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Carolyne Njiru

Digital Communication And Marketing Specialist
Nairobi, Nairobi

Summary

Decisive leader with over six years of experience driving company growth through creative and innovative marketing strategies and cross-functional communication tactics. Resourceful and adaptive team builder skilled at analyzing market trends and customer needs to develop highly-effective and targeted branding campaigns. Key account manager and strategic thinker.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING SPECIALIST

TRANSSION HOLDINGS-: SYINIX ELECTRONICS KENYA
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Develop digital marketing strategy by studying indicators, tracking changes in supply and demand, identifying customers and their current and future needs, and monitoring competition
  • Develop readiness materials that prepare employees for product launches, promotional activity and updates
  • Responsible for executing digital advertising campaigns in addition to assisting with development of digital marketing strategies
  • Exceeded Sept and Oct revenue goals by 29% and 24%
  • Use Google Analytics to track effectiveness of social media initiatives
  • Optimization of Social media campaigns saw increase of user engagement and website page views by 200% which also helped in media subscriptions by over 30%
  • Executed daily email marketing communications and generated customer awareness of key sales promotions and new product launches
  • Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications, and social media posts.
  • Design and oversee all aspects of our digital marketing department including our marketing database, email, and display advertising campaigns
  • Develop and monitor campaign budgets
  • Prepare accurate reports on our marketing campaign’s overall performance
  • Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
  • Monitor costs and return on investment (ROI)
  • Conducted primary and secondary research to better understand customer needs and behaviors.
  • Liaised between internal creative teams and agencies for branding ideas, graphic designs and promotional materials.
  • Designed and implemented advertising and public relations activities.
  • Ensure branding and storytelling is accurate and cohesive across all platforms and use digital monitoring tools to report on performance of our digital campaigns
  • Assist with development and implementation of customized training of leadership and management development program
  • Produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for organic social results on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other platforms
  • Collaborate with broader team to organize and execute photoshoots/videos to support content strategy
  • Monitored trends in social media, industry, and competitive landscape to create new material.
  • Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.

CONSULTANCY: DIGITAL COMMUNICATION CONSULTANT

HUBINIT (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS)
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Managed digital marketing initiatives for clients and agency, including social media, email marketing, and website development projects created content for social media marketing campaigns, including copywriting
  • Developed action plans for achieving and measuring SEO campaign success, including determining key metrics, keywords and developed processes for measurement and optimization
  • Work with content experts in business to identify learning topics and objectives, create content outline for proposed learning solution and set specification for delivery approach and channels
  • Researched new marketing channels and strategies and presented them to clients, implemented new inbound marketing strategies to uplift conversion rates by 160%
  • Works with functional leaders to create training plans, develop training modules, coordinate and administer training to team members
  • Prepared reporting dashboard and organized conference calls in order to review weekly/monthly progress, completed tasks, future action items, and listen to any concerns, questions or client requests
  • Created, Managed and Reported Social media advertising campaigns for several clients on Facebook and Instagram through Facebook ads manager and power editor
  • Collaborated with group of digital marketers, graphic designers, copywriters, search engine optimization, social media and reputation management experts to deliver exceptional metrics to clients.
  • Monitored effectiveness of various campaigns and communication strategies.
  • Developed comprehensive media outreach plan to increase visibility of organization in local, regional and national markets.
  • Prepared or edited organizational publications such as employee newsletters or stockholder reports for internal or external audiences.
  • Enhanced media statements and presentations before sending to general public or media organizations.

LEARNING DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION EXPERT

ROKAS SERVICES LIMITED
01.2017 - 12.2022
  • Draft press releases, pitches, case studies, white papers, and media summaries
  • Build relationships with new media contacts and maintain relationships with existing contacts
  • Planning events and public appearances for company executives and business leaders
  • Creates motivating and innovative training materials that empower employees to execute operational excellence
  • Manage media requests in timely and professional manner
  • Pitch story ideas and content to media
  • Participate in content and quality assurance reviews for training interventions to ensure relevancy or to improve effectiveness
  • Ensure all communication is cohesive with brand image
  • Track and analyze media coverage to inform future campaigns
  • Measure PR program impacts using regular reporting
  • Monitor employee and manager feedback results and build or continuously update training material to support business goals
  • Organize, schedule, and prepare key leaders for press interviews
  • Prepare presentations and speeches and inform groups, executives, shareholders, and general public about latest updates.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

ROKAS SERVICES LIMITED
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Supporting in maintenance of up-to-date client’s database and program metrics
  • Supporting in undertaking pre and post-project analysis, post-project follow-up, and documenting adoption of improved practices
  • Collaborated with CEO to control and report project progress, and conducted weekly progress meetings with field supervision personnel
  • Risk Management- identifying and mitigating risks that may affect effective delivery of project
  • Monitoring budget utilization in line with planned implementation plan
  • Designing, planning and delivery of data analytic and visualization products, ensuring timely completion and working to high technical standard.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.

Education

Master’s in International Relations -

United States International University – Africa
09.2018 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Education - English and Literature

Kenyatta University
09.2010 - 12.2014

Secondary Education -

Muthambi Girls High School
01.2005 - 12.2008

Skills

Social Media Marketing copy write, build ads, create visuals, and analyze reach and engagementundefined

Publications

  • The dynamics of land tenure system and its contribution to violent conflicts in Nairobi informal settlements: A case study of Soweto East in Kibera, 2020, https://erepo.usiu.ac.ke/handle/11732/6917
  • The role of climate change in conflicts in Africa, 2019, http://www.ijsred.com/volume2/issue4/IJSRED-V2I4P45.pdf
  • Personal Blog, https://cathurenjiru.blogspot.com/

Volunteer Experience

  • Inua Masomo Mashinani Initiative, Secretary General
  • Timamu Foundation, Creative Communication Strategist

Training

  • Dispute & Conflict Resolution International, Certified Professional Mediator, 2021
  • Light for the World, Employable program, 2021
  • Africa Civic Engagement Academy Fellowship - University of Georgia, 2021

References

Upon Request

Software

Ahrefs

Hubspot

Canva

Salespanel

Grammarly

Timeline

DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING SPECIALIST - TRANSSION HOLDINGS-: SYINIX ELECTRONICS KENYA
08.2023 - 12.2023
CONSULTANCY: DIGITAL COMMUNICATION CONSULTANT - HUBINIT (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS)
01.2023 - 06.2023
United States International University – Africa - Master’s in International Relations,
09.2018 - 09.2020
LEARNING DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION EXPERT - ROKAS SERVICES LIMITED
01.2017 - 12.2022
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - ROKAS SERVICES LIMITED
01.2015 - 12.2016
Kenyatta University - Bachelor of Education, English and Literature
09.2010 - 12.2014
Muthambi Girls High School - Secondary Education,
01.2005 - 12.2008

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Carolyne NjiruDigital Communication And Marketing Specialist