AHMED DORCAS OMOLARA

Broadcast Journalist & Communication Specialist

Osogbo, NG.

About

Dynamic Broadcast Journalist and Certified Project Manager with a proven track record in media, education, and sustainable development. Adept at translating complex development goals into high-impact fieldwork, leading multi-school community projects, and leveraging exceptional cross-cultural communication to advance policy and research. Passionate about driving initiatives that foster community engagement and achieve measurable social impact.

Work

Merisda International Model School

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School Secretary

Owode-Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed school administrative functions, student records, and educational activities to ensure operational efficiency and enhance student engagement.

Highlights

Maintained accurate student and staff records, ensuring error-free data entry and timely generation of comprehensive performance and attendance reports.

Designed and delivered engaging French lessons, significantly improving student proficiency and organizing cultural activities for immersive learning experiences.

Coordinated and judged multiple spelling bee competitions, ensuring fair play and positive engagement, with participant feedback highlighting significant event impact.

Created interactive lesson plans that improved foundational skills in counting, shapes, and letters, leading to noticeable developmental progress among pre-schoolers.

Alpha Innovation Studio

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Remote Creative Intern

Owode-Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

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Summary

Researched and managed STEM opportunities for women, ensuring accurate data tracking and effective promotion to target audiences.

Highlights

Organized and tracked collected information in Google Sheets, ensuring 100% accuracy, completeness, and ease of access for strategic initiatives.

Collaborated effectively with the team to ensure opportunities were properly promoted and shared, expanding reach to the target audience.

Maintained and updated the Google Sheets database regularly, adding new opportunities and removing expired ones to ensure data currency and relevance.

Ray Power, 95.1 FM

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Student Intern

Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

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Summary

Gained hands-on experience in radio broadcasting, mastering studio equipment operations and on-air presentation skills to deliver high-quality content.

Highlights

Underwent intensive voice training to enhance on-air delivery skills, significantly improving overall broadcast quality and listener engagement.

Anchored live programs, honing public speaking and presentation skills for diverse broadcasts, engaging a broad audience.

Demonstrated initiative by writing a comprehensive program proposal, showcasing creativity and problem-solving abilities for potential new content.

Broadcast Journalist Office

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Broadcast Journalist Intern

Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

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Summary

Gained extensive experience in news writing, reporting, and on-air delivery, contributing to successful news publications and field assignments.

Highlights

Received comprehensive training in news writing and reporting, developing a strong foundation in journalistic principles and techniques.

Researched and wrote compelling news stories, leading to successful publication on Osuntv.com.ng, an online news platform.

Conducted interviews with key sources, developing strong interviewing skills and securing valuable insights for news features.

Participated in field assignments, honing reporting and storytelling abilities in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Teetohluwani Heritage School

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Class Teacher

Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

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Summary

Planned and delivered engaging lessons, managed classroom environments, and implemented innovative teaching methods to foster student success.

Highlights

Created and maintained a positive and respectful classroom environment, fostering a supportive and inclusive space for all students.

Successfully managed student behavior and discipline, utilizing effective strategies to promote student engagement and motivation.

Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods and strategies, leading to increased student interest and participation in learning activities.

Mother & Child Clothing line

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Sales Representative

Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

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Summary

Drove sales and enhanced customer satisfaction through in-depth product knowledge and collaborative team efforts.

Highlights

Consistently met or exceeded sales targets, achieving a 20% increase in sales revenue within 6 months through proactive customer engagement.

Assisted with visual merchandising and inventory management, maintaining a 99% accuracy rate to optimize product display and stock levels.

Collaborated effectively with colleagues to achieve collective sales goals, contributing to a 30% increase in overall team sales revenue.

Volunteer

Personal CDS Project Lead

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National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

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Led and executed 'The Champion Literacy Bee' project, aligning with UN SDG Goal 4 and engaging 20 schools.

Highlights

Conceptualized, sourced funds for, and successfully executed 'The Champion Literacy Bee' at Government Science School, Lafia, aligning with UN SDG Goal 4.

Managed a multi-stage selection round that engaged junior and senior secondary students across 20 schools within the Lafia Area Office zone, fostering widespread participation.

Directly handled the project's rigorous logistics and strategic pivot, ensuring successful implementation and achieving project objectives efficiently.

Program Anchor (Volunteer)

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NBS TV

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Anchored a weekly TV program, 'Corper's Forum,' demonstrating strong on-air presentation, public speaking, and interviewing skills to engage diverse audiences.

Highlights

Anchored the weekly 'Corper's Forum' program, showcasing strong on-air presentation and public speaking skills to engage a broad audience.

Conducted in-depth research to prepare engaging segments relevant to corps members, youth, and community development topics, enhancing program relevance.

Performed interviews and vox pops during NYSC programs and events, effectively engaging diverse audiences and gathering varied perspectives.

Personal Assistant (NYSC)

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Centre for Women and Youth Community in Action

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Provided comprehensive administrative support as a Personal Assistant, ensuring efficient executive operations and timely task completion.

Highlights

Served as rapporteur in key meetings, meticulously documenting minutes and tracking action items for timely completion and follow-up.

Maintained a complex executive calendar, scheduling all internal and external meetings, appointments, and travel with precision.

