Terwase Simon Akpusugh is a public relations and media specialist with over 10 years of experience developing and implementing PR, communications, social media, marketing, and branding strategies. He has worked in these roles for organizations such as Family Health International, Globacom Nigeria, and Abuja Catholic Communications. His skills include PR strategy, corporate communications, brand promotion, media relations, social media management, and computer proficiency in MS Office applications. He holds an MA in International Relations and Strategic Studies and is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.

1. AKPUSUGH, Terwase Simon 23 Osadebey crescent, Apo qtrs, Abuja.
08066849061
Skype: stacsimon1
cymoo@yahoo.com
HUMANITIES, M&E, PUBLIC RELATIONS/MEDIA SPECIALIST
Dynamic and result driven Public Relations and Social Media professional with extensive years of
experience and track records of exceeding expectation, impacting corporate presence, performance,
and profitability nationally. Influential professional with notable successes in developing and
implementing Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media management, social
media,marketing, Advertising and Brand Promotion Campaigns strategies. Strategic and pragmatic
leader with a vision to leave a brand and corporate entity better than I met it, well connected with an
extensive global network of Professionals, journalist, editors, and producers, available for local and
international travel. Core professional competencies include
PR Strategic Development/Execution Corporate/Marketing communications
Brand Promotion/Advertising. Media Relations/Press Releases
Marketing Strategist.  Presentation and Negotiation
External/Employee communications  Social Media Management
COMPUTER EXPERTISE
• Proficient in: MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Corel Draw and Outlook
PROFESSIONAL CAREER EXPERIENCE
FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONAL, FHI 360
COUNTRY OFFICE, ABUJA
Mar 2015 – Present
A non- profit organization with the science of improving life and the standard of living in the world
particularly Nigeria

2. DATA ENTRY CLERK/MONITORING AND EVALUATION CONSULTANT
With a vibrant team working towards a targeted goal in the Monitoring and Evaluation department of
the organization delivered on purpose and within a specified time structure. Modern innovative
softwares came handy in piloting and actualizing data capturing, analysis and documentation
Selected Accomplishments
 Radet proficiency guaranteed
 Compiled and sorted all FHI360 and partners’ projects, workshops and seminars aimed at
boosting a robust and reliable data-base for reference
 IHRIS software became resourceful in data capturing, analysis and documentation of FHI360,
SIDHAS, HU-PACE and WHO projects within a specified time frame
 Suggested and implemented an open-door policy for cross-referencing to check against
double entry of particular data
 Implemented the concept of trouble-shooting to source out for missing data and make
contact with the personality in question where necessary
 Ensure the provision of appropriate technical and programmatic assistance to implementing
and monitoring the SIDHAS program.
 Mentor assigned facilities and support accurate monthly report preparation, data verification,
timely and complete submission, and entry into DHIS2 (SIDHAS, USG-NIG, DATIM).
 Support assigned facilities to ensure updated client-level data entry into LAMIS2.2, and
support the facilities to conduct routine internal DQA, and take steps to cover identified gaps
before next reporting period.
 Performed any other duties as assigned by the chain of authority
GLOBACOM NIGERIA
Abuja Office,
April 2014-2015
An NGO providing communication, data and internet coverage for clients oriented towards profit
maximization, expansion and development
CORPORATE SALES OFFICER
With an ambitious team oriented towards target actualization, company rebranding and
representation aimed at dominating the communications’ market through client capturing, servicing
and expansion. Assisted in planning to maintain strong communication and cordial relationship
amongst the department for result-driven projects
 Assisted to develop Communications/Public Relations strategies to guide all
Communications /PR activities and projects in Centre.
 Revamped the Social Media Channel and has been recognize for positive result achieved in
all campaign within 6months
 Established a cordial relationship with the Press/Media media organizations to leverage
cost-effective opportunities to increase visibility of the Centre both nationally and
internationally.

3.  Assisted in writing and editing contents for in-house magazines, case studies, speeches,
articles and annual reports
 Helped organize and handled events including press conferences, media parley and tours,
open days and exhibitions.
HEALTH STRATEGY AND DELIVERY FOUNDATION
MAITAMA, ABUJA
November 2015
A health non-governmental organization aimed at improving lives both at the state level and
nationally
CONSULTANT: BUDGET REVIEW AND DATA ENTRY
 Review of budget for the fiscal years between 2012 – 2014
 Compared between capital income, capital expenditure, actual budget and actual
expenditure for a precise account
 Engage with LGA M&E team in data profiling, verification and validation across supported
sites.
 Recommended a uniform distribution of forms at supported sites to checkout wrong and
incomplete data for effective project monitoring and implementation
 Helped in managing database
ABUJA CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Garki, Abuja,
November 2010-2014
A leading Public Relations, Advertising, Image Management, Media and Marketing solution agency
PUBLIC RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Spearheaded development and Implementation of content and strategy for client/organization that
seek to increase brand superiority, Advertising clips and script development , integrated
communications and marketing campaigns through a team of five.
 Cultivated and Managed top firms linkages/client corporate Relationships.
 Prepared and supervised content for production of publicity brochures, hand-outs, direct
mail leaflets, promotional video, photographs, films and multimedia programmes.
 Studied and built Clients’ Proposals with result driven recommendations.
 Developed content in all publications that represented the firm at every level and to client.
 Drafted Advertising/Media campaign strategies/contents for Clients.
 Liaised with other senior management, communications, related agencies and stakeholder’s
to provide strategic advice to key executives on PR activities and programs.

4.  Propelled gross billings to top level in the sector.
 Conducted researches, devised key strategies , and created collateral material through a
high-performance team
• Language Skills:
English Proficient
Tiv Mother tongue/Native
French Little knowledge
Hausa Working Knowledge
EDUCATION & RECENT TRAININGS
• 2015
• M.A Int’l Relations and Strategic Studies
• Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State
• 2008
• B. Philosophy
• Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome
• 2002
• Senior Sec. Cert. of Education.
• St. James Junior Seminary, Yandev, Benue State
OTHER CERTIFICATES
• November,2015
• Monitoring & Evaluation Fundamental,
• Global Health systems
• December,2012
• PR as a tool for advancing national Security
• NIPR Abuja chapter
• April, 2003
• Desktop Publishing and word management
• Orbit Computers Makurdi
SKILLS FOR GOOD LEADERSHIP

5. Visionary, Professional Integrity, Charisma, Emotional self-control, Emotional Intelligence, Effective
use of inner resources and Flexible Communication Style
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Nigeria (Member) -2012
REFEREES
JOHN CARDINAL ONAIYEKAN Agbakwuru Chidimma FR. ALUMUKU PATRICK
Catholic Archbishop. Corporate Sales Executive Managing Director
Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja Globacom, Abuja. Catholic Communications, Abuja
onaiyekanjohn@yahoo.com chidimma.iwuh@gloworld.com. alumuku@yahoo.com
08055572609 08054222831

6. Visionary, Professional Integrity, Charisma, Emotional self-control, Emotional Intelligence, Effective
use of inner resources and Flexible Communication Style
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Nigeria (Member) -2012
REFEREES
JOHN CARDINAL ONAIYEKAN Agbakwuru Chidimma FR. ALUMUKU PATRICK
Catholic Archbishop. Corporate Sales Executive Managing Director
Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja Globacom, Abuja. Catholic Communications, Abuja
onaiyekanjohn@yahoo.com chidimma.iwuh@gloworld.com. alumuku@yahoo.com
08055572609 08054222831