BELINDA AMARTEY
Communication Professional
Accra,Ghana
Summary
I am a self-motivated and open-minded graduate in Development Communication with a history of meeting company goals. I am skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. My career objective is to pursue a career in the communication sector where my knowledge in Journalism, development communication, project management, public relations and writing experience as well as my skills in ICT amongst others will contribute to the attainment of corporate goals and personal job satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
MARKETER AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
KDAIL Company Limited
Accra, Ghana
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Being an articulate and quick-thinking person who has a natural flair for communication and building relationships with potential clients, I was responsible for greeting visitors that walked into the office
- I supervise all administrative activities and supervise administrative assistants to perform their duties within the office effectively and efficiently
- I work with the managers to facilitate and implement key corporate initiatives
- It is my duty to ensure the success of all communication related activities done by the organization
- I processed and screened all incoming correspondence, materials and directives; identify action items and refer them to appropriate departments
- I prepare and review all outgoing correspondence and documents for completeness, grammatical accuracy, and proper format in accordance with regulations and policies of the organization
- I am responsible for organizing files or documents and ensuring its confidentiality
- I ensure that projects or contracts won, are very well executed to the satisfaction of the client
- I also schedule in-house and external events for the organization ranging from scheduling appointments for clients, supervisors and employers to planning of company meetings
- I manage and order office supplies stock, place orders and contact various vendors for office maintenance supplies and coordinating staff meetings
- I represent the company and bid for contracts
- I work hand in hand with all other departments to ensure the smooth running of the organization., I secured over 60% contracts for KDAIL Company LTD by using marketing strategies and forms of communication to attract our targeted audience.
Reporter
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television broadcast.
- Conducted taped interviews to obtain information.
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
- Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
- Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.
- Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines.
Human Resources (National Service)
Ghana Freezones Authority
Accra, Ghana
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Maintained relationships with personnel using strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Managed documents of Freezone companies and maintained permanent files.
- Took messages and provided information about company processes, hours and requirements.
- Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail, and maintained office organization.
- Worked with HR team to coordinate company events.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
SEAHAWK Freight Services Limited
01.2020 - 11.2021
- I monitor freight conditions, delivery status, and customer concerns
- I plan employee schedules, manage payroll, and take care of other administrative functions
- I work with all departments to ensure client satisfaction and the smooth running of the company.
Education
Master in Development Communication - Development Communication
Institute of Journalism
Accra, Ghana 08.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Ghana Institute of Journalism
05.2015 - 09.2019
W.A.S.S.C.E - General Arts
Tema Secondary School
Tema, Ghana 05.2011 - 09.2014
Skills
Good writing and communication skillsGood leadership skillsGood public speaking and presentation skills
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Asset management operations and client relation skillsBrand MarketingIssues/ Reputation ManagementProject ManagementDevelopment CommunicationCOMPUTER SKILLS & COMPETENCIESGood withMicrosoft Word, Excel and Power PointGood at surfing the internet for informationAdditional Information
INTERESTS
Listening to music
Reading
Watching educative programmes
REFERENCES
Dr. Collins Adu Brobbey
Dean of Graduate School, Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ)
Contact – 0243329438/ 0277536802
Email: cabbrobbey@gmail.com
Kwaku Debrah Apomah
Managing Director of KDAIL Company Limited
Contact – 0269584721
Email: kdainvestment1@gmail.com
Timeline
Master in Development Communication - Development Communication
Institute of Journalism
08.2020 - 11.2021
OPERATIONS MANAGER
SEAHAWK Freight Services Limited
01.2020 - 11.2021
Human Resources (National Service)
Ghana Freezones Authority
08.2019 - 09.2020
Reporter
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC
05.2018 - 09.2018
MARKETER AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
KDAIL Company Limited
03.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Ghana Institute of Journalism
05.2015 - 09.2019
W.A.S.S.C.E - General Arts
Tema Secondary School
05.2011 - 09.2014