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Erick Alam

Journalist
Morogoro,Tanzania
Erick Alam

Summary

Articulate and well-spoken Head of Public Relations with specialized experience in crisis communications. Effectively developing strategic communications campaigns under pressure and in fast-paced settings. Strong leadership, mentoring and coaching skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

NIMR
Dar Es Salaam

Public Relations Officer
07.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Created and distributed press releases, media kits and other promotional materials to targeted audiences.
  • Organized press conferences, interviews and other events for clients.
  • Cultivated relationships with journalists and editors in order to secure coverage of clients' news stories.
  • event planning, communication strategy, preparing publications, Reputation management, writing press release, Updating website, Customer assistance and media management which helps me to build productive relationships and achieve solid results
  • Developed and implemented public relations plans to promote clients' products or services.
  • Maintained an active presence on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
  • graphic designs on promotional materials such as brochures, posters and flyers.
  • Monitored print, broadcast, online and social media outlets for client-related coverage.
  • Provided strategic counsel on branding, marketing initiatives, crisis management planning and communication strategies.
  • Prepared monthly reports outlining the success of campaigns against established goals.
  • Managed corporate websites by ensuring content is current and accurate.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends in consumer opinion about a product or service.
  • Coordinated special events such as trade shows, conventions and store openings.
  • Developed creative concepts for advertising campaigns that aligned with brand messaging.
  • Assisted in developing key messages that were used in communications materials.
  • Facilitated communication between various departments within the organization.
  • Generated ideas for new campaigns that would engage customers across multiple channels.
  • Developed short- and long-term public relations strategies to improve organization's visibility.
  • Established communication goals with clients and developed corresponding action plans.
  • Wrote, edited and reviewed various media content and press releases.
  • Gave presentations and spoke publicly at interviews, conferences and company events.
  • Developed content for company websites, social media pages and messaging platforms.
  • Learned about company history and products to present detailed information to customers.
  • Collaborated with marketing and design teams to create unique promotional content.
  • Conferred with production or support personnel to produce or coordinate advertisements or promotions.

Planet Fm Radio
Morogoro

Rdio Presenter
01.2018 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Managed and operated radio broadcasting equipment.
  • Produced engaging content for radio shows.
  • Developed a comprehensive understanding of FCC regulations.
  • Researched topics to be discussed on air.
  • Interviewed guests for radio programs.
  • Recorded, edited, and archived audio files for future use.
  • Generated ideas for new show formats and content segments.
  • Created promotional materials to advertise upcoming shows.
  • Responded to listener feedback in a timely manner.
  • Engaged with followers on social media platforms related to the station.
  • Attended meetings with program directors or other staff members.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as logging audio recordings.
  • Encouraged listeners to participate in contests or promotions.
  • Helped increase active listener audience by posting updates on station's social media pages.
  • Researched topics before writing scripts and reporting on findings.

Morogoro school of Journalism
Morogoro

Deputy Principal Academic Research and Consultancy
01.2020 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Provided instructional leadership and supervision to teachers, staff, and students.
  • Developed and implemented school policies, procedures, and programs in collaboration with the principal.
  • Collaborated with the principal to develop an effective system of communication among faculty, staff, parents, community members and district personnel.
  • Assisted in developing strategies to ensure compliance with state regulations related to student services.
  • Oversaw budget development and management for assigned areas.
  • Monitored student achievement data to evaluate program effectiveness.
  • Conducted professional development activities for faculty on topics such as differentiated instruction and classroom management techniques.
  • Coordinated special projects such as school-wide initiatives or new programs requiring additional resources or funding.
  • Facilitated meetings between teachers, administrators, parents and other stakeholders to address issues related to curriculum design, instruction delivery and assessment practices.
  • Led a team of department heads in creating a comprehensive educational plan that aligned with the school's mission statement.
  • Advised the principal on matters pertaining to staff recruitment, hiring processes and employee discipline actions.
  • Evaluated teaching performance through observations in classrooms or review of portfolios and lesson plans.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between faculty members or between faculty and students by providing guidance on appropriate resolution strategies.
  • Participated actively in long-term planning sessions regarding facility improvements or building additions.
  • Supported the implementation of innovative educational programs designed to meet individual learning needs.
  • Reviewed textbooks for appropriateness before purchasing them for use at the school.
  • Served as a liaison between the administration office and other departments within the school district.
  • Presented monthly reports at board meetings outlining recent achievements at the school.
  • Maintained records of attendance and disciplinary incidents according to school policy.
  • Counseled students individually or in small groups regarding academic progress or personal issues.
  • Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
  • Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
  • Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
  • Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
  • Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
  • Collaborated with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.
  • Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
  • Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide and assist, resulting in improved academics.
  • Developed and tracked benchmarks for measuring institutional success to help teachers maximize teaching potential.
  • Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
  • Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
  • Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
  • Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
  • Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
  • Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
  • Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
  • Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
  • Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
  • Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.
  • Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
  • Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
  • Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
  • Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
  • Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
  • Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
  • Developed instructional methods and content for educational or student activity programs.
  • Evaluated curricula, teaching methods and programs to determine effectiveness and compliance with local regulations.
  • Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
  • Prepared drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.

