Emmanuel Tabah

Public Relations and Communications Specialist

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24 Auntie Toyin Street Kudeyibu Estate Ijegun Lagos, Lagos, NG

About


Dynamic and results-driven Public Relations and Communications Specialist with over 2 years of experience crafting compelling narratives and managing brand reputation across diverse industries. Expert in strategic communication planning, media relations, and digital content creation, with a proven track record of enhancing brand visibility and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in crisis communication, social media strategy, and event coordination, adept at delivering clear, persuasive messages that align with organizational goals. Strong collaborator and proactive problem solver committed to driving positive public perception and fostering lasting media partnerships.

Work Experience

Civic Education Teacher

Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board

Aug 2013 - Present

Rivers State, Rivers State, Nigeria

Delivered engaging civic education lessons, assessed student performance, and developed curriculum to foster social responsibility and academic growth.

  • Increased student understanding of social responsibilities, evidenced by an average 15% increase in civics exam scores.
  • Evaluated academic performance for over 100 students per term, contributing to a 10% average improvement in student grades through targeted feedback.
  • Developed and implemented 20+ comprehensive lesson plans and instructional materials per term, achieving a 95% completion rate of course objectives by students.
  • Mentored 30+ students as Form Master, improving disciplinary records by 20% and achieving a 90% student retention rate.
  • Managed and updated school database for 500+ student records, ensuring 99% accuracy of biodata and results for online accessibility.

DevOps Intern (Remote)

3MTT

Feb 2025 - Jul 2025

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Led the development and deployment of a real-time safety and incident response web application, optimizing system reliability and operational efficiency.

  • Led development of a real-time safety and incident response web application using Python, Flask, and PostgreSQL, reducing incident response times by 15%.
  • Integrated Google Maps API to enhance reporting and response, improving responder navigation efficiency by 29% and decreasing average arrival times by 10%.
  • Deployed and maintained backend infrastructure, achieving 99.9% uptime and zero critical incidents for 20 daily active users, ensuring reliable system communication.
  • Collaborated with Product and Design Teams to translate Functional Requirement Documents (FRDs) into actionable UI/UX and backend workflows, successfully implementing 4 key features.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Docker, accelerating continuous delivery and integration to production.

Virtual Assistant

Baltimore Win Foundation

Jul 2024 - Dec 2024

Baltimore, Maryland, US

Provided comprehensive administrative support, streamlined office operations, and conducted research to enhance organizational efficiency and outreach.

  • Streamlined office workflows, reducing report processing time by 15% and maintaining 99% data entry accuracy.
  • Managed executive calendars and meeting schedules, improving executive punctuality by 20% for scheduled events.
  • Processed an average of 10 documents weekly with 98% accuracy, completing tasks 10% ahead of deadlines.
  • Compiled a database of 200+ psychiatrists and 50 mental health clinics in Maryland, supporting new referral networks and marketing initiatives.

Graduate Assistant Intern

Rivers State University

Mar 2019 - Jan 2023

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NG

Supported academic and research initiatives, streamlining data processes, providing student mentorship, and improving learning outcomes.

  • Streamlined data collection for 3 research studies, increasing data accuracy by 15% and reducing processing time by 20%.
  • Graded over 500 assignments and exams for 100+ students across 4 courses, contributing to a 10% improvement in average student scores.
  • Managed grading for 3 undergraduate courses, providing feedback within 48 hours and increasing student retention by 5%.
  • Tutored 75+ students for over 200 hours, resulting in an average one-letter grade improvement.
  • Provided academic support, decreasing course withdrawal rates by 25% among struggling students.
  • Implemented a digital filing system, reducing document retrieval time by 30% and improving data integrity for key departmental databases.
  • Contributed to 5 research proposals and 2 grant applications, assisting in securing research funding.

Education

Adult Education, Minor in Community Development

University of Port Harcourt

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NG

Adult Education, Minor in Political Science

University of Port Harcourt

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NG

Volunteer

Volunteer Digital Literacy & ESL Facilitator

African Family Health Organization (AFAHO)

Jan 2025 - Apr 2025

Philadelphia City, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Facilitated digital literacy and ESL workshops for 50+ students, improving assessment scores and engagement through interactive sessions and streamlined communication.

  • Co-facilitated a four-part Digital Literacy workshop series for 50+ ESL students, achieving a 20% improvement in digital literacy assessment scores.
  • Delivered 8 engaging Zoom sessions, achieving an 85% average attendance rate and a 90% positive feedback rating on engagement.
  • Managed WhatsApp communications for 50+ participants, reducing response times by 30% and increasing engagement by 15%.
  • Collaborated on designing and developing lesson plans tailored to diverse learner needs.

Volunteer Executive Intern – Media Relations

AWOFINC

Jul 2024 - Feb 2025

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Produced accurate briefings, managed databases, and drove event registrations through effective media relations and online promotion.

  • Produced 100% accurate and comprehensive briefings for 50+ high-stakes meetings, ensuring positive client engagement.
  • Maintained and updated a database of over 10,000 records, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for corporate operations.
  • Improved project visibility and accountability, reducing missed deadlines by 15% through consistent timeline updates.
  • Drove 500+ registrations for AWOFINC events via effective online promotion across digital platforms.

Certificates

Tutor Now: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

City of Philadelphia, Mayor's Office of Education, Adult Education

Jan 2024

English for IT 1&2

Cisco Networking Academy

Jan 2024

Cloud Computing

3MTT, Nigeria

Jan 2024

Career Essentials in Generative AI

Microsoft and LinkedIn

Jan 2024

Career Essentials in Project Management

Microsoft and LinkedIn

Jan 2024

Career Essentials in Software Development

Microsoft and LinkedIn

Jan 2024

Collaborating with Microsoft 365

LinkedIn

Jan 2024

Skills

Problem-Solving

  • Problem-Solving
  • Troubleshooting
  • Debugging
  • Analytical Thinking

Communication

  • Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Written Communication

Collaboration & Teamwork

  • Collaboration
  • Teamwork

Adaptability

  • Adaptability

Cost Management

  • Cost Management

DevOps

  • DevOps
  • CI/CD
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • GitHub Actions
  • Docker
  • Jenkins
  • Bamboo
  • Chef
  • Packer

Time management