Sherika McLean

Sherika McLean

Communication Specialist

Kingston , Jamaica

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About

Communications professional with over three years’ experience supporting public education, stakeholder engagement, media coordination, and government-aligned communication initiatives. Experienced in developing public information content, coordinating outreach activities, managing digital platforms, and preparing structured reports. Brings a disciplined and service-oriented approach suited to public-sector environments.

Experience

Creative Factory

OPERATIONS AND EVENTS LEAD

Creative Factory

Feb 2025 – Present

Coordinate operations and public-facing events, ensuring alignment with communication objectives and delivery timelines. Support planning, stakeholder coordination, and post-activity reporting for outreach initiatives. Oversee internal workflows to ensure consistency, accountability, and quality execution.

Event CoordinationStakeholder EngagementOperations ManagementProduction SchedulingLogistics CoordinationCampaign Planning
Ministry of Health & Wellness

SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANT (CONTRACT)

Ministry of Health & Wellness

May 2024 – Nov 2024

Solely developed and managed digital public education content on HIV, STIs, and tuberculosis, aligned with the Ministry of Health's communication standards. Delivered educational messaging encouraging testing, prevention, and treatment, including promoting awareness and uptake of PrEP. Monitored engagement and prepared performance summaries, contributing to a measurable increase in audience interaction.

Social Media Analytics
Meliora Ultra Lounge

GENERAL MANAGER

Meliora Ultra Lounge

Dec 2023 – Oct 2024

Led communications, promotions, and public engagement activities for a customer-facing organisation. Planned and executed events, managing messaging and audience engagement. Supported internal coordination and reporting to meet operational objectives.

CommunicationsEvent PlanningPublic Engagement
Television Jamaica

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (CONTRACT)

Television Jamaica

May 2023 – Dec 2023

Supported live and studio productions, assisting with logistics and on-set coordination. Worked collaboratively with production teams to maintain professional broadcast standards.

Production SupportLogisticsBroadcast Standards
Johnny Live Productions

MARKETING & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Johnny Live Productions

Dec 2022 – Jan 2024

Supported marketing, public communication, and outreach activities for live events. Assisted with campaign coordination, content preparation, and post-event reporting.

Marketing SupportContent PreparationCampaign Coordination

Education

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean

Certificate · Executive Supervisory Management

2025 – 2025
University of Technology, Jamaica

University of Technology, Jamaica

BA · Communication Arts & Technology

2017 – 2022

Skills

MailchimpAsanaProject ManagementAdobe Creative SuiteCanvaGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Office SuiteContent DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement

Languages

English (Native or bilingual proficiency)