

• Coordinating stakeholders and reputation management of various organisations and numerous Executives over a 15 year period.

• Creation and coordination of the Crisis Communications Strategy Plans for the Ministry of Planning and

Development and the Ministry of Energy.

• Over 15 years experience leading various types of events such as international and local conferences, team building initiatives, seminars, town hall meetings, training programmes, media conferences.

• Over 15 years experience in procurement, project management, public relations, internal and external corporate communications, marketing management,

stakeholder relations, budgeting.

• Experience and training in operations management, leadership, crisis management, business management, events management, media relations, advertising,

marketing management, graphics design, branding, new media and change management.

Resume’

Computer skills: AI, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Frontpage, Webpage Designing, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Social Media and New Media Campaign Management ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

- Participated in Shell Ltd 2023 Trinidad and Tobago Tier 3 Emergency Exercise Plan as Chief Public Information Officer.

- Stakeholder Relations for BPTT, BgTT, Shell, Plipdeco, Heritage Oil Company, Paria Fuel Trading, GECF, OLADE etc

- PR, Stakeholder Coordinator and Media management for the CARICOM Crime Symposium and CARICOM 50th Anniversary Celebrations 2023

- Strategic planning and implementation of Trinidad and Tobago’s Golden Jubilee 50th Anniversary of Independence celebration nationwide

- Member of the TASK Force Committee at the Ministry of Education which was mandated to control school violence 2009-2012.

- Member of the Intersectoral Committee on Patriotism with the Ministry of Diversity and Social Integration which was mandated to promote patriotism through numerous events across the country 2009-2012

- Coordination and planning of Ash Wednesday campaigns, town meetings, stakeholders’ meetings and other events for the Ministry of Education 2009-2012

- Media and publicity coordination for the honouring of 60 National Icons Ceremony at Hilton- 20th May 2013 and the VIII Americas Competitiveness Forum held in October 2014 at Hyatt.

- Leading the launch of the three phases Chaguaramas Board Walk project from 2013-2015 and the Chaguaramas zip lining and eco-tourism park 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nov 2018- Currently MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND ENERGY INDUSTRIES (MEEI) Head of Communications – Senior Corporate Communications Officer Duties:

Developing and leading communications strategies for the MEEI.

Crisis management and strategic proactive planning for the MEEI.

Maintaining an awareness of company risks and threats through weekly monitoring and reports.

Leading media relations, customer relations, protocol, events and CSR activities.

Creating communications budgets and strategic plans.

Engaging staff through internal communications and various awareness activities.

Managing and implementing PR and media strategy plans, speeches, press releases, and leading press conferences and media monitoring strategies.

Managing the marketing, image, branding and public relations aspect of the ministry

Managing and execution of regular stakeholder meetings, public relations programmes, change management programmes, corporate social responsibility campaigns.

Investigates problems and complaints from members of the public and the media and take action.

Coordinates content for the website and new media.

Leading a team of over twelve multiskilled persons.

Managing the production of the newsletter and distributing to all stakeholders.

Coordinating the content and publication of various documents for the Ministry of Energy.

Making television, press and radio appearances when needed. Feb 2012- Nov 2018 MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Senior Corporate Communication’s Officer / CSR Coordinator Duties:

Customer Relations Officer, Reputation Management Officer, Media Relations Officer, Protocol Officer, Events and CSR Coordinator.

Engaging staff through internal communications and various activities.

Coordinating communications/ media strategy campaigns, speeches, press releases, leading press conferences and media monitoring ventures

Spearheading the marketing, image, branding and public relations aspects of the ministry

Leading the coordination of regular stakeholder meetings, public relations programmes, change management programmes, corporate social responsibility campaigns.

Monitors and advises the minister and managers on follow-up actions regarding issues identified within the media.

Investigates problems and complaints from members of the public and the media.

Updates, monitors and provides content for the website and new media.

Leading and training the Communications team

Managing the production and distribution of the newsletter.

Coordinating the content and publication of various documents for the Ministry of Planning.

Leading public relations events and making television, press and radio appearances.

Coordinating and booking advertisements for television, radio and press.

Spearheading Corporate Social Responsibility projects. Jan 2009- Jan 2012 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Corporate Communication’s Officer

Duties:

Media Relations Officer and Protocol Officer

Assist in the execution of stakeholder meetings, public relations programmes and advertising campaigns, customer coordination

Managing teams at various projects and events such as sports days, retiree’s functions, administrative professional days and ambassadorial events.

Updates, monitors and provides content for the website and social networking sites

Write articles and photography for the Ministry of Education newsletter

Assist in the planning and execution of regular stakeholder meetings and other events

Assist with the writing of speeches.

Reputation management of the Ministry as well as various government ministers and staff. Feb 2007-June 2008 CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL MANAGEMENT Marketing / Communications Officer.

Duties:

Analysing statistical marketing data and generating detailed monthly reports and PowerPoint presentations for regional events.

Aid with the preparing, designing and writing of the company’s newsletters and updating websites.

Assist in updating and management of marketing Tools – brochures, flyers, advertisements etc.

Assist in designing advertisements for print and electronic media – newspaper and radio.

Schedule, plan and coordinate all aspects of regional clinics, health fares, conferences. Feb 2006- Apr 2006 NORTH WEST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

{Part time Internship} Journalist/ Communications Assistant. Duties:

Research, photograph and journalize publicity events,

Assist with public relations assignments.

Assist with community outreach projects and coordination.

Media monitoring and analysing.

2003 – Feb 2007 {NWRHA} MARAVAL HEALTH CENTRE.