Candidate Profile

John Linonn Sengendo

A seasoned communications and public relations professional  Kampala Member from 5 years
  1. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBITUTES
  2. WORK EXPERIENCE
  3. EDUCATION
  4. ADDITIONAL SKILLS
  5. Personal Skills
  6. ACHIEVEMENTS
  7. REFERENCES

Skills

•Good communication and Inter-personal Skills • Excellent problem solving skills • Ability to work for long hours • Good writing and editing skills • Good Public Speaking skills • Digital Editing Skills • Good camera handling and usage skills • Excellent listening skills and possess an eye for detail. • Good adaptation skills

Education

  • Makerere University
     2006 - 2009 :  Public Relations
     Grade / GPA : 3.30
     Qualification : Bachelor of Mass Communication
  • Wampeewo Ntakke Secondary School
     2004 - 2005 :  Arts
     Grade / GPA : 
     Qualification : UCE
  • Our lady of Good Counsel
     200 - 2003 :  Arts
     Grade / GPA : 21
     Qualification : UACE
  • The Academy of Film, Fashion and Design (Online)
     2018 - 2019 :  Indesign
     Grade / GPA : 
     Qualification : Adobe Creative Suit Online course

Experience

  • Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda
     2014 - 2018 :  Public Relations Officer
     Yearly Salary : Approx. 16,000,000
     Job Duties : 
    • Coordinate the Institute’s communications function. • Coordinate print and electronic publications. • Develop, implement and monitor the Institute’s communications plan. • Builds and manages relationships with the Institute’s stakeholders and ensures that the highest levels of customer satisfaction are met. • Maintain and enhances the Institute’s image and reputation. • Work closely with other staff to promote the Institute’s brand. • Build media relationships and works with targeted media. • Coordinate media-related events. • Maintaining and updates information on the Institute’s website and social media platforms. • Prepare and review speeches, press releases, advertisements, presentations and articles.
  • Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda
     2018 - date :  Communications Officer
     Yearly Salary : 16,000,000
     Job Duties : 
    • Developing and Implementing publicity strategies, plans and campaigns. • Building and manages relationships with the Institute’s stakeholders and ensures that the highest levels of customer satisfaction are met. • Managing media and developing relationships for improve visibility of programmes • Managing sponsorships of key events • Organising press conferences, interviews, talk shows and coverage of events. • Monitoring, analysing and reporting on media coverage on matters relating to the Institute. • Originating content for the Institute’s publications. • Developing and publishing the Institute’s magazines and other publications. • Coordinating writers and edits content. • Drafting speeches, press releases, advertisements, presentations and articles. • Dealing with enquiries from the public, the press, and related organisations. • Branding institute events • Promoting the Institute’s image and brand. • Creating content for digital media including infographics, images, videos, blogs and podcasts. • Supporting the creation of engaging and authentic digital media. • Managing web content including soliciting, originating, editing and updating the website. • Coordinating with communications team to improve website’s key performance indicators. • Supporting the management of social media sites. • Creating, managing and distributing electronic publications.
  • Uganda Red Cross Society
     2011 - 2012 :  Professional Communications Volunteer
     Yearly Salary : 4,200,000
     Job Duties : 
    • Managing Social Media Platforms • Develop content for website • Coordinate documentation (photography and videography) • Writing articles, impact stories and speeches • Coordinate documentation from field visits • Work closely with other staff to organize events • Editing speeches, presentations and articles

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