RUTH OGWUGWUAH OKWUMBU

RUTH OGWUGWUAH, OKWUMBU

Moshood Street, Ikosi GRA, Lagos.

+234 (0-706-****-***

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CAREER BIO

The Executive Assistant to the CEO takes charge of executing all managerial and administrative policies and decisions. In this role, it is my duty to maximise staff performance and productivity, ensure topnotch quality of all works produced, and see to the day-to-day administration of the firm. Team coordination and staff supervision are some of the skills which I have acquired in this position. I also initiate and implement cost-effective strategies in daily operations of the company, and coordinate all internal and external relations with staff, customers, clients, freelancers and partners from other firms.

As a writer, my six years of writing experience stands me out, but my unique selling point is my exceptional ability to create apt and captivating pieces for various audiences. I started out my writing career as Features Writer at The Pointer Newspapers and within three months, became the Assistant Features Editor, despite being a young school intern at the time. I later became Features Editor, while doubling as Media/Publicity Officer for the Clement Ofuani Campaign Organisation. In these roles, I acquired advanced Public relations and marketing communication skills, in addition to her innate competencies in content creation, editing and management. I made my foray into biographical writings when I joined May University Press Limited and distinguished myself so quickly that I was appointed Biography Editor shortly after. I double as the Executive Assistant to the CEO; coordinating the editorial team to ensure quality and timely delivery of all editorial projects. I also oversee all operational and administrative tasks, keeping the firm running and ensuring optimal productivity from all staffs. BIO

Date of Birth - March 4, 1992.

Sex - Female

Nationality - Nigerian

Place of Birth - Lagos state

State of Origin - Delta State

Marital Status – Single

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Office Administration

Strategic Communications

Human Resources Management

Project management

Analytical Skills

Strategic Planning

Professional editing / Proofreading

Writing (Non-fiction and Fiction)

Content marketing

Documentary production

Archive and On-field Research/Investigation

RUTH OGWUGWUAH OKWUMBU

EDUCATION

University of Nigeria, Nsukka. December 2017

M.A. Mass Communication.

(The course and project work provided an exposure to advanced strategies in marketing communications and editorial productions)

Delta State University, Abraka. October 2012

B.Sc. Mass Communication.

(The degree programme provided and equipped me with basic skills and competencies in print and broadcast journalism. It also included a six-month internship in a print media to acquire hands-on writing experience)

Federal Government Girls College, Ibusa.

West African Secondary School Certificate, 2007.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Executive Assistant to the CEO, May University Press Limited, Lagos. April 2019 till date

The Executive Assistant to the CEO takes charge of executing all managerial and administrative policies and decisions. In this role, it is my duty to maximise staff performance and productivity, ensure topnotch quality of all works produced, and see to the day-to-day administration of the firm. Team coordination and staff supervision are some of the skills which I have acquired in this position. Biography Editor, May University Press Limited, Lagos. July 2018 till date

May University Press Limited is a Research and publishing company, with specific interest in non-fiction. As Biography editor, I am responsible for coordinating biography and autobiography/memoir projects from end-to-end. This covers the interviews, transcriptions, draft development, chaptering and theming, proofreading, designing and publishing the final product – book. I also coordinate all members of the editorial team towards achieving a quality and timely delivery of projects. Since Biography writing is the core of the organization’s existence, I head the editorial team and stand as the final check on all published works including – short career biographies, corporate profiles, short stories, social media contents, speeches and keynote addresses.

Features Editor/News Reporter, The Pointer Newspapers, Delta. 2011-2012, 2014-2016.

As Features Editor, I proofread, rewrote (where necessary) and edited all feature articles, news analysis, opinions and commentaries to be published in The Pointer Newspaper. This entailed editing no less than eight newspaper pages weekly (1000 words per page with pictures), and writing no less than six pages weekly (500 words per page). I also served as news reporter and correspondent, covering various beats. I wrote for the Sports desk, entertainment desk, business desk, and politics desk at different times. Referees

To be provided upon request.

RUTH OGWUGWUAH OKWUMBU

Sample of Digitally Published Works

1. The Fading Glory Of ‘Okada’ Riding

Feature article published on The Pointer Newspapers. https://thepointernewsonline.com/?p=14152

2. Igbo Marginalisation; Real or Imagined.

News Analysis, published 30 September, 2017, on Nairaland. https://www.nairaland.com/4089163/igbo-marginalization-real-imagined 3. We Cannot Continue To Regard Agriculture As A Hobby – Ofuani News article published August 10, 2015, on BusinessDay Online. https://businessday.ng/analysis/article/we-cannot-continue-to-regard-agriculture-as-a-hobby-ofuani/ 4. LinkedIn: A Place Where Dreams Come True; Where Anyone Can Be Anything Article published on LinkedIn 18 October 2019.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/linkedin-place-where-dreams-come-true-anyone-can-anything- okwumbu/

5. The Hassles of Writing.

Article published on Linkedin 18 October 2019.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hassles-writing-ruthokwumbu/? trackingId=MNYkdv1WTZWQ58wUpaUlLw%3D%3D

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