Juanita N. Muwanga
Multimedia Journalist & Social Media[holic]
ABOUT ME
I am an experienced multimedia communications specialist with a strong interest in projects that require both conceptual and analytical thinking. Fully-committed to designing and developing innovative web-based marketing materials that users will find catchy to the eye and easy to read. Always eager to learn more tricks of the trade from anyone - regardless of the industry, they're working in. Open minded and accepting of folks from all walks of life and most happy in workspaces that are diverse and equality representative. Along with an educational background in digital journalism I possess a (BA) in Political Science and two post-graduate certificates in Advanced Digital and Professional Training and Small Business Development. Currently, I am seeking to take advantage of my multimedia skills in innovative brand marketing and journalism.
Communication Specialities
Marketing
Client Relations, Sales & Data Capture
- Knowledge of the Toronto's consumer market and industry trends.
- Track record providing PR services in entertainment, government, education, and not for profit.
- Brand Ambassador for Kevin Hart, Samsung, Live Nation, Dale, RedBull, Philips, TD Bank.
- Experience using Google Analysis to recognize competition in Toronto's not for profit.
- Effectively delivered online promotional newsletter bi-weekly to 3,000 contacts using MailChimp.
New Media
Radio & Visual Communication
- Proficient in social media platforms – Facebook, SnapChat, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tumblr.
- Computer skills in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, AppleScript, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and Audacity.
- Experience collecting and scraping data from public sources and organizing datasets in interactive graphs.
- Experience working with companies who use in house communication apps - Jive, Box, Asana, Slack.
- Understand Canada Press Style writing.
Live with Juanita on cjru 1280 AM
Radio Host & Producer
Media Experience
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Femradio collective on cjru 1280 AM
Radio Co - Host & Producer
Awards
Commitments & Success
The NCRA/ANREC Awards - Special Programme
National Campus and Community Radio Conference Nominee.
2016
Yonge Street Mission Student Scholarship Award
Yonge Street Mission
2011 - 2015
Conversational Queen Award
Ryerson University Alternative Spring Break
2015
Youth Small Business Start Up Award
Rotman School of Management: Rise Asset Development
2013
COMMA Book Award
Ryerson University
2012
Professional Development
Ryerson University: Bachelors of Arts (BA) Politics and Governance & Minor in New Media Studies
Ryerson University: ADaPT Program Certificate (Advanced Digital and Professional Training)
University of Toronto: Rotman School of Management Certificate - Small Business Start Up
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,
Audacity & Final Cut Pro
HTML & CSS
UX Design
Cultural Awareness
Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition
Cinematographer & Post Production Editor (Jamaica)