Favour Ugwumba
Abuja, FCT
Summary
Experienced Executive Director and Administrator with a strong background in organizational leadership and management. Demonstrated expertise in administrative work, problem-solving, project management, and program assistance. Recognized for innovative approaches that consistently enhance team performance. Proficient in learning and navigating various computer software programs. A quick and decisive decision-maker with excellent communication and organizational skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
El Echad Foundation for Disabled Persons
03.2023 - Current
- Providing strategic organizational leadership and direction for programs and projects in communities of operation across Nigeria
- Overseeing and providing advice on advocacy and partnerships, stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization, policy, accountability, and governance.
Administrative Assistant
Fouplant Nigeria LTD
05.2019 - 01.2024
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes
- Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze and improve workflow
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to analyze, track and create reports on performance
- Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events
- Monitored office calendars to plan meetings, activities, and travel to maximize productivity
- Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow, and readability
- Booked airfare, hotel, and ground transportation to coordinate office travel
- Scheduled zoom meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Junior Information Officer
Ministry Of Information and Strategy (NYSC)
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Wrote engaging and successful press releases to control information and public opinion
- Developed informational documents such as brochures, flyers, and fact sheets
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Prepared a variety of written communications, minutes, and reports
- Content analysis.
Social Media Manager
Xxtieny Nigeria Ltd
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Website backend management
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media
- Improved page content, keyword relevancy and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals.
Presenter
Cross river broadcasting corporation (CRBC)
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast
- Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage
- Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
Junior Reporter
Nigerian Television Authority
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Helped shape narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion
- Broadcasted and blind read copy for advertisements and breaking news developments
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing
- Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
News Reporter
Cross river broadcasting corporation (CRBC)
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting
- Developed original stories and curated content from national news organizations to provide a wide variety of coverage
- Crafted well-written news stories based on facts and edited content when time and space required it.
Education
Master of Science - International relations and diplomacy
Baze University
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
Caleb University
Lagos, Nigeria09.2017
Skills
- Communication
- Organization & Clerical expertise
- Time management
- Communication tools
- Problem-solving
- Public Speaking
- Media Relations
- Program monitoring
- Social Work
- Community Outreach
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
Courses/Certifications
Visionary leadership, identity & motivation: Becoming a meaning Maker.
MACQUARIE University - Sydney, Australia.
Coursera Online.
Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact.
MACQUARIE University - Sydney, Australia.
Coursera Online.
ECD01: Early Childhood Development: Global Strategies for Implementation
HarvardX - Harvard University, USA.
Volunteer Experience
- 2018-01-01, Present, Wamah Fred foundation, Research assistant & Content developer, Nigeria, Assisting in data analysis on women’s sexual and reproductive health rights and developing reports based on the data findings.
- 2019-01-01, 2019-12-31, Brencare Foundation, Volunteer, Nigeria, Assisted in developing and implementing programs and initiatives aimed at building the capacity of women in key development areas including media advocacy, budgeting, and conflict resolution.
- 2018-01-01, 2021-12-31, GraceJulie foundation, Volunteer, Nigeria, Assisted in administering and delivering projects aimed at vocational skills training to foster economic independence for young women and girls.
- 2019-01-01, 2019-12-31, Jossy Oku foundation, Volunteer, Nigeria, Volunteered in various outreaches aimed at integrating out of school kids into educational training programs.
Conferences
Nigerian Delegate. (2024) ECOWAS YOUTH VOICES FOR CHANGE SUMMIT. Held in Accra, Ghana. 05/06/24 - 07/06/24
Interests
- Volunteering, Humanitarian service, Youth Empowerment and Leadership.
References
- Otuto A. Chukwu, Africa Chapter Program Admin, Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety, otutochukwu@gmail.com
- Mrs. Ngozi Itebu, Founder, Wamah Fred Foundation, +234 905 192 2758
Timeline
Executive Director
El Echad Foundation for Disabled Persons
03.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Fouplant Nigeria LTD
05.2019 - 01.2024
Junior Information Officer
Ministry Of Information and Strategy (NYSC)
03.2018 - 03.2019
Social Media Manager
Xxtieny Nigeria Ltd
02.2017 - 10.2017
Presenter
Cross river broadcasting corporation (CRBC)
06.2016 - 10.2016
Junior Reporter
Nigerian Television Authority
06.2015 - 10.2015
News Reporter
Cross river broadcasting corporation (CRBC)
06.2014 - 10.2014
Master of Science - International relations and diplomacy
Baze University
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
Caleb University
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