ANNAMARIA AMISSAH
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Public relations and communications specialist adept at media relations, special events coordination, issues management, and community relations. Knowledgeable marketing professional with significant years in developing, implementing, and managing public relations strategies and activities. Superb people and communication skills with talent in developing innovative public relations and marketing strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head, Corporate Affairs &Public Relations
DATA PROTECTION COMMISSION OF GHANA
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Engaged government, business, civil society and other stakeholders to secure stable and predictable operating environment (regulatory and fiscal)
- Acted as company spokesperson and built a corporate profile by developing and executing comprehensive external communication plans
- Led community outreach, public relations, marketing communications, internal communications, and government, trade and investor relations
- Liaised with internal departments and communicated with the public on company's behalf.
- Run the complaints desk,led on investigations and resolution of complaints and the organisation of enforcement actions.
- Led media relations and campaigns
- Designed a television program for visibility of the Commissions mandate.
- Certified Data Protection Practitioner,led on trainings for government agencies such as Foreign Affairs Ministry of Ghana, The Methodist Church, Ghana etc..
Head, Operations
INFORMATION GOVERNANCE SOLUTIONS
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for the development and execution of the government affairs strategy, stakeholder engagement, corporate reputation, issues & crisis management, strategic communication,s and media relations.
- Led Certified Data Protection Trainings
- Managed the calendar of the CEO for the scheduling of meetings, media interviews
- Brand Management lead.
Customer Service Representative/Public Relations Manager
CREATIVEBEST AGENCY ENTERPRISE (CBA)
01.2013 - 03.2020
- Actively undertake projects analyze situations, and provide expert advice to address media needs.
- develop strategies, propose solutions, and offer guidance on local media relations.
- organize press conferences and events for visibility
- TV host; run show on Data Protection on Joy News,DSTV
- Public facing duties
Broadcast Journalist/News Anchor/Presenter
BUSINESS TELEVISION AFRICA/ GNTV
04.2014 - 09.2019
- News Anchor: Read prime-time news
- Presented televised programs on any occasion
- News reporting; attended events for the purposes of gathering news stories
- Producer; in charge of providing resource persons for programs, topics for discussion and supervised technical team during live shows.
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events and industry trends.
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
- Wrote and published articles for leading newspapers and magazines.
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
Senior Sales and Marketing Executive
WESTON GROUP OF COMPANIES
05.2011 - 03.2014
- Positioned to manage client relations
- Analyzed and investigated product price, demand and competition
- Devised and presented various marketing ideas and strategies
- Devised and organized promotional activities
- Compiled and distributed financial and statistical information.
- All public-facing duties
Education
CERTIFICATE - Data Protection
Data Protection Practitioner Course
Accra,Ghana05.2022
CERTIFICATE - Business Management
Metropolitan School of Business & Management, UK
UK,LONDON04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - PUBLIC RELATIONS
Ghana Institute of Journalism
Accra, Ghana.06.2015
DIPLOMA - Communication Studies
Ghana Institute of Journalism
Accra, Ghana05.2012
WASCE - General Arts
Wesley Girls Senior High School
Central Region, Ghana05.2009
Skills
- Effective Communication skills both orally & writing
- Excellent Interpersonal & Interviewing skills
- Excellent creativity & ability to prioritize & plan effectively
- Creative Writing skills
- Media Consultancy
- Events planning & Fund-raising skills
- Initiative Driven
- Excellent presentation skills
- MS Word and Excel/ IT skills
- Campaign Planning
Accomplishments
- Most Creative Student - Wesley Girls Senior High School 2009
- MISS GIJ - Ghana Institute of Journalism 2011
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
Head, Corporate Affairs &Public Relations
DATA PROTECTION COMMISSION OF GHANA
02.2021 - 10.2023
Head, Operations
INFORMATION GOVERNANCE SOLUTIONS
10.2020 - 01.2021
Broadcast Journalist/News Anchor/Presenter
BUSINESS TELEVISION AFRICA/ GNTV
04.2014 - 09.2019
Customer Service Representative/Public Relations Manager
CREATIVEBEST AGENCY ENTERPRISE (CBA)
01.2013 - 03.2020
Senior Sales and Marketing Executive
WESTON GROUP OF COMPANIES
05.2011 - 03.2014
CERTIFICATE - Data Protection
Data Protection Practitioner Course
CERTIFICATE - Business Management
Metropolitan School of Business & Management, UK
Bachelor of Arts - PUBLIC RELATIONS
Ghana Institute of Journalism
DIPLOMA - Communication Studies
Ghana Institute of Journalism
WASCE - General Arts
Wesley Girls Senior High School
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