Thierry Nyann
Arlington
Summary
Dynamic and innovative Broadcast Journalist and Technical Support Engineer with over 15 years of experience, adept at merging creativity with technical expertise. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and engage with diverse subjects to achieve desired outcomes. Detail-oriented team player with exceptional organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects concurrently with precision. Committed to delivering excellence in challenging corporate environments that foster learning and continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Computer Systems Specialist - 0.5
Urswell Educational Center
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided remote assistance to clients, ensuring timely resolution of software and hardware concerns.
- Conducted root cause analysis of technical issues, implementing preventive measures for future occurrences.
- Processed software and hardware by coordinating user setups, installations and upgrades.
- Managed resources effectively by maintaining an organized inventory of classroom technology equipment and software licenses.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities such as clubs, committees, and events.
Head of Sports & Broadcast Journalist
Media General Limited
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Plan sports news content daily and weekly for the channel bulletins
- Managed all aspects of content production for digital properties.
- Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
- Present sports news on TV and Radio
- Executive produce the all sports projects on TV, Radio, and Digital
- Write news features for both TV and Online
- Utilized social media outlets to connect directly with public.
- News Anchor and Presenter (TV and Radio)
- On-air and field reporter
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Produced stories for broadcasting across TV, radio, and digital platforms.
- Voice over artist for on-air promos
- Achievements:
- Lead reporter for 2022 World Cup coverage for TV3 and affiliate channels
- Built a strong personal brand on TV and Radio
- Nominated for several national awards including RTP Sports Presenter of the four times
- Learnt completely tools in Photoshop to design artworks for Television programs
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
PR Officer
Soccabet Ghana
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Forged strong media relationships to further public relations goals.
- Developed campaigns to increase public awareness of company and engage customers.
- Worked with marketing department on branding strategies.
- Produced and distributed internal and external communications.
- Wrote press releases for routine use and crisis management.
- Executed social media plans to create cohesive online presence.
- Monitored marketing content for quality, accuracy and impact.
- Maintained proactive media relations program by distributing news releases for placement, building strong relationships and monitoring media.
- Ambassadorial duties for Soccabet
Lead Writer
Chelsea News
London, UK
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Write articles for website throughout the day
- Created news and feature ideas
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Wrote and proofread blog and social media posts, website copy and articles.
- Brainstormed with Chelsea News writers to determine new topics and stories.
Presenter and Producer
Viasat 1 Broadcasting Television
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Present sports news on TV
- Identify compelling stories as news content
- Perform editorial duties in sports department
- Met guests before program to discuss outline of interview.
- Interviewed show guests and moderated discussions.
- Built broadcast storylines to interest listeners and grow station audience.
- Improvised live interviews and guest phone calls.
Broadcast Journalist
Citi FM
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Present sports news in the various news bulletins
- Produce leading radio sports show, Sports Panorama
- Write stories online as well as for on-air news bulletins On-Air and Field reporter
- Interviewed guests on specific topics.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Delivered live reports from site of event and from mobile broadcast unit.
- Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
- Utilized social media outlets to connect directly with public.
- Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.
Lead Correspondent
Goal, Ghana
01.2013 - 01.2015
- For About.com and Goal.com
- Write features for the Goal Ghana edition
- Help with ideas for the daily editorial strategy for both websites
- Write news stories on local Ghana football from time to time
- Take up responsibilities as assigned by the editor as and when necessary
- Build a strong Chelsea brand on about.com and direct traffic to website
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Senior Recruitment Officer
Preparation for Life
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Worked as an Education Counselor and also as the IT administrator with responsibility for the following:
- Hold one-on-one counseling and advisory sessions with prospective students
- Process student's applications to various Universities as chosen by student
- Follow up on student application whilst keeping student updated on his/her application status
- Visa counseling with students and ensure and maintain our standard 98% visa success rate
- Advice students on Accommodation and help with accommodation arrangements
- Send a weekly report to Line Manager
- Assist in PFL Ghana marketing and recruitment activities
- Any other task assigned by Senior Managers
- Achievement: Increased expected target over 100% within a month of starting work with PFL Resulted in corresponding promotion to Senior Recruitment Officer and salary raise after 3 months
- Excellent results as an education consultant, building great relationships with clients
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Football Correspondent
Inside Football
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Hold interviews for the African bureau
- Write stories for the website Help with sub-editing
- Edit work done by junior writers on the website
- Concept development and publishing of materials on sports for international websites generating international leverage and opportunities
- Helped increase audience for Inside Futbol African market
- Achieved a daily target of writing five compelling articles
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Marketing and Sales Executive
Intercom Data Work
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Worked as a Marketing and Sales Executive/ Office Assistant in I.T with responsibility for the following:
- Ensuring the portfolio of the organization is kept filled with customers by bringing them in and maintaining them with good relationships
- Preparation of daily & weekly reports on customer complaints and enquires on daily and weekly basis
- Leading Out-bound Team to make follow-up calls & telephone market survey.
- Worked independently with minimal supervision.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Prepared and deliver customer sales quotes.
- Prospected to increase sales lead pipeline and and converted leads into new customers.
Education
MBA - Marketing
University of Professional Studies
Accra, Ghana01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Methodist University College
Accra, Ghana01.2013
Diploma - Microsoft and Desktop Publishing
NIIT
Accra, Ghana01.2008
Skills
- Very good communication (verbal and written)
- Media Relations
- Public Relations
- Creative Strategies
- Broadcast Production
- News Stories
- Content Development
- Multimedia Broadcasting
- On-Camera Skills
- Communications Management
- Brands Management
- Brand influencing skills
- Application support
- System troubleshooting
- Software installation
- Support system management
- Backup and recovery
Accomplishments
- Created and built a fledging digital media company.
- Multiple nominations for Radio and TV presenter of the year.
- Award winner for Best TV Show Host of the Year (RTP Awards)
- Award winner for Best TV Show of the Year (RTP Awards)
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Led multimedia coverage of multiple international tournaments (World Cups and Club World Cups) for Media General
- Successfully leading an organizational system migration project.
Timeline
Computer Systems Specialist - 0.5
Urswell Educational Center
01.2022 - 01.2024
PR Officer
Soccabet Ghana
01.2018 - 01.2022
Lead Writer
Chelsea News
01.2017 - 01.2020
Head of Sports & Broadcast Journalist
Media General Limited
01.2015 - 01.2024
Presenter and Producer
Viasat 1 Broadcasting Television
01.2014 - 01.2015
Broadcast Journalist
Citi FM
01.2014 - 01.2015
Lead Correspondent
Goal, Ghana
01.2013 - 01.2015
Senior Recruitment Officer
Preparation for Life
01.2012 - 01.2014
Football Correspondent
Inside Football
01.2012 - 01.2013
Marketing and Sales Executive
Intercom Data Work
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Methodist University College
Diploma - Microsoft and Desktop Publishing
NIIT
MBA - Marketing
University of Professional Studies