DEBORAH PHILIP GOWAL
Abuja
Summary
Strategic professional with a background in Mass Communication and expertise in administrative coordination, public relations, and editorial management. Experience as Corpers Liaison Officer and in the Administrative Directorate at Defence Research and Development Bureau, showcasing skills in diplomacy, confidentiality, and executive support. Skilled in managing stakeholder relations and ensuring information integrity in high-stakes environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Admin & Corpers Liaison Officer (CLO)
Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB)
Abuja
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Liaison & Diplomacy: Serve as the strategic intermediary between Bureau management and corps members, ensuring disciplined communication and effective conflict resolution.
- Institutional Representation: Uphold the Bureau’s professional standards in all internal and external engagements, acting as a point of contact for administrative inquiries especially in relation to corps members.
- Administrative Compliance: Manage high-level correspondence and sensitive documentation within the Directorate of Administration, maintaining strict adherence to Bureau protocols.
- Operational Integration: Facilitate orientation and workflow integration for new corps members, significantly improving administrative workflow of the various departments.
Executive Assistant
Barr. Paula Pwul – Personal Brand Strategist
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed executive calendars and scheduled appointments to optimize time management.
- Supported executives through efficient calendar management, seamless travel logistics, and clear business correspondence, facilitating daily operations.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and itineraries for business trips and events.
- Prepared meeting agendas and recorded minutes for strategic planning sessions.
- Coordinated technical and administrative needs for podcast productions and media appearances, ensuring professional execution and timely delivery.
Public Relations Executive (Two Consecutive Terms)
NIPR Student Chapter, University of Jos
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Campaign Management: Directed publicity efforts for major events, leveraging digital and traditional media to achieve record-breaking attendance.
- Brand Strategy: Developed and implemented communication blueprints to enhance chapter visibility by 40% and strengthen credibility with professional stakeholders.
- Organized events to promote student engagement and networking opportunities.
- Collaborated with other university organizations to enhance program offerings.
- Developed promotional materials for events using social media platforms.
News Editor
UniJos Echo Newspaper
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Spearheaded final editorial process, enforcing house style and technical precision across publications.
- Navigated sensitive news cycles and managed tight deadlines, preserving publication’s credibility as an information source.
- Supervised team of reporters to ensure published content adhered to standards of accuracy, objectivity, and ethical reporting.
Editorial Secretary
UniJos Herald Magazine
Jos
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed Bureau of records for editorial board, ensuring accurate meeting minutes and timely internal documentation.
- Project Coordination: Acted as the central liaison between editorial, design, and printing teams to ensure the timely delivery of complex publications.
- Digital Archiving: Established a structured filing system for historical records and contributor data to ensure institutional memory.
- Organized editorial meetings to prioritize upcoming topics and align on deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons) - Mass Communication
University of Jos
Jos, Plateau State.01-2024
Skills
- Executive Support
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Inter-agency Liaison
- Public Relations
- Media Management
- Content Strategy
- Article Writing
- Fact-Checking
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Social Media Management
- ICT Essentials
- Team Coordination
- Conflict Resolution
- Speech Writing
Hobbies and Interests
- Analyzing complex organizational problems to create structured, long-term solutions.
- Deeply interested in the intersection of national security, economic growth, and technological research.
- Commitment to continuous learning, research, and fitness.
Certifications And Development
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Awaiting Result
- Human Resource Management (HRM), Awaiting Result
- Customer Relations Management (CRM), Awaiting Result
- Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE 1, 2 & 3), Awaiting Result
- ICT Essentials, Awaiting Result
- AWENDO News Production Workshop
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
hausa
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Admin & Corpers Liaison Officer (CLO)
Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB)
01.2025 - 03.2026
Executive Assistant
Barr. Paula Pwul – Personal Brand Strategist
01.2024 - 01.2025
Editorial Secretary
UniJos Herald Magazine
02.2023 - 10.2023
News Editor
UniJos Echo Newspaper
01.2023 - 12.2023
Public Relations Executive (Two Consecutive Terms)
NIPR Student Chapter, University of Jos
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons) - Mass Communication
University of Jos