Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 38 years of professional experience, with 27 years dedicated to communication, the expert specializes in strategic communication, campaign coordination, and public awareness initiatives. Previously held roles include leading a communication agency for 18 years, where responsibilities included managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality project delivery. Career highlights include developing communication strategies and materials for EU-funded programs. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and content management systems, the expert excels in graphic and web design, stakeholder engagement, and translating communication objectives into impactful creative concepts.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked extensively with international donors, including the European Commission and the World Bank, providing technical assistance and implementing communication and visibility strategies. Projects span various sectors such as renewable energy, environmental security, fisheries, and climate adaptation, with both regional and national scopes. Geographic locations of work include Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe, involving capacity building, strategy development, and stakeholder engagement to enhance project visibility and impact.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across diverse sectors, including environment and natural resource management, media and communications, ICT, fisheries and aquaculture, disaster reduction, design, and marketing. Responsibilities have included roles such as communication strategist, team leader, and visibility expert, focusing on strategy development, campaign implementation, and stakeholder engagement. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating digital solutions in communication strategies. The geographic scope of work covers regional and country-specific projects in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe, demonstrating interdisciplinary knowledge and adaptability across diverse sectors. Extensive geographic experience includes work in Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, France, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zambia. Involvement in these regions encompasses a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, with numerous long-term assignments and projects, particularly within the Caribbean and Africa.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in French, English, and Spanish, with French being the native language. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international environments and multicultural teams, facilitating effective communication and collaboration across various projects and regions. The expert holds a Master 2 degree in Competitive Intelligence & Strategic Communication with a focus on Knowledge Management from Université de Poitiers, France. Additionally, a Higher Technician Certificate in Communication and Advertising Actions from EPTC in Toulouse, France, complements the educational background. Further training includes master training in web design and usability at CFT Gobelins in Paris, France, and mastering graphic design with Adobe Suite at ADAC in Paris, France.