Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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LAVEDA THOMPSON

Summary

A marketing and communications professional, with experience in project management and youth development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marketing Officer

HSA
01.2023 - Current

Responsible for sponsorship and events . Duties include:

  • Securing new sponsorship agreements through prospecting, proposal creation, and negotiation.
  • Managing the company's relationship with external partners
  • Coordinating internal and external events to enhance brand visibility and achieve business objectives.

EQA Inspector (Freelance)

VICTVS
01.2022 - Current
  • Assess whether approved training providers meet the requirements to deliver AAT qualifications. Duties include: checking policies and procedures are up to date; evaluating practice and sampling documents.

Teaching Assistant (Special Education Needs)

Department of Education Services
12.2018 - 02.2023
  • Responsible for helping children with a wide range of moderate to severe learning, physical or behavioural difficulties through personalized programs.

Multi-Site & Community Coordinator

YMCA
01.2016 - 09.2018
  • Managed the operations of 2 Extended After School Program (EASP) sites, ensuring compliance, supervision and quality standards.
  • Responsible for training staff, processing fees, staff time sheets and maintaining records pertaining to the program.
  • Developed school age enrichment programs in line with YMCA key curriculum areas.
  • Identified and cultivated community partnerships.
  • Managed site budget in conjunction with Programme Manager.

Youth Cultivator (Intern)

Solas Project
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Assisted in the personal, social and educational development of 6th class students in preparation for transition to secondary school.


New Product Development Officer

GraceKennedy Limited
03.2009 - 04.2014
  • Managed a cross-functional team in the concept and development of Caribbean food products. Portfolio included snacks, beverages and a fighter brand.

Global Brand Management Intern

GraceKennedy Ltd.
10.2008 - 03.2009
  • Developed and maintained the Grace Foods social media profile to promote the company's offerings and services on Facebook and YouTube platforms.
  • Assisted in the management and implementation of marketing activities to ensure maximum sales in the company's international markets.

Education

M.A (Merit) - International Marketing Communications

London Metropolitan University
England
12.2009

Master of Science - International Marketing Strategy

ESCEM Business School
France
12.2009

B.A (First Class Honours) - Media and Communications

The University of The West Indies
Jamaica
12.2006

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Project Management
  • Project Management

  • Project Management
  • Project Management
  • Project Management

Certification

  • Intuit Bookkeeping Professional Certificate, 2022-04-01
  • Google Project Management Certificate, 2024-09-01

References

Available upon request.

Languages

Spanish
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Marketing Officer

HSA
01.2023 - Current

EQA Inspector (Freelance)

VICTVS
01.2022 - Current

Teaching Assistant (Special Education Needs)

Department of Education Services
12.2018 - 02.2023

Multi-Site & Community Coordinator

YMCA
01.2016 - 09.2018

Youth Cultivator (Intern)

Solas Project
09.2014 - 08.2015

New Product Development Officer

GraceKennedy Limited
03.2009 - 04.2014

Global Brand Management Intern

GraceKennedy Ltd.
10.2008 - 03.2009

M.A (Merit) - International Marketing Communications

London Metropolitan University

Master of Science - International Marketing Strategy

ESCEM Business School

B.A (First Class Honours) - Media and Communications

The University of The West Indies
LAVEDA THOMPSON