Morogoro School of Journalism
Morogoro

Tutor Journalism and Mass Communication
10.2018 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • trained students on graphic design and layout, photojournalism and video editing
  • Prepared and administered tests to assess student understanding of course material.
  • Assisted students on practical sessions
  • Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
  • Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
  • Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.
  • Developed lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student.
  • Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and progress.
  • Organized group activities that allowed students to practice problem-solving skills collaboratively.
  • Facilitated small-group discussions to increase comprehension of course material.
  • Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
  • Monitored student performance on assignments and assessments throughout the year.
  • Adapted instruction methods based on individual learning styles.
  • Educated students in use of various study techniques.
  • Presented tutoring workshops and academic support sessions for small groups.
  • Created and implemented intervention strategies or individualized education plans (IEPs).

Morogoro School of Jornalism
Morogoro

Head of the Department
11.2018 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve departmental performance.
  • Created policies and procedures to ensure compliance with organizational objectives.
  • Assessed staffing needs, recruited personnel and provided training for new hires.
  • Managed staff scheduling, workload allocation and task delegation.
  • Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress on projects.
  • Reviewed reports from subordinate staff and took appropriate action where necessary.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate activities and ensure successful outcomes.
  • Performed budgeting responsibilities including forecasting expenses and preparing financial statements.
  • Monitored departmental performance against established targets and benchmarks.
  • Identified areas of improvement within the department by analyzing metrics data.
  • Ensured that all operations complied with applicable laws, regulations and standards.
  • Provided guidance on professional development opportunities for employees.
  • Maintained positive relationships with external stakeholders such as vendors, suppliers, customers.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in a timely manner while maintaining a positive work environment.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends or areas of improvement in service delivery.
  • Implemented processes to increase efficiency in day-to-day operations.
  • Prepared presentations for senior management highlighting key achievements of the department.
  • Participated in strategic planning sessions to determine long-term goals for the organization.
  • Set performance expectations for all members of the department through effective communication.
  • Developed programs aimed at enhancing employee engagement levels across the organization.
  • Cultivated talented team of departmental employees through outstanding mentoring, coaching and teaching skills.
  • Modeled supportive leadership qualities, motivating staff to achieve department goals and promote staff participation and team building.
  • Exercised discretion and judgment in managing fast-paced environment adapting to change with sense of urgency.
  • Grew department's team and technical capabilities with hiring and training of talented individuals.
  • Kept department on-target to meet sales and profit objectives by minimizing waste and pursuing revenue generation opportunities.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Worked closely with sales associates to complete tasks.
  • Handled shift overstock, restocking and inventory control.
  • Enforced safety rules and other policies to protect employees and minimize company liability.
  • Balanced workloads to meet targets without overtaxing employees.
  • Executed targeted merchandising and promotional plans to meet department sales goals.
  • Supported shrinkage and safety awareness, reviewed sales and inventory data, identified trends and prepared reports for management.
  • Performed opening and closing duties as part of management team and handled cash management.
  • Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
  • Utilized excellent math skills to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Followed safety protocols and company processes and procedures.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
  • Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
  • Created and managed budgets for travel, training and teambuilding activities.

