Wonah, George Peter(ANIPR)
Plot *, Block **B, Newton Ekwale Street, Peace Estate, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos. Mobile: +234 803-***-**** Email: ******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Associate of The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Brand Strategist Communications Executive Content Marketer / Creative Writer Copywriter Editor Storyteller.
CAREER SUMMARY
Over seven (7) years experience in Communications
Public Relations, Customer Relations and Creative writing. Communications Executive / Copywriter at The Quotientedge Limited. Content/ Copywriter at The Writers Company Limited Senior Editor (Freelance) at Glance Magazine NG 2016 -till date Media and Communications Officer at Tinapa Free Zone and Resort Secretary at Cross River State Shippers Association 2013 - 2014 Content Writer at The Calabar Festival 2012
Communications Associate at Afrikana Events and Media Resources Accounts Officer at Sterling Bank Plc.
Intern at Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State and Inside Abia Newspaper WORK EXPERIENCE
Social Media Content Writer (Voluntary Service) 2018 House on the Rock - The Rock Cathedral, Lekki
Communications Executive / Copywriter 2018
The Quotientedge Limited, Lagos.
Responsibilities:
Working with brands to craft brilliant and refreshingly clever Advert and Public Relations Copy with compelling tag-lines, telling scintillating stories that create brand differentiation and yield wins at each point of purchase as well as managing the Agency’s website content and social media accounts. Developed the #GetInsulated and #SimplyWalkAway campaign pitch for FBNInsurance and FBN General Insurance pitch competition. Content / Copywriter 2018
The Writers Company Limited, Lagos.
Responsibilities:
Corporate and creative content writing, Advert copywriting, Script writing for TV Commercials and Social media content creation.
Media and Communications Officer 2011 -2017
Tinapa Business Resort Free Zone Company
Responsibilities:
1. Public Relations: Liaised with Tinapa’s clients, potential investors, the host Community and government agencies to ensure that there was goodwill between parties, represented Tinapa at events, drafted Press releases, organized Media briefings, engaged with the media, monitored coverage as well as news mentions and organized events.
2. Communications/ Social Media Management: developed and implemented communication strategies, marketing communications activities, campaigns, created website copies and updated the website and social media platforms with fresh and engaging content.
3. Operations/ Administrative functions: Assisted the Head of Operations in lease and lease administration, ensured smooth communication between parties while supervising the work of team members in supporting roles and ensured all administrative tasks were achieved within preset time frames, conducted training for new operations staff and supervised corps members. Content Writer / Editor 2012
Calabar Festival (www.calabarfestival.com/blogs)
Key responsibilities:
Created content and updated the website during the festival and drove website traffic through engagement posts on the social media.
Communications Associate 2009 – 2011
Afrikana Events and Media Resources
Key responsibilities:
Created content, managed events, handled branding and business development. Accounts Officer (Retail and Consumer Banking) 2008 – 2009 Sterling Bank Plc.
Key responsibilities:
Sold the bank’s liability products and attended to customers’ inquiries for loans and other facilities.
Intern (NYSC)News and Current Affairs Department 2007 – 2008 Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State
Key responsibilities:
Covered newsworthy events and monitored news stories from other sources and transcribed same for use in the news bulletins.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR): Associate EDUCATION
Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication 2015
Cross River University of Technology, Calabar
HND, Mass Communication 2006
Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu State ND, Mass Communication 2002
The Polytechnic, Calabar
TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate of Proficiency in Digital Marketing; Digital Skills for Africa, Google – 2017
Action Planning, Active Learning, Advertising 101, Best Social Media Practices, Basic Problem Solving, Building Emotional Intelligence, Creative Thinking, Developing Writing Skills; PushCV Academy, SharpHire Global Limited, Lagos – 2015
Customer Service Training; Advance Learning Interactive Systems Online – 2012
Diploma in Information Technology; Pacific Computer and Management College, Calabar - 2010/2011
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: 2nd January 1982
References will be made available on request.