Emmanuel Idan

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies / Ghana Institue of Journalism/ 2013/Public Relations

Educational Experiences:

Emmanuel enrolled for an Associate Degree in Ghana’s premier journalism school-Ghana Institute of Journalism, graduating as the best student in Broadcast Journalism. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, with a major in Public Relations from the same Institute. He is a student at the Global University’s Berean School of the Bible in Missouri, USA.

Relevant Work Experience:

Assistant Youth Director July 2017-present Jesus Power Assembly of God, Lawrenceville, GA *Oversees youth programming that seeks to foster Christian community through building relationships with young people that strengthen their commitment to the church and growth in their faith. * Plans and implements age-appropriate activities for Middle and High School age youth that promote community through fellowship, fun, and faith development. *Coordinates youth outreach activities that help young people to practice and grow their faith.

Public Relations Officer June 2013- January 2017 Peace Chapel International, Accra-Ghana *Set up an effective media production team and managed the production of promotional materials for both internal and external publics *Managed communication between the organization and its publics. *Fostered good community relations through community initiatives involvement and support. *Managed the speaking engagements of the head of the organization.

Communications Officer November 2010 -May 2013 Positive Mindset International (Non-profit) Accra, Ghana *Supervised the production of publicity materials for the organization *Organized media engagement events that enhanced the image of the organization. *Managed the speaking engagements of the Executive Director. *Fostered good community relations through community initiatives involvement and support. *Responded to enquiries from the media, individuals, and organizations in a timely and professional manner.

News Reporter/Associate Producer for Radio August 2008- July 2009 Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Accra-Ghana *Collected information on assigned topics through interviews and research and developed them into news stories. *Engaged sources and followed up on leads in a timely and professional manner for production. *Generated and developed content for radio production and edited scripts to accepted editorial standards.

Social Studies Teacher September 2004- June 2013 Liberty Preparatory School, Accra, Ghana *Designed and implemented daily lessons plan in Social studies for middle school students. *Assessed and prepared semester student progress reports *Supervised extra-curricular activities such as sports, debates *Contributed in promoting the school to the 40 best schools category in the country

Career Goals:

With over 12 years of professional experience spanning three areas: nonprofits, media, and education, Emmanuel’s career goal is to transition into an international nonprofit or a large government department at a management level in the next five years. He knows this would provide new challenges and opportunities and bring out the best in him. He has excelled in most roles with private organizations and believe that working in a large public organization will develop in him more corporate experience. Pursuing a career in academia is an aspiration Emmanuel has been nurturing since his senior year in college. Acquiring an MPA degree will galvanize him towards achieving that goal. Switching into academia after acquiring a doctoral degree is his ultimate career goal. In the next 12 years Emmanuel envisages his self as an academician in a higher institute of learning, in addition to running a consultancy firm in organization management.

Social and education policy, development communication , personnel management and nonprofit administration