Tesfaye Doda
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic Health Program Communication Specialist with UNICEF Ethiopia, adept at enhancing audience engagement through innovative content creation and strategic messaging. Proven expertise in crisis management and analytics reporting, driving impactful communication initiatives that elevate brand visibility and foster collaboration across teams. Recognized for developing effective internal communication protocols that improved team efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Program Communication Specialist
UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office
Addis Ababa Ethiopia, East Africa
01.2018 - 02.2023
- Developed engaging content for digital platforms to enhance audience interaction.
- Assisted in crafting internal communications to improve team collaboration and information sharing.
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring timely execution and alignment with organizational goals.
- Supported social media management by scheduling posts and monitoring engagement metrics.
- Conducted research on industry trends to inform strategic communication initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather insights for effective messaging strategies.
- Maintained communication databases to streamline outreach efforts and ensure accuracy of information.
- Streamlined internal communication processes by implementing effective communication tools and platforms.
- Created visual presentations to convey complex information clearly and effectively during meetings.
- Wrote clear, concise press releases that generated significant media coverage and increased public awareness of key initiatives.
- Communicated company promotions, products, and services to clients to increase brand awareness and overall revenue.
- Coordinated with creative and design teams to produce high-quality visuals for marketing materials.
- Facilitated training for staff on best practices in digital communication, raising overall quality of output.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
- Managed production of annual reports, showcasing organization's achievements and impact.
- Conducted market research to inform communication strategies, ensuring messages resonated with intended audience.
- Tailored communication approaches for diverse international markets, expanding company's global reach.
- Improved employee engagement by implementing regular feedback and recognition programs.
- Boosted audience engagement through innovative content creation for various platforms.
- Enhanced crisis communication plans, preparing organization for potential issues.
- Led development of internal communications protocols, enhancing team collaboration and efficiency.
- Evaluated effectiveness of communication campaigns, using insights to guide future initiatives.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Wrote press releases and other materials utilizing SEO practices.
- Facilitated press conferences and other outreach events to raise visibility of organization.
- Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.
- Studied objectives, promotional policies or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas.
Education
Master of Arts - International Mass Communication Research
University of Leicester
Leicester, United Kingdom10-1990
Bachelor of Education
Bahirdar University (formerly Bahirdar Academy of Pedagogy)
Bahirdar, Ethiopia08-1979
Skills
- Internal communications
- Event coordination
- Crisis management
- Influencer outreach
- Campaign development
- Speech writing
- Public relations
- Analytics reporting
- Strategic messaging
- Messaging and speechwriting
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Team management
- Project management
- Communication strategy development
- Public speaking
- Information gathering and analysis
- Media communications
- Communication management
- Strategy development
- Presentation materials
- Community relationship building
- Team development
- Crisis response
- Community relations
- Schedule coordination
- Needs assessment
- Report writing
- Incident response
- Program planning
- Promotions and advertising
- Event networking
- Research proficiency
- Crisis communications
- Press kits
- Materials development
- Contact database management
- Business correspondence
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
Timeline
Health Program Communication Specialist
UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office
01.2018 - 02.2023
Master of Arts - International Mass Communication Research
University of Leicester
Bachelor of Education
Bahirdar University (formerly Bahirdar Academy of Pedagogy)