Veronica Commey
Tse Addo, Accra Ghana
Summary
Veronica Commey is an accomplished international journalist with extensive experience in media and public relations. As a seasoned communications specialist and partnership consultant, she has successfully managed public communications for numerous clients throughout her decades -long career. Veronica brings to the table a strong network of media contacts and specialized skills in planning, creating, and implementing integrated communications and PR strategic plans. Her expertise spans print, electronic, and technology media, making her a valuable asset in any communication-related endeavor.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Partnership
StarLife Assurance Limited Company
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Identify, develop, and maintaining strategic collaborations between organizations to build and nurture relationships with partner companies to achieve mutual goals
- Negotiate agreements and ensuring successful partnership operations
- Finding new partnership opportunities, managing existing relationships, and overseeing the overall performance of each partnership to maximize benefits for all parties involved
- Researching and identifying companies that could be valuable partners based on strategic alignment and potential benefits
Freelance Journalist, Media, PR and Communication Specialist
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Developing communications strategies for clients to promote the value in their products and services to consumers and businesses
- Writing press releases and producing presentations to engage the public on client’s core business
- Responding to enquiries from both the media and the public
- Organizing, attending and speaking at promotional events, press conferences and other public events
- Building relationship with local media and managing extensive media schedules for diverse clientele
- Analyzing media coverage and providing clients with progress and impact reports of PR campaigns, as well as opportunities for further engagement
Head of Corporate Affairs
Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC)
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Planned, created and implemented communication strategy to advertise and highlight GIFEC products to consumers
- Organized stakeholder engagements to generate interest in products, and drive increased user engagement with services provided
- Managed a portfolio of businesses and corporate institutions which supported GIFEC core operations
- Developed communication plans, arranged media interviews and advised on media decisions
- Screened media enquiries and created a media engagement schedule for the organization
- Proposed and designed the organization’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects
Education
MA Development Management - Management
GHANA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTR
Accra, Ghana06.2012
Bachelor Of Communication Studies - Communications
GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM (GIJ)
Accra Ghana06.2010
Diploma In Journalism - Journalism And Mass Communication
GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM (GIJ) 2000-2002
Accra Ghana2002
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
PROJECTS /ACCOMPLISHMENT
2007-2014 Organizer of Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards 2011-2012 Media Manager for Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Games
2010 Media Manager for Ghana World Cup Campaign
2009 Media Manager for Africa Hockey Tournament
2008 Media Manager for Ghana 2008 Africa Cup of Nations Competition
2024 Campaign Manager for Save Ghana Football
Consultancy work
CONSULTANCY WORK
2017-2020 Media &PR Advisor for Kwasi Appiah, Coach of Ghana Black Stars (National Senior Men’s Football Team)
2016-2020 Media, Corporate and PR Strategist for Phar Rangers Football Club 2002-2019 Executive Editor for Media Excel (multi-media firm), Premier AD (international in-flight magazine) and Living the Dream (London published international magazine)
Timeline
Head Partnership
StarLife Assurance Limited Company
01.2022 - 01.2024
Freelance Journalist, Media, PR and Communication Specialist
01.2017 - 01.2022
Head of Corporate Affairs
Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC)
01.2015 - 01.2017
MA Development Management - Management
GHANA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTR
Bachelor Of Communication Studies - Communications
GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM (GIJ)
Diploma In Journalism - Journalism And Mass Communication
GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM (GIJ) 2000-2002
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