Chimelle Gandonou
Washington,DC
Summary
Communications leader with over 15 years of experience developing and implementing global communications strategies in nonprofit and consulting environments. Skilled in managing digital platforms, leading campaigns, and building organizational visibility around international development, education, and children’s well-being. Proven ability to translate complex global education issues into compelling narratives that engage donors, partners, and diverse audiences. Adept at positioning executives as thought leaders, driving engagement across social media and digital platforms, and managing cross-cultural communications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
International Multimedia Broadcaster
U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM)
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Produced and delivered multimedia content (TV, radio, web, and social media) for global audiences, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and editorial integrity.
- Researched, wrote, and edited news scripts, feature stories, and digital articles tailored to diverse international and multicultural audiences.
- Created engaging multimedia packages, including video, audio, graphics, and visual storytelling, using Adobe Creative Suite and broadcast tools.
- Managed social media accounts (Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram) to increase audience engagement and reach by [XX]%.
- Applied SEO and analytics to monitor audience behaviors and optimize digital content performance.
- Collaborated with editors, producers, and correspondents to streamline workflows and reduce production turnaround times.
- Exercised strong editorial judgment, balancing tone and perspective to align with USAGM’s mission of objective, global journalism.
- Supported special coverage of international events and breaking news, contributing to global visibility and credibility of USAGM broadcasts.
- Adapted stories for cross-platform delivery, ensuring consistency in messaging across TV, radio, and digital platforms.
- Represented the broadcaster team in cross-departmental meetings, contributing to strategy discussions on content innovation and audience growth.
Digital Project Manager
AWR MEDIA LLC/Africa World Radio
06.2017 - 12.2023
- Led strategic communications planning and execution to enhance visibility and donor engagement.
- Managed organizational website via WordPress, ensuring up-to-date content and optimized SEO performance.
- Developed and executed global social media campaigns across LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and emerging platforms, growing engagement by [Y]%.
- Produced high-quality written content including press releases, blogs, donor briefs, and annual reports.
- Designed campaign visuals and digital media assets using Canva and Adobe Suite.
- Provided executive communications support, positioning the CEO as a thought leader through social media and published commentary.
- Collected and analyzed communications metrics to refine strategies and demonstrate impact.
Education
Master - International in Management
University of Lille / School of Management / IAE Lille
01.2020
Bachelor’s Degree - Multimedia
Lille Graduate School of Journalism (ESJ Lille) / University of Lille
01.2019
BTS (Associate Degree) - Journalism, Corporate Communication, Management and Human Resources
Higher School of Business and Management (HECM)
01.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
CEG Savalou
01.2005
Skills
- Strategic Communications & Campaign Planning
- Global Education & International Development Communication
- Website Management (WordPress, SEO, Analytics)
- Social Media Strategy (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, BlueSky, Facebook)
- Content Creation: Press Releases, Blogs, Reports, Op-Eds, Annual Reports
- Graphic Design (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
- Marketing & Visibility, Media Relations, Event Publicity
- Publications Dissemination & Editorial Strategy
- Data Analysis & Communications Metrics
- Executive/CEO Communications & Thought Leadership
- Cross-Cultural Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Continuous Improvement
- Multimedia production
- Media planning
- Production of press and audiovisual articles
- Communication strategy (media and non-media)
- Photography and Videography
- Public Relations
- Languages: English and French
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
International Multimedia Broadcaster
U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM)
12.2023 - 05.2025
Digital Project Manager
AWR MEDIA LLC/Africa World Radio
06.2017 - 12.2023
Bachelor’s Degree - Multimedia
Lille Graduate School of Journalism (ESJ Lille) / University of Lille
BTS (Associate Degree) - Journalism, Corporate Communication, Management and Human Resources
Higher School of Business and Management (HECM)
High School Diploma - undefined
CEG Savalou
Master - International in Management
University of Lille / School of Management / IAE Lille
Training
- September 2021 – April 2023 Project Management Institute (PMI), USA
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Training
- January 2021 – June 2021 Carlos Rosario International, Washington, DC
- IT Fundamentals Class
- September 2020 – December 2020 Shaw Academy
- Online Training in Web Development
- 2012–2014 Prince George’s Community College, MD, USA
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Level 2 and 3
- October 2010 ARAM / Netherlands Embassy (Bohicon)
- Training in Rural Investigative Journalism
- February 2010 Social Watch Benin / UNDP
- Capacity Building for Media Professionals for Development-Oriented Journalism
- October 2009 PNT / World Bank (Bohicon)
- Training on Knowledge and Management of Tuberculosis Patients
- July 2009 PNE BENIN / GWP / European Union
- Workshop on the Role of Media in Good Management of Transboundary Waters in West Africa
- March 2009 Fraternité Press Group / Canal3
- Introduction to Web Mastering (Design, Development, and Animation of Dynamic Websites)
- September 2008 UNICEF / HAAC / MCTIC (Porto-Novo)
- Media Training on the Rights to Education and Participation
- June 2006 – May 2007 Network for Adolescents and Youth of Africa (NAYA) and Planned Parenthood Federation of America International (PPFA)
- Training in Resource Mobilization and Social Advocacy
- September – October 2005 ORTB (Benin National Radio)
- Training Internship in Radio Hosting Techniques
- October 2003 GRAND BASSAM (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Training on Start-Ups (Entrepreneurship and Business Management Skills)
- November 2003 Business and Contact Center (CAC)
- Refresher Training in Desktop Publishing (DTP) (PageMaker, Publisher, Photoshop, Xpress)
- September – December 2002 3S-ADO Multimedia Center (MJSL – UNFPA – UNICEF)
- Training Internship in Communication Techniques (Radio-TV Journalism)
- Summer 2001: Les Echos du Jour Newspaper
- Training in Writing Techniques
- May and August 2001: ABPF
- Training in Community-Based Services (CBS) and Reproductive Health (RH)
- May – July 1998 HARD & APPLICATIONS
- Training Internship as Data Entry Operator Software: MS DOS – WINDOWS – WORD – EXCEL – POWERPOINT and SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)
Disclaimer
I certify that the information listed above is accurate. Washington, DC, August 20, 2025 Chimelle Gandonou
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