Communications Manager

• Jun 2023 - Present

Strategic Communications Specialist

• Apr 2019 - Jun 2023

Manage key files in the Public Affairs Division, as well as plan and execute communications activities to support strategic business goals, programs, and projects. Manage key files in the Public Affairs Division, as well as plan and execute communications activities to support strategic business goals, programs, and projects.

Media Relations Lead (Volunteer)

• Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

Manage relationships with online and traditional media outlets for the WPW, and engage local media outlets to obtain optimum coverage for fundraising campaign. Manage relationships with online and traditional media outlets for the WPW, and engage local media outlets to obtain optimum coverage for fundraising campaign.

Communications Manager

• Nov 2017 - Nov 2018

Developed and executed a robust communications strategy and action plan to highlight COL’s work, utilizing both conventional and emerging media As Editor, published COL’s regular publications such as the Connections newsletter Wrote and edited a broad variety of materials such as news releases, blogs and feature articles to advance communication goals Produced and disseminated high-quality open access materials, including brochures, videos, and mass e-mails within… Show more Developed and executed a robust communications strategy and action plan to highlight COL’s work, utilizing both conventional and emerging media As Editor, published COL’s regular publications such as the Connections newsletter Wrote and edited a broad variety of materials such as news releases, blogs and feature articles to advance communication goals Produced and disseminated high-quality open access materials, including brochures, videos, and mass e-mails within established time schedules Maintained and updated content on COL’s website and social media channels Developed and fostered relationships with media and key stakeholders locally and internationally Tracked, measured and evaluated the effectiveness of all communications activities to drive priorities and elevate COL’s brand Supervised direct reports, including developing work plans, conducting performance reviews and identifying appropriate training and development opportunities Worked in collaboration with other teams to provide communications support for programs Show less Developed and executed a robust communications strategy and action plan to highlight COL’s work, utilizing both conventional and emerging media As Editor, published COL’s regular publications such as the Connections newsletter Wrote and edited a broad variety of materials such as news releases, blogs and feature articles to advance communication goals Produced and disseminated high-quality open access materials, including brochures, videos, and mass e-mails within… Show more Developed and executed a robust communications strategy and action plan to highlight COL’s work, utilizing both conventional and emerging media As Editor, published COL’s regular publications such as the Connections newsletter Wrote and edited a broad variety of materials such as news releases, blogs and feature articles to advance communication goals Produced and disseminated high-quality open access materials, including brochures, videos, and mass e-mails within established time schedules Maintained and updated content on COL’s website and social media channels Developed and fostered relationships with media and key stakeholders locally and internationally Tracked, measured and evaluated the effectiveness of all communications activities to drive priorities and elevate COL’s brand Supervised direct reports, including developing work plans, conducting performance reviews and identifying appropriate training and development opportunities Worked in collaboration with other teams to provide communications support for programs Show less

Corporate Communications Manager

• May 2017 - Oct 2017

As chief storyteller and spokesperson, designed and implemented internal and external communications strategies Networked and maintained relationships with media, clients and government, as well as wrote communication materials Developed and managed social media strategy, brand awareness, and online reputation, to increase Kojo's online reach and promote brand Tracked, measured and evaluated the effectiveness of communication activities to determine impact and drive… Show more As chief storyteller and spokesperson, designed and implemented internal and external communications strategies Networked and maintained relationships with media, clients and government, as well as wrote communication materials Developed and managed social media strategy, brand awareness, and online reputation, to increase Kojo's online reach and promote brand Tracked, measured and evaluated the effectiveness of communication activities to determine impact and drive priorities Coordinated print and online advertising, email marketing, web site management and content development, corporate videos and marketing collateral Show less As chief storyteller and spokesperson, designed and implemented internal and external communications strategies Networked and maintained relationships with media, clients and government, as well as wrote communication materials Developed and managed social media strategy, brand awareness, and online reputation, to increase Kojo's online reach and promote brand Tracked, measured and evaluated the effectiveness of communication activities to determine impact and drive… Show more As chief storyteller and spokesperson, designed and implemented internal and external communications strategies Networked and maintained relationships with media, clients and government, as well as wrote communication materials Developed and managed social media strategy, brand awareness, and online reputation, to increase Kojo's online reach and promote brand Tracked, measured and evaluated the effectiveness of communication activities to determine impact and drive priorities Coordinated print and online advertising, email marketing, web site management and content development, corporate videos and marketing collateral Show less

