PHYLLIS CHILEKWA
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
Dedicated and goal-oriented Public Relations professional with over 10years of experience in devising successful and comprehensive communication strategies to advance company’s vision and goals.
Creative content creator; and highly adept in all aspects of public relations including writing press releases and other outreach materials; corporate communication; event planning; as well as media and public relations.
Deadline-driven, tenacious and successful at thriving in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FIRST SECRETARY OF PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
EMBASSY OF ZAMBIA TO BELGIUM AND PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION
Brussels, BELGIUM
02.2017 - 12.2022
- Designated Embassy spokesperson and media liaison personnel
- Developed and executed comprehensive Public Relations and Communication strategies to enhance the Missions’s visibility
- Management and content creation for website and all social media pages
- Authored compelling Press Releases, Magazine and Newspaper feature articles, as well as media advisories
- Authored Speeches and talk points for Head of Mission
- Authored, designed and distributed Embassy News Letters
- Created agendas and took minutes during meetings; distributed notes in a timely manner afterwards.
INFORMATION OFFICER
NATIONAL PROJECT FOR POVERTY REDUCTION
Lusaka, ZAMBIA
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Developed media kits and other public relations and promotional materials such as brochures, flyers and fact sheets that communicated key messages and contributed to the organization's improved visibility
- Provide timely, accurate, and relevant information to support executive decision-making processes
- Developed the organization's web and social media content that drove engagement and increased followers
- Provided timely, accurate, and relevant information to support executive decision-making processes
- Played pivotal role in crisis communication planning, mitigating potential risks during emergency situations through effective messaging strategies.
- Conducted surveys and interviews with users to assess satisfaction levels with systems and services provided by the organization.
NEWS WRITER AND REPORTER
MUVI TELEVISION STUDIOS
Livingstone, ZAMBIA
09.2010 - 12.2011
- Authored news articles and produced news packages for National main news bulletin
- Attended press conferences and other media assignments to gather relevant information and quotes for stories
- Conducted in-depth investigative research and analysis in insightful reports
- Cultivated strong relationships with sources and other contacts to support leads and story development
- Utilized social media channels to promote articles and interact with viewers, increasing online engagement.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Public Relations
Cavendish University Zambia
12.2024
Diploma - Journalism
Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce
12.2009
General Certificate of Education -
12.2005
Skills
- Writing
- Media Relations
- Content Creation
- SEO optimisation
- Corporate Communication
- Press Release Writing
- Speech Writing
- Social Media management
- Communications strategy
- Photography
Certification
- Certificate- Customer Service skills, 03/01/2024, Alison Institute
- Certificate - Diplomatic practice and protocol, 03/01/2017, Zambia Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, Zambia
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
German
Beginner
A1
French
Beginner
A1
Timeline
FIRST SECRETARY OF PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
EMBASSY OF ZAMBIA TO BELGIUM AND PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION
02.2017 - 12.2022
INFORMATION OFFICER
NATIONAL PROJECT FOR POVERTY REDUCTION
01.2012 - 12.2016
NEWS WRITER AND REPORTER
MUVI TELEVISION STUDIOS
09.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelors Degree - Public Relations
Cavendish University Zambia
Diploma - Journalism
Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce