Hi, I’m
AMADOU SY
Washington,DC
Summary
Ambitious Communications Specialist/ Consultant with over 5 years of experience in possessing strong public relations, strategic communications and project management abilities. Excels in managing interpersonal, digital and print, communications while enforcing proactive media and communication plans. Diverse credentials in both private and public industry sectors.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
DC DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Washington , DC
Communication Specialist
07.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Communications based duties includes:
- Executes day-to-day project management tasks such as communicating to clients, updating deliverable trackers, and curating meeting materials pertaining to clinical actions for mental health consumers
- Proposal development for an array of government clients, consumers, and mental health professionals
- Write press releases for routine use and crisis management
- Monitor and measure communication metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns on behalf of 988
- Tracks, monitors or analyzes DC Medicaid budget for Mental health agencies
- Create marketing materials, manage various social media tools and monitor audience engagement while identifying new or weak areas for specific targeting
- Establish goals and implements communication plans to solve problems and provide practical solutions for consumers and other government agencies
- Tracks Covid-19 related cases and organize, interprets and presents findings
- Utilize de-escalating techniques or wide variety of professional recovery-based services, essential for both the prevention and longevity of clients with cooccurrent substance use disorders and mental illnesses
- Directly engages with consumers experiencing behavioral health crises and synthesizes information to prevent future crises
- Aid mental health professionals to recommend treatments and provide services essential to the resolution of social problems
WALTON & GREEN CONSULTANTS LLPWashington , DC
Junior Consultant
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Guided strategic planning and performance management for client engagement for over 15 DC Government agencies and business development
- Coordinated internal and external communication activities to support DC Government clientele and WGC workforce management goals
- Created and delivered presentations to over 100 DC Government officials on various topics, including performance management, training, and employee engagement
- Interacted daily with clients and led recruiting initiatives to find qualified candidates for government clients
- Created presentations for Information Technology Staffing Augmentation (ITSA) Contract
- Researched private and government documents for survey analysis on behalf of ITSA Contract
- Investigated, planned, and prepared contract activities, analyzed data to track activity progress and manage performance
- Assembled survey documents and conducted survey data analysis for The Department of Health to ascertain customer satisfaction
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
DC OFFICE OF PLANNINGWashington , DC
Junior Consultant
05.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Oversaw and assisted DC residents with the strategic planning and implementation of land development for over 10 DC Historic Districts and maintenance of historic districts
- Developed and implemented communication strategies and campaigns to support The Office of Planning workforce management initiatives
- Curated and produced video content demonstrating potential real-estate developments to government officials
- Consulted with over 50 clients daily to understand their needs and recommended individualized solution plans to achieve their goals or enhance their district
- Created presentations to help DC residents understand their rights within historic districts while also explaining ways in which zoning laws restricted them
- Participated in zoning board meetings on behalf of DC residents to advocate and assist with maintaining the historic and communal integrity of DC districts
- Monitored and regularly presented performance data and analytics dashboards for social and web properties to uncover areas of opportunity, influence decision making and steer organizational priorities
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative communication data to put forth new approaches to communicating with over 1000 DC residents based on data received
Education
LaSalle UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
Master of Arts from Strategic Communications
07.2020
LaSalle University
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
05.2019
LaSalle UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice
05.2019
Licenses & Certifications
University Overview
- Splunk Core certified user
Skills
- ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
- Technical Skills:
- Splunk Core certified user, Tableau data presentation and cleaning, machine data processing, Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Suite Program: Web development, HTML, graphic design, video editing, photography
- Project Management: Problem-solving, effective communication, leadership, meeting facilitation, budgeting, tracking, recording, planning, and subject matter expertise
- Risk Management: Troubleshooting, collaboration, risk analysis, risk control claims management
- Proposal Development: Content editing, marketing expertise, feedback analysis
- Client Relations and Mentoring:
- Interpersonal communication, networking, development of client engagement campaigns, monitoring response to client feedback
Languages
French
Full Professional
Certification
DC Department of Insurance Securities and Banking (DISB) certified in personal finance training and management
Splunk Core Certified User process, analyze, present and interpret machine data for an organization and present data in a clear and concise manner
Timeline
Communication Specialist
DC DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
07.2020 - Current
Junior Consultant
WALTON & GREEN CONSULTANTS LLP
01.2020 - Current
Junior Consultant
DC OFFICE OF PLANNING
05.2019 - 01.2020
LaSalle University
Master of Arts from Strategic Communications
LaSalle University
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
LaSalle University
Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice
Licenses & Certifications
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