1. Ighovoyimwin “Igho” Ayoro
7239 Roundrock Park Ln., Richmond TX 77407, United States
801.735.5195
igho_ayoro@yahoo.com
Objective:
Seeking a career in Marketing, Public Relations and Corporate Communications where I can make significant contributions
to my team and entire company. Open to International Assignment
Education:
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah: Bachelor of Arts in Communications, December 2008
Emphasis: Public Relations; Minor: Sociology
Military Affiliation
US Navy Reserves: September 2015 to Present.
Skills:
• AP Style
• Adobe Creative and Microsoft Office Suite
• Public Speaking
• Trade Shows
• Event Organizing
• Some HTML and Oracle
United States Navy – January 2015 to September 2015
Active Duty Personnel
PR-Related Experience
Ayoro Auto International (An International Concierge Auto Service) – January 2012 to December 2014
Owner/Marketing and Public Relations Specialist
• New client business development and presentation
• Developed relationships with auto auctions and dealerships
• Coordinated with auto shipping agents to ensure vehicles are shipped on time and in perfect condition
• Coordinated with customs clearing agents to ensure that vehicles clear customs at destination country and delivered
to clients
• Developed and administer client satisfaction surveys
• Planed, organized and executed trade shows and classic car shows throughout West Africa
A Stronger Africa – January 2010 to January 2012
Volunteer Communication/Talent and Skills Coordinator
• Training Coordinator:
o Monitored and evaluated all development programs and provide regular reports
o Organized new employee and volunteer training and skill development
o Organized lunch and learn to help current employees develop new skills and prepare for management
positions
• Event Organizer:
o Organized events targeted towards African students in college campuses
o Organized and staffed trade show booths at annual education week
o Found sponsorship, speakers and mentors for events
o Evaluated feedback from event participants
• Public Speaking:
o Gave speeches and presentations at African student's clubs and unions
o Gave speeches and presentations at corporate events to potential sponsors and mentors
o Interfaced with the media/reporters
2. • Social Media Coordinator :
o Updated social media outlets
o Built and increase publicity using appropriate social media networks
o Acted as company voice in social media network sites, actively engaged followers in dialogue with a goal
to create awareness and win advocates for programs
Pinnacle Security – January 2009 to December 2009
Contract Communication Coordinator
• Employee Relations:
o Provided support for employee communication measurement activities such as setting up online surveys.
o Organized employee events including lunch and learn orientation for new employees.
o Organized leadership training to help current employees prepare for leadership roles and responsibilities.
Wood Group (International Oil and Gas Services Company) – Oct. to Dec. 2008
Corporate Communications/Public Relations and Web Intern
• Wrote/edited press releases and media alerts
o Contacted all parties involved for information
o Edited information received for the press release or media alert
o Developed press release or media alert using the edited information
• Created Surveys
o Wrote questionnaires to get meaningful feedback from employees on how to improve future company
events
o Used an online tool (Survey Monkey) to design feedback friendly surveys
• Combined internal Web site for both the U.S. and the U.K. corporate communications offices
o Created a PowerPoint outline for management to see what the combination will look like
o Developed the Content of each page for the new site on PowerPoint and Word document
o Used both Oracle and HTML software to create the pages and populate the new Web site
• Conducted press check
o Visited the printer/graphic designer for oversight of document management
o Proofread samples of the document for faults and mistakes
• Wrote Wood Group History
o Conducted research and interviews
o Compiled information from all Wood Group companies
o Organized information in a chronological order and wrote an official Wood Group History
Community Family Centers (CFC) – Jan. to April 2008
Volunteer Marketing and Public Relations Associate
• Wrote a speech for agency’s president and CEO
o The speech was directed to help new and prospective donors and sponsors have a clear vision of the
effects their support and donations to CFC would have on the community.
• Created marketing and communications materials
o Created a Power point presentation to support the CEO’s speech as a visual aide
o Created press kit, including press releases, fact sheet and brochure for the fund raising event.
The Daily Universe (Award Winning Campus Newspaper, Brigham Young University) – Sept. to Dec. 2007
Metro News Reporter (Education Beat)
• Covered three school districts
o Responsible for finding, interviewing and writing news from the Provo, Alpine and Nebo school districts
• Covered breaking news including:
o School Board Votes to Close Grandview Elementary
o Public Educator, Administrators Receive Promised Bonus
o Provo to Get New Shopping Center (made front page of Daily Universe)
• Placed more than 24 stories within a four-month period
3. McKay School of Education (Brigham Young University) –January to September 2007
Public and Alumni Relations Associate
• Maintained and updated Web site
o Edited, posted and maintained story rotation on the Web
o Updated alumni contact information
• Wrote three stories a week
o Interviewed faculty, staff and alumni
o Wrote the monthly faculty, staff and alumni spotlight
• Sent out bi-monthly newsletters to alumni
Other Experience
Western Wats (Date Collection Agency) – July 2006 to February 2007
Wire Meister/Quality Control Supervisor
• Client Care Representatives
o Took and resolved clients concerns by phone
o Ensured client satisfaction and preserve company relationship with clients
• Maintained Company Quality Standard
o Helped call center employees meet company standards
o Provided training and feedback to call center supervisors and employees as needed
o Kept accurate record of projects and call center employee performance
• Coordinated starting and finishing of projects
o Ensured all scheduled projects started and finished as scheduled
o Reported individual call center downtime to management