Valerie Enekwe
Abuja
Summary
I am a seasoned communications professional with over seven years of experience in strategic communications, public relations and project coordination. I've successfully led high-profile media campaigns and navigated complex crisis communications scenarios. My strength lies in people management as well as crafting and executing proactive communication strategies that boost organizational reputation and achieve tangible goals. I excel in strategic communications and policy compliance and I am passionate about contributing to organizational success through my skills and experience in administration, operations, communication, and stakeholder management in both private and public sectors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Communications Associate
Sustainable Energy for All
6 2023 - 12.2023
- Supported the implementation of strategic communications plans, enhancing stakeholder engagement across diverse platforms
- Coordinated key stakeholder engagements, workshops, and events while maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and the public
- Facilitated meetings to ensure effective communication and collaboration among team members
- This included preparing agendas, guiding discussions, and sending out meeting minutes
- Facilitated strategic partnerships under the Africa Renewable Energy Manufacturing Initiative.
Reconciliation Officer/ Customer Service Representative
Central Bank of Nigeria
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed comprehensive financial records and administrative correspondence, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
- Coordinated payment processing with other departments, and reconciled accounts monthly, improving overall operational efficiency
- Managed customer inquiries and resolved issues, providing accurate information on bank products and services
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies, contributing to more accurate financial reporting and decision-making.
Administrative Manager
N-Power Situation Room (Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Services, Disaster Management and Social Development)
06.2016 - 07.2021
- Managed the daily activities of various departments of the situation room (call centre, social media unit, email unit, and research unit), a team of 90 people, and oversaw the coordination of communication processes of the program
- Enhanced data collection and reporting processes, contributing to national policy development and strategic planning in youth employment and entrepreneurship
- Developed engaging content and managed social media channels to increase awareness for the programme
- This led to growing the page from 0 followers to over 500k followers in less than 2 years
- Developed training materials and conducted workshops to improve team performance and program delivery.
Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Environment
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided comprehensive administrative support, managing official correspondence and phone inquiries
- Enhanced document organization through meticulous file maintenance and archiving outdated records.
Education
MBA -
University of Suffolk
01.2021 - 04.2023
BSc Botany - undefined
University of Lagos
01.2010 - 04.2015
SSCE - undefined
Caleb International College, Magodo, Lagos
01.2003 - 04.2009
Skills
Strategic Communications
Certification
Introduction to Sustainable Development in Practice, UNITAR, 2023-08-01
Accomplishments
- Delivered a thorough review and modernization of FIRS' corporate plan, significantly enhancing its strategic clarity and presenting a professionally updated document. – 2024
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives for the National Sugar Development Council, including creating a stakeholder strategy, budgeting for the National Sugar Master Plan launch, redesigning the SIMOG strategy deck, writing key speeches, and designing official invitations. – 2024
- Facilitated a training workshop on Strategic Communication for the Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) in 2020.
- Served as a Communication Consultant for the then Consumer Protection Council, playing a key role in the launch of the 'Patients’ Bill of Rights.' Where I was responsible for proofreading, reviewing, editing, and supporting in designing the document, contributing to its successful rollout. – 2019
- Project Officer at the The Northeast Humanitarian Innovation Hub (NEHIH) for the North-East Makeathon, a Federal Government initiative designed to foster innovative solutions to humanitarian challenges faced by internally displaced persons in North-East Nigeria. – 2018
- Managed the N-Power Build Launch at ANAMCO, Enugu State; oversaw the entire event planning process, including vendor collaboration, venue selection and inspection, menu development, design and printing of materials, and meticulous budget tracking and planning. - 2016
Volunteer Experience
- IChoose Life Foundation, 2020-06-01, 9999-12-31
- ActNow Initiative, 2015-01-01, 2015-03-01, Data Analyst
References
Available on request
Timeline
Reconciliation Officer/ Customer Service Representative
Central Bank of Nigeria
07.2021 - 06.2023
MBA -
University of Suffolk
01.2021 - 04.2023
Administrative Manager
N-Power Situation Room (Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Services, Disaster Management and Social Development)
06.2016 - 07.2021
Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Environment
08.2015 - 04.2016
BSc Botany - undefined
University of Lagos
01.2010 - 04.2015
SSCE - undefined
Caleb International College, Magodo, Lagos
01.2003 - 04.2009
Communications Associate
Sustainable Energy for All
6 2023 - 12.2023
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