Dionne Barnwell

Experience

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  Volunteerism Support Platform

  Jul 2014 - Jan 2018

  Training Facilitator
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  Guyana Society for Biodiversity & Ecosystems

  May 2016 - Mar 2019

  Consultant
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  UNDP and Min of Social Cohesion

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2017

  Assistant Event Coordinator

  Provided technical and administrative support as required in the implementation of project logistics and operational task in accordance with UNDP-MOSC plan of activities for Validation Workshop hosted at Marriott Hotel in March 2017.

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  WWF Guianas, Guyana Office

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2018

  Student Intern

  Had the responsibility to solicit all logistical cost for events prior to March 24, 2018, Interface with service providers, securing invoices and following up on payments.

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  Office of Climate Change

  Apr 2018 - May 2018

  Consultant

  Assisted with the gathering and review of background information, Second National Communication complementary data as well as new information as necessary. The information will be used in the development of Guyana’s Third National Communication to UNFCCC, Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment chapter.Conducted survey (e.g., through email shots, SurveyMonkey, etc.) among the project proponents/implementers, stakeholders, and beneficiaries, and compile the results.

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  WWF Guianas - Guyana Country Office

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2018

  Administrative Assistant(ag)

  Follow up with any scheduled appointments or meetings in relation to Mr. Pavan Sukhdev's (President of WWF International) visit to Guyana. Follow up travel/logistical arrangements. Give support to coordination of public events with Mr. Pavan Sukhdev. Admin/logistical support to the country manager for any issue and unexpected changes related to Mr. Pavan’s visit.

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  WWF Guianas, Guyana Office

  Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

  Communications Consultant

  Had the responsibility to bridge a gap in Communications from February until June 30, 2019. Worked closely with the Conservation team to ensure the development of programme materials such as Human-Interest stories and infographics. Draft and edit articles, press releases, and other information materials. Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials. Maintain a library of media coverage, clippings etc. Maintained WWF Guianas’s social media sites (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.) such as daily monitoring, regular posting and content development. Assisted in organizing and generating public support for special events (World Water Day Symposium, Earth Hour 2019, Turtle Festival etc.) and campaigns to promote strategic conservation goals. Show less

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  Guyana National Youth Council

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Communications Coordinator, NATIONAL YOUTH-LED VOTER AND CIVIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN (2020

  As Communications Coordinator, I worked closely with the project team mainly responsible for managing all external communications related to the project’s promotion and delivery. Communications Coordinator responsible for communicating key messages to define target audiences and generate positive coverage on the campaign through effective media relations with broadcast, print, radio and social media. Some activities executed:• Prepare internal and external communications plans and policies• Implement and oversee day-to-day communications activities• Lead the campaign’s public relations efforts across media • Monitor success of plans and recommend updates as required (Campaigns and Communications Materials).• Maintain a strong brand for the Project, including impactful and fit-for-purpose publications, web site, social media and merchandise Show less

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  PAHO Office of Subregional Program Coordination, Caribbean

  Jul 2024 - now

  International PAHO Consultant

  During my assignment with PAHO, I will be working on the Climate Change Regional Communication Strategy and Action Plan and is expected to complete the following scope of work:- Preparation of communication strategies for public awareness and outreach on health and climate change, considering multiple audiences.- Consultation with relevant stakeholders to determine target audiences, proposed messages and proposed media and channels of communications.