Orinela Ramcharan
@orinelaramcharan
Senior administrative and international relations professional driving diplomacy, protocol, and stakeholder engagement.
Trinidad and TobagoWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior administrative and international relations professional with over two decades supporting diplomatic missions, C‑suite executives, and multi‑organisational visits and programmes. My expertise spans protocol, event management, strategic communications, and cross‑cultural stakeholder relations across Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean.
At the Embassy of Japan I serve as Senior Administrative Specialist, drafting high‑level correspondence and speeches, coordinating VIP visits and major cultural events, managing budgets and facilities, and mentoring junior staff. I combine analytical reporting on political, economic and cultural developments with practical delivery of public diplomacy initiatives such as JET and MEXT outreach.
I bring proven negotiation, project management (CAPM), and public relations capabilities, plus extensive experience in procurement, vendor management, and diplomatic protocol that deliver cost‑effective, timely results for high‑profile programmes and international partnerships.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Administrative Specialist
Embassy of Japan
Aug 2006 - Present (19 years 7 months)
Serve as liaison between the Embassy and government, diplomatic missions and regional organizations; draft high-level communications and speeches, coordinate VIP visits and events, and prepare political/economic reports supporting diplomatic operations and public diplomacy.
Office Manager
Seemungal’s Transport Limited
Jan 2006 - Jun 2006 (5 months)
Managed head office operations including supervision of accounting and payroll staff, and supported operations management to ensure efficient daily business functions.
Administrative Manager
Ingerhall and Associates
Jan 2005 - Sep 2005 (8 months)
Oversaw administrative operations, prepared daily financial performance reports, supervised maintenance and junior staff, and coordinated marketing and event activities across subsidiaries.
Online Marketing Assistant
Ingerhall and Associates
Jan 2004 - Dec 2004 (11 months)
Planned and executed online promotions, conducted market and competitive analysis, managed member communications, and trained junior marketing staff to drive customer engagement.
Marketing Assistant
The Global Brands Group
Aug 2003 - Dec 2003 (4 months)
Planned media advertising schedules, liaised with media houses and advertising agencies, supervised in-house art and print production, and managed final production for marketing materials.
Administrative Assistant
DirecTV Caribbean
May 2001 - Jul 2003 (2 years 2 months)
Maintained sales activity records across the Caribbean, supported promotion and marketing implementation, supervised sales consultant activities, and performed competitive analysis.
Secretary
F.T. Farfan and Sons
May 2000 - Apr 2001 (11 months)
Provided high-level administrative support to managers and technical staff, handled correspondence, and assisted customers with inquiries across cross-organizational projects.
Clerical Assistant
Alstons Marketing Company
Jul 1993 - Apr 2000 (6 years 9 months)
Supported pharmaceutical, cosmetics and finance divisions with sales reporting, basic accounting tasks, and distribution of reports to stakeholders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of the West Indies, Open Campus
Master of Science in Management Studies, Project Management
Pursuing a Master of Science in Management Studies with a focus on Project Management at the University of the West Indies Open Campus.
School of Business and Computer Science, Trinidad
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management
Completed Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification from the School of Business and Computer Science in 2017.
School of Business and Computer Science, Trinidad
Certificate in Project Management for Business Professionals, Project Management
Completed a Certificate in Project Management for Business Professionals from the School of Business and Computer Science in 2017.
University of New Brunswick
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours), Marketing and International Business
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) with concentrations in Marketing and International Business in 2015.
The George Washington University
Professional Certificate in Event Management, Event Management
Completed a Professional Certificate in Event Management from The George Washington University in 2014.
UWI School of Business and Applied Studies (UWI-ROYTEC)
Associate of Science Degree in Management, Management
Awarded an Associate of Science Degree in Management from UWI School of Business and Applied Studies in 2013.
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)
Certificate in Public Relations, Public Relations
Completed a Certificate in Public Relations from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 1999.
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)
Certificate in Marketing, Marketing
Completed a Certificate in Marketing from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 1998.
Gasparillo Composite School
CXC General Proficiency O' Levels, General Secondary Education
Completed Five CXC General Proficiency O' Levels at Gasparillo Composite School in 1993.
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