David Appiah Email & Phone Number

Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Lead an integrated approach to the development and implementation of communications plans that advance awareness of the company’s business strategy and impact internally and externally.Functions / Key ResponsibilitiesLeads the development, creation and implementation of project based communications ensuring plans are fully synchronized with our Organization Unit (OU) strategies and Global narrativeDevelops and initiates strategies and content to drive measurable value for the business both through internal employee engagement and earned, owned and paid mediaCoordinates with global communications teams, marketing teams, bottling partners and other functions to ensure consistency of plans and messaging.Executes strategy for internal communication and channels for OUGoals focus on both short-term and mid-term priorities.

Accra, Ghana

September 2015 – August 2022: Huawei Technologies, Ghana (Public Relations Manager & Account Manager for Channel Business) Account Manager for Channel Business in charge of Marketing and Customer Relations (Huawei Enterprise Solution) Develop comprehensive marketing plan for Huawei Channel Business Increase number of Channel Partners and strengthen existing relations Establish and build relationship with IT Managers and influential decision makers at top organizations to them as client for Huawei Enterprise Solution In Charge of Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) Responsible for Media Relations Support marketing and communications activities of the Device (Smartphone Division) team Writing and syndication of press releases as well as monitoring the media Provide support for crisis management Managed relationship with High-profiled clientele and Government officials Managing and coordinating key corporate events Handling all official communications and supporting all departments with key messaging and write-upsMajor Achievements – Huawei Technologies, Ghana Won two (2) major personal awards (a. Outstanding Employee of the Year 2016 and Huawei Future Star Award for 2016) Got Employee Assessment rating of A for the year 2017 and first quarter of 2017. Was given additional task to handle Marketing and Customer Relations for Channel Business due to my marketing skills

Accra

• Head of Events and the Public Relations Account Manager for Kasapreko Company Limited (KCL)• Responsible for managing all events for clients and the company• Responsible for developing new profit oriented events • Putting together the events calendar for the year

Accra

• Public Relations Account manager for Kasapreko Company Limited (KCL) and Samsung Electronics West Africa – (comprising; Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Sierra Leone and Liberia)• Responsible for meeting clients’ needs with respect to Communications/PR• Responsible Developing PR strategies and plans to new products, campaigns as well as CSR projects• Media engagement and coordination for KCL in Ghana and Samsung within all the 5 countries• Ensuring Samsung maintains a positive image in the media and among the general public• Writing and syndication of press releases• Responsible for preparing various PR reports for Client • Assisted with developing plans, media coordination, writing and syndicating Press releases for other GMA PR accounts (Vodafone, Delta, Opportunity International, Ecobank, GGBL, etc…)

Asylum Down, Accra

• Responsible for developing new marketing strategies for clients.• Responsible for Concept development, writing of proposals.• Handle Presentations to client when biding for a new business.• Strategize both below-the-line as well as above-the-line marketing campaigns for clients.• Prepare reports for CEO and clients as per requirements.

• Handled all Media Coordination of events and ensured the stories were appropriately broadcast.• Media Production esp. Video documentaries and video coverage• Development of communication strategies and advertising concepts for clients.• Field recce and negotiations with necessary stakeholders for field activities.

Presented the weekly Social and business television program dubbed “THE PALTFORM” Interviewed Stakeholders in Business, Environment, Energy and Health on the program, Writing of News and other stories for Television, Radio and Print Media broadcast Assist in script preparation for documentaries and advertisements for both electronic and print media

Presented the weekly Social and business television program dubbed “THE PALTFORM” Interviewed Stakeholders in Business, Environment, Energy and Health on the program, Writing of News and other stories for Television, Radio and Print Media broadcast Assist in script preparation for documentaries and advertisements for both electronic and print media

Professional Development Programme, Using The New And Social Media For Efficient Public Relations Practice

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General