Head, Corporate Communicatons/PR

• Aug 2010 - May 2017

As Editor and spokesperson, engaged a host of creative communication strategies and channels such as traditional and digital media to promote NUC’s unique capabilities across departments to key audiences and stakeholders Collaborated with other functional areas to design and support an integrated annual work plan for NUC Wrote, edited and disseminated communication materials such as news releases, announcements, features, etc. Coordinated the release of information in… Show more As Editor and spokesperson, engaged a host of creative communication strategies and channels such as traditional and digital media to promote NUC’s unique capabilities across departments to key audiences and stakeholders Collaborated with other functional areas to design and support an integrated annual work plan for NUC Wrote, edited and disseminated communication materials such as news releases, announcements, features, etc. Coordinated the release of information in routine, crisis situations for public, industry and employee channels Managed NUC’s media protocols and executed media relations plans with support from external vendor partners Managed and edited website content, blogs, Facebook, etc. Served as speechwriter to Executive Secretary/CEO, and wrote conference papers, commencement speeches, etc Promptly published weekly newsletter/quarterly magazine Consistently networked with media and stakeholders Effectively supervised a team of 7 communications specialists and managed a $116,000 departmental budget to develop work plans and training for staff Highlights of Achievements: Enhanced relationships with media to realize increased cooperation, better press coverage. Also championed creation of a cloud-based media relations site to efficiently provide up-to-date information to media outlets. Transformed a dull, 40-page weekly magazine and increased readership from 500 to 6,000 by redesigning the entire pages with InDesign and improving picture quality. Launched ICT-based magazine as pioneer Editor. Pioneered the creation of a Social Media Communication plan and successfully launched NUC on numerous social media platforms. Also developed holistic multi-channel multi-stakeholder programs. Worked in a large team and spearheaded implementation of departmental intranet resulting in greater speed and access to information for both internal staff and external clientele. Show less As Editor and spokesperson, engaged a host of creative communication strategies and channels such as traditional and digital media to promote NUC’s unique capabilities across departments to key audiences and stakeholders Collaborated with other functional areas to design and support an integrated annual work plan for NUC Wrote, edited and disseminated communication materials such as news releases, announcements, features, etc. Coordinated the release of information in… Show more As Editor and spokesperson, engaged a host of creative communication strategies and channels such as traditional and digital media to promote NUC’s unique capabilities across departments to key audiences and stakeholders Collaborated with other functional areas to design and support an integrated annual work plan for NUC Wrote, edited and disseminated communication materials such as news releases, announcements, features, etc. Coordinated the release of information in routine, crisis situations for public, industry and employee channels Managed NUC’s media protocols and executed media relations plans with support from external vendor partners Managed and edited website content, blogs, Facebook, etc. Served as speechwriter to Executive Secretary/CEO, and wrote conference papers, commencement speeches, etc Promptly published weekly newsletter/quarterly magazine Consistently networked with media and stakeholders Effectively supervised a team of 7 communications specialists and managed a $116,000 departmental budget to develop work plans and training for staff Highlights of Achievements: Enhanced relationships with media to realize increased cooperation, better press coverage. Also championed creation of a cloud-based media relations site to efficiently provide up-to-date information to media outlets. Transformed a dull, 40-page weekly magazine and increased readership from 500 to 6,000 by redesigning the entire pages with InDesign and improving picture quality. Launched ICT-based magazine as pioneer Editor. Pioneered the creation of a Social Media Communication plan and successfully launched NUC on numerous social media platforms. Also developed holistic multi-channel multi-stakeholder programs. Worked in a large team and spearheaded implementation of departmental intranet resulting in greater speed and access to information for both internal staff and external clientele. Show less

Communications Manager

• Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

Wrote, edited and distributed communication materials Worked in a team to forge and manage day-to-day relationships with media and maintained open communication with newspapers, television and radio throughout the West Midlands region. Worked in a team to direct digital communication efforts. Selected Achievements: Successfully launched the Company on numerous social media platforms and developed holistic multi-channel multi-stakeholder programs. Wrote, edited and distributed communication materials Worked in a team to forge and manage day-to-day relationships with media and maintained open communication with newspapers, television and radio throughout the West Midlands region. Worked in a team to direct digital communication efforts. Selected Achievements: Successfully launched the Company on numerous social media platforms and developed holistic multi-channel multi-stakeholder programs.

