Ernest Lartey
About Candidate
Communications Specialist with 10+ years in journalism, corporate communications, and event management. Proven at leading national-scale events (15 annually, GHS 300K–1M revenue), managing 60–80 staff across 10 departments, and securing high level government partnerships. Board-level experience with strong stakeholder engagement and strategic storytelling.
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Education
I graduated with a degree in Communication Studies with specialization in Journalism.
Work & Experience
National Manager — Events (Ghana) | The Business Executive Group Jan 2025 – Present
• Strategic oversight for 15 high-profile events annually; portfolio generates GHS 300K–1M revenue per event with 200–600
attendees.
• Lead 10 cross-functional departments (60–80 staff); conduct progress reviews, coach team leads, enforce timeline
accountability.
• Drive operational excellence: reduced delays, improved client satisfaction, scaled participation, elevated brand visibility.
• Design training programs on event strategy, marketing, and management for new and veteran staff.
• Serve on Management and Disciplinary Board; contribute to governance and strategic policy.
Team Lead | The Business Executive Group Apr 2019 – Sept 2025
• Orchestrated 2024/2025 Ghana Philanthropy Awards and Ghana Development Awards — premier national civic recognition
events.
• Led inaugural Ghana Academia Summit and Awards 2026; secured partnerships with Ministry of Education and Ghana
Education Service.
• Directed multi-disciplinary teams through strategic planning and execution of high-profile ceremonies.
• Led nominee research and fact-checking, safeguarding credibility and fairness in jury assessments.
• Designed staff training; oversaw timelines, budgets, and deliverables for on-schedule event execution.
• Produced comprehensive 2016 General Elections coverage across pre-production, live production, and post-production.
• Investigated and uncovered stories through field research; authored clear, engaging broadcast scripts.
• Assistant Producer for flagship program 'State of Affairs'; coordinated guests, content, and production quality.
• Recipient: GHOne Newsroom Best Staff of the Month Award (2016).
Corporate Communications Journalist | McDan Group
Aug 2014 – Oct 2016
• Produced stories, press releases, and multimedia content elevating corporate visibility.
• Covered key events through interviews, video, and written reports; ensured brand consistency.
• Managed communications projects end-to-end, safeguarding accuracy and strategic alignment.
