Sauvenel AUGUSTIN
Public Affairs Specialist
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Dynamic public affairs specialist with over eight years of experience in diplomatic relations, legal matters, and strategic planning. Proven track record in managing consulate operations and enhancing administrative services, complemented by expertise in drafting critical administrative documents and providing legal advice in international contexts. Successfully coordinated multiple high-level diplomatic engagements, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawyer
Casimir Law Firm
07.2017 - 10.2020
- Authored legal documents (applications, lease agreements, and memoranda);
- Represented clients in civil cases, including possessory actions;
- Advised clients on civil and criminal legal matters;
- Presented cases at criminal courts.
Attaché I to the Division of Political Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
12.2015 - 10.2020
- Drafted speeches and administrative correspondence;
- Served as a liaison officer for official foreign delegations at international events hosted in the country;
- Prepared analytical reports on the socio-political landscapes of Latin American, North American, and European countries.
Minister-Counselor leading legal, political and strategic matters
Embassy of Haiti to France
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Acted as the focal point for the Embassy, overseeing strategic matters related to defense and security cooperation with the host state;
- Managed the processing of legal and political cases referred to the Diplomatic Mission;
- Handled files concerning the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF);
- Authored administrative correspondence and reports on files necessitating the attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Haiti.
Interim Manager
Consulate General of Haiti in Paris
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Oversaw the General Administration of the Consulate;
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance the quality of administrative and consular services provided to users;
- Coordinated the Consulate's actions with relevant Haitian public institutions.
Counselor
Embassy of Haiti to France
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Drafted various administrative (diplomatic) documents;
- Provided legal counsel on issues concerning international and Haitian law;
- Compiled working documents for international conferences and summits;
- Created detailed information reports on the social, political and economic conditions in the host state;
- Negotiated on behalf of my Delegation regarding specific documents for the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie;
- Engaged in participation at international meetings and conferences.
Interim Manager
Consulate General of Haiti in Guyana
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed human resources, overseeing a team of approximately 15 employees;
- Facilitated regular meetings with key local authorities concerning issues pertinent to the Haitian community in French Guiana;
- Coordinated discussions with community leaders addressing the concerns of the Haitian community in French Guiana;
- Organised consular offices across major cities in Guiana to better serve users (Kourou and Saint-Laurent du Maroni);
First Secretary
Embassy of Haiti in France
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Drafted administrative (diplomatic) documents;
- Provided legal advice on matters pertaining to international and Haitian law;
- Prepared working documents for international conferences and summits;
- Submitted detailed information reports regarding the social, political and economic situation in the host state;
- Negotiated on behalf of the Delegation regarding certain documents for the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie;
- Participated in various international meetings and conferences.
Teacher
Lycée Jean Jacques Dessalines
09.2014 - 07.2020
- Delivered Spanish courses at the Collège Classique Féminin (2013-2020);
- Taught Spanish and English courses at the Lycée Jean-Jacques Dessalines (2014-2020);
- Conducted Spanish and English courses at the Petit Séminaire Collège Saint-Martial (2012-2015).
Education
Master - International and European Law
Université Paris-Saclay
08.2022
Master - Diplomacy and International Cooperation
Université d'Etat d'Haïti
07.2017
Bachelor - Law
Université d'Etat d'Haïti
08.2014
Degree - Modern Languages
Université d'Etat d'Haïti - Ecole Normale Supérieure
07.2014
Skills
- Focused attitude
- Stress management skills
- Innovative thinking
- Trustworthy engagement
- Crisis management
LANGUAGES
Haitian Creole (Mother's Tongue)
Native or Bilingual
French (Advanced)
Native or Bilingual
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
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Timeline
Minister-Counselor leading legal, political and strategic matters
Embassy of Haiti to France
10.2024 - 05.2025
Interim Manager
Consulate General of Haiti in Paris
06.2024 - 10.2024
Counselor
Embassy of Haiti to France
08.2021 - 06.2024
Interim Manager
Consulate General of Haiti in Guyana
04.2021 - 08.2021
First Secretary
Embassy of Haiti in France
10.2020 - 04.2021
Lawyer
Casimir Law Firm
07.2017 - 10.2020
Attaché I to the Division of Political Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
12.2015 - 10.2020
Teacher
Lycée Jean Jacques Dessalines
09.2014 - 07.2020
Master - Diplomacy and International Cooperation
Université d'Etat d'Haïti
Bachelor - Law
Université d'Etat d'Haïti
Degree - Modern Languages
Université d'Etat d'Haïti - Ecole Normale Supérieure
Master - International and European Law
Université Paris-Saclay