Augustinus Poroto
Tutungeni, Rundu,KE
Summary
Ambitious Communications Specialist possessing strong public relations, communication and project management abilities. Excels in managing communications and enforcing proactive marketing plans. Diverse credentials in both private and public industry sectors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Liaison Officer
Startup Namibia Project (GIZ)
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported planning, implementation and monitoring of Startup Namibia Project.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for over 50 local entrepreneurs.
- Assisted in formulating business plans and project proposals.
- Networked with local organizations, leaders, and community members, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Facilitated community outreach events to expand participation and donor support.
- Educated young people about strategies for establishing their business ventures and promoting social changes.
- Communicated with community members to assess concerns or current issues and identify corrective measures.
Project Manager
Ngone Agri CC (CRAVE Project)
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for 8 large community garden projects in Kavango West Region.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives of the client.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders such as the Ministry of Agriculture, Kavango West Regional Council, Uukwangali Traditional Authority and executive management of Enironmental Inestment Fund (EIF).
Communications Lead
Home Of The Arts (HOTA)
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Copyedited, proofread and revised company advertisements, print materials and press releases before dispersal.
- Took photographs and videos during special events for promotional materials and social media pages.
- Created social media content across multiple platforms according to content calendars and promotion schedules leading to a follower increase of 85% over 6 months.
- Maintained corporate website using content management systems and associated plugins.
- Designed company outreach and fundraising campaigns to engage with customers and other businesses.
Public Relations Account Executive
Kaleidoscope PR And Marketing
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Organized promotional events and logistics for events such as press conferences, activations, exhibitions, tours and expos
- Studied business objectives, promotional policies and needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies that influenced public opinion or promoted ideas.
- Prepared and edited organizational publications such as monthly newsletters, press releases and notices for internal or external audiences.
- Cultivated strong relationships with media representatives to secure widespread coverage and feature stories.
- Created and executed targeted PR campaigns to raise awareness of organizations and their initiatives.
- Developed and implemented social media strategies to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
- Monitored media coverage and produced detailed reports to analyze impact of PR efforts.
Media Coordinator
TenDar Namibia
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications.
- Handled external communications with media and public relations professionals.
- Developed advertising strategies and converted ideas into concrete tasks.
- Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement.
- Implemented a content editorial calendar to plan marketing campaigns and manage content.
- Developed campaigns to increase public awareness of Ten-dar Namibia and engage customers.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts (Hons) - Media Studies & Industrial Psychology
University of Namibia
Windhoek2014
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate -
Grootfontein Secondary School
Grootfontein 2008
Skills
- Corporate Communications
- Brand Image Alignment
- Creative Writing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Events Coordination
- Social Media Management
- Marketing and Advertising
- Public and Media Relations
- Marketing Campaigns
- Professional Business Writing
- Corporate Events Planning
- Research Methodology
- Project Planning & Management
- Presentations & Public Speaking
References
1. Klemendine Beck 0817633533
Startup Namibia Project
2. Hafeni Katamba 0816154204 Home of the Arts (HOTA)
3. Victoria Hango 0811455743 or 0812781954
Environmental Investment Fund (EIF)/Climate Resilient Agriculture in Three Vulnerable Extreme (CRAVE)
4. Panashe Daringo 0816303534
TenDar Namibia
5. Shariva Zender 0811467771/0818676315
Kaleidoscope PR & Marketing
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
German
Beginner (A1)
Rukwangli
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Rumanyo
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Oshiwambo
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Community Liaison Officer
Startup Namibia Project (GIZ)
11.2021 - 08.2022
Project Manager
Ngone Agri CC (CRAVE Project)
03.2020 - 02.2021
Communications Lead
Home Of The Arts (HOTA)
01.2018 - 07.2019
Public Relations Account Executive
Kaleidoscope PR And Marketing
08.2015 - 04.2017
Media Coordinator
TenDar Namibia
07.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor Of Arts (Hons) - Media Studies & Industrial Psychology
University of Namibia
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate -
Grootfontein Secondary School
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