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Amanda Asomani-Nyarko

Strategic Communications | Public Relations | Digital Content Strategy | Corporate Storytelling
Montreal,QC

Summary

Results-driven Communications Specialist with 3+ years of experience crafting and executing strategic campaigns across nonprofit and public-facing sectors. Skilled in content strategy, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and digital storytelling. Proven success in increasing digital engagement, supporting senior leadership visibility, and aligning communications with organizational priorities. Seeking a corporate communications role to leverage strategic expertise and deliver high-impact brand narratives.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Communications Agent

Côte Des Neiges Black Community Association
12.2023 - 08.2025
  • Produced and supported communications for multiple departments and programs, including a monthly newsletter highlighting cross-departmental initiatives.
  • Planned and ran a Black History Month campaign that boosted Instagram engagement by 81% without paid ads.
  • Collaborated with program leads to tailor messaging for diverse audiences, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
  • Managed PR logistics and supported media engagement for high-profile events and stakeholder visits.
  • Streamlined internal communication workflows across project teams and executive leadership.

Digital Marketing Consultant (Freelance)

Black Community Resource Centre
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated with four internal teams to create and launch a rebranded WordPress website.
  • Applied SEO best practices to improve search visibility and user experience.
  • Developed content aligned with refreshed brand guidelines and organizational vision.

Communications Specialist

Black Community Resource Centre
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Designed youth-focused digital campaigns that increased program visibility and participation.
  • Grew Instagram following from 550 to 900+ through consistent storytelling and brand voice alignment.
  • Supported cross-generational programming and internal coordination across departments.

Communications Agent

Afghan Women's Centre of Montreal
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Created content and outreach materials to strengthen brand visibility and audience engagement.
  • Managed social media planning and publishing across Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
  • Maintained the organization’s website and streamlined public-facing service info.
  • Partnered with Executive Director on community engagement strategy development.

Education

Diploma - Public Relations and Communications Management

McGill University
Montreal, QC
06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
05.2021

Skills

  • Strategic Communications & Brand Messaging
  • Internal & External Stakeholder Engagement
  • Media Relations & Press Materials
  • Social Media Strategy & Analytics
  • Content Calendar Development
  • Event Planning & Public Relations
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Published Author (work featured in two anthologies by Linda Leith Publishing)

Accomplishments

  • Boosted Instagram engagement from 18.43% to 33.42% during Black History Month with zero paid ads.
  • Designed and launched a new WordPress website in collaboration with four internal teams during an organizational rebrand.
  • Increased social media post impressions by 71% and story reach by 57% in three months through optimized content strategy.
  • Led messaging, logistics, and stakeholder engagement for a community visit with Honourable Greg Fergus.

Publications

  • Where They Stood: The Evolution of the Black Anglo Community in Montreal, Linda Leith Publishing, 2023
  • Swimming with Trauma, Linda Leith Publishing, 2021

Technical Proficiency

  • Content & Design: Canva, Wix, WordPress
  • Email & CRM: Mailchimp, Google Workspace
  • Project Management: Asana
  • Social Media: Meta Business Suite, Buffer, Hootsuite
  • Analytics & SEO: Google Analytics

Timeline

Communications Agent

Côte Des Neiges Black Community Association
12.2023 - 08.2025

Digital Marketing Consultant (Freelance)

Black Community Resource Centre
11.2023 - 04.2024

Communications Specialist

Black Community Resource Centre
03.2023 - 10.2023

Communications Agent

Afghan Women's Centre of Montreal
10.2022 - 03.2023

Diploma - Public Relations and Communications Management

McGill University

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Concordia University

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