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Chairperson @ Books4Kids Jamaica
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Ragni Trotta

Chairperson @ Books4Kids Jamaica
Ragni Trotta is a successful and accomplished marketing and media professional with over 30 years of experience.
Books4Kids Jamaica
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
London, UK

Professional Background

  • Current status
  • Profession
  • Fields
  • Work experience
  • Management
  • Skills
    Marketing
    Media
    Advertising
    Branding
  • Highest level of education
    Master

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  • Freelance

Work Experience

Chairperson

May 2010 - Present
Books4Kids Jamaica is a non-profit charity registered in Jamaica and as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity in the US. Under the slogan "The future is bright, when you can read and write!" The Books4Kids Jamaica program is dedicated to providing books to 4 and 5 year old Kindergarten children in schools in Jamaica. The charity receives no government grants and raises all money for its book distribution through it's annual Online Charity Auctions. Since it's startup in 2007, international volunteers have helped provide over 300,000 books to 100,000 children in 150 schools across Jamaica's 14 parishes. To date, Books4Kids Jamaica has donated books valued at over US$1,5m.

Executive Vice President of Marketing

Jan 2004 - Jan 2011
7 yrs 1 mo
Supervised and managed all PR, marketing activities and corporate communication for luxury resort development in Jamaica, including US $4m international campaign and launch event. Created and published free local tourist publication, Jamaica Tourist, promoting the island as a unique destination. In charge of Corporate Affairs and Corporate Communications, including charity fundraising, charity events and book distributions for The Palmyra Foundation.

Director of Corporate Affairs

Feb 2001 - Feb 2004
3 yrs 1 mo
Various project work within the areas of international marketing, IT and legal affairs for one of the largest development companies in the European real estate, leisure and hospitality industry.

Business Development Executive

Feb 1997 - Feb 2001
4 yrs 1 mo
Business Development Executive in the international department of global media agency, coordinating new multinational business project and facilitating information flow between 40 offices in 20 countries across the world. Developed and marketed internal intranet among group offices. Created and executed CIA Medianetworks 25th Anniversary Campaign with TIME Magazine and Advertising Age that was nominated for "Best Corporate Advertising Campaign" at the M&M Global Advertising Awards in 2000.

Education

Master of Science (MS)
Communication and Development, Communication and Media Studies
2013 - 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS)
International Business
1994 - 1995
Associate’s Degree
Hotel Management, Tourism & Resort Development
1992 - 1994