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Lumafor Sonia

Lumafor Sonia

Journalist/Communicator/Program Manager
Douala

Summary

I am a highly resourceful and results-driven Project Manager and Communications Expert with over 8 years of experience. Throughout my career, I have worked across diverse sectors, including non-governmental organizations, corporate communications, and agriculture, where I’ve successfully led cross-functional teams and delivered impactful projects.

I am committed to driving high-quality outcomes by applying my problem-solving abilities and strategic planning skills to overcome complex challenges. With strong communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills, I thrive in dynamic environments and adapt quickly to changing priorities. Passionate about fostering high performance and streamlining communication processes, I ensure the efficient execution of projects from conception to completion.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Project Manager and Communications Lead

Self Employed
Foumbot, Cameroon.
02.2024 - Current
  • Lead project coordination with partners and stakeholders.
  • Draft budgets, proposals and financial reports.
  • Manage partners meetings and communication.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Track project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Build and manage social media presence to boost visibility and engagement.

Project Coordinator

FabAfriq Media Group
Bali, Douala
06.2023 - 12.2024
  • Secure sponsorships, partnerships and participations for the event The Corporate Awards.
  • Collaborate with teams to build marketing/ advertising plans, execute projects and meet client objectives
  • Developed social media communication plan to boost engagement.
  • Write press releases, advertising briefs and marketing materials.
  • Organize conferences and corporate events for clients.

Program Officer

The Michael and Mauritia Patcha Foundation
01.2020 - 09.2022
  • Implement, monitor and evaluate projects on behalf of the Foundation
  • Update Stakeholders on projects progress
  • Work with Foundations' partners

Content Manager

Lahkam
10.2018 - 12.2019
  • Content conceptualization and writing
  • Product descriptions

Assistant Program Officer Volunteer

The Michael and Mauritia Patcha Foundation
06.2016 - 12.2019
  • Work with the program officer on the Foundation’s projects
  • Active volunteer since 2016

Stock Inventory Officer

Nji and Sons Glass Limited
12.2015 - 11.2016
  • Record stock of glass upon delivery
  • Record daily sales and expenditure
  • In charge of updating account book
  • Monthly account reconciliation

Journalist Internship

Hitv
06.2013 - 08.2013
  • Gather information and write news scripts for television
  • Television presentation
  • Television program conception and presentation

Journalism Intern

Cameroon Radio and Television- CRTV
07.2012 - 09.2012
  • During this internship, we were thought on:
  • Information gathering and news script writing for radio
  • Radio presentation
  • Feature story writing

Education

Certificate - Digital Marketing and Communication

Institute Professionnel des Métiers de L'Entreprise-IPME
10.2020 - 06.2021

Bsc - Journalism and Mass Communication

University of Buea
11.2011 - 12.2015

Secondary School Studies - commercial studies with specialty Accounting

Atlantic Bilingual Comprehensive High School
09.2009 - 06.2011

Secondary School Studies - Grammar Education with Specialty Arts

Horizon Bilingual Educational Complex
09.2004 - 05.2009

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication

  • Budgeting

Implementation, Monitoring and Project Evaluation

  • Infographics using Canva

  • Use of social media for Communication

  • Research and analyzing data

  • Web design

Content writing and Emailing

Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Accomplishments

  • Implemented and coordinated a Covid-19 campaign in 2020 which served 23 communities in Cameroon with 54 wash units and 3500 reusable facemasks distributed.
  • Walk in November 2020 to raise awareness on cancer which linked several local and foreign organizations.
  • Medical campaign in June 2022 which offered free medical services including surgery and donation of free medications to over 2500 people in the Littoral Region of Cameroon.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Volunteer, Save A Child Cameroon, Douala, 08/01/19, Present, Volunteer with Save A Child Cameroon since 2019 as assistant program coordinator of medical campaigns and outreach to the less privileged.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/02/93
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Cameroonian
  • Marital Status: Single

Timeline

Project Manager and Communications Lead

Self Employed
02.2024 - Current

Project Coordinator

FabAfriq Media Group
06.2023 - 12.2024

Certificate - Digital Marketing and Communication

Institute Professionnel des Métiers de L'Entreprise-IPME
10.2020 - 06.2021

Program Officer

The Michael and Mauritia Patcha Foundation
01.2020 - 09.2022

Content Manager

Lahkam
10.2018 - 12.2019

Assistant Program Officer Volunteer

The Michael and Mauritia Patcha Foundation
06.2016 - 12.2019

Stock Inventory Officer

Nji and Sons Glass Limited
12.2015 - 11.2016

Journalist Internship

Hitv
06.2013 - 08.2013

Journalism Intern

Cameroon Radio and Television- CRTV
07.2012 - 09.2012

Bsc - Journalism and Mass Communication

University of Buea
11.2011 - 12.2015

Secondary School Studies - commercial studies with specialty Accounting

Atlantic Bilingual Comprehensive High School
09.2009 - 06.2011

Secondary School Studies - Grammar Education with Specialty Arts

Horizon Bilingual Educational Complex
09.2004 - 05.2009
Lumafor SoniaJournalist/Communicator/Program Manager