Rohan Gilkes

Rohan Gilkes serves as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and international businessman in the Maryland region. After studying accounting and business administration at Florida’s St. Petersburg College, Rohan Gilkes proceeded to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in French, Accounting, and International Business. After graduating, Rohan Gilkes served as an Investment Accountant for PFPC Inc., a subsidiary of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., for four years before joining Freddie Mac as a Financial Analyst in 2004. In addition to his work in the financial services industry, Rohan Gilkes is involved in managing two unique businesses, both of which make use of his skills in marketing and public relations. Rohan Gilkes serves as Strategic Lead at IttyGrow Advertising & Marketing Agency, a consulting firm he founded in 2007 to help small- to medium-sized businesses in Washington, D.C., increase their online presence and client base. At IttyGrow, Rohan Gilkes takes a co-operative approach, which means communicating openly, applying principles of social responsibility, and creating valuable long-term relationships with clients. Rohan Gilkes also maintains a website, Barbados Travel Secrets, that is dedicated to presenting tips and cultural highlights for travelers to his home country of Barbados. Visitors to Rohan Gilkes’ site can find optimal deals on villas and beach apartments while learning about popular activities such as snorkeling and catamaran tours. Vivid descriptions of caves and other natural wonders round out the site. Because Rohan Gilkes grew up on the small Caribbean island, he brings a personal touch to his web site and enjoys sharing his many insider “secrets” to help visitors plan a wonderful vacation in Barbados.