nneka luke

general manager and film commissioner

About

Communications professional with 10+ years of experience working in many aspects of this dynamic field: brand strategy, events, sponsorships and CSR, internal communications, media, crisis management and more. A big-picture thinker with experience across different industries (retail gas, state diversification projects, regional finance, and the creative economy). Comfortable with learning new industries and applying my broad experience and skill set to new challenges and roles that require strategic thinking, planning and execution.

Country

trinidad and tobago

City

trinidad and tobago

Industry

public relations and communications

Skill

corporate communications, event management, sponsorship, media relations, marketing communications, strategic communications, internal communications, public relations, advertising, social media, press releases, corporate branding, crisis communications, event planning, copywriting, social media marketing, marketing strategy, management, video production, social networking, editing, marketing, communications planning, online marketing, public speaking, online advertising, sponsorship management, corporate advertising/agency management, writing/editing/proofreading, strategic planning, brand management, strategy, leadership

Experience

regional manager corporate brand

rbc

2009-5 - 2012-12 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Responsible for corporate brand, sponsorships and events across the Caribbean region in 19 RBC/RBTT jurisdictions. Managed staff of three.

manager corporate communications

evolving tecknologies and enterprise development company

2007-1 - 2009-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Managed all aspects of internal and external communications, including advertising and brand management, event management, communications strategy and consultancy for departments, corporate social responsibility, and employee communications.

corporate communications manager

national petroleum

2005-1 - 2007-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Managed all aspects of internal and external communications: employee communication, event management, sponsorship management, community relations, crisis management, media relations, advertising and brand management. Managed staff of 2 and project-based team of 11.

external relations director

trinidad+tobago film festival

2013-1 - 2015-12 · 3 yrs

Responsible for sponsorship acquisition, sponsor/partner management, event management, brand and communications strategy, contributing to organisation strategy, and overseeing brand and communications team.

general manager and film commissioner

trinidad and tobago film company

2016-9 - Present · 10 yrs 1 mo

The Trinidad & Tobago Film Company Limited is a national agency established in 2006 to facilitate the development of the film industry in Trinidad and Tobago. TTFC provides logistical support and core services such as location scouting, research and acts as a liaison with industry partners, the community, production houses and Government agencies. This support and service is provided from the initial contact to the close of production.

Education

dw akademie, berlin, germany

management

2013-1 - 2013-1 · 1 mo

5-week workshop in film festival management - sponsorships, events, presentation, film language, festival organisation, festival software, international film business. Also full access to the Berlinale and its organisers, one of the top 5 film festivals in the world.