Implemented a reminder system that ensured executive preparedness for critical deadlines and engagements, improving operational efficiency.

Social Media Manager (Volunteer)

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Social Media Manager (Volunteer)

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Developed and executed social media content strategies, significantly increasing follower engagement and community interaction across platforms.

Highlights

Managed end-to-end live video streams for church services on Facebook Live, including technical setup and real-time monitoring of audience interaction.

Actively monitored all social media channels, promptly responding to comments and messages to build a positive online presence and foster community.

Tracked and analyzed social media performance metrics to identify successful content strategies and areas for optimization, improving engagement by X%.

Edited visually appealing images, labeling them with watermark logos using Pixel Lab for consistent branding and professional presentation.

Teacher & P.R.O, Children Heritage Ministry (Volunteer)

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Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, House of Peace Model Parish

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Led public relations and educational initiatives for the Children Heritage Ministry, fostering community engagement and spiritual development.

Highlights

Assisted in planning and promoting the annual Children's Day celebration, achieving a 20% increase in attendance.

Served as a primary contact for inquiries, fostering positive relationships with parents and visitors.

Planned and delivered engaging lessons to students, resulting in improved spiritual knowledge and engagement.

Volunteer

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Matadors Leadership Institute

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Contributed to the successful execution of a tech summit program, targeting 300 school girls in Osun State.

Highlights

Collaborated with a team to brainstorm and strategize program logistics, event organization, and preparation for a tech summit.

Assisted with event planning, coordination, and execution, ensuring a seamless and impactful experience for 300 participants.

Demonstrated strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, adapting to challenges for program success.

Peer Educator

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JDPMC, Good Standard Collegiate

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Mentored and educated fellow students on various topics, promoting knowledge sharing, academic excellence, and leadership.

Highlights

Mentored and educated fellow students on various topics, promoting knowledge sharing and academic excellence within the collegiate environment.

Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills, effectively engaging with peers and conveying complex information.

Demonstrated leadership and initiative, taking on a supportive role and contributing to a positive school environment.

Education

Federal University Oye-Ekiti

Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Science Mass Communication

Good Tidings Standard Collegiate

Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
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Senior Secondary School

Federal Government Girls' College

Ipetumodu, Osun State, Nigeria
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Junior Secondary School

Unique Kiddies Academy

Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
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Primary School

Awards

Award of Merit

Editorial & Publicity CDS Group, Lafia

Awarded for outstanding contributions to the Editorial & Publicity CDS Group.

Award of Recognition, Macosa Team Visionary

Macosa Team

Received in appreciation of dedication, hard work, and commitment towards the success and well-being of the tenure.

Publications

Article in NYSC Batch A, Nasarawa Magazine

NYSC Batch A, Nasarawa Magazine

Published an article in the official NYSC Batch A, Nasarawa Magazine, contributing to its content.

Preference of Online Newspapers versus Traditional Newspapers among FUOYE undergraduates

Federal University Oye-Ekiti (Final Year Thesis)

Authored a final year thesis investigating the preference for online versus traditional newspapers among university undergraduates.

News Stories on Osuntv.com.ng

Osuntv.com.ng

Researched and wrote news stories successfully published on the online news platform, Osuntv.com.ng.

News Stories and Feature News in Colossus Business Magazine & Newspaper

Colossus Business Magazine & Colossus Newspaper

Published multiple news stories and feature articles in reputable business publications, showcasing journalistic skills.

My Reflection: My Mother: Life's only Manual

Federal University Oye-Ekiti (Departmental Group Production)

Co-authored a significant departmental group production exploring personal reflections on maternal influence.

Languages

English

Certificates

Certificate of National Service

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

Diploma in Facility Management

Chartered Institute of Contract Project and Facility Management

Associate Membership and Project Management Professional

Chartered Institute of Contract Project & Facility Management

Project Management Professional (PMP)

The American Academy of Project Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management

The Chartered Institute of Contract Project and Facility Management

Webinar on "The Structural Cause of Poverty"

Tiesverse Foundation

Project Management Fundamentals Certificate

IBM SkillsBuild

Digital Marketing and Content Creation

Jobberman & She Leads Africa (SLA)

RED T NIGERIA: Echoes of the Past, Vision of the Future

Bilaad Development Trust and CEM-HUNT 4.0

Batch A, Stream II, Interplatoon Debate

MindtheGap NYSC

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Path Certificate

IBM SkillsBuild

Science Communication

SciDevNet

Skills

Public Speaking and On-air Presentation

public speaking, on-air presentation, broadcasting, media.

Executive Calendar Management

calendar management, scheduling, executive support, administrative support.

Rapporteur and Minute-taking

rapporteur, minute-taking, meeting documentation, record keeping.

Project Management Fundamentals

project management, project coordination, planning, execution.

Social Media Management

social media strategy, content creation, audience engagement, social media analytics.

News Writing and Reporting

news writing, journalism, reporting, storytelling, research.

Record Maintenance and Data Entry

data entry, record keeping, document management, accuracy.

Interpersonal Communication

communication, interpersonal skills, stakeholder engagement, collaboration.

Event Planning and Coordination

event planning, event coordination, logistics, project management.

Microsoft Suite

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook.