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Nana-Adwoa Ofori

Web Content Manager at Adelphi University (Garden City)

Nana-Adwoa Ofori

Web Content Manager at Adelphi University (Garden City)

Experience

Web Content Manager
Adelphi University
July 2011 - Present (1 years 10 months) Garden City
Responsible for developing the voice for all aspects of Adelphi University's online presence. In addition to writing, editing, and proofreading site content, I work closely with the technical team to maintain site standards with regard to new development.
Community Manager
Monster.com
June 2011 - Present (1 years 11 months) New York City
Marketing and promotion for BeKnown app on Facebook.
Writer
AOL
November 2009 - Present (3 years 6 months) New York City
Write and edit content for AOL and The Huffngton Post. Pitch articles to members of editorial staff regarding breaking news stories. Coordinate photos, conduct high concentration of media research, conduct interviews with key leaders.
Staff Writer
The African Magazine
January 2009 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Responsible for writing featuring stories regarding entertainment, lifestyle, for the print/online magazine .
City Desk
New York Post
April 2006 - December 2008 (2 years 8 months)
Delivered proofs, copies, developing stories and information to all facets of the City Desk. Researched late-breaking stories. Edited, proofread content for print issues, assisted editors in Features and Business sections with research for various stories.
International Permissions Coordinator
Conde Nast
February 2008 - June 2008 (4 months)
Responsible for reviewing editorial content for  South Africa, Spain, Poland, Italy versions of Vouge, Vanity Fair, Glamour . Reviewed and kept record of all contractual information regarding written text, photography
and illustration. Acted as a liaison between US and Int'l publications.
Associate Designer- Womens
Gap Inc, Banana Republic, Polo
February 2003 - September 2005 (2 years 7 months)
Assisted Creative Directors from conception to production for Woven, Knits sportswear concepts for womenswear. Conducted trend research, assembled inspiration boards, responsible for mill cards, factory, and merchandising information. Conducted research at MOMA, FIT, for major rigs. Assisted Director of merchandising and product development and acted as liaison between design and production.

Education

Parsons School of Design
Certification
Fashion Design
2004
Parsons School of Design
Fashion Design
2003 - 2004
Smith College
Bachelor's Degree
African-American Studies, Government
2002
Smith College
African-American Studies, Government
1999 - 2002
Northfield Mount Hermon School
High School or equivalent
1996

Interests

  • Dancing
  • fashion
  • Film/movies
  • music
  • Photography
  • talk shows

Endorsements for Nana-Adwoa

  • At Monster.com:

    • Mammi-Ama Ofori
      Community Manager at Monster.com
      “Nana-Adwoa is an esteemed and gifted writer among several other talents. I fully endorser her as a highly competent worker in all areas.”
      Mammi-Ama thinks you're good at...
      Promotions/Marketing, Strong Writing Skills, Oral communication, interviewing, Social Networking, Research and data analysis
      July 4 2:48 AM
  • At Monster Worldwide:

    • Britteny Elrick
      BeKnown Community Management at Monster Worldwide
      “Nana-Adwoa is a fantastic addition to the team! She knows how to utilize social networking in various platforms to inform, instruct and help others. Her communication skills are strong and she excels at speaking to a large audience.”
      Britteny thinks you're good at...
      Oral communication, Social Networking
      July 8 8:36 PM
  • At WALMART:

    • Thomas Kendall
      Warehouse Worker at WALMART
      Thomas thinks you're good at...
      Promotions/Marketing
      November 14 10:34 AM