Dery Jemima Nontaa

JEMIMA NONTAA DERY-- PROFILE _________________________________________________________________________________ I am a highly trained and hardworking professional with excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills. I have work experience in various roles in customer service, market research and communication.I am a fast learner and I easily adapt to multicultural environments and I am ready to help the team attain its organizational goals WORK EXPERIENCE _________________________________________________________________________________ Business Development Trainee ENI SPA • Rome, Italy Apr 2022 – Jun 2022 Assisted to develop and sustain solid relationships with company stakeholders and customers. Collaborated with company executives to determine the most viable, cost-effective approach to pursue new business opportunities in sub-saharan Africa. Participated in political briefing events and programs to keep abreast with issues relevant to the organization’s development in various countries. Teaching and Research Assistant University of Cape Coast • Cape Coast, Ghana Jul 2019 - Aug 2020 Conducted academic research for didactic purposes and seminars. Peer-reviewed research articles, students’ long essays and projects before submission to journals for publication. Assisted professors in grading and supervising students' assignments, tests and exams. Invigilated exams and tests conducted by the university and the department of communication studies. Tutored students in courses like English for academic purposes and advertising. Women Empowerment Advocate (Part-time) Plan International • Accra, Ghana Jul 2019 - Aug 2020 Planned, organized and implemented entrepreneurial training for teenage mothers in rural communities to alleviate economic inequality. Led academic mentorship sessions for young girls during girls' camps organized under the Girls' Advocacy Alliance Program. Engaged in sensitization and awareness campaigns against child marriage, Female Genital Mutilation and Sexual and Gender-Based violence both and the community and national levels. Marketing Communication Intern Innova DDB Ghana • Accra, Ghana Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 Engaged in customer service activities such as answering calls and preparing client briefs based on information gathered from customers. Conducted market research to provide valuable information on products and brands to facilitate the work of copywriters and the advertising production team. Communication Design Intern Creative Network Studios • Kumasi, Ghana Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Canva to create visual text and imagery materials for marketing and advertisements. Sales Executive- Retail (Part-time) Sep 2017 - June 2020 Self-Employed • Cape Coast, Ghana Conducted market research among women to evaluate their hair needs and to identify selling possibilities Actively sought out new sales opportunities through word-of-mouth and face-to-face advertisements, networking and social media Prepared and delivered excellent presentations on products and services Set up meetings with potential clients to market products and listen to their concerns EDUCATION _________________________________________________________________________________ M.A International Relations Luiss Guido Carli University • ROME B.A Communication Studies University of Cape Coast • Cape Coast, Ghana Sep 2020 - Jul 2022 Aug 2015 - May 2019 PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS _________________________________________________________________________________ • • • • • • • • • • • Public Speaking Communication Research Project management Organization and Planning Graphic Design Customer support Office administration and support Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Share Point) Presentation Skills Teaching LANGUAGES _________________________________________________________________________________ English Language-Native French- Beginner Italian- Intermediate VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE _________________________________________________________________________________ Event Coordinator, Glorious Women's Linkage, Ghana MARCH 2018 — PRESENT Duties: Coordinate and organize the performance and functions of teams (publicity, fundraising, protocol, etc.) within the organization during events and community outreaches. Teacher at Kids world ICF, Rome, Italy FEBRUARY 2021 — PRESENT Duties: Participate in planning, organizing, teaching lessons and coordinating classroom activities for kids. General Secretary at Communication Students' Association (COMSA), Ghana MAY 2017 — JUNE 2018 Duties: Drafted and published reports on the association's programs and activities. Conducted correspondence on behalf of the association Event Organizer at University Pentecostals’ Fellowship (Pentefel), Ghana DEC 2015 — MAY 2019 Duties: Participated in the setup and aesthetics of the venue for events. Worked closely with the executive board and suppliers to plan events. COURSES AND CERTIFICATES _________________________________________________________________________________ Infodemic Management, World Health Organization JANUARY 2022 — FEBRUARY 2022 Grant Seeking Essentials, Disaster Ready FEBRUARY 2022 — FEBRUARY 2022 Teaching English as a Second Language, Alison NOVEMBER 2021 — JANUARY 2022