Shanya Evans

Shanya Evans

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  • About me

    Communications and Corporate Services professional.

  • Education

    • Sir Arthur Lewis Community College

      2008 - 2010
      GCE A Level Business Management, Sociology, Literature, Communication Studies
    • St. Joseph's Convent

      2003 - 2008
      CSEC Social Sciences and Languages
    • University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science International Relations Minor in Communication Studies Hons

      Activities and Societies: Social Media Coordinator - Guild of Students, PR Office Assistant Secretary - Guild of Students, Faculty of Social Sciences Office Guild of Students Student Worker

  • Experience

    • Digicel Group

      Jan 2011 - Aug 2013

      Efficiently operated simultaneously between Call Centre and Credit and Collections department. Appointed to role due to performance.Managed corporate account statuses, monitored delinquent CUGs and produced monthly account reconciliation, and maintained database of debt records and modifications made on corporate accounts.Applied charges and appropriate credit treatment to major accounts through stipulated credit limits, and performed bad debt write offs. Selected within the first year to manage Digicel's Point of Sales system.Consistently awarded Employee of the Month.Provided extraordinary customer service to 10 OECS markets by analysing and solving problems, and supported campaigns, dealers, corporate consumers and flagship stores.

      • Credit and Collections Executive Assistant

        Jan 2012 - Aug 2013
      • Customer Care Agent

        Jan 2011 - Aug 2013
    • Bibo Global Opportunity

      May 2016 - Jul 2016
      English Language Tutor

      Taught English as a second language.

    • Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States

      Jul 2016 - Oct 2016
      Digital Marketing Intern

      Awarded 'Top Intern' out of a group of 15.Planned and executed social media campaigns, managing Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Generated reports on youth perspectives on development, through Twitter chat engagement and insights.Collaborated with regional team to effect brand and content strategy and optimisation, created graphic content for digital marketing campaigns and produced editorials for OECS blog.

    • United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)

      Nov 2016 - Apr 2017
      Communications & Programme Intern

      Selected out of hundreds as intern reporting to Media and Migration Specialist, and Web Development and Design Specialist.Supported project management by conducting research, planning and summarizing data. Drafted panel proposals, created content and provided media visibility for international projects such as the EU-UNAOC Symposium on Hate Speech Against Migrants and Refugees in the Media - Brussels, Belgium.Published articles and press releases, and edited supporting graphics and multimedia elements, intensifying global online reach (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+ via Hootsuite).Provided administrative support by taking meeting minutes and sitting in on conference calls and gatherings at the UN Headquarters. Show less

    • Unique Vacations, Ltd.

      Jul 2017 - Jun 2021
      Luxury Vacation Specialist - Reservations & Sales

      Based at the Sandals Halcyon in Saint Lucia, booked and amended reservations for all Sandals and Beaches Resorts in the Caribbean Region. Emerged as one of the top employees in sales and marketing, generating over US$5 million in revenue - room reservations, flights, travel insurance and excursions. Skilled in provided a complete vacation package. Completed site visits of all properties in Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and Turks & Caicos, and was immersed in various hotel operations.Awarded 2020 Employee of the Quarter for consistent 100% Quality Assurance.Awarded 2019 Chairman's Award for highest revenue for the TA Department (US$2 MIL +)Awarded 2018 Director's Award for second highest revenue for the TA Department (US$1.6 MIL +)Awarded Employee of the Year 2018Awarded Employee of the Quarter 2018 Show less

    • Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

      Jun 2022 - Sept 2023
      Office Manager and Executive Assistant

      Wearer of many hats:Corporate Services AssistantEstate Management Event ManagerHealth & Safety Coordinator - Fire Safety OfficerLine ManagerImplemented and maintained health and safety systems, scoring 81% on the Compliance and Safety Audit and securing BHC St John's as number one for H&S in the Eastern Caribbean.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fire Safety Management (FSM)

      IOSH
    • Initiating and Planning Projects

      University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education
      Jul 2020
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    • Integrating Climate Risk Information Into NAPS

      United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
      Jul 2020
    • Procurement and Logistics Certificate

      DisasterReady
      Nov 2024
    • Managing Project Risks and Changes

      University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • National Volunteer

      Issued by Government of Saint Lucia on Aug 2016
      Government of Saint LuciaAssociated with Shanya Evans