CHRISTINE WANDERA
Nairobi, Nairobi Province,30
Summary
Highly skilled and accomplished professional in graphic communication and advertisement with a strong background in public communication and editorial assistance. Public Communication Officer at Busia County and Editorial Assistant at Kenya Television Service, honed expertise in conveying messages through various media channels.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills contribute effectively to the production process. Demonstrated keen eye for design and deep understanding of visual communication principles. Proficient in industry-standard software and tools, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), to create visually appealing and impactful materials.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Goal is to be a team leader who achieves social, economic, and political development to better the lives of people in society, country, continent, and globally.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Communication Officer
County Government of Busia
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Developing PR strategies and campaigns
- Preparing press releases, keynote speeches and promotional material
- Building positive relationships with stakeholders, media and the public
- Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.)
- Prepare and distribute press releases
- Organize PR events (e.g open days, press conferences) and serve as the company's spokesperson
- Managed social media platforms, increasing engagement and fostering positive online presence.
- Developed crisis communication plans to effectively address potential issues and maintain company reputation.
- Analyzed data from communications campaigns to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments for future success.
- Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising
- Address inquiries from the media and other parties.
Volunteer
Safari Africa Media
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Studio and outdoor photography
- Video Shooting
- Video editing.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Editorial Assistant
Kenya Television Service (KTS)
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Generating ideas for news and feature stories following leads from the public, press conferences, and stories already published among others
- Researching and collecting evidence and information using relevant sources such as archives and the internet to support the story ideas
- Exercising judgment on the best angles and leads in writing both news and feature stories
- Identifying potential interviewees, briefing them, and preparing an interview schedule
- Conducting proper interviews with intentions of acquiring enough, clear, accurate, correct, and balanced information
- Establishing and maintaining contacts for potential news sources
- Understanding and complying with media laws and codes of conduct while exercising my responsibilities and duties.
Intern
Department of Film Services
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Shooting videos
- Archiving
- Safe keeping equipment
- Photography.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Graphics, Communication and Advertising -
Moi University
05.2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Kereri Girls High School
12.2012
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -
Sega Girls Primary School
12.2008
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Media Relations
- Press Release Writing
- Speech Writing
- Photography
- Marketing Communications
- Corporate Communications
- Web Content Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Video Production
- Photo editing
Hobbies and Interests
- Motivational Speaking
- Attending Conferences
- Watching Educational Documentaries
- Volunteer and Community work
References
- Mr. John K Tengelei, CEO, Safari Africa Media, +254 722 335848, jotenge30@gmail.com
- Mr. Edwin Gogo, Lecturer, Moi University, P.O Box 3900, Eldoret, +254 713 787166, edwingogo17@gmail.com
- Mr Winston Mbanda, Director - Communication & Publicity, County Government of Busia, +254 722 263774
Affiliations
- Member of The Media Council of Kenya (MCK)
Languages
English, Swahili
Native language
French
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Public Communication Officer
County Government of Busia
04.2020 - 10.2022
Volunteer
Safari Africa Media
01.2019 - 03.2020
Editorial Assistant
Kenya Television Service (KTS)
03.2017 - 06.2018
Intern
Department of Film Services
09.2016 - 12.2016
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Kereri Girls High School
Bachelor of Science in Graphics, Communication and Advertising -
Moi University
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -
Sega Girls Primary School
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