We are BOOM – This is our story
Vision
Attainment of the highest quality of life for black business owners and their families
Mission
To create an online marketplace for black business owners to foster sustained innovation and growth, wealth creation and a comfortable standard of living.
OUR TEAM
Dara E. Healy is one of the Founders of BOOM.
She is an experienced Marketing Communications Consultant with extensive experience in business and creative storytelling, television & radio production, event management and executive coaching. She is a former journalist and has been a newspaper columnist for several years.
Dara is the Founder of the cultural organisation Idakeda Group and the NGO ICAN – Indigenous Creative Arts Network, dedicated to empowering vulnerable populations through the Arts.
She is a committee member of the Ifa Orisa School of Enlightenment and her website Child of Africa Story is dedicated to sharing positive stories that enlighten, address misconceptions and empower the African community.
Hugh Thomas MBA MSc is one of the Founders of BOOM.
Senior Operations Manager with experience in projects, human resource, facilities and operations management which has spanned some 19+ years and has allowed for the ability to adapt and provide results to complex situations. Has a proven record of success in leading teams in the delivery of operational metrics and sales targets for multimillion-dollar projects in both government and private sectors. Solutions oriented and strong ability to think out of the box to implement strategies that are value-focused, stakeholder considerate and that would drive profits.
Hugh also in very interested in the promotion of our local heritage and culture. His passion can be seen through Melting Pot Travel, another company he founded. Additionally, Hugh is an avid affiliate marketer and digital transformation leader, the latter of which he believes could usher in global opportunities for BOOM entrepreneurs.
BOOM’s content creation is left in the competent hands of Maurice Alexander. After completing his training at the Vancouver Film School Maurice returned to Trinidad. He has honed his cinematographic skills at some of the leading local production houses including Advance Dynamics, Synergy and CMMG, As a young cinematographer Maurice has developed deep experience in the field of video, editing, production and photography. He loves to explore and collaborate with diverse styles and formats through the lens of a camera. He has worked in many of the Caribbean islands, and is very familiar with Weddings, Documentaries, Commercials and Live Television.
Leslie Ann St. John provides BOOM’s clients with PR and communications solutions. Leslie is a consummate communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience of working in multinational, major national companies and SMEs across energy, hospitality, pharmaceutical, retail and communications sectors. Leslie is passionate about working with organizations and teams that are committed to superior business delivery. It is this vast experience that Leslie Ann leverages to customize approaches that are both effective and cost conscious for BOOM clients.
BOOM’s Financial and Accounting division is powered by Chevannes Harrison. Mr. Harrison is a qualified accountant (FCCA), England and a graduated with a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Heriot Watt University, Scotland. Solutions-driven Financial Professional offering over 25 years progressive experience in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Project and General Management. Mr. Harrison specializes in providing assistance to small and medium enterprises.
Our Community
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“One place for complimentary content is a good idea. Helping entrepreneurs is positive. Focussing on a niche market makes a lot of marketing sense. All the best with this venture. May it grow and thrive,”
Julian Rogers
Lifelong Entrepreneur
It is heartening to see the establishment of BOOM. It is an important step towards rejuvenating black entrepreneurship in T&T. This was a key focus in the 1970 Black Power struggle to encourage self sufficiency, business savvy and development of independent wealth for the Black community, Wishing you guys well.
Josanne Leonard
Communications Consultant
I have always believed in helping my community. So it is only natural for me to celebrate and support the very vital work that BOOM is undertaking.
Myron B.
Digital Media Specialist