Ricia Ali-Lindow
Tobago
Summary
My professional development from clerk to management spans sixteen (16) years across public-sector, media, projects, entrepreneurship and design agency domains. With core compentencies centered on strategic planning, programme development and project coordination, my training in administration, communications, design, marketing and executive management facilitates my role and capacity in the implementation of social and financial development initiatives. I work behind the scenes to bring clarity, structure and follow-through on projects between management, technical and operational teams. My core strength lies in bridging the gap between an organization's big ideas into actionable timelines and deliverables. I use culture, sport, storytelling, music, games and art modalities as key drivers to package complex narratives and information to connect with beneficiaries. I leverage digitization and technology to add value to teams that I am a part of to boost agility, adapt-ability and achieve outcomes. My experiential assets draws on reality-based experiences with specialized training which enables me to deliver solutions that are tested, academically grounded, culturally fluent and ethically sound. As a member of the Caribbean community, I am proud of my local heritage and representing our country globally with excellence, distinction, authenticity and class.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planning and Development Officer - Office of the Administrator
Division of Community Development, Youth Development and Sport
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Assist the Administrator in the planning, costing, implementation and evaluation of Division policies, programmes and projects.
- Conduct consultations, research and draft reports on various aspects of the Division activities and development plans.
- Monitor Division programmes and projects progress.
- Prepare relevant reports and end of year Administrative Report.
- Analyse Division related data to determine trends that aid management and teams with decision making.
- Develop and maintain strategic networks that aid in policy implementation and achieving Division objectives.
- Manage stakeholders and represent the Division on various Committees.
Communications and Marketing Executive
Coco Velvet International Fashion Management
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provide media relations support for the Miss Tobago and Top Model 2024 Pageant and Creative Arts Workshop Director.
- Facilitate in-person communications skills development and presentation skills training for delegates, top models and event management students.
- Develop personal branding, talking points and media coaching for television, radio and on stage delivery for delegates.
Public Relations Officer
Division of Finance, Trade and the Economy
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Develop and implement communication strategies for the Division.
- Provide technical communication support to Units and relevant Committees of the Division.
- Prepare annual budgetary estimates for the Unit.
- Stakeholder engagement between the Division and Agencies, the business community and non-governmental organizations.
- Prepare procurement requests for events, workshops and other activities.
- Lead and coordinate the production of all print and audio/visual collateral pieces including brochures, publications, catalogues, videos and powerpoint presentations.
- Strong branding and graphic design skills and support.
- Public speaking, facilitator and hosting of workshops and other events.
Chairman of the Finance Social + Cultural Committee (FSCC)
Division of Finance, Trade and the Economy
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Develop a plan and strategies to align the Division with CSR, DEIB and Employee Engagement best practice.
- Develop project proposals for initiatives promoting the implementation of the Division's CSR and DEIB plan.
- Coordinate the budgeting, planning, direction, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects, programmes and events.
- Develop and implement programmes such as leadership, health, wellness, cultural and workplace-enhancing activities to facilitate behaviour and change management.
- Provide post-event analysis, budget recaps employee and participant feedback for future planning.
Business Operations Officer II
Division of Finance, Trade and the Economy
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Provide administrative support to the Communications Director.
- Assist with preparing annual budgetary estimates for the Unit.
- Procurement of goods and services for the Unit.
- Prepare memos, letters, reports and other related documents.
- Arrange training workshops, internal and stakeholder meetings.
- Prepare minutes of meetings and maintain other records.
Design Project Manager
CJL Visuals Graphic Design Agency
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Plan and direct overall multi-platform communications of the Agency.
- Prepare proposals for large to medium rebranding, promotional and launch campaigns, projects and events.
- Manage design project schedules and team members.
- Social media and website management.
- Represent the Agency at meetings, public appearances, training and other occasions.
Administrative Assistant
Youth Training and Employment Partnership Programme (YTEPP)
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Provide administrative support for the Manager.
- Procurement of consumables for the Centre.
- Prepare memos, letters, reports and other related documents.
- Arrange meetings, training workshops and data management of tutor and trainee attendance registers.
- Prepare minutes of meetings and maintain other records.
Public Relations Assistant
Head Office- Trinidad
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Develop copy for scripts, publications, advertorials, brochures, presentations and other collateral pieces.
- Develop promotional campaigns for radio, television and newspaper, media relations.
