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Olorundare Kemisola Esther

Address: No. **, Olaifa Street, Beside Orogun Central Mosque, Ibadan, Oyo State. Mobile: 081*-***-****, 070*-***-****

Email: adoaq4@r.postjobfree.com

Gender: Female

D.OB: 3rd March 1997

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and knowledgeable Press Officer with a demonstrated experience in servings as a Press Officer, drafting press materials, coordinating press conferences, and responding to media inquires. Possessing excellent communication skills, significant ability to work under pressure, and well-developed time management abilities. Seeking a suitable position that offers significant opportunities for career progression. WORK EXPERIENCE

Press Officer (NYSC)

Office of the Executive Governor of Oyo State.

State Secretariat, Agodi Road, Ibadan, Oyo State. March 2020 – March 2021

Stayed up to date with privacy, contempt and defamation law.

Liaised with editors, sub-editors, designers and photographers.

Answered phone calls from journalists, responded to their questions.

Checked the press office’s email inbox for media enquiries.

Wrote press releases.

Devised and produced proactive media campaigns.

Monitored media coverage and prepared regular evaluation reports.

Advised senior staff members on written responses to the media.

Met journalists and foster good relations with the media.

Occasionally be on call to deal with urgent media enquiries during evenings or weekends.

Intern

Office of the Executive Governor of Ondo State

State Secretariat, Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State. June 2019 – Nov. 2019 During the training programme, I’ve been able to obtain the most relevant and effective practical training and that has exposed me to practical situations and activities. Furthermore, an awareness of the general workplace has been developed in me and I have acquired important behaviour and interpersonal skills. My exposure to the practical carried out at Office of the Executive Governor of Ondo State has imparted knowledge after venturing as a source of assistance in various departments 2

mostly in press office.

Some of the works done are mentioned below:

Contacted reporters and journalists with information pertaining to the Governor's initiatives and Executive Chamber affairs.

Inspected and examined printed products for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specifications and external defects.

Monitored media coverage and prepared press reviews.

Performed general administrative duties which include answering telephone, greeting and directing office visitors, sort and distribute mail.

Produced and distributed correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms.

Handled sensitive information in a confidential manner.

Reduced the need for redundant paper work and procedures.

Took minutes, created reports and memos for senior-level officers as needed.

Ensured functionality of necessary office equipment and requisitioned new equipment and supplies as needed.

Ensured the confidentiality and security of files and filling systems. KEY SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Strong written and communication skills and ability to devise PR strategies and analysis.

Excellent writing and communications skills; able to deliver, receive and act on feedback in an effective manner.

Networking ability - i.e. the ability to form a network of contacts among journalists, bloggers, social media influencers etc

Ability to organize and manage media events.

Strong working knowledge of relevant computer software including MS Word, MS Excel and other technology for inventory and communication purposes.

Willing to go extra mile for a customer.

Transfer customer enquiries into sales.

Proven leadership and administrative skills.

EDUCATION

REFEREES

Available on request.

School Qualifications Year

Graduated

Ekiti State University

Ekiti Sate.

Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics 2019

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