STANLEY UGAGBE
Lagoon View Estate, Owode Ibeshe Road, Ikorodu Lagos State.
Phone No: 08137144834 07018592610
E-mail: [email protected]

OBJECTIVE:
To positively contribute my quota to my society and any organization I find myself in through my personality elements of good communication, hard work, diligence, good team spirit, efficiency, honesty with all faithfulness to help improve organizational goals and objectives.

PERSONAL DATA:

Date of Birth: 13th January, 1993
Sex: Male
Marital Status: Single
Religion: Christianity
Nationality Nigerian
State of Origin: Delta State
Hobbies: Writing, Reading, Soccer, Teaching

EDUCATION BACKGROUND WITH DATES

2016-2017 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Kebbi State (Government Day Secondary School, Shanga Local Government)
2011-2015 University of Benin, Mass Communication (2:1BA)
Edo State
2004-2010 Igbide Grammar School (WAEC/NECO) Delta State
1999-2004 Atare Primary School (First School Leaving
Certificate) Delta State.

EXPERIENCE:
Company: Nigerian Canadian Newspaper,
Canada
Position: Nigerian Correspondent
Duration: 2018 – Till Date
Roles: Scoop, collect, verify and analyze newsworthy
information
Report happenings across the World
Writing of articles, features, press releases, proposals
Proofreading and editing of contents
Conducting interviews and research
Investigate news tips/leads
Maintain notes and audio recordings
Stay up-to-date with current events across
the globe. Manage social media accounts

COMPANY: DAVEBROOK LIMITED
555A Aina Akingbala Street, Omole Phase2, Ikeja, Lagos
Position: Staff Reporter
Duration: 2017-2018
Roles: Writing and editing news and analysis for a
well informed, Specialist audience
Developing a broad range of contact including executives, regulators and advisors
Monitoring clients and industry needs
Scoop, collect, verify and analyze newsworthy information
Investigate news tips/leads
Maintain notes and audio recordings
Stay up-to-date with current events in the finance, banking, economy, technology and oil and gas sectors

Contact, interview and research sources
Liaise with editors, sub-editors and journalists
Publish news stories
Write press releases for clients
Manage social media accounts of clients’ e.g. CR Services Limited

Certifications, Training and Workshop

Digital Journalism
SEO and Content Creation
Customer Service Relations
Work Ethics and Productivity
Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

PERSONAL PROFILE:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Image Building and maintenance skill
Excellent reportorial skill
Ability to work independently under general supervision with considerable latitude for Initiative and independent judgment
Integrity, honesty and tactical ability to learn fast
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationship with co-workers, staff and external contacts

REFEREE:

Dr. Ambrose Uchenunu
Head of Department, Mass Communication,
University of Benin
07081608886