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Makeda Castellano

@makedacastellano

Urban and regional planner with Land Settlement Agency experience supporting climate-resilient community development and sustainable land use.

Trinidad and Tobago

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What I'm looking for

I'm interested in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy integration in Small Island Developing States, with a focus on climate resilience, inclusive development, and regional collaboration across the Caribbean.

At the Land Settlement Agency, I coordinated field investigations and environmental assessments to support sustainable land use planning and climate-resilient development in vulnerable rural areas. I also prepared technical and compliance reports for national programme decisions and facilitated inclusive community consultations.

My work has also included reviewing subdivision proposals and conducting spatial analysis at Sangre Grande Regional Corporation. I'm interested in climate resilience, green infrastructure, and community-based development in Small Island Developing States.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Administrator/ Consultant

Current

Westwind Property Solutions Ltd

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Coordinating daily real estate transactions, preparing subdivision and development applications, and interfacing with Town & Country Planning Division and Ministry of Works on land development.

Real Estate Subdivision Applications Application Development Inspection Scheduling Technical File Review Office Procedures Stakeholder Communication Town Planning Ministry of Works

Current

Founder & Brand Manager

Current

Aromatic Alchemy

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Launched and managed a natural wellness brand focused on aromatherapy and artisan skincare products, overseeing branding, marketing, inventory, and customer engagement.

Brand Management Marketing Strategy Social Media Marketing Email Campaigns Vendor Sourcing Pricing Strategy Inventory Management Event Planning Customer Engagement Influencer Partnerships

Community Development Assistant

Land Settlement Agency

Jan 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 6 months)

Coordinated field investigations and environmental assessments to support sustainable land use planning and climate-resilient community development in vulnerable rural areas.

Field Investigation Environmental Assessments Land Use Planning Climate Resilience Community Development technical reports Compliance Reporting Stakeholder Liaison Policy Alignment Consultation Gender Responsive Planning

Business Operations Assistant

Ministry of Education

Feb 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Supported organizational communication, monitored budgets, processed invoices and procurement documentation, and planned internal events for the Ministry of Education.

Budget Monitoring Invoice Processing Procurement Event Planning Logistics Staff Coordination Report Preparation Administrative Procedures Digital Records Correspondence

Administrative Assistant

Alternative H.S.S.E Solutions Ltd

Sep 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 3 months)

Supported payroll, invoices, and budget estimate preparation, supervised junior clerical staff, and handled sensitive documents with discretion.

Payroll Invoicing Budget Estimates Staff Supervision Secretarial Support Administrative Support HR Functions Onboarding Performance Monitoring Confidentiality

Clerical Assistant

Sangre Grande Regional Corporation

Mar 2019 - Apr 2021 (2 years 1 month)

Logged and tracked subdivision and development applications, coordinated inspection scheduling, and supported environmental review processes for proposed developments in rural areas.