CURRICULUM VITAE IMHOAGENE RICHARD GOODLUCK Plot 100, Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos. e-mail: rimhoagene@gmail.com Mobile: +2348034349405 Blog: pen4truth.blogspot.com Links: www.saching.com www.linkedin.com (Richard Imhoagene) Google Plus (Richard Imhoagene) Date of Birth: Feb 20, 1989 Nationality: Nigeria State of Origin: Edo State LGA: Etsako Central Local Government Area Place of Birth: Lagos Religion: Christianity PERSONAL STATEMENT A skilled resource person with a high level of goal-driven commitment. Self-confident and hardworking. Ambitious and eager to learn new skills. Grounded in public relations with efficient communication skills. Works best under pressure and enjoys working as part of a professional team. Skilled writer and journalist. Publications Brain Drain: Stealing the Great Minds of Africa’s Demographic Giant. (2013) Who is Fooling Who? A concise Look at the Nigerian Government (2013) Advertising and Brand Preference: Choice or Circumstance? (2013) Mass Media, Self Reliance, and National Development- Parts 1&2 (2012) www.saching.com Several articles and features in the Nigerian Observer Newspaper. WORK EXPERIENCE Freelance Journalist/Writer The Nigerian Observer, Benin 2014 – Date Marketing Executive (Part-time) Omic Media Nig ltd, Auchi 2010 – 2013 Trainee Reporter/Non-Linear Editor Silverbird Television, Lagos 2009 Trainee Marketing Executive Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Lagos 2007 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION Bachelors in Arts (BA), Mass Communication (in view) University of Benin 2015 National Diploma in Mass Communication (Distinction) Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi 2010 Senior School Certificate of Examination (SSCE) Government College Victoria Island Lagos 2006 First School Leaving Certificate Kuramo Primary School, Victoria Island Lagos 2000 REFEREES Mr. Osazua Ivbaze Mr. Ignis Ekwe Editor, Weekend Observer, Senior Lecturer, Benin. Auchi Polytechnic, 08143143897 08033351995