Samuel Polley Email & Phone Number

Zurich, Switzerland

Greater Accra, Ghana

I support investors and Diplomatic officials in navigating the cultural complexities of the Ghanaian business environment. In this role I have supported businesses, potential investors, chambers of commerce and diplomatic missions with their cultural interactions, interpersonal relationships, corporate communications strategy, in high level meetings, and with a general introduction to Ghana. I am also supporting companies and chambers with their marketing and communications content, as well as moderating various cross platform conferences.

Zurich, Switzerland

Inventive Africa is a platform that writes and collates stories of innovation from across the African Continent. The aim of Inventive Africa is to inspire creative minds cross the mind to realise that their ideas have value. As Editor, I both write articles, and source articles from innovative start ups across Africa. I build the network both by growing the community on Twitter (4500+ followers) and building relationships with key players across the continent.

Zürich Area, Switzerland

As a freelance copywriter I have created articles, blogs, web content, social media content, newsletters, marketing content and German to English translations.

Zürich Area, Switzerland

- Created key partnerships with Telecommunications companies and end users in Africa. - Developed relationships with African network. - Built Strategy for African expansion.

Dietikon

Communications agency running campaigns in the public, private and third sector. - Managed social media for campaign victory in Regional Council and City President elections.- Responsible for over CHF 50,000 social media advertisement budget.- Strategic lead on campaigns within the political, corporate and third sector. - Led a young driven team of five, mentoring them at the beginning of their career. Consulted for start-ups, including tech innovations and authors. - Business development in Africa for tech start-up. - Co-organised Campaigning Summit Switzerland for which I was the live announcer.Social media monitoring, Community Management, Community building, Blogging, Content Management, Research, Project Management, Business development.

Zürich Area, Switzerland

- Researching and writing articles on African issues in Switzerland- Editing articles from other journalists- Planning and organising Africa Link Symposium- MC at events

Schlieren, Switzerland

Lead a team of 15 freelance journalistsCompiling articles for a monthly publication (Circulation of 10,000)Editing editorials and advertorials (Eg. Uni St. Gallen Business School)Marketing and sales to potential partners

Muri, Switzerland

- Organise the components database- Creating and editing marketing content- Creating and editing website content- Strategic communications advice - Translating marketing and sales documents

Accra, Ghana

- Researching recent sporting news and statistics- Live TV football analyst (Champions League, EPL, Serie A)- Interviewing guests- Assisting social media team

Accra, Ghana

- Maintaining relationships with various media houses in Ghana. (Daily Graphic, Metro TV, Vibe FM, TV3, Ghanaian Times)- Supervising volunteer and intern placements- Supervising and taking care of volunteers in Accra. (Upwards of 50 at a time)

Works to connect the outside world with Ghana and provide trustworthy solutions to problems.

- International Seminar Organisation- General Office Administration - Personal Assistant to Managing Director- Sales and marketing of workshop and empowerment fair

Masters, African Studies

Activities and Societies: Tongu Student Union, Ewe Student Union, Legon Hll Hockey Team

Ba Hons, Ancient History And History