Uzoma Agha

Uzoma Agha

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical Writer | Full Stack Developer | Editor | Scrum Master

  • Education

    • Federal Government College, Port Harcourt

      1988 - 1993
      Senior Secondary School Certificate
    • University of Greenwich

      2011 - 2012
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Web Design and Content Planning
    • Rivers State University of Science and Technology

      1995 - 2001
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Business Education (Accountancy Option)
    • Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University

      2016 - 2016
      Certificate Management Acceleration Programme
    • Le Wagon

      2024 - 2024
      Diploma Full Stack Web Development

      Activities and Societies: Built Wisdom Capsule web app, allowing users to archive memories for another person through images, videos, sound recordings, and text. Worked in a 5-person team, and we were jointly responsible for developing the backend and frontend features. I helped implement media storage on the cloud.

  • Experience

    • The Carpenter’s Church

      May 2002 - Sept 2011

      ▪ Handled creative direction for music videos, fillers, and documentaries▪ Led a multi-discipline team to grow product offerings by more than 300%, resulting in the unit’s expansion to three different media teams▪ Oversaw a 130% expansion in the number of home TV stations and the entry to radio broadcasting▪ Managed timely production cycle for the organisation’s videos, ensuring product quality and integrity▪ Oversaw production of the first audiobook and cover designs for the organisation’s first set of published books Show less

      • Senior Media Editor

        Feb 2006 - Sept 2011
      • Media Editor

        May 2002 - Jan 2006
    • The Carpenter's Church

      Nov 2012 - Nov 2015

      ▪ Managed a 7-person team delivering the organisation’s TV, radio, design, and web objectives▪ Negotiated TV and radio broadcast contracts with media organisations▪ Developed and implemented a live video streaming strategy, doubling the annual conference audience▪ Grew delegates database by over 1000% through digital registration on a responsive conference website▪ Led the transfer of the gains from the conference strategy to other organisation outreaches▪ Managed the organisation’s brand library—video, adverts, programme skits, brand identity assets, intellectual property, messages, and design templates for promotional materials Show less

      • Visual Media Lead (Web Unit)

        Mar 2015 - Nov 2015
      • Visual Media Supervisor

        Nov 2012 - Feb 2015
    • Plantain Web Studio(PWS)

      Dec 2015 - Oct 2017
      Wordpress Developer

      ▪ Enhanced website loading speeds by up to 50%, resulting in a 20% decrease in bounce rates▪ Designed basic website information architecture▪ Developed end-to-end build of smart user interfaces▪ Carried out typography analysis and implementation▪ Designed and templated WordPress themes▪ Developed responsive web design comps with front-end implementation▪ Carried out simple SEO requirement analysis and implemented basic SEO with structured data (Schema.org)

    • International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

      Feb 2020 - now

      ▪ Led a 5-person team providing stellar reputation management for an award-winning research institute▪ Wrote, edited, and reviewed science- and research-based stories, press releases, news articles, Institute blog posts, and annual report features▪ Developed and implemented creative media campaigns contributing to over 160% organic growth in social media followership and reach▪ Hosted and produced “Biodiversity on Radio IITA”, highlighting conservation, research, and education around the flora and fauna of the IITA Forest Reserve, and all biota in general▪ Trained Public Relations and Radio IITA teams, I-Youth beneficiaries, and multiple cohorts of the International Association of Research Scholars and Fellows (IARSAF) on presenting, writing, and storytelling best practices Show less

      • Editor and Science Communication Lead

        May 2023 - now
      • Communication and Media Officer

        Nov 2017 - Apr 2023
      • Radio Show Host (Biodiversity on Radio IITA)

        Feb 2020 - Mar 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Uzoma Agha
      Full MA Scholarship The Carpenter's Ministry Sep 2011 Full Masters Degree Scholarship to study for a full year in the United Kingdom, in recognition of excellent and meritorious service.
    • Awarded to Uzoma Agha
      MVSP The Carpenter's Ministry Dec 2008 Most Valuable Staff Partner of the Year.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Venue Manager

      Issued by WAFBEC 2017 on Jan 2017
      WAFBEC 2017Associated with Uzoma Agha
    • Venue Manager

      Issued by Lagos Sees on Apr 2016
      Lagos SeesAssociated with Uzoma Agha
    • Worship & Praise Team Lead

      Issued by The Carpenter's Church on Jan 2004
      The Carpenter's ChurchAssociated with Uzoma Agha
    • Choir Member

      Issued by The Carpenter's Church on Jun 2000
      The Carpenter's ChurchAssociated with Uzoma Agha
    • Graphics Design Instructor

      Issued by TC2 Teen Camp on Aug 2009
      TC2 Teen CampAssociated with Uzoma Agha
    • Dance Instructor

      Issued by TC2 Teen Camp on Aug 2008
      TC2 Teen CampAssociated with Uzoma Agha