Mary Agnes Onyinye Iyizoba

MARY-AGNES ONYINYE IYIZOBA PROFILE I am an insight-driven communicator with a passion for writing, research, and strategic storytelling. Skilled at synthesizing complex information into compelling content, whether in the form of reports, strategy documents, or visual communication pieces, I bring both intellectual depth and creative clarity to every project. With a foundation in Philosophy and experience spanning legal research, content development, and business strategy, I specialize in shaping narratives that inform, persuade, or inspire. I thrive in roles where analytical thinking meets creativity, especially within content strategy, communications, and research. WORK EXPERIENCE Communications&StrategyAnalyst (Content & Research Consultant) SAGEROCK & ASSOCIATES EDUCATION B.A. PHILOSOPHY NNAMDI AZIKWE UNIVERSITY 2011 - 2015 Second Class Upper Honors. CORE SKILLS Writing & Editing: Creative writing, research, and Analytical writing Strategic Communication & Storytelling Content Development: Blogging, copywriting, SOPs Visual Communication: Canva (infographics and presentation) Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace. Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills, relationship-building, and teamwork. CMS & Monitoring: Wordpress, Hootsuite Data Visualization (basic): Google Charts. CERTIFICATION Google Fundamentals of Digital Marketing 2020 2020 - 2024 Developed SOPs, communication frameworks, and strategic reports tailored to NGOs, tech startups, and public sector clients. Led cross-functional research projects to support business growth, client communication, and brand development. Conducted market and policy research; crafted data-informed content strategies using tools like SWOT, PESTLE, and Porter’s Five Forces. Collaborated with visual teams to transform complex findings into engaging reports, decks, and campaign material. Drafted website content and messaging for new product launches, including a remittance app (Motherlend). Oversaw knowledge management and communications workflows on large-scale projects involving 10,000+ beneficiaries. Created monitoring and evaluation (M&E) reports and tracked KPIs to assess communication impact. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Wrote and implemented a market entry communication strategy for a tech startup, increasing efficiency by 25%. Delivered in-depth research for SleekPro Makeup’s virtual try-on product, “Fit Me”, shaping their digital roadmap. Authored a monitoring and evaluation protocol later adopted by a state-level NGO. Legal Research Assistant COMMUNITY COURT OF JUSTICE - ECOWAS - Drafted, edited, and proofread legal documents, court opinions, and public-facing handbooks. Conducted legal and policy research to support court decisions and publications. Created and maintained a searchable legal database, improving research speed and document clarity. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Researched and drafted legal documents for review, provided to support the publication of the ECOWAS Court Legal Handbooks. Developed a comprehensive legal database that improved internal communication workflows, streamlining research access. Digital Communications & Marketing Intern RINGIER DIGITAL MARKETING - Managed editorial planning and content creation for social media and digital campaigns. Curated and edited content for RDM Stock’s digital platform, ensuring clarity, engagement, and SEO optimization. Collaborated with photographers and content creators to curate the RDM Stock Photography platform to increase content reach and audience engagement. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Created influencer-ready content to improve brand storytelling and visual engagement. Increased web traffic by creating an effective paid Instagram advertising campaign and implementing an SEO strategy that generated 6,000+ website visits.