Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Namubiru Miriam Esther

Communications Specialist
Kampala

Summary

Diligent Communications Manager with a 10-year progressive career across both internal and external communications. Offering excellent management and organizational skills to coordinate multiple, concurrent projects. Articulate writer with talent for creating engaging content.

With 10 years experience in social media marketing, content creation and management, I have acquired a clear understanding of the dynamics in new age communications and content distribution. As a strategic thinker, I am very well versed with communication strategies and campaign development from digital to print.

With a background in journalism and media production, I have gained knowledge in managing content creation process as well as executing PR strategies.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages

Work History

Muyi Consulting Group
Kampala

Content and Communications Manager
10.2021 - Current

Job overview


  • Analyzed market data to inform strategic decisions.
  • Strategized, conceptualized and wrote content strategies, copy and concepts for production of content for internal use and clients.
  • Created content work plans, schedules and calendars for Muyi and all brands under the Communications department
  • Supervised all content creation for all social media platforms that we manage as well as any other communication activities. This includes managing creative personal like designers, photographers and video teams.
  • Managed external content suppliers for Muyi and client projects ensuring quality .
  • Managed online communities for all Muyi and clients' social media accounts which involves engaging with the online community and responding to all comments and requests.
  • Liaised with other departments and clients to stay updated on new marketing initiatives, product, and service developments and to ensure brand consistency.
  • Liaised with external agencies or journalists to ensure accurate brand representations
  • Evaluated and generated accurate reports on all communication activities.
  • Assisted with events management for particular clients.

Addmaya
Kampala

Digital Content Strategist / Copy Writer
07.2018 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Strategized for Addmaya and all brands we represent on social media
  • Created content for all social media clients especially covering events
  • Supervised all design content creation for all social media platforms managed by Addmaya.
  • Managed online communities for all Addmaya and clients' social media accounts
  • Managed any social media crisis that arose concerning Addmaya and any of their clients online
  • Evaluated social media campaigns and creating reports for all digital efforts.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Managed and wrote content for all websites created, managed and maintained by Addmaya.

Centenary Bank
Kampala

Corporate Communications Intern
01.2017 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Monitored internal communication, updated the website regarding branch information and headquarter communication through departments.
  • Responded to requests for information from media or designated appropriate spokesperson or information source.
  • Supervised Rotary cancer run radio tour and coordinated with the PR Agency, Brainchild.
  • Conducted daily reporting and monitoring of all news platforms.(Communication audit)
  • Conducted package distribution for the rotary Cancer run internally across all branches.

Ghetto Film Project
Kampala

Volunteer/Event Coordinator
01.2016 - 12.2018

Job overview


  • Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events targeted at fundraising for the children in need.
  • Organized the children's parties and took part in coaching and counseling the children.
  • Took part in all photography and film initiatives to bring awareness to the need in the community.

Vodafone Uganda

Brand ambassador
01.2016 - 03.2017

Job overview

  • Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion.
  • Achieved sales goals in line with prescribed selling strategy.
  • Executed brand activations to standards and with professionalism.
  • Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.

Education

Google Digital Skills For Africa

Certification ID: E53 XGB from Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
12.2021 - 12.2021

Makerere University

BA JOURNALISM from & COMMUNICATION
06.2015 - 01.2019

University Overview

Key Modules: Practice of Public relations, applied strategic communication, communication for development, social behavior change communication, integrated marketing communication, corporate communication, writing skills among others.

Gayaza High School

O & A Level
01.2008 - 01.2014

University Overview

History, Economics, Literature, Subsidiary Maths and General paper. Other qualification include elementary courses in counselling and psychology, fundamentals of digital marketing

Skills

    Strategic thinking

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Accomplishments

  • Stanbic Bank National Schools Championship: My efforts in social media strategy, content creation and social media management landed the programme a digital impact award. Link: https://www.independent.co.ug/digital-impact-stanbic-scoops-thr ee-awards/
  • Ghetto Film Project: Supported the community advocacy project in photography, events and child welfare as well as participation in the Arts Expo. Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/BSN96x6jCl6/?utm_medium=copy_ link
  • Vodafone Uganda: Organized a one-day sales event and participated in content creation for Jump Uganda
  • Aroma Honey Toffee: I contributed to writing the monthly Aroma Honey toffee newsletter.

Timeline

Google Digital Skills For Africa

Certification ID: E53 XGB from Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
12.2021 - 12.2021

Content and Communications Manager

Muyi Consulting Group
10.2021 - Current

Digital Content Strategist / Copy Writer

Addmaya
07.2018 - 09.2021

Corporate Communications Intern

Centenary Bank
01.2017 - 08.2017

Volunteer/Event Coordinator

Ghetto Film Project
01.2016 - 12.2018

Brand ambassador

Vodafone Uganda
01.2016 - 03.2017

Makerere University

BA JOURNALISM from & COMMUNICATION
06.2015 - 01.2019

Gayaza High School

O & A Level
01.2008 - 01.2014
Namubiru Miriam EstherCommunications Specialist