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Garfene Grandison

Garfene Grandison

Lifestyle Reporter

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Corporate Communications Manager at J. Wray and Nephew Limited

  • Education

    • University of the West Indies Mona

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

    • Campion College

      2001 - 2008
      High School

      Activities and Societies: Key Club, Interact, The Students Voice, Green Generation. Tennis, Hockey, Sixth form association.

  • Experience

    • Jamaica Observer

      May 2007 - Nov 2010
      Lifestyle Reporter

      Reporting on daily lifestyle events and creating content for newspaper consumers.

    • Gleaner Company

      May 2011 - Jul 2014

      Assisting the Lifestyle Editor tasked with the responsibilities of editing/proofreading of the lifestyle publications, writing stories, conceptualize organise and creative direction of all photoshoots. Responsible for the images and ideation for the content of daily social pages and ideator, host and producer of Lifestyle Today (a weekly lifestyle based online series). Writing and covering stories across the entertainment, news and lifestyle publications.

      • Assistant Lifestyle Editor

        Feb 2013 - Jul 2014

      • Reporter

        May 2011 - Jul 2014

    • Miss Jamaica World

      Jun 2011 - May 2012
      Public Relations Executive

      On the ground executionEvent planning and managementEstablishing and creating media relationshipsCommunication messages and events for internal staff engagementsMedia releasesCreative content marketing

    • Columbus Communications

      Aug 2014 - Jan 2015
      Public Relations Executive

    • Columbus Commnunications

      Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
      Sponsorship & Public Relations Executive

      Managing and Executing events under the sponsorship portfolio to align the events with the overall objectives of the company. Establishing, managing and leveraging media relationships to create synergies amongst the company and the consumers. Managing the overall image and messaging of the company.

    • Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited

      Dec 2015 - Feb 2017

      • Asst. Manager Public Relations & Corporate Social Responsibility

        Nov 2016 - Feb 2017

      • Assistant Manager-corporate social responsibility

        Dec 2015 - Nov 2016

    • Nestlé

      Feb 2017 - Feb 2019
      Public Relation and Digital Manager

      Responsible for the all digital platforms for the Nestlé Jamaica operations as well as the Public Relations/communication channels.

    • Nestle Jamaica Health and Wellness Foundation

      Feb 2019 - May 2021
      General Manager

      Primarily responsible for the operational management of the consumer communications and Creating Shared Value (CSV) portfolio that drives shareholder value, with a specific focus on building Nestle's brand through corporate storytelling and mitigating reputation risk.Responsible for managing media relationships and devising strategic communications campaigns to support the business in achieving its goals and objectives positioning Nestle as a leader in Nutrition, Health and Wellness. Show less

    • Nestlé

      May 2021 - May 2023
      Public Relations Manager

    • J. Wray and Nephew Limited

      Jun 2023 - now
      Corporate Communications Manager

      Leads the efforts to generate and maintain a positive digital image for J.Wray & Nephew and the JWN Foundation as well as takes charge of the communications for corporate led projects and marquee JWN Foundation events.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • BA Arts in Liberal Studies

      Sept 2008

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant Manager Corporate Social Responsibility/ Employee Volunteer Programme Team Lead

      Issued by Sagicor Foundation on Jan 2016
      Sagicor FoundationAssociated with Garfene Grandison