Luke Barrett
Head of Communications @Nottinghamshire County Council
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Communications @Nottinghamshire County Council
Strategic leadership of all communications and marketing activity for the council. Achieved balanced and fair media coverage for county council leaders and their policies and developments utilising strong media relationships. Shaping and informing the strategic and policy decisions of the council to ensure that effective delivery of services are informed by sound communications judgement. Spearhead, monitor, and deliver robust public information services during multiple crisis situations including pandemic response, flooding, fire and severe winter weather disruption. Steering the leadership of the council to champion investment in Nottinghamshire to improve the economy. Local/national recognition of Public Health response to COVID-19 by utilising strong media management skills. Attained effectivemedia coverage/plaudits from victims by steering council’s response on major child abuse Inquiry. Finalised local public health strategies sign-off through effective negotiations with government departments. Supported strong stakeholder relations through to progress the creation of the East Midlands Combined mayoral authority.
EDUCATION
South East Derbyshire College Of Further Education
Higher National Diploma, Mass Communication/Media Studies
University of Derby
Bachelor of Arts, ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
SKILLS
ABOUT LUKE BARRETT
Highly experienced communications and engagement lead with a rich portfolio within the health and local authority sector. With additional experience as a broadcast journalist, I offer an innovative approach to engaging audiences using social marketing strategies. I have a track record of protecting organisations\' reputations through effective media management. I come equipped with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in English Language and Literature from University of Derby but have more than 19 year\'s experience in my field.
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