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Omena Ikelegbe

Ugbowo

Summary

Dynamic Mental Health Advocate and Content Creator with a proven track record at NiMSA, where I brokered pivotal partnerships for student support. Expert in SEO and content writing, I blend teamwork and adaptability to elevate content and engage audiences. Skilled in research and editorial leadership, I excel in creating impactful, informed narratives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Advocate and Content Creator

Nigeria Medical Students Association (NiMSA) Technical Office on Mental Health Advocacy
Remote
01.2024 - Current

• Developed and produced engaging, informative articles on mental health and related topics to support the NiMSA mental health advocacy initiatives.

• Conducted thorough research to ensure accuracy and relevance of content.

• Participated in mental health awareness campaigns to educate medical students about mental health issues and available resources.

• Played a pivotal role in successfully brokering a partnership with a reputable company to provide free therapy and discounted mental health services to medical students nationwide.

• Collaborated with the editorial team to maintain consistency and quality.

Book Reviewer

Online Book Club
Remote
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Collaborated with editors for timely submission of well-polished articles, maintaining a strong professional reputation.
  • Demonstrated strong writing and analytical skills to provide insightful and engaging book critiques for authors.
  • Adhered to strict editorial guidelines to ensure accurate and informative book reviews.
  • Developed a loyal readership base through engaging writing style and thoughtful analysis.

Freelance Writer

Nomatalks
Edo State, Nigeria
03.2020 - 08.2022

• Developed and produced engaging, SEO optimized articles for the nomatalks blog.

• Assisted fellow writers with proofreading tasks when needed, contributing to overall editorial quality control efforts.

• Collaborated with a team to brainstorm content ideas and maintain consistent blog tone and style.

• Conducted thorough research to ensure accuracy and relevance of content.

• Implemented SEO best practices to improve blog visibility and search engine rankings.

• Edited and proofread content to maintain high-quality standards.

Editorial Board Member

University of Benin Demonstration Secondary School
Benin City, Nigeria
01.2017 - 08.2017

• Contributed to the school newspaper by writing informative articles on a weekly basis.

• Demonstrated strong research and writing skills to produce engaging and informative content.

• Collaborated with the editorial team to meet deadlines and maintain consistent article quality.

• Developed strong time management skills to manage schoolwork and editorial responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor Of Medicine, Bachelor Of Surgery - Medicine And Surgery

University of Benin
Edo State, Nigeria

Skills

Core Writing Skills

Content Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Research

Writing for Different Audiences

Technical Skills

SEO ( Search Engine Optimization)

SEO Tools (Google Analytics, Semrush)

Wordpress

Graphic Design Tools (Canva)

Grammarly, Copyscape, and Hemingway

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Soft Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Excellent verbal communication, proficiency in English (oral and written)

Leadership skills

Excellent listening and communication skills

People management skills

Excellent Time Management and Adherence to deadlines

Customer Understanding and Insight generation

Certification

Content Writing Certification- Udemy

Soft Skills Certification- Jobberman

Timeline

Mental Health Advocate and Content Creator

Nigeria Medical Students Association (NiMSA) Technical Office on Mental Health Advocacy
01.2024 - Current

Book Reviewer

Online Book Club
05.2022 - 12.2022

Freelance Writer

Nomatalks
03.2020 - 08.2022

Editorial Board Member

University of Benin Demonstration Secondary School
01.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor Of Medicine, Bachelor Of Surgery - Medicine And Surgery

University of Benin
Omena Ikelegbe