Cissy Kwaza
Freelancer Writer
Kampala
Summary
Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative with Number-year history of superior performance in remote environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Writer
Clickworker
Kampala
04.2022 - Current
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Provided writing support for various projects and departments.
- Collaborated with team members on topic ideation to determine key buyer personas and goals.
- Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums.
- Researched and wrote original content for case studies, emails and newsletters.
- Translated technical terminology and jargon into plain, clear language.
- Wrote and edited communications within assigned beat areas.
- Created content for websites and online publications.
- Wrote advertising material for use by publication, broadcast or internet media to promote sale of goods and services.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
- Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
- Researched and wrote news stories, articles and reviews for online publications.
- Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
- Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.
Blog Writer
WWW.fiverr.com
Kampala
01.2019 - Current
- Created dynamic graphics to accompany blog posts.
- Connected and interacted with readers via email or message boards to address needs and ideas of audience.
- Published regular pieces on Subject to blog.
- Collaborated with team of writers, photographers and cinematographers to gather original content for blog.
- Posted regularly on blog and other social media outlets to increase retention, acquisition rates and levels of engagement with blog.
- Researched creative topics to write, edit and create layouts for new articles and features.
- Studied and commented on current news and trends.
- Promoted and marketed works through social media platforms.
- Researched and wrote news stories, articles and reviews for online publications.
- Played instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with resourceful team to elevate quality of content and designs.
- Wrote advertising material for use by publication, broadcast or internet media to promote sale of goods and services.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.
- Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
- Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
- Presented clients with unique copy options based on overall marketing objectives.
- Created content for websites and online publications.
Education
Master Of Science In Accounting And Finance - Accounting And Finance
Kampala International University
Mbarar Uganda 08.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor Of Commerce - Accounting
Makerere University
Kampala Uganda 04.2004 - 02.2009
Skills
Editing
Press releases
Project Management
Content Development
Proofreading
Grammar usage
Technical Writing
Copyediting
Copywriting
Social media
Creative writing
Formatting abilities
Editing and review
Marketing communications expertise
Unique content creation
Networking skills
Marketing and advertising strategies
Articulate communications
Editing proficiency
Brand messaging
Timeline
Writer
Clickworker
04.2022 - Current
Blog Writer
WWW.fiverr.com
01.2019 - Current
Master Of Science In Accounting And Finance - Accounting And Finance
Kampala International University
08.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor Of Commerce - Accounting
Makerere University
04.2004 - 02.2009