Josephine Esisa

Josephine Esisa

Public Relations Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Co-Founder & Social Entrepreneur Driving Strategic Behavioral Change Communications

  • Education

    • Uganda Management Institute

      2016 - 2017
      Diploma in Marketing Communications Marketing and Communications Distinction
    • Uganda Christian University

      2012 - 2015
      Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication Mass Communication Second Class:Upper
    • Unicaf University

      2020 - 2021
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management, General
    • Udemy

      2022 - 2022
      Certificate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Beginner’s Guide

      Understanding the business case for creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaceMastered the skills to champion inclusion such as becoming aware of my biases and active listeningExplored common strategies for building a DEI practice, including task forces, Employee Resource Groups, and learning opportunities.

  • Experience

    • Mulago Hospital

      Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
      Public Relations Intern
    • Bank of Uganda

      Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
      Public Relations Intern
    • Expats In Uganda Guide

      Jan 2016 - Jun 2017
      Product & Communications Lead

      Content for the Expats in Uganda guide Monthly Magazine was examined and revised.In order to increase subscription rates from 40% the previous month to 75%, I worked with senior management and the production team to identify the areas of customer feedback that needed improvement.Introduced and led the way for new initiatives like the Expat Relocation services that provide value for the clientele.

    • Digimark Communications

      Sept 2017 - now
      Co-Founder and Team Lead

      Making recommendations for entering a niche market for company growth, conducting market research in and out of Uganda, resulting in increased awareness, customer acquisition, and retention for Digimark Communications.Collaborate with clients and partners to develop successful and long-term marketing and communication strategies, with a 75% success rate in the social enterprise, NGO, and startup industries.Create marketing strategies for clients in various industries, such as health care, technology, social enterprises, and B2B firms.Oversee market research and successful campaigns for more than 20 clients, including Trust for Indigenous Culture and Health, African Women's Development and Communication Network, GIZ Uganda, UNCDF, DefendDefenders The Innovation Village, and others.Lead client projects and events such as Kampala Innovation Week 2021 and Uganda Innovation Week 2022, as well as prepare and present pitch proposals to various organizations. Show less

    • Raremark Foundation

      May 2020 - now
      Co-Founder and Strategist

      I am dedicated to using my lived experiences as a sickle cell warrior to curate essential services for warriors in Uganda. With a deep passion for creating positive change in the sickle cell community, I leverage my expertise in strategy development and execution to drive our mission of empowering individuals with sickle cell disease to live their best lives. Through my work at Raremark Foundation, I am proud to lead a team of compassionate professionals who are committed to providing vital resources and support to those affected by Sickle Cell Disease Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications