Ihuoma Njoku
Hatfield,Hertfordshire
Summary
Strategic public relations professional with strong background in content and communications. Proactive problem-solver with exceptional communication skills and knowledge of industry best practices. Develops and polishes digital content across multiple platforms to support business objectives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Branding and Communications
Junior Chamber International
FCT, Nigeria
03.2018 - Current
- Improved brand coverage across various platforms through strategic advertising campaigns.
- Established industry contacts and relationships with media.
- Negotiated improved advertising prices to bring campaign costs under budget.
- Applied diplomatic principles whilst protecting clients' interests.
- Boosted public image for target audiences using multiple engagement platforms.
Volunteer Worker
Devatop Centre for Africa Development
FCT, Nigeria
06.2017 - Current
- Worked with compassion and empathy to engage people from diverse backgrounds who have fallen victim of human trafficking
- Completed relevant training and proactively carried out out- reaches in some selected secondary schools to mitigate human trafficking in Nigeria
- Collaborated with organization staff and other volunteers to discuss new fundraising opportunities.
- Assisted with running group sessions, encouraging members to actively participate for improved support.
- Executed community programmes aimed toward teenagers and young adults.
Volunteer Worker
Project Pink Blue
FCT, Nigeria
05.2017 - Current
- Worked with compassion and empathy with youths to create sensitization yearly and on social media platforms on cancer and raised funds for indigent cancer patients.
- Made recommendations to improve services or roles of volunteers where feasible and appropriate.
- Completed relevant training and proactively sought further information.
- Collaborated with organisation staff and other volunteers to discuss new fundraising opportunities.
- Provided individualized support and guidance for service users across range of issues to enhance wellbeing.
Property Management Officer
Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
FCT, Nigeria
04.2018 - 09.2023
- Maintained high administrative standards to maximise data accuracy.
- Assessed portfolio of properties to guarantee compliance with industry regulations.
- Facilitated smooth occupant changeovers by forwarding meter reading and liaising with utility companies.
- Established key relationships with potential leasers and renters.
- Acted as main point of contact for tenants, contractors and third party agents.
- Conducted routine inspections in line with proper procedures and within agreed timescales.
- Drafted lease contract and collected deposits from tenants.
- Resolved maintenance issues in line with relevant procedures.
- Reported suspicious activity and violators to management.
- Collected rent and managed online payments for streamlined accounting processes.
- Answered emergency enquiries, booking relevant contractors and recording incidents following best practice.
- Maintained attractiveness and appealing façade to gain potential tenants.
- I successfully acted in the capacity of an assistant secretary to the Executive Director, Asset Management.
National Youth Service
Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
FCT, Nigeria
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Pitched ideas on process and procedure improvements to aid business growth.
- Prepared trade settlement authorizations
- Secretarial duties for the Executive Director, Asset Management.
- Recorded information in Word and Excel documents for reliable reference.
- Engaged stakeholders with department activity through informative reports and presentations.
- Planned and prioritized successfully to achieve busy workloads under pressure.
Teacher Assistant
Nnuola International Schools
Owerri, Nigeria
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Facilitated smooth running classroom activities through effective collaboration with teachers.
- Collaborated with form tutors and teachers to assess student needs and provide required support.
- Offered individual tutoring, homework help and exam support.
- Successfully managed, cared and coordinated children between 0 to 2 years in a formal class room setting whilst their parents were away for work.
- Practiced proven behavior management strategies to help manage classes of 15 aged 0 to 2 in creche.
Teacher assistant in a Primary School
Heritage Mission Schools
Owerri, Nigeria
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Facilitated smooth running classroom activities through effective collaboration with teachers.
- Collaborated with form tutors and teachers to assess student needs and provide required support.
- successfully prepared student centered lesson plans and executed them accurately.
- Promoted curriculum accessibility, simplifying complex principles to increase student comprehension.
- Successfully built positive rapport with the students aged 4 to 5, increasing class engagement.
- Practiced proven behavior management strategies to help manage classes of 20+ students.
Supervised Teaching Practice
Comprehensive Secondary School, Egbu
Owerri, Nigeria
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Developed and maintained the best and effective teaching skills required to practice in Nigeria.
- Collaborated with existing professional teachers to plan and delivery great lessons to students of senior secondary level, putting into consideration the different teaching methods for better understanding.
- Oversaw and developed students psychomotor skills.
Supervised Teaching Practice
Comprehensive Secondary School, Ogbaku
Owerri, Nigeria
05.2013 - 07.2013
- I developed and delivered effective and accurate teaching plans for my classes.
- I efficiently broke down complex ideas into understandable points for students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education / English
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Nigeria 06.2010 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Public Relations and Digital Communications
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield 09.2023 -
Skills
- Brand building
- Customer service
- Public and Media Relations
- Marketing and advertising
Languages
English
Advanced
Timeline
Master of Science - Public Relations and Digital Communications
University of Hertfordshire
09.2023 -
Property Management Officer
Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
04.2018 - 09.2023
Director of Branding and Communications
Junior Chamber International
03.2018 - Current
Volunteer Worker
Devatop Centre for Africa Development
06.2017 - Current
Volunteer Worker
Project Pink Blue
05.2017 - Current
National Youth Service
Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
04.2017 - 12.2017
Teacher Assistant
Nnuola International Schools
02.2016 - 07.2016
Teacher assistant in a Primary School
Heritage Mission Schools
03.2015 - 10.2015
Supervised Teaching Practice
Comprehensive Secondary School, Egbu
01.2014 - 05.2014
Supervised Teaching Practice
Comprehensive Secondary School, Ogbaku
05.2013 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Education / English
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
06.2010 - 08.2014
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