Lynn Bwiza A.
Communications Specialist
Kampala
Summary
A results-driven Corporate Communications Specialist with extensive experience in strategic communication, content creation, and stakeholder engagement. Adept at managing brand reputation, crafting compelling narratives, and driving awareness through digital and traditional media channels. Proven ability to oversee content production, manage corporate websites and social media platforms, and ensure alignment with brand guidelines. Passionate about leveraging communication for social impact, advocacy, and humanitarian causes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Communications Officer
Ministry of Public Service
06.2021 - Current
- Develops and manages external communications, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and brand guidelines
- Oversees content creation for press releases, website updates, and social media, increasing engagement by 20%
- Leads stakeholder engagement efforts, gathering and verifying information to support awareness campaigns
- Manages corporate communication materials, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to editorial standards
- Collaborates with designers, photographers, and content producers to create high-impact digital and print assets
- Implements crisis communication strategies to maintain public trust and prevent misinformation
- Develops and maintains style guides to ensure consistency across communication outputs
Supervisor, Operations – Long-Lasting Insecticidal Net Campaign
Ministry of Health
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Planned and executed public awareness campaigns, leading to a 40% increase in participation
- Managed external communications, ensuring messaging was aligned with health advocacy goals
- Supervised content development, ensuring fact-checking and statistical accuracy in all materials
- Strengthened collaboration between government and NGOs to optimize campaign outreach and engagement
Client Care Officer
Kampala Capital City Authority
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Led the 'Keep Kampala Green' campaign, coordinating storytelling initiatives to engage communities
- Managed corporate social media accounts and website content, driving a 30% increase in online visibility
- Developed and edited branded materials, ensuring alignment with organizational communication goals
- Provided communications training and editorial guidance to internal teams on content best practices
Technical Coordinator – Long-Lasting Insecticidal Treated Net Campaign
Ministry of Health
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Trained and guided stakeholders in effective storytelling and communication strategies
- Organized content planning meetings, ensuring consistency in public messaging
- Ensured factual accuracy in all campaign content by verifying data and statistics
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
Coventry University
United Kingdom 01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Uganda Christian University
01.2013 - 01.2016
Skills
- Corporate Communications & Brand Management
- Copywriting & Editorial Oversight
- Media & Public Relations
- Digital & Social Media Management
- Content Production & Storytelling
- Media relations
- Crisis management
- Internal communications
- Community relations
- PR strategy development
- Strategic communications
Certification
Strategic Communications for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, 2023
Timeline
Communications Officer
Ministry of Public Service
06.2021 - Current
Supervisor, Operations – Long-Lasting Insecticidal Net Campaign
Ministry of Health
03.2021 - 04.2021
Master of Arts - International Relations
Coventry University
01.2019 - 01.2020
Client Care Officer
Kampala Capital City Authority
09.2017 - 10.2019
Technical Coordinator – Long-Lasting Insecticidal Treated Net Campaign
Ministry of Health
11.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Uganda Christian University
01.2013 - 01.2016
Strategic Communications for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, 2023
Media Relations Optimization Training, 2022
CMI Level 7 Award in Professional Consulting, 2021
CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership, 2021
Certificate in Digital Marketing, 2018
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