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Dayne Lewis

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Communications specialist advancing climate resilience at CAF's South Oropouche River Basin Project.

Trinidad and Tobago

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At the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) South Oropouche River Basin (SORB) Project, I lead integrated communications for climate resilience and flood mitigation, coordinating engagement across government, NGOs, and affected communities.

At Heritage Petroleum Company Limited, I developed and implemented the Brand and Promotional Policy within six months. I also directed corporate branding and employee campaigns for over 800 staff, including the Know Your Numbers Campaign and INSPIRE Awards.

At the Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation, I advised the Executive Management Team on reputation, government relations, media strategy, and crisis communications. Earlier, at the Environmental Management Authority, I directed communications and stakeholder engagement for national environmental projects, including the Nariva Swamp Restoration.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Communications Specialist

Current

Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF)

Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Led integrated communications for a climate resilience and flood mitigation project, coordinating stakeholder engagement across government, NGOs, and affected communities in the South Oropouche River Basin.

Integrated Communications Stakeholder Engagement Climate Resilience Project Communication

Communications Advisor

Heritage Petroleum Company Limited

Jul 2022 - Jul 2026 (4 years)

Developed and implemented the company's Brand and Promotional Policy within six months. Directed corporate branding and creative strategy for all communication materials, sponsorships, and brand activations.

Brand Management Employee Engagement Internal Communications Digital Marketing Event Management Strategic Communications

Manager, Corporate Communications

Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation (HDC)

Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year)

Led corporate communications for one of Trinidad and Tobago's largest state agencies, advising the Executive Management Team on reputation management, government relations, media strategy, and crisis communications.

Corporate Communications Media Relations Crisis Communications Government Relations Reputation Management

Communications Specialist

UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

Jul 2021 - Jan 2022 (6 months)

Developed a national public education campaign on biomedical and home healthcare waste management, targeting 13 major hospitals and district health facilities and five waste management companies. Implemented a Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Survey to guide the campaign.

Public Education Campaigns Waste Management KAP Surveys Health Communications

Communications Specialist

Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation (HDC)

Jan 2019 - May 2021 (2 years 4 months)

Directed media relations and corporate messaging as the Corporation's primary communications lead and spokesperson for over 20 high-profile matters, including crises, major announcements, public education campaigns, and national issues.

Media Relations Corporate Messaging Crisis Communications Public Education Campaigns

Communications, Education and Public Awareness Coordinator

Environmental Management Authority (EMA) of Trinidad and Tob

Mar 2014 - Jun 2018 (4 years 3 months)

Directed communications and stakeholder engagement for three pioneering national environmental projects valued at over USD $11 million. Designed and executed public awareness campaigns in over 30 communities.

Stakeholder Engagement Public Awareness Campaigns Environmental Communication Project Management

Public Relations and Marketing Assistant

National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS)

May 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 10 months)

Developed brand and communication plans for 23 public libraries across Trinidad and Tobago, increasing community programme attendance and engagement. Increased staff events from one to ten in one year.

Brand Strategy Communication Skills Event Management Community Engagement

Sustainability and Communications Assistant

Atlantic LNG Company of Trinidad and Tobago

May 2010 - Apr 2012 (1 year 11 months)

Supported community relations campaigns for Atlantic LNG's CSR portfolio, drafting press materials and coordinating media coverage for sustainability projects. Developed and managed the internal newsletter for 500 employees.

Community Relations CSR Press Materials Internal Communications Newsletter Management