Mnyara fm Radio
Mnyara

Radio Station Manager
07.2018 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase radio station ratings.
  • Scheduled shows, interviews, and other programming for the radio station.
  • Managed a team of radio DJs, producers, reporters, and support staff.
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the radio station, including budgeting and scheduling.
  • Coordinated with advertising agencies to secure sponsorships for on-air promotions.
  • Organized events such as live broadcasts from remote locations in order to attract listenership.
  • Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal broadcasting laws and regulations.
  • Maintained relationships with music publishers to ensure proper licensing of songs played on air.
  • Monitored listener feedback through surveys and focus groups to assess satisfaction levels with programming content.
  • Created promotional materials such as brochures and flyers for distribution at community events or concerts.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for equipment rental or services related to production needs.
  • Researched potential new markets for the station's programming reach.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews of staff members in order to evaluate progress towards goals.
  • Analyzed market trends in order to determine which types of music should be featured on air.
  • Recruited new talent for positions within the radio station.
  • Provided training sessions for employees related to technical aspects of broadcasting.
  • Responded promptly to complaints from listeners regarding content aired by the station.
  • Assisted in creating original content such as contests or special segments that would appeal to target audiences.
  • Monitored staff operations to comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, contracts and government regulations.
  • Developed forward-thinking solutions to expected technical issues.
  • Created presentations detailing actionable technical improvements to maximize resources.
  • Coordinated between production, engineering and maintenance staff to allocate time in studio and editing facilities to different departments.
  • Ran remote broadcasting equipment across region to bring audience interesting and attention-grabbing broadcasts.

Okoa Fm Radio
Morogoro

News Editor
01.2015 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Ensured all published materials meet company standards in terms of quality control.
  • Supervised junior staff members including assigning tasks, providing feedback and training opportunities.
  • Analyzed reader surveys and feedback in order to determine what types of content are most popular among readers.
  • Conducted regular meetings with editorial staff members in order to discuss upcoming projects and assignments.
  • Worked closely with advertising department in order to develop integrated marketing campaigns.
  • Actively sought out new sources for obtaining information about potential newsworthy events and topics.
  • Reviewed and edited news stories for accuracy, clarity, grammar, punctuation and style.
  • Assigned reporters to cover specific stories or beats.
  • Coordinated with other editors and writers on deadlines and content of articles.
  • Edited copy for factual accuracy, spelling and grammar errors.
  • Provided guidance to writers on story development and structure.
  • Researched topics related to news stories in order to provide additional information.
  • Monitored current events locally, nationally and internationally to identify potential news stories.
  • Edited news pieces from hard news briefs to long-form featured news and wrote [Number] words of copy daily.
  • Monitored feeds from other news agencies to keep up to date on breaking news and current events.
  • Oversaw daily blog posts about general local happenings.

Education

Muslim University of Morogoro
Morogoro Tanzania

Bachelor of Arts from Mass Communications
11-2017

University Overview

Skills

  • Media contents management
  • Campaign Management
  • Social media proficiency
  • Communications strategy
  • Reputation Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Internal Communications
  • Project Management
  • Social media planning
  • Promotional Campaigns
  • Photography
  • Media Relations
  • Consumer research
  • Information Gathering
  • Communications strategies
  • Community Relations
  • Creative Direction
  • Press Release Writing
  • Crisis Response
  • Social media expertise
  • Branding
  • Communications management
  • Public Relations
  • Campaign management
  • Media relations
  • Reputation management
  • Information gathering
  • Communications development
  • PR strategy development
  • Information gathering and analysis
  • Social media marketing
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Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • adobe suite expart

Additional Information

Additional Information

i am content creator like video production radio and tv program production, i am expert on creating promotional materials like brochure, magazine, posters, flyers, newsletter

Software

Adobe Illustrator for graphics

Adobe Premier pro for Video Editing

Adobe Photoshop for Graphics

Microsoft Office for Documents creation

Timeline

Public Relations Officer
NIMR
07.2023 - Current
Deputy Principal Academic Research and Consultancy
Morogoro school of Journalism
01.2020 - 06.2023
Head of the Department
Morogoro School of Jornalism
11.2018 - 12.2019
Tutor Journalism and Mass Communication
Morogoro School of Journalism
10.2018 - 06.2023
Radio Station Manager
Mnyara fm Radio
07.2018 - 12.2018
Rdio Presenter
Planet Fm Radio
01.2018 - 07.2024
News Editor
Okoa Fm Radio
01.2015 - 12.2017
Muslim University of Morogoro
Bachelor of Arts from Mass Communications
Erick AlamJournalist