Nneka Opara - Communications and marketing consultant, Freelance (Self employed)

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Work Background

City HiveMarketing Consultant

Mar. 2024London

Barrington Hibbert AssociatesHead of Communications

May. 2021 - May. 2024London, England, United KingdomFractional Head of Communications, overseeing all aspects of external communications relating to BHA. Responsibilities included: Developing multi-platform content and social media strategies designed to feed into overarching business development objectives Building and protecting company brand and reputation through external and internal communications, speaking engagements, conferences, media relations, social and digital platforms Acting as strategic advisor to senior management and wider team to achieve business objectives Leading development for all external communications and marketing materials Managing external consultants Preparing speeches, and presentations to external stakeholders Developing thought leadership content including reports and papers

EnCircle MentoringCommitte Member

May. 2020London, England, United Kingdom

City HiveEditor

May. 2019 - May. 2023London

Coverdale BarclaySenior Account Manager

Oct. 2018 - Mar. 2021London

Filigree Communications LimitedContent Manager

Oct. 2017 - Sep. 2018London• Responsible for creating and editing content for a variety of uses including websites, videos, social media • Creating copy for marketing material including leaflets, banners, newsletters • Creating online content and marketing copy for Team Catford, a large-scale community engagement as part of a £750m regeneration programme in South East London • Working with range of external consultants including graphic designers, photographers, and videographers to coordinate the design and production of all content • Working with videographers and photographers to creating filming and photography briefs • Writing website content briefs • Creating and maintaining content calendars and planners • Hosting workshop and training sessions • Designing and building website – proficient in website design programmes including Squarespace • Proactive and reactive media relations – writing and selling in press releases and providing press officer function

FreelanceFreelance Communications Consultant

Jan. 2017London, Greater London, United KingdomA fifteen year career spanning film, journalism, corporate communications, and marketing, has created a proven track record transforming brand communications. I have led award-winning, multi channel campaigns for award winning brands ranging from listed companies to solopreneur led organisations across a range of sectors including entertainment, real estate, financial services, and recruitment. My strengths lie in getting you in the right rooms and positioning you to reach the right people at the right level for your professional and business growth.This means generating leads, increasing brand awareness, boosting engagement and interaction, and getting your message to your target audience.

Lawrie CornishFreelance PR Copywriter

Jan. 2017 - Sep. 2017London, United KingdomI provided PR copywriting services, and strategic lifestyle PR advice and support for a range of clients. Main responsibilities included: Copywriting – produce content for range of purposes including copy for PR and marketing purposes. Copy created includes award entries, leaflets and blog posts Drafting editing and managing blog content and websites for range of clients Coordinating social media activity on behalf of clients Writing PR strategies Ghostwriting advice columns and op-eds for range to be included in range of newspapers Proactive and reactive media relations – coverage secured in a range of publications including City AM First port of call for client media enquiries

Town and Country Planning AssociationCommunications and Events

Apr. 2014 - Dec. 2016LondonResponsible for communicating companies objectives through campaigning work, media, and events Copywriting – coordinating the design and production of all company newsletters and e-newsletters – implemented a new content management and newsletter system which has now been rolled out across the company Writing articles for national, regional and trade press Website management – responsible for updating, editing and content management for company website Serve as first point of call for all media enquiries Proactive and reactive media relations – have secured coverage across broadcast, national, regional and trade media including BBC London, ITV, Radio 4 and The Telegraph. Have also secured exclusives with publications including the Guardian and the FT Event management – responsible for devising, coordinating, managing and delivering events ranging from private political dinners, to large scale conferences Supporting membership team with recruitment of new members Public affairs – coordinate charity’s engagement with national, regional and local politicians and often navigating complex political environments Responsible for managing and growing the charity’s social media network – Twitter membership for the company has grown significantly since I entered the role Business development including preparing and presenting funding proposals

FTI Consulting EUSenior Consultant

Oct. 2012 - Apr. 2014London, United KingdomAs a Senior Consultant, I provided strategic advice for a range of high profile property clients, covering corporate, B2B and B2C communications. Below is a summary of key roles and responsibilities: Created written content for range of uses including business proposals, website copy and newsletters Produced range of media materials including Q&As, key messaging, media briefings, and press releases Reactive media relations – dealt with all incoming media enquiries, providing reactive lines/statements Provided strategic PR advice to a number of high profile clients including listed companies Devised, implemented, managing and promoting fundraising activities – managed PR for the first ever flash mob on ice in aid of Movember 2013 at Broadgate Estate ice rink Proactive media relations (coverage secured in a range of publications including the Observer, the Independent, BBC London TV, Heart FM and ITV) FTI Charity Champion - responsible for coordinating fundraising and campaigning activities across entire FTI strategic communications sector Celebrity liaison – worked with celebrities to promote launch events Devised and implemented PR strategies, plans and campaigns Community relations – was responsible for devising, implementing and promoting the community engagement programme for Croydon Partnership, the joint venture between retail developers Westfield and Hammerson proposing to undertake the £1bn redevelopment of Croydon town centre Event management