Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Leadership Experience
Key Impact Areas
Other experiences
Contacts
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RONALD BEINOMUGISHA

RONALD BEINOMUGISHA

Kampala,Uganda

Summary

I am a qualified Public Relations/Communications specialist with over 8 years of cognate experience in practice, lecturing, Management and Consultancy. I have experience in strengthening communication processes and systems and ensuring that performance management is aligned to the strategic objectives of the organization. I have a calm and patient disposition meaning that I am able to work effectively under pressure and focus on the task at hand. I work well in teams, but also independently. I pride myself in being a resourceful leader with a proven ability to develop and strengthen teams in order to maximize performance and efficiency. I am now looking forward to making a significant contribution to an organization that offers a genuine opportunity for progression.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

General Secretary (Part Time)

Uganda Christian University Alumni Association
Mukono
09.2024 - Current
  • In-charge of all correspondences of the Association both internal and external;
  • Convene all meetings of the Association on the advice of /or in consultation with the chairperson or his/her vice and/or the Executive Committee;
  • Record minutes of all the meetings of the Association and keeps minute books;
  • Follow up all the decisions of the Executive Committee and General Assembly and write reports on the activities of the Association.
  • Keep an up-to-date roll of Active Members and their addresses;
  • Sign all the necessary documents, deeds, and instruments of the Association requiring his/her signature;
  • Chair the Membership Committee of the Association
  • Be an ex-officio member on all sub-committees of the Association
  • Organize and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material.
  • Write letters, memos, emails, reports and other documents.
  • Represent the association
  • Oversea operations of the association
  • Supervise Secretariat staff

CEO/Executive Secretary

Uganda Society of Architects
Kampala
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • To maintain up-to-date society records
  • Assist with the logistics and organization of the Annual General Meeting and any regional membership meetings as may be required
  • Schedule meetings and arranges for conferences
  • Plan events like symposia and other USA activities
  • Coordinate travel and schedule of council members or other appointed USA members
  • Prepare statistical reports
  • Prepare meetings, transcribe, and distribute minutes and meeting agendas
  • Represent USA at meetings, conferences, workshops, or any related fora
  • Coordinate committees and task forces of USA
  • Manage all correspondence directed to the Secretariat
  • Maintain hardcopy and electronic filing system
  • Plan and maintain USA Council's calendar
  • Develops and implements a human resource and financial policy for USA
  • Ensure safe custody of Council documents
  • Generate and coordinate project-based work on behalf of Council
  • Supervise Secretariat support staff
  • Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
  • Maintained open communication channels between departments to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Assessed financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
  • Facilitated board meetings and provided leadership guidance to senior management.
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
  • Analyzed market trends and customer data to inform decision-making processes.
  • Established policies and procedures that promoted an ethical work environment.
  • Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.

Head of Student Recruitment

Victoria University
Kampala, Uganda
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Planning strategy, operation, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of student recruiters
  • Establishing a country-wide network of student recruiters
  • Establish strong relationships with staff, candidates and students
  • Research current industry/Market trends and use knowledge for business improvement
  • Analyze performance and develop action plans to improve performance and achieve targets
  • Prepare progressive reports
  • Working with the different administrative departments to improve work efficiency
  • Identify performance improvement areas and provide recommendations to management for approval
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.

Public Relations Officer

Uganda Christian University
Kabale, Uganda
01.2017 - 08.2020
  • Developed and Implementing Communication/PR strategies and Policies
  • Actively managed and monitored social media platforms i.e Facebook, Blog, Twitter, WhatsApp groups
  • Organizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours
  • Designing and disseminating newsletter
  • Writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports
  • Prepared and supervised the production of publicity brochures, hand-outs, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multi-media programs etc
  • Managed communication/media crisis
  • Prepared communication periodic reports
  • Represented the University internally and externally on a number of occasions
  • Organized press conferences, interviews and other events for clients.
  • Cultivated relationships with journalists and editors in order to secure coverage of clients' news stories.
  • Monitored print, broadcast, online and social media outlets for client-related coverage.
  • Provided strategic counsel on branding, marketing initiatives, crisis management planning and communication strategies.
  • Researched potential markets for client products or services, including competitive analysis of pricing models and target customer demographics.
  • Developed creative concepts for advertising campaigns that aligned with brand messaging.
  • Maintained an active presence on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
  • Collaborated with graphic designers on promotional materials such as brochures, posters and flyers.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from members of the press regarding company information.
  • Assisted in developing key messages that were used in communications materials.
  • Facilitated communication between various departments within the organization.
  • Applied strategic communication strategies and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain high-value business relationships.
  • Developed short- and long-term public relations strategies to improve organization's visibility.
  • Established communication goals with clients and developed corresponding action plans.
  • Wrote, edited and reviewed various media content and press releases.
  • Gave presentations and spoke publicly at interviews, conferences and company events.
  • Crafted company newsletters and press releases for print and online materials.
  • Created and implemented communication management strategy, delivering updates as needed.
  • Collaborated with marketing and design teams to create unique promotional content.

