Hardworking Communications Director with extensive knowledge of social media strategy. Conducts media
interviews to obtain breaking news on diverse issues. Offering 5-year history of effective leadership and
communications performance. Strategic-thinking Communications professional adept at writing and editing to meet specific needs, enhance perception and drive change. Decisive and focused with expertise in team leadership, program management and complex problem-solving. Maintains positive media relations and promotes specific messages. Creative Communications Director with excellent interpersonal and time management skills. Skilled in project management with proven history of delivering timely communications aligned with marketing objectives. Offering global experience and deep understanding of other cultures. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Hi, I’m
Lucinda Leshore
Nairobi,
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nainyoiye Community Development Organization
Communications Officer
08.2021 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Facilitated press conferences and other outreach events to raise visibility of organization.
- Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to design strategies for messaging and communications.
- Coordinated and directed public relations activities to align with corporate strategic goals.
- Developed and implemented communication strategies to promote the organization's programs and
activities, including medical and health education services, among key stakeholders, such as donors
and partners. - Produced high-quality content, such as newsletters, press releases, and reports, to showcase the
organization's impact and achievements to various audiences, resulting to increased media coverage. - Collaborated with program managers and field staff to gather and document success stories and impact
data, which were used for donor reports and other communication materials. - Coordinated with external vendors, such as graphic designers and photographers, to ensure that all
communication materials were of high quality and aligned with the organization's branding guidelines.
Umoja Women's Group
Communications Assistant
01.2014 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Crafted and pitched stories to regional and national media outlets to garner mainstream attention.
- Established goals and metrics for projects and tracked project progress.
- Executed stories from start to finish within deadlines required for publication production schedules.
- Supported the Communications Officer in developing and implementing communication strategies, including drafting content for newsletters, social media, and press releases.
- Assisted in managing the organization's social media channels, resulting in a 55% increase in engagement and reach.
- Conducted research on best practices and trends in communication for the non-profit sector, which
were used to inform the organization's communication strategies. - Supported the production of communication materials, such as brochures and reports, by coordinating
with external vendors and ensuring that all materials were of high quality.
Education
Near East UniversityCyprus
Bachelor of Arts from International Relations
06.2021
University Overview
Member of Model UN.
Elected to School president for African Students Organization in 2019.
Dean's List 2018-2020.
Skills
- Ability to identify, research, analyze and effectively communicate important human rights developments on women’s rights in Africa
- Ability and sensitivity to conduct interviews with a wide range of people, including victims and witnesses
- Ability to efficiently distill information about women’s rights in the region to focus time and effort on issues of greatest importance or issues that are most capable of being influenced
- Knowledge of and experience working in international human rights and familiarity with international and African human rights law
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Strong initiative and follow-through, capacity to think creatively and strategically, excellent writing and editing skills, and dynamic public speaking ability
- Strong interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively within HRW, as well as with external partners
- Ability to multi-task effectively, including having good planning and organizing skills and ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically about global and local media environments and how to use media and electronic media to further advocacy goals
Languages
Swahili
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Turkish
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Communications Officer
Nainyoiye Community Development Organization
08.2021 - 02.2023
Communications Assistant
Umoja Women's Group
01.2014 - 05.2017
Near East University
Bachelor of Arts from International Relations
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