Salim Sahid Kamara
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
A team player.
Reliable Direct Support Professional Worker offering exceptional care in home environments.
Dedicated communications professional with experience covering external and internal communications.
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Detail-oriented and resilient with good critical thinking, leadership and conflict resolution skills.
Practical filmmaking professional competent in acting, producing and editing different types of productions. , multitasking and complex problem-solving.
A digital media journalist.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
Our Care Inc.
Lanham, MD
12.2021 - Current
- Monitored the performance of direct support professionals and provided feedback as needed.
- Enforced organizational policies related to safety procedures for both staff members and individuals receiving services.
- Developed and implemented individualized service plans for each client, in accordance with state regulations.
- Encouraged independence among clients while promoting their self-advocacy skills.
- Provided direct support to clients in activities of daily living such as hygiene, meal preparation, and housekeeping.
- Led team meetings to discuss client progress and provide guidance on service delivery techniques.
- Facilitated communication between DSPs and other departments within the organization.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided to clients and updated them regularly.
- Collaborated with other professionals including case managers, therapists, physicians, family members.to ensure comprehensive care plan implementation.
- Supervised medication administration according to prescribed instructions from a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Mentored new employees on job duties associated with being a lead DSP.
- Assisted clients with developing social skills by engaging them in community activities such as volunteering or recreational outings.
- Coordinated medical appointments and monitored health care needs of clients.
- Reviewed client documentation prior to submission for accuracy and completeness.
Communications Analyst
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Freetown, Sierra Leone
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Adapted processes and procedures while overseeing operational requirements of the Country Office for communications media relations.
- Supported development and implementation of country programme communication strategy.
- Created and documented knowledge about UNFPAs activities in the areas of Population and Development, RH, and Gender; disseminated news feeds to electronic and print media.
- Monitors local and international media for stories and articles relating to UNFPA interventions.
- Served as a strong link between UNFPA's Country Office and media houses, enhancing the organization's visibility.
- Manages media campaigns, interviews, and documentaries to generate visibility for UNFPA programs.
- Coordinated social media activities such as creating posts, responding to comments and monitoring engagement levels.
- Utilized various channels in conjunction with the media network to promote UNFPA's mission, bolstering its presence across multiple realms.
- Identifies and secures necessary feature stories and media materials for advocacy and fundraising, positively impacting resources mobilization efforts.
- Photographed, filmed, and produced short videos featuring UNFPA's interventions with beneficiaries and partners throughout Sierra Leone.
- Contributed to identification and implementation of country office knowledge building strategies.
- Managed the Communications Documentation Centre or Library. Supported the maintenance and regular updating of Electronic Media sites for UNFPA Sierra Leone.
- Managed the production of marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, posters, newsletters, and websites.
- Executed additional tasks assigned by the supervisor or their representative.
Deputy Director
African Young Voices Media Empire
Freetown, Sierra Leone
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Identified new opportunities to reach target audiences through different channels such as television, radio, print media or other outlets.
- Actively monitored news stories related to our industry and kept abreast of changes in regulations affecting our business operations.
- Provided guidance on best practices for social media management and engagement tactics for various accounts.
- Supervised the production of newscasts including story selection, writing, editing, graphics, video and audio elements.
- Prepared daily editorial meetings to discuss news coverage plans for upcoming shows.
- Organized news coverage plans with reporters and producers.
- Provided guidance on journalistic practices to staff members such as reporters and editors.
- Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of current events both locally and nationally.
- Evaluated scripts written by reporters for accuracy, clarity and brevity.
- Coordinated newsroom staff activities to ensure timely and accurate delivery of news content across all media platforms.
- Helped reporters research stories, select guests and interview subjects.
- Assigned stories to reporters and journalists.
- Presented news stories through in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-scene reporters.
- Posted on social media sites frequently to increase news broadcast traffic.
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
Production Assistant
BBC Media Action
Freetown, Sierra Leone
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Provided technical support during live broadcasts or recordings.
- Facilitated the transport of equipment to set locations.
- Managed inventory of props, costumes, and other materials.
- Maintained communication between production staff and crew members.
- Conducted crowd control by putting up signs, directing pedestrians away from filming and locking down sets.
- Facilitated the ordering and delivery of production supplies, meeting budgetary constraints.
- Assisted in the creation of production storyboards, enhancing visual planning.
- Managed logistics for on-location shoots, securing necessary permits and equipment.
- Assisted in post-production tasks, including editing support and material organization.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments for production meetings, improving communication flow.
Education
Master of Arts - International Journalism And Communication
Communication University of China
Beijing, China07-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Fourah Bay College
Sierra Leone03-2012
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Disability Awareness
- Incident Reporting
- ADL support
- Compassionate client care
- First-aid and CPR
- Medication Administration
- Behavior redirection
- Photography
- Internal Communications
- Web Content Management
- Social Media
- Media Relations
- Focus group facilitation
- Crisis Communications
- Social Media Strategy
- Media operations understanding
- Story development skill
- Writing and editing
- Search Engine Optimization
- Interviewing techniques
- Deadline Management
- Film and Video Production
- Production Management
Accomplishments
- A five-day training on human rights reporting and training expertise, Journalists for
Human Rights. Sierra Leone, headquarter in Toronto, Canada (7/2012)
Media training on elections reporting, Independent Radio Network (IRN), Sierra Leone
(3/2011)
Highway African Conference and Spring School, South Africa (9/2009)
Professional Development course for journalists: Essentials of the Gender Acts, and
reporting on gender. Issues, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone (5/2009)
Advertising and Sales production training, Cotton Tree News, Fourah Bay College,
USL(2/2009)
Practical application of gender issues, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
(USL) (11/2008)
Broadcasting Internship at Star Radio, Liberia. Newsgathering, interviewing and
interviewing techniques, News reading, sporting reporting, Adobe audition and Marketing
and sales (6/2008)
Certification
- Master of Arts degree in International Journalism and Communication
- Bachelor of Arts with honours in Mass Communication (First Class)
- Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
- CPR/First Aid certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
English-based pidgins
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Filmmaker/Actor
- Journalist
- Communication professional
- Explorer/Vacationist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
Our Care Inc.
12.2021 - Current
Communications Analyst
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
08.2017 - 12.2019
Deputy Director
African Young Voices Media Empire
09.2016 - 07.2017
Production Assistant
BBC Media Action
08.2012 - 09.2014
Master of Arts - International Journalism And Communication
Communication University of China
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Fourah Bay College