Nekoro Gomes

About Nekoro Gomes

An accomplished and results-oriented executive with extensive experience leading cross-functional teams, developing high-impact communication initiatives and aligning organizational goals with targeted communications efforts. Proficient in devising, overseeing, and instituting aligned messaging frameworks that burnish the reputation of major organizations and their key principals.* Well-versed in administering the organization’s internal and external communications strategy, employing a multi-channel approach that includes digital communications, strategic partnerships, earned media, thought leadership, and convenings. Proficient in designing and establishing relevant metrics to measure communication goals and inform strategic decisions related to marketing, audience engagement, and issues management.* Showcases exceptional creativity, blending journalism, content strategy, media production, storytelling, and comedy to craft impactful, multi-platform narratives.Areas of Expertise:* Executive Communications & Leadership* Media Relations & Press Engagement* Creative Development* Cross-Functional Team Leadership* Crisis Communications Management* HighProfile Events ProgrammingSelected Career Achievements:* Executed a 360-degree communications and engagement strategy for the Greater Baltimore Committee following a key merger with the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore, driving a 40% increase in social media and e-newsletter followers.* Directed a comprehensive stakeholder engagement process to inform the development of a place-based branding strategy for the Baltimore Region, aimed at positioning the area as a premier destination for economic investment and business attraction, engaging approximately 130 business leaders across all sectors and garnering a projected 150 percent increase in social media and earned media impressions for the initiative.

Experience

1. Vice President of Communications

   Greater Baltimore Committee

   Jan 2023 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US

   Administer the communications strategy for GBC\'s Tech Hub consortium, helping to secure a federal Tech Hub designation for the Baltimore Region from over 400 competitive applications. Coordinate 5+ milestone events for the organization, including two annual meetings, bringing together more than public stakeholders and government officials and garnering more than in sponsorship revenue. Direct communications through earned media to highlight the impactful work of 400+ members within this regional civic organization and position Baltimore’s regional marketing and economic branding globally. Incorporate public and private stakeholders to initiate a regional branding campaign to elevate the Baltimore Region as a premier national and global investment destination. Forged the RFP and selection process for the Baltimore Region’s branding initiative, guiding 25+ regional stakeholders through evaluating high-quality proposals from top place-based branding firms.

Education

• Northwestern University

  Bachelor of Science, Journalism

  2002 — 2006

• Northwestern University

  Bachelor's degree, Journalism

• The New School

  Master of Arts - MA, Communication and Media Studies

  2011 — 2014

• The New School

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Media Studies

  2011 — 2014

Skills

• Blogging
• Research
• Web Content Management
• Video Production
• Event Planning
• Advertising
• Marketing Communications
• Editorial
• Nonprofits
• Social Media Marketing
• Copy Editing
• Grant Writing
• Editing
• Journalism
• Community Outreach
• Writing
• Storytelling
• Social Media
• Proposal Writing
• Newsletters