Csr Communications Officer
Resume:
A Biographic Data
CURRICULUM VITAE
Surname:
Opyene
Other Names:
Henry Walter
Nationality:
Ugandan
Marital Status:
Single
Date of Birth:
Email address:
*******@*****.***
Mobile Number:
B. Personal Attribute/ Statement
I am a goal/result oriented and self-motivated person with utmost desire for career growth. Am also of high integrity, open-minded, ambitious and brilliant person, willing to embrace challenges as opportunities to success. I have the ability to establish strong customer relationships, good at conflict management, above all, I believe in teamwork and networking and can work under minimal supervision with ability to handle stress in time-constrained.
C. Career Objective:
My objective is to be an integral part of an organization where I will be most productive, challenged and upbeat while contributing positively to the organization’s efficiency, productivity and results oriented in the long run.
E. Education Back ground
PERIOD
INSTITUTION
AWARD
2005-2008
Uganda Christian University
BA(MASSCOM)Mass
Communication With a second-class upper
Degree (Honors)
2003-2004
Ntinda View College Lugazi Campus
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
1999-2002
Ntinda View College
Kampala Campus
Uganda Certificate of
Education.
1992-1998
Madera Boy’s boarding Primary School Soroti
Primary Leaving Examination
F. Areas of Speciality
Communication Strategist.
•Business Development and sales executioner
•Logistics specialist
•Research, Information dissemination, Documentation.
G Course units done at campus
Micro economics, Development economics, Political science, International relations, Media law, Public relations, Development journalism, effective public speaking, Media management, Television/ Radio production and reporting, Advertising and marketing, broadcasting among others.
H. Employment History
1. Communications Officer.
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development
Plot 13/15 Century House
Parliamentary Avenue
February 2017 To-Date
Key Contributions,
•Prepared communication material for dissemination (Flyers, brochures, leaflets etc)
•Ensure Media Coverage (Print and Electronic) of the Political Leadership in the Ministry
•Develop key promotional messages on the achievements of the Ministry for duplication by the media.
•Assist in coordinating communication activities and events of the Ministry
•Undertake field visits to and with the Political leadership and prepare media statements for submission to media houses
•Participate in communication activities showcasing the Ministry Projects, progress and achievements
•Carryout electronic media updates on various social media platforms and the Ministry website.
•Responding to queries of clients who forward their issues on the various electronic platforms through radio and Television for a better understanding of the Ministry plans and projects.
•Creating reactive material to various articles printed by the press and also develop press releases most times.
•Participating in implementing the National Land Policy related activities under the National Land Policy Implementation Secretariat.
•Carrying out customer satisfaction survey on the Computerized Land Information System.
•Writing Minutes for the National Land Policy meetings attended in the Communication unit.
•Attending Ministry Meetings on behalf of the communication Unit to capture action areas.
•Analyzing incoming documents from other government agencies to note the necessary areas of action by the Ministry.
•Participating in the budgeting and monitoring process of the Ministry.
•Coordinating workshops and meetings organized by the communication Unit.
•Drafting project proposals for improved service delivery especially from the
Ministry’s communications department.
•Developing IEC materials for the Competitiveness Enterprise Development Project (CEDP) and other land related projects plus translations needed therein.
•Participating in the review of documents such as the Clients Charter and the Access to Information Manual, among others.)
•Disseminating and distributing IEC materials on land rights.
•Distributing Land Information materials during the awareness campaigns and addressing client’s complaints.
2. Position: Business Developer and Sales Executive/Eastern Regional supervisor/Manager
Years: 4 Nov 2014 -2016
Organization: Union Logistics Uganda LTD Kololo (UTI WORLDWIDE
PARTNERS)
I. Duties and Responsibilities
•Field intelligence, coordinated marketing of line of services and products, researched on the market trends and competitor information, did promotional activities of the organisation.
•Participated in the preparation of events, functions and CSR activities, contributed to the drafting of speeches, presentation materials and organised events.
•Marketing and sales of transport facilities and the available Ware house space to different clients around the city and outside the city.
•We as a team developed new ideas about marketing and sales in new areas of interest/operations.
•Did weekly reviews of the sales made and plan for next sales in the following week.
•Followed up with the potential clients on the data base available.
•Supervise the transportation of client’s products and the service being offered.
•To see to it that the vehicle being used by the client is well maintained without any accidents or damage on it.