- Manage and coordinate cycle graduations, stakeholder engagements, press conferences, and employee events.
- Community outreach and delivery of promotional presentations.
- Tradeshow and exhibition set-up.
Accounting Clerk
Head Office- Trinidad
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Prepare payments to vendors and utilities.
- Prepare and maintain petty cash float.
- Assist Accounting Supervisor with the preparation of records for internal audit.
- Assist Purchasing Officer with requests for quotations and the preparation of purchase orders.
- Prepare cheque payments to vendors and tutors.
Education
Masters in Business Administration - Project Management
SITAL - University of Bedfordshire
Post-Graduate Diploma - Executive Management
Oxford Graduate School
BA - Mass Communication
COSTAATT
Professional Certificate - Marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Certificate - Business Administration
School of Accounting and Management (SAM)
CXC O' Levels - 8 passes -
El Dorado Secondary School
Skills
- Communications
- Administration
- Facilitator
- Presentations
- Branding
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Event Management
- Illustration
- Public Relations
- Media
- Graphic Design
- Social Media
- Content Creation
- Voice Talent
- Website Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Product Photography
- Adobe Suite
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- In Design
- Microsoft 365
- Word
- Powerpoint
- Forms
- SharePoint
- Mentimeter
- Asana
- Airtable
- Keynote
- Canva
- Google Forms
Certification
- Gender Equality in Capital Markets, UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiatives & Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange, 01/30/26
- Commonwealth Advanced Training in Government Performance Management Systems, Ministry of Public Administration, 09/06/25
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Tobago Information Technology Ltd, 01/01/25
- Writing Effective Policies and Procedures, Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business, 05/23/24
- Developing and Sustaining High Performance Teams, Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business, 04/04/24
- Data Driven Decision Making for Social Media Marketing, UWI School of Business and Applied Studies Ltd-ROYTEC, 05/21/22
- Innovation & New Product Development, UWI School of Business and Applied Studies Ltd-ROYTEC, 04/28/22
- Strategic Business Management, UWI School of Business and Applied Studies Ltd-ROYTEC, 02/17/22
- Business Etiquette and Protocol, Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business, 10/01/15
- Minute Taking and Memo Writing, Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business, 05/19/15
References
- Isaiah Williams, Project Consultant, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), 310-9430
- Simone Francois-Whittier, Attorney-at-Law, 751-3492
Volunteer Experience
Association of Female Executives of Trinidad and Tobago (AFETT), Membership Director, 01/01/24, 12/31/26
Languages
English
First Language
Key Achievements Projects
- 2025, DCDYDS ProYouth Campaign, Division of Community Development, Youth Development and Sport
- 2024, Cocovelvet International Sustainable Fashion Management, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) PRAISE Awards - 'Money City Game'
- 2023, Vanguard Award Winner, Financial Literacy Secretariat (FLS)
- 2022, Programme Artwork Feature - International Global Money Week (GMW), Division of Finance, Trade and the Economy
- 2022, 10th Edition Global Money Week Annual Report, Published by the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
- 2019, 1st Place Public Sector Blue Food Festival Presentation, Awarded by the Tobago Festivals Commission
Timeline
Planning and Development Officer - Office of the Administrator
Division of Community Development, Youth Development and Sport
01.2024 - 01.2025
Communications and Marketing Executive
Coco Velvet International Fashion Management
01.2023 - 01.2024
Public Relations Officer
Division of Finance, Trade and the Economy
01.2023 - 01.2024
Chairman of the Finance Social + Cultural Committee (FSCC)
Division of Finance, Trade and the Economy
01.2023 - 01.2024
Design Project Manager
CJL Visuals Graphic Design Agency
01.2019 - 01.2022
Business Operations Officer II
Division of Finance, Trade and the Economy
01.2015 - 01.2024
Administrative Assistant
Youth Training and Employment Partnership Programme (YTEPP)
01.2012 - 01.2014
Public Relations Assistant
Head Office- Trinidad
01.2008 - 01.2011
Accounting Clerk
Head Office- Trinidad
01.2001 - 01.2008
Masters in Business Administration - Project Management
SITAL - University of Bedfordshire
Post-Graduate Diploma - Executive Management
Oxford Graduate School
BA - Mass Communication
COSTAATT
Professional Certificate - Marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Certificate - Business Administration
School of Accounting and Management (SAM)
CXC O' Levels - 8 passes -
El Dorado Secondary School