Past employment:

2017-2019 Group Marketing Manager – Terra Caribbean

2013-2016 Group Marketing Manager – Automotive Art International

2010-2013 Creative/Account Executive – Red Advertising & Marketing Ltd.

2008-2010 Art Director/Copywriter/Graphic Designer – 809 Design Associates Inc.

Education:

Degrees:

2005-2008 BA (Honours) Graphic Design; Advertising – Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London, UK

2004-2005 Foundation Studies in Art and Design – Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London, UK

2002-2004 Associate Degree in Applied Arts; Graphic Design – Barbados Community College

2004: Barbados Exhibition Scholarship – Barbados Government

Certificates:

2016:

Tactical Communication – Automotive Art International

Time Management – Automotive Art International

Goal Setting – Automotive Art International

2015:

Correcting Performance Problems – MHI Global

Providing Constructive Feedback – MHI Global

Giving Recognition – MHI Global

2014:

Management Skills for New Managers – The American Management Association

The Genuine Principles and Qualities of Leadership  – AchieveGlobal

Clarifying Performance Expectations – AchieveGlobal

Developing Others – AchieveGlobal

Customer Satisfaction & Human Relations – Automotive Art International

Supervisory Training – Automotive Art International

Awards:

2013: Four(4) Gold ADDY® Awards – American Advertising Federation

2013: Three(3) Silver ADDY® Awards – American Advertising Federation

2012: Six(6) Gold ADDY® Awards – American Advertising Federation

2012: Five(5) Silver ADDY® Awards – American Advertising Federation

Fun Facts:

I laugh at everything. So if you want to feel like a comedian, come hang with me.

I love coffee – my favourite is iced, topped with oat milk.

I dabbled in crossfit. I once entered a competition and came fourth.

I am a feminist.

I cut my hair off multiple times as a child because I wanted to be like my dad.

I (still) like playing Wordle.

As a teen, I represented Barbados in Synchronised Swimming.

I have a fiery passion for health and fitness.

Who’s currently inspiring me:

Bozoma Saint John

For my official resume please email me@michelledecaires.com