Kristen Chisom Ogbumuo
Summary
Over the past ten years, I have been actively involved in initiatives and thematic areas focused on social impact and sustainable development. I began in my teenage years as a delegate and volunteered at many UN related programs. I have carried on that passion and energy professionally, by leading in organizations focused on driving impactful research, programs, innovations and projects on gender, education, health, and other SDGs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Marketing Communications
Teach For Nigeria
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Created a Brand and Identity manual for TFN.
- Led the effective management of all TFN communication and social media channels.
- Led the content development and design activities for all marketing channels.
- Reviewed, developed and executed a comprehensive marketing communications strategy, processes and activities for TFN.
- Created and managed TFN's annual budget for the Marketing and Communication unit.
- Designed a system & structure that trains and supports internal team members and external stakeholders with brand stewardship and guidelines.
- Organized, represented and promoted TFN at programs, events, conferences, meetings and exhibitions, locally and Internationally.
- Led media partnerships and campaigns with reputable organizations and high network individuals for TFN.
Executive Director
The Conversation Cafe
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Created and organized social impact based events, campaigns and programs to start conversations on social menaces and enable active participation in Sustainable Development and Governance.
- Annually commemorated the International Day of the Girl Child with an educative conference for hundreds of school girls.
- Founded a sanitary bank that has provided thousands of hygienic sanitary care kits for marginalized girls and mothers in Nigeria.
- Produced al film and a series of documentaries on gender based issues and inequities .
- Consult and managed the lifecycle of various gender and social impact-based programs, events, projects, campaigns and content for local and international organizations in the public, private and civil societies sector.
- Built a valuable network of pivotal stakeholders striving towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Delivered speeches, moderated panel sessions, and participated in conferences and events fostered to scale up women and sustainable development.
Associate Strategist
Africa Business Radio
Lagos
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Recommended, implemented, and executed strategies and content plans for our in-house team and our clients podcast show.
- Utilized social networks to increase and align stakeholders engagements, revenue and valuable opportunities available.
Digital Broadcaster
Africa Business Radio
Lagos
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Interviewed African business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals to share profitable insights and tips.
- Increased active listener audience, digital engagement and brand visibility by utilizing my social media influence and crafting original contents valuable for the show.
Freelance Creator
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10.2017 - 05.2019
- Co-hosted a dynamic Pan-African television show called ''Today's Woman'' addressing social, economic and gendered related topics..
- Developed storyboards, interviewed leaders and ambassadors, and produced content about the SDGs that drove ratings as one of the story scouters for the UN SDGs Global Festival of Action Campaign.
Education
Master of Arts - Global Governance & Sustainable Development
Middlesex University
Dubai. United Arab Emirates10-2024
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria 02.2019
Skills
- Gender specialist & practitioner
- Research writing skills & analysis
- Global governance & leadership skills
- Strategic & creative communications expert
- Programme & project management
- Public relations & stakeholders engagement
- Community management and engagement
- Digital & social media management
- Filmmaking & media relations
- Verbal and written communication
- Interpersonal skills
Accomplishments & Awards
- Moderator, Climate Law and Governance Day 2023 by University of Middlesex and Cambridge
- Pioneer Award, The International Affairs Students - 2023
- Winner, Most Impactful Venture in 2022 by Impact Hub Lagos
- Alumnae of USA Consulate Academy for women entrepreneurs (AWE) - 2022
- HER Network Woman of the Year Award (Community service) - 2021
- Malta Guinness Goodness Icon - 2021
- Nigerian Prize for Difference and Diversity Finalist - 2020
- Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Award (Social Entrepreneur) - 2019
- Story Scouter, UN SDG Global Festival of Action - 2018
- Nigerian Delegate, The Youth Assembly (United Nations HQ) - 2017
- Founder, The International Affairs Students Association, University of Lagos - 2016
- Secretary General, The Africa Futuretrust model united nations - 2016
- Deputy Secretary-General, The Africa Futuretrust Model United nations - 2015
- President, General Assembly of Nigeria International Secondary Schools Model United Nations 2012 - 2014
- Rapporteur of the ECOSOC committee, Nigeria International Secondary Schools Model United Nations - 2011
Timeline
Head of Marketing Communications
Teach For Nigeria
08.2023 - 02.2024
Associate Strategist
Africa Business Radio
04.2021 - 06.2023
Digital Broadcaster
Africa Business Radio
01.2020 - 12.2022
Executive Director
The Conversation Cafe
06.2019 - 07.2023
Freelance Creator
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10.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Global Governance & Sustainable Development
Middlesex University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Lagos
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