EFFIOM, GEORGE OLIVER

Address: Plot ** Old Odukpani Road, Ikot Effanga Mkpa, Calabar, C.R.S

Mobile: 080********, 070********

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 26th April, 1994 Sex: Male

Local Government of Origin: Yakurr Marital Status: Single

Nationality: Nigerian State of Origin: Cross River State

CAREER OBJECTIVES

Visionary and Result-target oriented Communicologist and administrator versed in aspects of Mass communication techniques, with a genuine desire to achieve and excel in the Communication industry and proactively spearhead the long term success of projects in the industry. To also produce results in a challenging working environment with team work and experience.

EDUCATION

2019 2023 Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Nigeria

MSc Mass Communication (Developmen t Communication)

2019 Yul Edochie TV Umuoramma Avenue behind ozu Petrol Nkwo Amaeyi Bus stop Akwa, Nigeria.

Certificate in film making

Core subject: Special effect, Acting, Script writing, Probes, Editing, Photography Cinematography.

2012 - 2018 Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Nigeria

BSc (Hons) Mass Communication, 2:2

Core Subjects: Photography, Print Journalism, TV Journalism, Film & Cinematic Production, Social Media/ Web Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, Radio Broadcasting, Event Management, Media Management, Book Publishing.

Project Topic: The Impact of radio advertisement on rural consumers buying habits of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) products in Ekori Community, Yakurr Local Government Area

2007– 2012 Stella Maris Preparatory Seminary, Uyanga, Akamkpa L.G.A, C. R. S., Nigeria

West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC)

English Language – B2; Government– B3; Christian Religious Knowledge – B3; Literature in English – C6.

National Examination council (NECO)

Mathematics –C5

1999 – 2006 Madonna Montessori nursery/primary School, Calabar, Nigeria

FSLC: First School Leaving Certificate. (Pass Level)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2021-2024 University of Cross River State

Centre for educational service

Adhoc lecturer

Job Description: I impacted knowledge on my students on the following courses writing for the mass media, visual communication, as well as carried out practicals with students on the following courses, website management, computer graphics and its application, visual communication, specialise reporting.

2023 till date Substantial Women of Valor for Development and empowerment (Non-Governmental organisation.)

Media Manager

I was responsible for:

Identify press opportunities through evolving issues, develop content for dissemination via press releases, social media, websites, and other distribution channels, I ensured that key messages align with vital strategies, serve as the organization’s media liaison and formal spokesperson, conduct press conferences and briefings, scan the media marketplace to keep-up-to-date on the latest media trends, monitor online and offline campaigns, and report on results, negotiate with media channels to close competitive deals, build and manage the organization’s social media profile and presence, promote additional projects to support new campaigns and outreach launches, build long-term relationships with media influencers, appropriately manage the organization’s media budget

2023 The Africa Higher Education centre of excellence for impact development

Media volunteer

Job Description: I employed my media professionalism In promoting, publicising activities of the 10th Ace impact regional workshop held in Abidjan, Cote d’ Ivoire on my blogs and social media handles, some of the activities include selection of news worthy pictures, content creation, writing of reports and editing of videos, and correspondent reprinting.

2019 - 2020 Divine International Academy, Calabar, Nigeria

Art Teacher

Job Description: I imparted knowledge on my students in the following subjects; English Language, Literature in English, Government and Civic Education. I also served as the Chairman Student mentoring and counselling department, and also as a member Divine International Academy External Examination Committee.

2018 – 2019 Veritas University, Abuja.

Technologist, Department of Mass Communication (NYSC Scheme)

Job Description: Carried out effective practical tutoring of students in print journalism that led to the production of the university first newspaper & news later called VERITAS VALVE & VERITAS NEWS LETTER respectively, also carried out practical with students in broadcast studio techniques and production. Finally carried out a duty with the Senate tasks force committee on analyzing & coding of the questionnaire assessment of teaching staff by students.

2015– 2017 OK Iris Magazine, Nigeria

Marketing Manager

Job Description: Creating awareness about the magazine through robust advertisement strategies, sales promotion and sourcing for sponsorship.

2014 – 2018 www.crutechnews.com

Editor in Chief

Job Description: carried out proper editing of reports filed in by correspondent before forwarding them to the web manager for upload.

2013 – 2017 Cross River Broadcasting Co-operation (CRBC) Calabar, Nigeria

Reporter/ Camera Operator (Student Trainee/ Adhoc)

Job Description: Proper coverage of events\news worthy occurrence in and allocated beat for the News and current Affairs department.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Associate Member Nigeria Institute of Public Relations. (In view)

COMPUTING SKILLS

Operating Systems: Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Adobe Premier pro, Adobe audition, Android.

LANGUAGES

English (fluent), Lokurr (Fluent)

INTERESTS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Writing, photography, videography, surfing the net, cooking, travelling, swimming, reading and curious about modern trends in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

REFEREES

Prof John Ahire Sambe

Head of Department, Mass Communication

Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria

080********, 080********

Dr. Edang Yolanda Ekpo Bassey

Mass Communication Department

Coordinator UNICROSS centre for

Educational studoes

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Prof. Linus Ogboushi

Department of Mass Communication,

Enugu state University of Science

and Technology

080********

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