Hi Marine Education and Research Society,

I'm Olivia Grace Barnes.

👋 I’m here to help you turn meaningful moments into stories that inspire action.

I have been passionate about protecting the ocean since childhood, have over 4.5 years of marketing and communication experience, and have worked in marine conservation for over 2.5 years. I am also a self-directed learner and have excellent communication, content creation, storytelling, and time and project management skills.

Below are examples of my professional work.

1. Social Media Campaign

I managed an Ocean Champion social media campaign to amplify influential local voices from around the world as they shared their perspectives on ocean conservation. This campaign has generated millions of views, strengthening public engagement with marine protection initiatives and elevating Ocean Champions. I edited and produced the videos using Premiere Pro and implemented targeted boosting strategies.

Below are 3 examples from the Ocean Champion campaign.

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2. Web Design

I managed the social media production and website design and maintenance for 6 programs, tailoring content for each platform, ensuring brand consistency, and maintaining effectiveness. This included redesigning websites to optimize for user experience and search engine performance and developing targeted ad strategies to enhance the reach of social media content.

See below for the websites and examples of social media posts from the 6 respective programs for which I managed content.

3. Video Editing and production

Below are two examples of collaborative video projects I supported that were showcased on broader stages to influence key decision-makers at the local, regional, and global levels:

Editor

Blue Azores

A Blue Voices video featuring local voices advocating for marine protection in the Azores, shared at COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

Reviewer

Blue Prosperity Vanuatu

A case study video on the Laone-Lamalana Marine Protected Area in North Pentecost, Vanuatu, shared with cabinet members, ministry representatives, and traditional leaders in Vanuatu.

Videography Portfolio