Multilingual communications professional with over six years of experience in:
Digital Strategy Development
Content creation
Stakeholder engagement
Project management
Communinity engagemnet and research
KEARELL NEILS
9 L e e T r a c e S o u t h J e r n i n g h a m J u n c t i o n, C u n u p i a C i t i z e n o f t h e R E P U B L I C O F T R I N I D A D & T O B A G O W . I PROFILE (BRIEF)
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Trinidad & Tobago Red Cross Society
Community Liaison Officer
OCTOBER 2024
Coordinate data collection and reporting activities, including monitoring and evaluations, utilizing online platforms and Excel to create comprehensive and visually engaging reports.
Plan and manage logistics for outreach and Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) initiatives, ensuring alignment with the work plan and organizational objectives.
Support data visualization and analysis by mapping survey results, analyzing trends, and presenting findings using impactful tools to effectively communicate insights to internal and external audiences.
Collaborate with the programme team to communicate and coordinate field activities, ensuring volunteers are briefed, prepared, and activities are delivered on schedule and within scope.
Maintain strong stakeholder relationships by engaging key partners and keeping them informed of the initiatives led by the Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross. Identifying stakeholders' needs and proposes relevant engagement strategies to Present
KEARELL NEILS
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
LIVING WATER COMMUNITY- MINISTRY FOR HUMAN INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT
Human Resource Officer
OCTOBER 2023-
July 2024
assigned to UNHCR and UNICEF projects
Communications Assistant
Developed and implemented HR and communication policies aligned with organizational goals and donor requirements.
Supported stakeholder engagement for UNICEF and UNHCR projects through regular communication and progress updates.
Drafted professional documents, including job descriptions, recommendation letters, and project communication reports.
Facilitated internal communication to support project timelines and team collaboration.
assigned to UNHCR
January 2023
Case Management Assistant
assigned to PADF project
Coordination of project deliverables from consultants in respect of PADF guidelines.
For example, completion of Baseline and Endline Surveys based on support against SGBV to endure accurate data is collected for final reporting onimmediate response
Technical research for legal matter, thence send to the Legal Unit Distribution of vouchers and hampers and coordination of migrant and refugee visits for collection
Assisted in the creation and management of marketing content for Migrants in both Spanish and English, and online media.
Supported the design and implementation of promotional campaigns and events such as Know Your Rights, a series of legal awareness event for migrants conducted by LWC Legal department
Conducted market research to inform marketing strategies and content development and create a consistent monthly social media schedule and first Tik- tok page for the Ministry for Migrants and Refugees Developed and implemented a social media strategy using Meta Business Suite to enhance the Ministry’s digital presence and attract migrant communities. Designed and launched an interactive chatbot to streamline communication
(Maria) to provide immediate assistance, and improve engagement with target audiences.
KEARELL NEILS
BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE NORTH AMERICA & CARIBBEAN JUNE 2023- MARCH 2024
Digital Project Manager (REMOTE)
Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects and initiatives to encourage suppliers to advertise and promote their services Develop project plans, establish timelines, allocate resources, and monitor progress to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget for each business location
Manage the magazine’s presence on social media platforms and develop digital marketing campaigns to reach target audiences.
Monitor social media channels, engage with followers, and analyze metrics to measure the effectiveness of campaigns.
Produce engaging content for various communication channels, including website, social media, newsletters, press releases, and reports. Successfully launched the company’s first podcast and Tik-tok page which boosted their digital presence.
Cultivate relationships with media outlets and journalists to promote the magazine initiatives for B2B collaborations.
AUGUST 2021 -
DECEMBER 2023
UNIVERSTIY OF THE WEST INDIES- CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING
French Tutor
Designed and delivered engaging language content for learners, utilizing multimedia tools.
Created learning materials and digital resources to support interactive language instruction.
Developed communication strategies for bilingual audiences, enhancing cross- cultural understanding.
*99% of each class achieved an A or B at the end of the course. Assistant to Marketing Director
ROTOPLASTICS TRINIDAD LIMITED JUNE 2021-
DECEMBER 2021
Prepared dynamic PowerPoint presentations for press briefings, conferences, and high-level meetings on behalf of the Marketing Director, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and objectives.
Served as the primary liaison with foreign export stakeholders, including Jardiland (Guadeloupe) and Somos Vivir Bonito (Peru), fostering strong international partnerships.
KEARELL NEILS
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Designed advertisements and publications using Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva, while translating key materials (brochures, letters, labels) between English, Spanish, and French to reach diverse audiences. Managed the brand’s social media presence by developing and executing targeted digital marketing campaigns to engage key audiences and amplify brand awareness- Introducing video content such as reels, Tik-Tok videos and Story posts.
Monitored social media channels to engage with followers, address inquiries, and analyze performance metrics, leveraging insights to optimize campaign strategies.
ROTOPLASTICS TRINIDAD LIMITED
Assistant to Marketing Director
GITES D’OR, GUADELOUPE
Assistant Manager
JULY 2020
ALSTON’S SHIPPING AUGUST 2018
Marketing Intern and Receptionist
Conduct research on the shipping industry, market trends, and competitors.
Gather data and insights to inform marketing strategies and campaign Collaborate with other departments such as sales and operations to ensure alignment of marketing efforts with business goals. Managed internal and external communication strategies to enhance brand visibility; Created the villa’s first social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and a Website (English/French)
Coordinated and created content for digital campaigns to boost clientele, newsletters for spa deals, and social media platforms. Developed key messages for stakeholder engagement, aligning with organizational objectives.
Analyzed digital metrics to optimize campaign reach and engagement. KEARELL NEILS
HOLY FAITH CONVENT, COUVA
Sixth Form Secondary (CAPE) Courses Completed
1. Spanish (2)
2. French (1)
3. Literatures in English (2)
4. Communication Studies (1)
5. Caribbean Studies (2)
2014-2016
Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) 2009-2014
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES
UNIVERSITÉ DE CERGY PARIS, FRANCE
2016-2020
2016
Alliance Francaise, Port-of- Spain Francaise, Port-of- Spain B.Sc. Applied Foreign Languages-English/Spanish (French) Mention Bien Minor in International Business Studies - Marketing, Translation, Interpretation, Tourism, Law and Accounting.
D.E.L.F - DIPLÔME D’ETUDES EN LANGUE FRANÇAISE- B2 LEVEL SKILLS ACQUIRED
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
INTERNAL OPERATIONS
Production of internal reports
Training of new employees in software and standard operating procedures TECHNICAL SKILLS
Building and maintaining relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers. Writing press releases, media kits, and talking points for public appearances. Organizing media events and community events to promote initiatives. Monitoring media coverage and managing the organization's public image. Proficiency in design tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop), Canva. Website management and content updates (WordPress). Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems Knowledge of SEO and content optimization techniques. 9 subjects passed
REFERENCES
GENERAL INFORMATION
HOBBIES
PERSONAL
Date of Birth : 2nd Novemver, 1997
2. HAYZEL BRAITHWAITE
1. DANA MARIE LEE-KPMG
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Content Creation
Hiking
Tennis
Cosmetology
Yoga
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AFFILIATIONS AND PROGRAMS
ADDITIONAL SKILLS TRAINING
ODPM- National Disaster Risk Preparedness Volunteer National Junior Achievers - Business Management (2015) Form Six Association- Peer Helping (2016-2019)
Girl Guides HFC (2012-2014)
Choir and Parang Association (2009-2015)
French (Bilingual) Spanish (Advanced) Italian (Beginner’s level) Microsoft Suite
(competent in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel Graphic Design- Photoshop