Charity Kimani
Nairobi
Summary
Ambitious Communications Specialist possessing strong public relations, communication and project management abilities. Excels in strategic planning, corporate communication skills and customer service. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Creative Social Kenya
Nairobi
01.2019 - Current
- Planning publicity strategies and campaigns
- Created policies and procedures for improved workflow processes.
- Utilized strong verbal and facilitation skills to break information down into clear and concise steps using conference calls, email, training sessions and one-on-one coaching.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
Digital Marketing Lead
Coconut Grill Ltd
Thika
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Managing social media activities including growth, engagement, lead-generation and online reputation management for the hotel and related activities.
- Creating engaging and captivating content for use on company social pages.
- Established digital marketing programs to drive customer acquisition and sales growth.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies in digital marketing space.
TV HOST (My Doctor)
Ebru TV
Nairobi
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Hosted live television shows and interviews with guests.
- Wrote scripts, researched topics, and prepared questions for interviews.
- Coordinated production teams to ensure smooth broadcasts.
- Conducted pre-interviews with guests to determine appropriate topics of conversation.
HUMAN INTEREST REPORTER
Standard Group (KTN)
Nairobi
11.2010 - 05.2013
- Reported breaking news for the 6am, 1pm and 9pm newscasts
- Researched, wrote, edited and proofread news articles for accuracy and clarity.
- Conducted interviews with key figures and sources to obtain information for stories.
- Attended press conferences, briefings and other events to stay current on newsworthy topics.
- Curated and covered stories based on the 2013 elections and Remembrance of the Rwandan Genocide.
PROMOTIONS AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
Radio One Baltimore
Baltimore
01.2007 - 08.2009
- Promoted and organized various events for the radio station including meet and greets with local celebrities
- Edited and uploaded company video to social media
- Responsible for working with the local community to promote the radio station.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
Education
Diploma in Journalism -
The Broadcasting Institute of Maryland
01.2009
Diploma in Real Estate -
Long & Foster
01.2008
Skills
- Communications
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Customer Service
- Production
- Brand Strategy
- Problem Solving
- Public Speaking
- Customer Relationship Management
- Team Building/Leadership
- Administrative tasks
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Relationship Management
- Customer Assistance
- Meetings and presentations
- Media Relations
- Advertising and marketing
- Social media oversight
Personal Information
Title: JOURNALIST | CREATIVE | COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
References
- Julius Nyagwoi, Director, Creative Social, +254734177777, Julosore@gmail.com
- Mrs Jane Ruguru, CEO, Coconut Grill Hotel, +254722521192, jrwaweru@gmail.com
- Mr Noah Otieno, Assignment Editor, KTN, Standard Group, +254722366189
- Mr David Mcallister, Promotions Manager, Radio One Baltimore, Baltimore, USA, +14439086344
Affiliations
- Traveling
- Exploring Cultures
- Beauty
Timeline
Operations Manager
Creative Social Kenya
01.2019 - Current
Digital Marketing Lead
Coconut Grill Ltd
07.2016 - 10.2019
TV HOST (My Doctor)
Ebru TV
07.2016 - 03.2017
HUMAN INTEREST REPORTER
Standard Group (KTN)
11.2010 - 05.2013
PROMOTIONS AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
Radio One Baltimore
01.2007 - 08.2009
Diploma in Journalism -
The Broadcasting Institute of Maryland
Diploma in Real Estate -
Long & Foster
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