Located in Jamaica’s capital and largest city of Kingston, WCBSS provides professional services in development communications, public relations, research and event planning as well as grant writing with a successful history of serving a range of international, Government and civil society organisations. Our focus is on issues of national and international development, hence WCBSS prides itself in
its unique blend of training and expertise in social, commercial and development matters. These combined experience and credentials along with our speedy response to market constitute our niche and competitive advantage. WCBSS has steadily grown and demonstrated its expertise using novel approaches, bravely entering unplanned markets and networking with other trained professionals to meet the needs of its clients; offering a ‘one-stop shop’ for all your communications, in addition to project development and management as well as business development needs. We execute efficiently and with the confidence that our clients receive the best return on their investments. Through our strategic alliances, we stand ready to provide the solution that is just right for you over the short or long term; small or large. Management Expertise
Our chief strategist, Nicole West-Hayles holds a Master of Arts degree in Communications for Social and Behaviour Change from the University of the West Indies and a Bachelor of Science degree with honours in Administrative Management from the University of Technology, Jamaica. Catherine High School in Spanish Town where she graduated at the CXC A'Level and during that time served as a form prefect. A management consultant, specialising in global social development, she has over 15 years of professional experience in communications, grant writing and management and brings to the table diverse industry experience in agriculture, climate change, education, energy, environmental management, gender mainstreaming, justice and rural development plus sanitation. In addition, Nicole is a member of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). She further hones skills in international practices of programmes management and training in public relations. Other skills include grant writing and performance based monitoring and evaluation.
