Caribbean Career Innovator

KristoffersonNunes.

Founder of The Career Doc & JobCheckup. TEDx Speaker. Youth Economist. Connecting talent to opportunity across the Caribbean — one career at a time.

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The Career Doc
Founder & Lead Career Consultant
Kingston, Jamaica · Remote, Caribbean
MBA · Data Analytics BSc. Economics TEDx Speaker Gen AI Certified
USAID Global Publication (2021)
Jamaica Observer Feature (2022)
Jamaica Gleaner Feature (2019)
Creative Business Cup Winner (2017)

A Connector of People & Possibility

Raised in Portmore, Jamaica, I've always seen the world differently. While others chased conventional paths, I was building community — starting with candy sales in high school and growing into one of the Caribbean's most recognisable names in career development and talent innovation.

With a BSc. in Economics & Statistics from UWI and an ongoing MBA in Data Analytics at the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean, I blend analytical rigour with creative entrepreneurship. My decade-long journey has taken me from a dorm-room side hustle to founding ventures trusted by National Housing Trust, Caribbean Airlines, and the Trust of the Americas in Washington, DC.

"I want to be a living example of what it means to pursue one's ambitions and live limitlessly boldly."

— Kristofferson Nunes, Jamaica Observer
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Community First
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Data-Driven
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Innovation
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Inclusion

What Clients Say

★★★★★ "

Kristofferson helped me reframe my entire career narrative. Within 6 weeks of working with The Career Doc I landed a senior role I had been chasing for two years. The strategy was surgical.

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M. Campbell
Senior Manager · Kingston, Jamaica
★★★★★ "

I was stuck in the same role for four years. After one session with Kris my LinkedIn was transformed, my CV was sharp, and I had a clear plan. Got three interviews in the first month.

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T. Williams
Finance Professional · Trinidad
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JobCheckup made hiring for our team genuinely easy. The quality of candidates was strong and the platform understood our industry. We've hired four people through it this year alone.

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R. Morrison
HR Director · Montego Bay
268 Employers on JobCheckup
7,350+ Applications Processed
80% Client Success Rate
10+ Years in Business

Building the Ecosystem

01 / ACTIVE
The Career Doc
Career Development · Social Enterprise

An AI-powered career support agency prescribing personalised strategies for job seekers, career changers, and professionals. 80% client success rate securing roles within 3 months.

↗ thecareerdocx.com
02 / ACTIVE
JobCheckup.com
Recruitment Platform · Talent Tech

Community-driven recruitment platform connecting Caribbean talent with top employers. Trusted by National Housing Trust, Caribbean Airlines, and Trust of the Americas (Washington, DC).

↗ jobcheckup.com
03 / ALUMNI
UCA Caribbean
Youth Marketing Agency

Co-founded the region's leading youth marketing and job placement agency. Grew from 2,000 to 6,000+ Caribbean students across Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, and Guyana. USAID-partnered.

2017 – 2022
Labour Market Intelligence Series · Vol. 1

The Second Curve
Is Now Live.

Jamaica's retirement problem is a talent misallocation problem. 48,800 unemployed. 693,800 outside the labour force. A ratio of 14 to 1. This report makes the data-backed case — and the five pathways that unlock it.

693.8k Outside Labour Force
14:1 OLF-to-Unemployed
1.3 Jamaica TFR · UNFPA
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Labour Market Intelligence Series
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Rethinking Careers After Retirement in Jamaica

STATIN Data UNFPA World Bank JobCheckup
Unemployment3.3%
Youth Unemployment10.2%
Jamaica TFR1.3

Where I've Made Impact

2024 – Present
MBA — Data Analytics
University of the Commonwealth Caribbean · Kingston, Jamaica
  • Business Intelligence & Visualisation Tools
  • Data Mining and Business Strategies
2022 – Present
Founder & Lead Career Consultant
The Career Doc · Remote, Caribbean
  • Guided 200+ individuals — 80% secured new roles within 3 months
  • Coached 150+ clients to a 25% increase in salary negotiations and offer acceptance
  • Established strategic partnerships expanding market reach across the Caribbean
2022
B2C Marketing Lead
One on One Educational Services · Kingston, Jamaica
  • Promoted from Marketing Coordinator; led ATL roll-out targeting 20,000 young professionals
  • Developed creative direction using empathy, audience immersion and cultural diffusion
  • Aligned team across digital, copywriting, community engagement and grassroots activations
2022
Marketing & Customer Acquisition Consultant
Lynk Jamaica (NCB Family) · Kingston, Jamaica
  • Spearheaded go-to-market strategy for the Lynk digital wallet coinciding with JAMDEX launch
  • Drove 250,000+ sign-ups in two months via a nationwide grassroots campaign
2020
Project Manager
Scope Caribbean · The LAB, Kingston, Jamaica
  • Consulted CEO on SaaS business model using network effects and industry credibility
  • Onboarded 100+ waitlist users before launch; elevated UI/UX with data-driven insight
2017 – 2022
Co-Founder & Marketing Director
UCA Caribbean · Jamaica + Trinidad & Tobago
  • Impacted 2,000+ young Caribbean professionals through resume services, recruitment and workshops
  • Curated 25+ career-focused workshops for corporate HR mandates
  • Recipient: TBR LAB Startup Accelerator & JN SEBI Accelerator Programs
2016 – 2017
Commercial Planning Intern
Heineken Jamaica · Kingston, Jamaica
  • Improved trade marketing strategies across the full product portfolio
  • Achieved a 15% increase in Modern Trade sales for the Beer catalog

Skills & Expertise

Leadership & Strategy
Brand Development Business Planning Stakeholder Management Workshop Design Public Speaking Partnership Brokerage Fundraising Measure & Eval. Systems Thinking Resource Management Proposal Writing
Marketing & Growth
Digital Marketing Youth Marketing Lead Generation B2B Support Content Marketing Go-to-Market Strategy Customer Acquisition Community Engagement eCommerce
Tech & Tools
Generative AI SaaS Platforms Google Analytics CRM Systems Google Suites MS Office Suite Website Crawl / SEO Basic Design (Canva) Data Analytics
Career Specialisms
CV / Resume Development Career Coaching Interview Preparation LinkedIn Optimisation Job Search Strategy Personal Branding Skill Monetisation
Education
BSc. Economics & Statistics — UWI Mona MBA Data Analytics — UCC (2024–Present) Project Management — MSBM (2023) Generative AI Principles — Coursera (2023)

Awards & Features

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Creative Business Cup Winner
Jamaica · 2017
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Prime Minister's Youth Award Nominee
Entrepreneurship Excellence
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TEDx Speaker
Economics of Mentorship · TEDxUWIMona
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Obama Young Leaders Initiative
Invitee · Washington, DC
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JN SEBI Accelerator
Social Enterprise Boost Initiative
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USAID Global Publication
Innovative Waves of Opportunity · 2021
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Jamaica Observer Feature
Perennial Entrepreneur · 2022
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Jamaica Gleaner Feature
Dreaming, Learning & Growing · 2019
Personal Brand

The Purple Cow Kris

Inspired by Seth Godin's philosophy of being remarkable — not ordinary. My personal brand lives at the intersection of career science, cultural intelligence, and Caribbean ambition.

↗ purplecowkris.com ↗ jobcheckup.com ↗ @PurplecowKris ↗ LinkedIn

Let's Build Together

Whether you're a job seeker needing career guidance, an employer looking for Caribbean talent, or a partner ready to collaborate — the Career Doc is ready.

Labour Market Intelligence Series · Vol. 1

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