Experience:
Current: Chams Media Agency
Communication officer
• Offering digital media services
• Doing corporate documentaries
• Engaged as photographer and videographer at the organization
• Media strategists
• Video editor, reporter, transcriber and script writer
Dec 2021- May 2022: County Government of Turkana
communications attache
• Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
• Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on business objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition and industry trends.
• Responded to requests for information from media or designated appropriate spokesperson or information source.
• Oversaw professional social media messaging through content development, follower engagement, social listening, trend analysis and by leveraging competitor research.
Jan 2018- 2021: Daily Nation and Standard Newspaper Nairobi, Kenya
Article Writer
• Brainstormed with Type department to determine new topics and stories.
• Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
• Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
• Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
Aug 2021 - Nov 2021: Focus Media Nyanza, Kenya
Editor and Writer
• Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
• Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
• Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
• Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
August 2019: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Rift Valley, Kenya
Census Enumerator
• Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain purpose of Census, ask questions and record answers.
• Visited assigned neighborhoods and knocked on doors to encourage participation in Census.
• Maintained and submitted records of hours worked, miles driven and expenses incurred to facilitate accurate reporting measures.
• Met with supervisor to review procedures, report issues or concerns and receive instructions.
Education:
2017- 2021: Maseno University
Bachelor of Arts (communication and media studies, with IT)
2013-2016: Aic Kiptenden High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) B-(minus)
2004-2012: Kibuswa primary school
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) 337/500 marks
Skills:
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Experienced in managing internal and external communications within organization
• Good knowledge of content management system
• Extensive knowledge of web development and maintenance procedures
• Familiarity with social media including Facebook, Twitter, Telegram etc
• Ability to plan internal campaigns and events
• Ability to prepare content for press releases and publications
Additionally:
I am a self-motivated, flexible and hardworking individual with a strong interest in learning from others, enabling me to work with a wide range of people to positively impact society.