Teaching Assistant /Lecturing

Uganda Christian University
Kabale, Uganda
01.2017 - 08.2020
  • Course Units: International Relations and Diplomacy, Public Relations Strategy, Introduction to Mass Communication, Introduction to Literature, Communication Skills, Public Relations Ethics
  • Established social Media sites and developed Content for website, Blogs, Facebook; Twitter, & audio-visual clips
  • Managed Communication Crisis at UCU Kabale
  • Objective thinking who loves to devise more effective and efficient ways of carrying out my responsibilities
  • Independent research skills, investigating relevant data and managing information
  • Innovative and creativity, e.g
  • Created online application link using Google docs for Victoria University
  • Market survey and research
  • Experienced social media marketer
  • Authored two books - The Effective PR Strategy and My Redeemer Lives
  • Written media advert scripts
  • Customer care trainer for Nurses at Rugarama Hospital Kabale
  • Career Guidance coaching in most of Western Uganda Schools

Education

Diploma - Law

Law Development Center
11-2024

Bachelors of Arts - Mass Communication

Uganda Christian University
10-2016

UACE -

Kabale Trinity College
11-2012

UCE -

Kabale Trinity College
10-2010

UPE -

Kabale Parents School
11-2006

Skills

  • Developing communication strategies
  • Social Media Management
  • Management and leadership Skills
  • Preparation of Communication reports
  • Writing impact and change stories
  • Brand building
  • Reputation management
  • Media relations
  • Leadership Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Writing and editing
  • Publications
  • Corporate Image Building
  • Media Visibility
  • Crisis management
  • Reporting
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Premier
  • MS packages
  • Corporate Governance
  • Crisis Management

Personal Information

  • Profession: Public Relations/Communications Specialist
  • Date of Birth: 11/25/1990
  • Gender: Male

Leadership Experience

  • 2024-Todate, UCU - Alumni Association, General Secretary
  • 2020-2024, UCU - Alumni Association, Chairperson Western Chapter
  • 2020-2022, Kitara Church of Uganda -Kampala, Missions Coordinator - Home cell
  • 2015-2016, UCU-Christian Union, Missions Coordinator
  • 2011-2012, Kabale Trinity College, School Speaker
  • 2009-2010, Kabale Trinity College, Chairperson School Council
  • 2005-2006, Kabale Parents' School, Head Boy

Key Impact Areas

  • Writing and editing
  • Publications
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Communication Strategies
  • Corporate Image Building
  • Social Media Management
  • Media Visibility
  • Management of Media
  • Good Media Relations
  • Crisis Management
  • Management reporting
  • Stakeholder engagement

Other experiences

  • 2021-2023, Africa Renewal University - Kampala, Marketing / Communication Consultant
  • 2020-2023, Eiraka Communications Connect Ltd, Communication Consultant

Contacts

  • 0762508050
  • 0778519894

Timeline

General Secretary (Part Time)

Uganda Christian University Alumni Association
09.2024 - Current

CEO/Executive Secretary

Uganda Society of Architects
09.2022 - 09.2024

Head of Student Recruitment

Victoria University
09.2020 - 08.2022

Teaching Assistant /Lecturing

Uganda Christian University
01.2017 - 08.2020

Public Relations Officer

Uganda Christian University
01.2017 - 08.2020

Diploma - Law

Law Development Center

Bachelors of Arts - Mass Communication

Uganda Christian University

UACE -

Kabale Trinity College

UCE -

Kabale Trinity College

UPE -

Kabale Parents School
RONALD BEINOMUGISHA