Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Development
Awards And Acknowledgments
Timeline
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VERA AGANU

Communications Manager
Accra

Summary

To secure a versatile position in a dynamic organization that encourages professional development, fosters innovation, and enables me to utilize my communication, public relations, and administrative skills.

Ambitious and goal-oriented professional with strong experience in communications, public relations, and media. Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments, build strong relationships, and adapt to new challenges. Highly skilled in event planning, media engagement, and customer service, with a commitment to promoting organizational growth and social responsibility.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Online News Editor and Social Media Intern

Pink FM
01.2021 - Current
  • Edited online news stories and managed social media platforms

Public Relations and Protocol Volunteer

Ghana Statistical Service
11.2023 - 10.2024
  • Planned and coordinated events, media monitoring, and information dissemination
  • Organized travel and logistical arrangements for the Public Relations team
  • Engaged with the media and performed media tracking and analysis

Marketing and News Department Intern

Lucky TV
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Promoted organizational products and services to businesses
  • Handled client communications and feedback tracking for marketing outreach
  • Managed daily scheduling for live shows and participated in news broadcasting
  • Assisted in editing news stories and graphic materials for TV production

Education

BA - Communication Studies

University of Cape Coast (UCC)
09.2019 - 05.2023

WASSCE - Arts

University Practice Senior High School (UPSHS)
01.2014 - 05.2017

Certificate - MS Suite, Database Programming & Administration

SPERA Computer School
08.2014 - 05.2016

Skills

MS Office Suite

Professional Development

  • SPERA Computer School, Certificate in MS Suite, Database Programming & Administration, 08/01/14, 04/30/16
  • Investigative Journalism Workshop Program, 03/01/23
  • DW University Workshop Program, 03/01/23
  • Social Media Marketing Masterclass, 02/01/23
  • Women Empowerment Summit, 07/01/23
  • Lead for Ghana Workshop, 07/01/23

Awards And Acknowledgments

  • Certificate in MS Suite and Database Programming & Administration, 04/30/16
  • Think Health Think Wealth Workshop Participant, 09/01/19

Timeline

Public Relations and Protocol Volunteer

Ghana Statistical Service
11.2023 - 10.2024

Marketing and News Department Intern

Lucky TV
06.2022 - 08.2022

Online News Editor and Social Media Intern

Pink FM
01.2021 - Current

BA - Communication Studies

University of Cape Coast (UCC)
09.2019 - 05.2023

Certificate - MS Suite, Database Programming & Administration

SPERA Computer School
08.2014 - 05.2016

WASSCE - Arts

University Practice Senior High School (UPSHS)
01.2014 - 05.2017
VERA AGANUCommunications Manager