LYNCH COWAN ROBERT KENNETH
Executive Officer/Writer
305, Lorong Stutong 3 Taman BDC Kuching Sarawak
Summary
Experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles and persuasive copy that resonate and inspires readers. Develop a solid work ethic and professional demeanor, as well as a commitment to ethical conduct and social responsibility. Practice the highest professionalism in dealing with Government and Non-Government agencies while maximizing the networking gained during Journalism tenure.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer (Corporate Communication Division)
SARAWAK TIMBER INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (STIDC)
Kuching, Sarawak
01.2024 - Current
- Craft compelling and articulate speeches for official events hosted by STIDC
- Ensure speeches align with organizational goals, values, and key messages
- Adapt tone and content to suit various audiences and event themes
- Compile and draft content for the quarterly newsletter of STIDC
- Gather information from various departments to highlight achievements, projects, and updates
- Edit and proofread newsletter content for clarity, consistency, and accuracy
- Assist in writing and compilation of the Annual Report for STIDC
- Collaborate with head of divisions and section to gather data, achievements, financial information, and project highlights
- Ensure the Annual Report reflects STIDC’s achievements, goals, and future plans effectively
- Coordinate media invitations and manage official media channels for STIDC events
- Prepare press releases and media advisories before key events and announcements
- Cultivate relationships with media representatives to enhance coverage and communication
Regional Reporter (Sarawak Bureau Correspondent)
UTUSAN MALAYSIA (MEDIA MULIA SDN BHD)
Kuching, Sarawak
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Attend press conferences, cover functions, conduct interviews and produce news follow-up as instructed by Editor-in-Chief
- Actively and continuously involved in building networking across government agencies and getting key individuals in Government to comments and give feedbac
Special Officer
SARAWAK MULTIMEDIA AUTHORITY (SMA)
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Appointed for six (6) months by the Sarawak government during the preparation towards 12th State Election
- The scope is to monitor and go to the ground approached local communities on the lack of internet connectivity in rural areas and subsequently proposed solutions to the State Assembly Members (ADUNs)
- At the same time planned and organised events related to the efforts that have been carried out by SMA which is a statutory body of the Sarawak government in helping to improve the internet network in rural areas
Regional Coordinator, Editor & Broadcast Journalist
ASTRO AWANI (SARAWAK CORRESPONDENT)
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Lead, coordinating and editing news content, especially on what material should be use in daily content
- Actively involved in conduct exclusive interviews with state stakeholders and agencies on current issues which need to be addressed and response by state leaders
- Besides also approached and interviewed local entrepreneurs in rural Sarawak to be featured in broadcast news as well online
News Reporter
NEW SARAWAK TRIBUNE
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Attend press conferences, cover functions, conduct interviews and produce news write-ups related to the Sarawak State Government
- Actively involved in building networking across government agencies and getting key individuals in Government to comments and give feedbacks
Internship & Freelance Writer (Stringer)
MALAYSIAN NATIONAL NEWS AGENCY (BERNAMA)
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Involved in all media production and broadcasting
- Mainly attending functions and provide write up related to all functions, events, and incidents to be published in Bernama
- Built an immense networking with government and NGO agencies during the tenure
Education
Bachelor of Mass Communication - Journalism
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
Shah AlamDiploma in English Communication - undefined
Kolej Profesional Mara Indera Mahkota KPIM
Kuantan, PahangForm 1 – Form 5 - Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
SMK Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Gapor
Kuching, SarawakSkills
- E-mails
- Browsers
- Microsoft Words
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Organisation Leadership and Management
- Networking
- Time Management
- Commitment
- Problem Solving
- Public Speaking
- Active Listening
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Meeting Deadlines
ICT Skills
- E-mails, Amateur
- Browsers, Amateur
- Microsoft Words, Amateur
- Microsoft PowerPoint, Amateur
- Microsoft Excel, Amateur
Personalskills - Skills
- Organisation Leadership and Management, 5
- Networking, 6
- Time Management, 5
- Commitment, 5
- Problem Solving, 5
Icno
980814-13-5147
Personal Information
- Age: 27
- Date of Birth: 08/14/98
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Single
- Religion: Christian
Placeofbirth
Kuching, Sarawak
Race
Bidayuh
Timeline
Writer (Corporate Communication Division)
SARAWAK TIMBER INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (STIDC)
01.2024 - Current
Regional Reporter (Sarawak Bureau Correspondent)
UTUSAN MALAYSIA (MEDIA MULIA SDN BHD)
07.2022 - 12.2023
Special Officer
SARAWAK MULTIMEDIA AUTHORITY (SMA)
11.2021 - 06.2022
Regional Coordinator, Editor & Broadcast Journalist
ASTRO AWANI (SARAWAK CORRESPONDENT)
09.2019 - 10.2021
News Reporter
NEW SARAWAK TRIBUNE
02.2019 - 09.2019
Internship & Freelance Writer (Stringer)
MALAYSIAN NATIONAL NEWS AGENCY (BERNAMA)
10.2018 - 02.2019
Diploma in English Communication - undefined
Kolej Profesional Mara Indera Mahkota KPIM
Form 1 – Form 5 - Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
SMK Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Gapor
Bachelor of Mass Communication - Journalism
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
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