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Nancy Okonkwo

@nancyokonkwo

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News writer and mass communication professional focused on accurate reporting and data-informed insights.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I want to support corporate objectives through accurate news writing, editorial judgment, and data collection/analysis, working with a collaborative team to improve efficiency and deliver clear, disciplined communication.

I’m a dedicated, resourceful, and result-driven mass communicator with a background in news writing, news reporting, and news proofreading, plus data collection and analysis. In my role as a News Writer, I reviewed and edited work for editorial approval and promoted integrity by verifying the accuracy of referenced facts.

I also bring measurable impact from teaching support experience, including improving classroom policies to raise student performance and strengthening administrative processes through record management. I approach every assignment with strong communication, classroom management discipline, research methods (qualitative and quantitative), and complex problem-solving to deliver reliable results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

News Writter

The Observer News Paper

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Reviewed and edited work for editorial approval and provided constructive editorial input to create engaging reports. Promoted firm integrity by verifying referenced facts (30% improvement) and ensured 99% efficiency through evaluated recommendations.

News Writing Editing Proofreading Fact Checking Editorial Review Report Writing

Teaching Assistant

Prince Heirs' College

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Improved student academic performance by 59% by strengthening existing classroom policies. Supported administration with record management (54% office productivity improvement), introduced school safety rules for zero accident level, and coordinated extra-curricular activities to help prevent disease outbreaks.

Classroom Management Student Support Record Management Administrative Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Bachelor of Science, Mass Communication

2015 - 2019

Earned a B.Sc. in Mass Communication at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Studied mass communication fundamentals to support news writing and reporting skills.