Grace Sowada

Proactive communication and media professional with experience in social media management, project coordination, media development initiatives and public outreach. Skilled in creating engaging digital content, supporting communication strategies, and managing campaigns that promote media literacy, digital inclusion, and press freedom. I am a fast learner, detailed oriented, organized, a team player, a communicator and work well both in teams or independently.

Strong background in Communication Studies and a customer focused services. Passionate about advancing communication for development and supporting initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Health Information Officer Trainee at Ridge Hospital (2026-03 – 2026-04)

• Created, activated and printed hospital cards for patients.
• Managed, secured and analyzed patient health data.
• Ensured accuracy in the patient health data.
• Organize, oversee and protect patient health information data like symptoms, diagnosis, medical history and test results (Data confidentiality.

Communication and Information Sector (C.I) at Ghana Commission for UNESCO (2024-10 – 2025-09)

• Manage the organization's social media platform to improve visibility and engagement.
• Support the design and implementation of projects on media development, press freedom and digital inclusion.
• Develop and deliver media literacy programmes and content to support public awareness.
• Prepare communication materials, reports, project documentation, meeting minutes and updates for stakeholders.
• Coordinate administrative tasks including scheduling meetings, dispatching letters, managing office correspondence, and maintaining project files.
• Assist with public outreach activities and advocacy campaigns aligned with UNESCO's goals.

Student Intern at GHOne TV (Starr FM) (2023-09 – 2023-10)

• Supported newsroom operations including research, scripting, and content preparation.
• Assisted with interviews, field reporting and story development.
• Media Monitoring and Research.
• Organized production files and media archives for efficient workflow.

Sales Attendant and Customer Services at Hannah Newman Cold store (2017-10 – 2020-08)

• Provided customer assistance and product recommendations to improve sales.
• Maintained accurate stock records
• Created visually appealing merchandise displays to attract customers.
• Encouraged customer loyalty by building positive rapport with customers.

Student Intern at Media General (Connect FM) (2017-06 – 2017-07)

• Assisted with radio production, on-air programming, and newsroom duties.
• Supported reporting activities and prepared basic content for broadcast.
• Media Monitoring, voice editing and interviewing.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication studies (Journalism) – University of Media, Arts and Communication - IJ (2020-01 – 2024-12)

Certificate of Higher Education in General Arts – Takoradi Senior High School (2014-09 – 2017-04)

Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) – Queen of Peace Academy (2009-01 – 2014-06)