GLORIA MARY NABIRYE
KAMPALA,RUBAGA
Summary
An enthusiastic communications specialist with extensive Digital Marketing experience working in the non-profit and corporate sectors. With demonstrated capabilities in community outreach, media relations as well as brand management to name a few. Skilled in Strategic Communication Planning; Media Relations/Press Strategy; Events Management. A team player who believes in achieving objectives with minimum supervision and able to adapt easily into new work environments. Keen interest and enthusiasm for creative communications projects and innovative digital media content
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Communications officer
Uganda Red Cross Society
Kampala, Kampala District
12.2022 - Current
- Compiling need-based stories in communities for project reporting and documentation
- Promoting the commercial unit products and services during events and on various media outlets.
- Coordinating promotional material design and distribution via the URCS online and offline channels.
- Identify and build long-term relationships with target audiences for business-viable initiatives and engagements.
- Compiling and dissemination of the quarterly newsletter and press releases for print and online materials.
- Updating social media platforms and website with content about the organization.
- Photography of company events and project activities. and keeping a database with all company images.
- Stakeholder management.
- Prepare emergency communication materials for institutional promotion and donor reporting.
Communications officer
Eskom Uganda Limited
Jinja, Jinja District
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Crafted company newsletters and press releases for print and online materials.
- Sent out general communication to staff through the use of the intranet.
- Created social media and website strategies, which increased brand awareness across multiple platforms.
- Prepared budgets for incoming events and activities.
- Worked hand-in-hand with management to implement the communication plan.
- Implemented Corporate Social Investments on behalf of the company hence creating more brand awareness and impact in the community.
- Coordinated and organized high-profile visits and events at Nalubaale and Kiira Power Plants.
- Photography of company events and keeping a database with all company images.
- Provided creative support for internal and external communication projects using print publications, websites and media products.
- Developed public information and educational material in line with approved policies and procedures.
- Wrote compelling content for use across platforms, leveraging purpose-specific voice and style.
Customer relations /Communication GT
Eskom Uganda Limited
Jinja, Jinja District
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Generated content and updated social media platforms of the company.
- Work with management to implement communication strategies.
- Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
- Drafting daily press reviews and Website management.
- Photography of ongoing projects and events.
- Drafting monthly newsletters.
- Stakeholder management.
- Planning and organizing visibility events.
- Customer service and Correspondence management.
- Coordinate visits and high-profile events for the company.
Program officer
Sayans Academy
Mpigi, Mpigi District
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Cultivated and strengthened project stakeholder relationships.
- Managed team scope, schedule, and assignments for various projects.
- Managed social media and website pages and engagements to market the project.
- Pitching projects at various events and to stakeholders. Conducted training across multiple project locations.
- Attained new clients for the project who brought in revenue.
- Built successful partnerships for the project
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Certified Diploma in Public Relations
University of Nairobi- CIPR
Nairobi/Kenya 07.2022 -
Bachelor of Mass communication - Public Relations
Uganda Christian University
Mukono/Uganda 08.2016 - 10.2019
Skills
- Website maintenance
- Customer service
- Digital photography
- Social media proficiency
- Media contacts management
- Crisis management
- People management
- Industry networking
Languages
English
Fluent
References
Emmanuel Njuki
Director Legal and Corporate Affairs
Nile Breweries Limited
Emmanuel.Njuki@gmail.com
+256783367451
Caroline Amongin
Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist (USAID LPHS TBA)
Infectious Disease Institute
carolojulo@gmail.com
0777148577
Timeline
Communications officer
Uganda Red Cross Society
12.2022 - Current
Communications officer
Eskom Uganda Limited
07.2022 - 11.2022
Diploma of Higher Education - Certified Diploma in Public Relations
University of Nairobi- CIPR
07.2022 -
Customer relations /Communication GT
Eskom Uganda Limited
01.2021 - 07.2022
Program officer
Sayans Academy
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Mass communication - Public Relations
Uganda Christian University
08.2016 - 10.2019
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