Highly experienced and established Journalist and Communications Professional offering over 17 years’ professional work experience. Have been a Senior-Level Journalist with deep knowledge of various industries and role-players for many years. Industry exposure includes financial, tech, telecoms, mining and metals. Personally commissioned and written thousands of articles over the years. Have spent close to two decades building extensive networks in the media industry and am highly connected in the South African operating environment, as well as in other African countries and internationally. Extensive engagement with people from different walks of life, such as executives and other professionals, union members, government officials, media, and communications specialists. Possess excellent communication and networking skills. Can observe, think clearly, and discern relationships easily. Ability to clearly communicate assisting in constructive engagements with all stakeholders across all levels. A naturally people-centered person with strong leadership abilities. Having worked successfully in teams, able to delegate, motivate and handle individuals in a diplomatic manner. Many years’ experience has sharpened skills in communicating, writing, and engaging with different stakeholders, while learning to work well within pressurized environments and under strict deadlines.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀✓ Journalism✓ Media Relations✓ News Writing ✓ Marketing and Business Development✓ Corporate Communications ✓ Internal Communication✓ Copywriting✓ Strategic and Crises Communications✓ Editing✓ Research ✓ Press Releases✓ Copy Editing✓ Interviewing ✓ Investigating ✓ Client Liaison ✓ Presentations ✓ Project Management and Strategy✓ Collaboration ✓ Face-to-Face Meetings✓ Lead Following𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁✆ +27 72 607 7382✉ lonibloomberg@gmail.com