If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way. (N. Hill)
Welcome to my page
Let me walk you through my professional career like a journey of arts and culture.
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My experience is rich and diverse. It is a reflection of the curiosity that I have of the world, which adds a significant value to my skills.
NB: the pictures inserted are the artwork of Nelson Makamo, a talented South African artist. I really appreciate the unicity of his work on children innocence and women faces to which I personally identify to.
Who am IÂ ?
A top notch communications specialist
A knowledgeable, creative and resourceful bilingual communications specialist who commits to her duties with professionalism, work ethics and strong attention to detail.
A solution-oriented communications strategist whose goal is to convey appropriate messaging to audiences and deliver well-coordinated successful projects.
My education
October 1999 - December 2000
Master's in Communications Aesthetics
Concentration: contemporary creation
University of Lorraine (France)
October 1997 - June 1999
Bachelor of Arts in Information & Communications
Concentration: journalism and editing
University of Lorraine (France)
October 1995 - June 1997
General Studies Diploma in Communications & Culture
Concentration: performing arts
University of Lorraine (France)
My professional experience
Regional Operational Communications Adviser
- MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES - international humanitarian medical organisation
Current (based in Dakar Hub - Sénégal)
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I cover 4 countries: Niger, Nigeria, Mali and Burkina Faso
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I participate to the definition of MSF’s communications strategy / projects and ensure their implementation in my portfolio
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I advise and support the Operational Cell 2 in decision-making in communications strategies
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I provide guidance and technical support to Field Communications teams including a Field Coms Manager and a Field Coms Officer in each country
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I stimulate and initiate relevant initiatives to build MSF public positioning in the region.
Bilingual Communications Officer
- CENTRETOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE -
April 2019 - April 2021 (Ottawa - Canada)
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Supported the organization's communications goals
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Planned, developed, implemented and evaluated communications activities
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Provided support to the Executive Director and Programs in internal and external communications
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Supported advocacy and health equity
French Communications Instructor
- ABCE LANGUAGE SCHOOL, department of french as a second language -
July 2018 to April 2019 (Ottawa - Canada)
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Provided private training to federal agents
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Developed their speaking and listening confidence
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Trained in formal and non-formal communications techniques (oral and written)
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Assessed and prepared government agents to exams
Freelance Translator (english to french)
- PRIVATE COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS -
Since December 2017 (Ottawa - Canada)
Undertake English to French translation works
Humanitarian Information and Communications Coordinator
- SAVE THE CHILDREN, international organisation delivering programs for children health, survival and education -
August 2015 - July 2017 (Niamey - Niger)
Developed and implemented Communications and Media strategy
Managed information and communication flows between internal and external stakeholders (members, government entities, donors, partners, media, communities and staff)
Provided input into programs, operations and advocacy
Drove the research, compilation and analysis of data for the production of humanitarian situation reports
Delivered a wide range of communication and advocacy materials (position papers, media advisories, press releases, media packs, opinion editorials, speeches, annual reports, case studies, events leaflets, fundraising factsheets, web and social media content, videos, photo databases, newsletters)
Managed national advocacy campaigns and country participation to global advocacy events
Served as the representative in partners’ meetings
Developed staff capacity
Organized staff incentive activities
Regional Communications Officer
- FEMMES AFRICA SOLIDARITÉ, international organisation advocating for women intervention in peace, security and conflict resolution -
April 2014 - May 2015 (Dakar - Senegal)
Provided technical support to advocacy plans and fundraising operations
Drafted press releases, statements and ensured media coverage for events
Monitored news trends in international and regional media
Organized press conferences, workshops, internal meetings
Designed mid-term reports
Events Manager
- AGENCE SCOUBIDOU, self-owned publication agency specialized in children recreational services-
June 2013 - August 2015 (Dakar - Senegal)
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Managed children and youth activities (summer day camps, reading clubs, etc.)
Editorial Manager
- AYA COM, self-owned media company focusing on black women lifestyle -
May 2012 - April 2013 (Dakar - Senegal)
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Articles writing and editing
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Coordination of marketing strategy
Communications Coordinator
- PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL -
August 2003 - April 2012 (Dakar - Senegal)
Served as Press Attaché to the Presidential office
Coordinated international media visits, press conferences and interviews
Coordinated large-scale events (international exhibitions, Festivals, Veteran’s Day, etc.)
Managed media training sessions for staff
Managed the media monitoring in the Situation Room
My soft skills
Coordination is key
I have the ability to see many moving pieces and make a plan for all the pieces to come together. I work in puzzle to consider the big picture and find ways to realize one coherent deliverable.
H2H - Human to Human relations
I am skilled in building and maintaining relationships, developing interactions and using diplomacy. I value giving and receiving constructive criticism, being tolerant and respectful regarding others' opinions, and empathizing with them. This is one of my key soft skills, essential to building teams with a strong foundation of trust and accountability.
Knowledge is power
Every day, we make dozens of decisions that define our future. They often come in a series of interconnected information and encourage us to be thorough and rigorous. Collecting and analyzing key information is crucial to support right decision-making. I know how to.
Devil is in details
I understand and appreciate the value of joining forces and working in partnership to accomplish goals. But along with engaging in productive collaboration with my co-workers, learning from each other and moving ahead with a common agenda, I never lose sight of the details that, if overlooked, might ruin the whole process.
My personal interests
Writing is one of my major interests. Through my pen, I got to stand up for causes that are dear to me. It reveals who I am and the role I like to play within my community as an opinion leader.
Have a glance at some of my latest articles
Contact me
I hope you enjoyed reading more about me.
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Thank you for your time and attention!
