Photography
Uwamaria Joan
Public Relations
Kampala
Summary
Flexible Public Relations Officer with six years of experience supporting public and media relations for diverse companies. Consistent brand communicator with thoughtful portrayal of corporate messaging through creative use of press releases, printed materials and online resources. I am also excellent at communications for development with meticulous administrative skills to provide reliable and timely office support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Public Relations Assistant
Ministry of Local Government
01.2022 - 01.2025
- I am responsible for coordinating communication at the Ministry of Local Government
- My responsibilities include media relations management, internal and external messaging, alignment with brand identity standards, and proactively communicating the Ministry's vision, goals, and mandate
- Managing stakeholder engagements; coordinating community outreach campaigns and coordinating government project events under the Ministry of Local Government, managing high visibility speaking opportunities for senior and top management
- Achievements Communication Policy, Strategy & Visibility Plans Provided support for the development of several communications strategies for the Ministry of Local Government Communication Unit, the parish development model (PDM) communication strategy, and the Local Economic Growth Support Project (LEGS) (2023/24) which contributed to the development of the communications unit's annual budget and work plan
- Events Management – participated in and coordinated workshops, site handovers, groundbreaking, and political commissioning of Government projects across the country such as the Markets and Agricultural Trade Improvement Programme, Local Economic Growth Support Project the Parish Development Model, and the National Oil Seed Project in Northern Uganda
- Media Relations – supported press conferences, & wrote press releases and Ministerial briefs, and speeches
- Internal/External Communication – Identified opportunities to support communication methods
- Sensitization Campaigns – supported community campaigns on adoption and embracing of government programs
- Overseeing the Ministry’s Social Media Accounts - handling its online presence to enhance public engagement, disseminate important information, and promote government programs effectively
Customer care personnel
Future Link Technologies Uganda
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Client relations Served as customer care personnel at Future Link Technologies
- While there I handled client inquiries and trained clients on how to use the MSACCO online banking system
- Technical assistance This involved providing support to troubleshoot issues related to the MSACCO mobile application
- Feedback collection I gathered insights from clients about the performance and usability of the MSACCO mobile app
- These client insights I would communicate to the development team to drive continuous improvements in services
- Customer relationship management Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with clients to ensure their satisfaction and retention
- This involved actively engaging with clients and understanding their needs
Language Translator
Doctors of Global Health
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: a New York-based NGO operating in Kisoro District Hospital
- I ensured that patients fully understood medical procedures, diagnoses, and treatment plans by accurately conveying information between patients and healthcare professionals
- (Kifumbiira to English)
- I facilitated clear communication between the patients and Doctors which improved patient satisfaction and trust in the healthcare system at Kisoro hospital under the program
- A New York-based NGO operating in Kisoro District Hospital
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Mass Communication
Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Master of Arts - Public Relations And Strategic Communication
Nkumba University
Kampala 04.2024 - 01.2026
Skills
Media relations
Interests
Travelling
Referees
1. John Baptist Imokola
John Baptist Imokola, PhD,
Senior Lecturer, Makerere University,
Media and Communication Consultant, Trainer
+256 782 280 535/+256 759 074 148
imokola@gmail.com, johnbaptist.imokola@mak.ac.ug
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2. Christopher Kisinde
Monitoring and Evaluation/ICT Specialist
Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project
Ministry of Local Government
+256 (414) 232 741 / +256 (752) 625 558
chris.kisinde@gmail.com
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3. Mbonye Anicet
Geologist/Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
a.mbonye@petroleum.go.ug
+256 (772) 320 230
Timeline
Master of Arts - Public Relations And Strategic Communication
Nkumba University
04.2024 - 01.2026
Public Relations Assistant
Ministry of Local Government
01.2022 - 01.2025
Customer care personnel
Future Link Technologies Uganda
01.2020 - 01.2021
Language Translator
Doctors of Global Health
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Mass Communication
Uganda Christian University (UCU)
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