•Maintain and Create client’s list for introduction of new products or services
•Maintain and retain the old clients, while nurturing the new ones
3. Position: National Enrolment Officer/Data Entrant
Years March/15/2014-Aug/18/2014
Organization: Ministry of Internal Affairs under the National Security Information
System at Mukono Station. (Electoral Commission)
J. Duties and responsibilities
•Conducted preliminary citizenship verification of applicants
•Helped in retrieval of forms from the system
•Entered individual’s data accurately in accordance with information filled in the application form.
•Did the Re-checking the data in the system for a final review
•Ensured captured biometrics of individuals is accurate and good quality
•Saved all records in time
•Guided applicants in completing individual registrations
•Delivered registration records to sub-county headquarters
•Ensured that enrolment kits are secure and are taken to sub-county headquarters for charging and safe keeping.
•Answered citizens’ questions and refer those their supervisors
•Performed any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
4. Position: Sales and marketing Executive /Business Development Manager
Years Jan/06/2010-dec/28/2012
Organization: Tropicare Diagnostics Uganda Ltd
K. Duties and responsibilities
•Field intelligence, coordinated marketing of health products, researched on the market trends and competitor information, did promotional activities of the organisation in universities and hospitals plus pharmacies and clinics among others.
•Participated in the preparation of events, functions and CSR activities, contributed to the drafting of speeches, presentation materials and organised events.
•Developed and implemented marketing plans and strategies of the organisation and gave appropriate advice to the board of Directors among them.
•I conducted stock takes after every one month in the different areas in the country most especially Kampala, Soroti, Lira, and Jinja. Etc. I also conducted weekly reviews with our business partners.
•I documented the day’s business using Quick books software and accountability of the day, then planning for the next day’s activities. I have done this for the last two years and a half.
5. Position : Sales and Marketing Executive
Organisation : Daks Couriers and Logistics Company (UPS WORLDWIDE)
Period : 1 June2013-June 2014
L. Duties and Responsibilities
•Field intelligence, coordinated marketing of line of services and products, researched on the market trends and competitor information, did promotional activities of the organisation.
•Participated in the preparation of events, functions and CSR activities, contributed to the drafting of speeches, presentation materials and organised events.
•Marketing and sales of transport facilities and the available Ware house space to different clients around the city and outside the city.
•We as a team developed new ideas about marketing and sales in new areas of interest/operations.
•Did weekly reviews of the sales made and plan for next sales in the following week. Follow up with the potential clients on the data base available
•Supervise the transportation of client’s products and the service being offered.
•To see to it that the vehicle being used by the client is well maintained without any accidents or damage on it.
•Create client’s list for introduction of new products or services
6. Position: Radio Presenter
Organization: Radio WA and TV WA Lira Period: Feb2007-April2007
O. Duties and Responsibilities
•Radio and TV production, then on-air presentation
•Customer care and management
•News reporting and editing
•Plan, monitor and evaluate programme activities
Q. Other Technical & Job-Related Skills
Good Analytical skills (I am able to understand basic profit & loss calculations)
I am an excellent face-to-face and telephone communicator
I have the ability to learn about products and services and describe/explain them to prospects easily.
I have a proven track record of successfully meeting sales targets preferably over the phone and using online digital platforms as seen in resume here.
I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Cool-tempered and able to handle rejection as a challenge at hand and move on.
I have an outstanding negotiation skill with the ability to resolve issues and address complaints
I have a problem solving skills which require exercising independent judgment and consultation.
Research and Experiences
I conducted special project research on the effect of internal displacement on the people of Eastern and Northern Uganda (Radio documentary currently on the internet) especially children and their mothers.
I did research on the effect of tobacco smoking generally on both genders, a television documentary (Campus research project).
S. Language skills
I am fluent in English, Ateso, Luo, Kiswahili and Luganda. I also have basic knowledge of Nakarimonjong.
T. Other skills
•Computer management and applications (word processing, excel, power point, internet and software uploading and upgrading)
•Research, Documentation and professional photography, videography
•I have driving and motorbike riding skills among them with a valid driving permit.
U. Hobbies
Adventure Bike Riding,Playing basketball, Pool game, Volleyball, watching documentaries and news casts most times, writing articles, photography and adventure, making friends and facing new challenges, above all committed to lifelong learning.
REFEREES
1.Mr Aman John Joe.
Executive Director
Emergency Action for Uganda Gulu
2.Mr. Richard Okuti
Director Malfini Group of Companies and
Asili Richland’s agency East Africa 075*******/077******* ******@*****.***
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