Franklin Ambo

FRANKLIN N. AMBO MEDIA/COMMUNICATION OFFICER Location: 15 Gombole Street, Maiduguri Borno State(Open to Relocation) Tel: -,-,- Email:- PROFILE Highly efficient Communications Officer with over 15years of experience in public relations, media relations, and corporate communications. Skilled in developing and executing communications plans, developing and maintaining relationships with media contacts, and researching and writing press releases, feature articles and speeches. Proven ability to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines and create effective, targeted messaging for a variety of audiences. SKILLS Proven experience in content creation, preferably in a non-profit or development context · Excellent writing and storytelling skills· Proficient in photo editing, graphic design, · audio editing· video editing(motion graphics) · Proficient in social media management· Exceptional in Planning and Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite(Premiere,After Effect, Illustrator, Photoshop)· knowledge of graphic design tools (Canva, PosterMyWall, Photoshop· Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Passion for community development and eradicating poverty · Knowledge of public relations and media relations· Content Management System(WordPress, Drupal, Wix, Muse, Dreamweaver Joomla) · Stakeholder Engagement· Campaign Management · Email Marketing using Brevo · Press Relations · Social Media Marketing using Hootsuite WORKING EXPERIENCE Organization: Green Concern for Development (Greencode) Position: Information Communication & Technology Consultant Period: December 2024 – till date Responsibilities: Assessed the current operations of the Information and Communication Technology unit of the organization and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders . Developed a strategic plan for improvement. Implemented best practices and methodologies. Provided training and support to existing staff. Delivered a final report summarizing findings and recommendations. Organization: TAD Foundation Position: Program/Communication Officer Period: March 2023 – September 2024 Responsibilities: Developed and implemented strategic communication plans to support a variety of internal and external initiatives Managed press relations to create positive news stories and cultivate relationships with key reporters and influencers Wrote and edited content for websites, brochures, newsletters, presentations, and other communications materials Built relationships with both Internal and external stakeholders to strengthen and expand engagement with the organization. Developed digital communications campaigns to drive website traffic, increase social media engagement, and grow email list subscribers Coordinated and organized events and seminars to promote the organization and its work Managed projects from concept to completion, including budgeting, deadlines, and other critical details Organization: Toilet Pride Initiative (WASH & LIVELIHOOD) Position: Communication Officer Period: September, 2020 – March, 2023 Responsibilities: Developed and executed communications strategies for internal and external audiences Composed press releases, website content, and internal/external communications Researched, wrote, and edited various documents and articles Created visual content for various mediums, including presentations, print collateral, and websites Managed communication channels, including social media and email campaigns Developed relationships with media outlets and other stakeholders to enhance organizational visibility Provided support in communications- related initiatives and events Organization: Africa Youth Growth Foundation(AYGF) (MICC-Project) Position: Communication Assistant Period: January, 2015 – September, 2020 Responsibilities: Creating and maintaining communication strategies to promote brand awareness Developing promotional videos, audio recordings, webinars, and other digital content Writing and editing press releases, newsletters, brochures, articles, and other written materials Managing social media accounts and creating content for campaigns Providing administrative support for the communications team Gathering and analyzing data to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns Monitoring and analyzing industry trends and developments Organization: GBN Communications Kaduna. Position: Video Editor Period: April 2009 - January 2011 Responsibilities: Reviewing audio and visual footage and using Adobe Premiere and Final Cut to organize clips into a cohesive unit. Working with the director and other production staff of the organization to determine the order of scenes and how they fit together to tell a story. Editing video footage to desired length and format, adding graphics, titles, sound effects, and visual effects as needed. Ensuring the edited footage is consistent with the storyline and the director’s vision. Encoding final videos to desired size and format and archiving and storing all files, footage, graphics, and audio. Organization: Okaymedia Studios Kaduna. Position: Video Cameraman Period: February 2007- January 2009 Responsibilities: Set up and operate video cameras to record events. Position and adjust cameras to obtain desired shots. Select lenses, camera angles, filters and other equipment to create desired visual effects and achieve desired lighting levels. Frame shots for optimal composition and quality. Monitor and adjust audio levels throughout production. Monitor and troubleshoot equipment during recordings. Monitor video for technical accuracy and adjust as needed during production. Record and store raw footage for later editing. Collaborate with producers, directors and other personnel to ensure desired visuals are achieved. Follow safety protocols during production to ensure a safe working environment. SCHOOLS ATTENDED University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State2015 B.Ed Statistics/Computer Science ACHIEVEMENT Video Content, 15% Produced viral video content from inception to delivery to celebrate organization's milestones reach and unique and progress . Motion Graphics, 15% Supervised and collaborated with editors and motion graphics artists in final edit. Video Production, 20% Freelance Provided freelance services in multimedia production including video production, editing, photography and graphic design. YouTube, 10% Interacted with different organizations to acquire additional footage and managed company YouTube page. Adobe Premiere Pro, 22% Compile the various shots captured for revision in Adobe Premiere Pro on Windows and in Final Cut Pro X on Mac. Adobe Photoshop, 5% Researched, designed, and created graphics for incorporation into final cuts using Adobe PhotoShop and extensive photo libraries. Produced Soap Opera, 15% At GBN Communications Served as a Video Editor for popular hausa soap opera(Rayuwa) aired at Capital TV Kaduna between- . CERTIFCATION: Certificate in Data Collection and Data Use from Philanthropy University Certificate in Planning Monitoring & Evaluation from Philanthropy University Certificate in Advocacy from Philanthropy University Certificate in Digital Advertisement for Non profits from Philanthropy University. Certificate in Fundraising specialization from Philanthropy University. Certificate in Fundamentals of Project Management from Philanthropy University. Certificate in Stakeholder engagement strategy from Philanthropy University. Certificate in Project Management from Alison Education Certificate in Branding from Philanthropy University Certificate in Camera Handling from Okaymedia. Diploma in Video Editing from Synchronise Media Diploma in 3D Modelling and Special Effectfrom Centrinet Technologies PROFESSIONAL LINKS/PORTFOLIO LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/franklinambo Twitter: @FrankDGreatt Facebook: www.facebook.com/franklin.amboanzah/ Instagram: @realnenta Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@franklinambo2113 AVAILABILITY: Immediate (On-site and Remotely) LANGUAGE SPOKEN: English (Written and Oral) REFEREES: On request