Communications Associate and Team Leader

• Jan 2004 - Dec 2006

Prepared and delivered press releases in an organized and frequent manner to all media outlets. Produced written and verbal communication in the forms of email, literature, speeches and other media entries. Budgeted, strategically planned and followed through with advertisement buys on television, radio and print. Participated in numerous campaign ventures including event planning, attendance, emails, and extensive one-on-one interaction. Selected… Show more Prepared and delivered press releases in an organized and frequent manner to all media outlets. Produced written and verbal communication in the forms of email, literature, speeches and other media entries. Budgeted, strategically planned and followed through with advertisement buys on television, radio and print. Participated in numerous campaign ventures including event planning, attendance, emails, and extensive one-on-one interaction. Selected Achievements: Successfully trained and mentored 27 new employees. Worked with marketing, advertising, merchandising and account executives to develop strategies that increased clientele. Successfully organized publicity events such as fairs and roadshows. Show less Prepared and delivered press releases in an organized and frequent manner to all media outlets. Produced written and verbal communication in the forms of email, literature, speeches and other media entries. Budgeted, strategically planned and followed through with advertisement buys on television, radio and print. Participated in numerous campaign ventures including event planning, attendance, emails, and extensive one-on-one interaction. Selected… Show more Prepared and delivered press releases in an organized and frequent manner to all media outlets. Produced written and verbal communication in the forms of email, literature, speeches and other media entries. Budgeted, strategically planned and followed through with advertisement buys on television, radio and print. Participated in numerous campaign ventures including event planning, attendance, emails, and extensive one-on-one interaction. Selected Achievements: Successfully trained and mentored 27 new employees. Worked with marketing, advertising, merchandising and account executives to develop strategies that increased clientele. Successfully organized publicity events such as fairs and roadshows. Show less

Communications Intern

• Jun 2002 - Dec 2002

Collated and analyzed media coverage of the oil and gas industry. Interacted with journalists and replied inquiries from media, individuals and other organizations. Liaised with the Immigration Services, Foreign Affairs Ministry, foreign Embassies and High Commissions to provide consular services for staff and their dependents. Also networked with pertinent public officials and accompanied management to the National Assembly and other government offices to present information… Show more Collated and analyzed media coverage of the oil and gas industry. Interacted with journalists and replied inquiries from media, individuals and other organizations. Liaised with the Immigration Services, Foreign Affairs Ministry, foreign Embassies and High Commissions to provide consular services for staff and their dependents. Also networked with pertinent public officials and accompanied management to the National Assembly and other government offices to present information on the Corporation and sector. Selected Achievements: Wrote and published 22 articles in various publications of the Corporation. Improved relationships with immigration officers as well as staff of various embassies and high commissions. Show less Collated and analyzed media coverage of the oil and gas industry. Interacted with journalists and replied inquiries from media, individuals and other organizations. Liaised with the Immigration Services, Foreign Affairs Ministry, foreign Embassies and High Commissions to provide consular services for staff and their dependents. Also networked with pertinent public officials and accompanied management to the National Assembly and other government offices to present information… Show more Collated and analyzed media coverage of the oil and gas industry. Interacted with journalists and replied inquiries from media, individuals and other organizations. Liaised with the Immigration Services, Foreign Affairs Ministry, foreign Embassies and High Commissions to provide consular services for staff and their dependents. Also networked with pertinent public officials and accompanied management to the National Assembly and other government offices to present information on the Corporation and sector. Selected Achievements: Wrote and published 22 articles in various publications of the Corporation. Improved relationships with immigration officers as well as staff of various embassies and high commissions. Show less