Helen Ugo Chimezie
Public Relations
3 Lord's Way 1, Golf Course Estate, Port Harcourt
Summary
An enthusiastic and dedicated Communications graduate with over 7 years’ experience in communication, information management, research writing, campaign monitoring and evaluation. An extremely adaptable, result-oriented and innovative individual with a practical approach to problem solving and a drive to see things through to completion with both independently of own initiative, or as part of a team.
Also demonstrating the motivation and multi-tasking abilities required to meet demanding deadlines while maintaining the highest of standards. Combines a professional and confident approach with excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate concisely at all levels.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Information Officer
Federal Ministry of Information and Culture
Port Harcourt
01.2019 - Current
- Improved management of image, reputation, and promotion of Nigerian culture
- Increased enlightenment of Nigerian citizens on Government policies and programmes as it affects them
- Bridge communication gap between Nigerian Government and citizens as regards to policies and programmes, thereby fostering understanding, peace, unity and progress
- Develop and implement effective ways of monitoring projects and events at state level
- Information gathering, management and dissemination
- Monitoring and evaluation of Federal Government policies and programmes
- Writing press releases on behalf of Head of Centre
- Organize and manage events at State level
- Supervise and mentor Information officers below grade level 10.
Facilitator
Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC
Port Harcourt
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Train over 1000 polling officers on how to use Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BIVAS).
- Educate and enlighten poll officers on how to perform their responsibilities.
- Recommend excellent students to commission for hiring as adhoc staff.
Information Officer
Federal Ministry of Information and Culture
Port Harcourt
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Bridge communication gap between Nigerian Government and citizens regarding to policies and programmes, thereby fostering understanding, peace, unity and progress
- Develop and implement effective ways of monitoring projects and events at state level
- Information gathering, management and dissemination
- Monitoring and evaluation of Federal Government policies and programmes
- Writing press releases on behalf of Head of Centre
- Organize and manage events at State level
Assistant Lecturer
Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo State
Oyo
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Assist to Lecture ENG 111(Practical Listening Comprehension)
- Assist to lecture ENG 212 (Applied English Linguistics 1)
- Worked as officer in charge of student’s result clearance
- Assist Head of English department in administrative running of English department
- Supervise students projects.
Trainee Journalist
Multimesh Broadcasting Company
Port Harcourt
10.2008 - 01.2009
- Monitoring, photo/video covering and writing news reports
- Improved practical knowledge on how broadcast media operates in real world
- Provide support for 4 field crew.
- Assist during editing and publishing of reports.
- Write weather forecast reports.
- Arrange and proof read news bulletins for news casters
Education
Ph.D. - Communications Studies
University of Port Harcourt
Nigeria 05.2015 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Communications Studies
University of Port Harcourt
Nigeria 02.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics and Communications Studies
University of Port Harcourt
Nigeria 09.2005 - 07.2010
Skills
Microsoft Office
undefinedCertification
DIGITAL JOURNALISM, MEDIA ETHIC AND FACT CHECKING
Hobbies
I love reading story books, playing scrabble, dancing and cooking when not at work.
Timeline
Facilitator
Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC
01.2023 - 03.2023
DIGITAL JOURNALISM, MEDIA ETHIC AND FACT CHECKING
01-2023
MASTERCLASS ON ESTABLISHING AND SUSTAINING A PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANCY
01-2023
NEWS WRITING: THE ART OF STORYTELLING
09-2022
Senior Information Officer
Federal Ministry of Information and Culture
01.2019 - Current
Ph.D. - Communications Studies
University of Port Harcourt
05.2015 - 05.2019
Information Officer
Federal Ministry of Information and Culture
01.2015 - 12.2018
DIPLOMA IN CUSTOMER SERVICE
10-2014
Master of Arts - Communications Studies
University of Port Harcourt
02.2012 - 10.2014
Assistant Lecturer
Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo State
01.2010 - 01.2011
Trainee Journalist
Multimesh Broadcasting Company
10.2008 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics and Communications Studies
University of Port Harcourt
09.2005 - 07.2010
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