David Pato Mbotela
Mtwapa, Kilifi County
Summary
A graduate Quantity Surveyor doubling up as an advertising copywriter, filmmaker & results-oriented Marketing Specialist proficient in developing creative marketing collateral for diverse projects and establishing clear standards and enforcing protocols for consistent, high-quality results. An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team/project goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Copywriter
Yellow Agency Africa
06.2023 - Current
- Writing advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
- Writing social media outreach posts on both informational and promotional topics.
- Improving search result rankings with targeted SEO strategy.
- Curating high-quality photos and videos to complement written copy.
- Conducting research to identify audience demographics, incorporating collected data into future copy.
- Monitoring performance of copywriting campaigns and analyzed data to identify areas of improvement.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
Brand Strategy Consultant
Real-Const Ltd
03.2023 - Current
- Identifying appropriate marketing channels and target customers for construction-related campaigns.
- Creating and distributing surveys for the construction industry data collection and analysis.
- Writing engaging and successful construction marketing, advertising, and company website copy.
- Analyzing data to uncover insights and identify key opportunities to inform strategic decisions related to the construction industry.
- Assembling reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
Creative Copywriter
5ive Africa Ltd
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed short and long-term media outreach strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Most notably 'Mimi Ndio Kusema' election campaign of 2022 running in Mombasa, Kilifi, & Nairobi counties. The campaign urged over 3 million Kenyans to vote wisely
- Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
- Supported client projects from planning to on-time completion of quality deliverables.
- Provided editorial guidance to facilitate the delivery of top-quality digital and outdoor content.
Quantity Surveying Trainee
Real-Const Ltd
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Developed and maintained a database of cost information to use the most up-to-date and relevant data in estimates.
- Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendations to adjust site requirements.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
- Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
Freelance Quantity Surveyor
Dr. Agnes Mithamo
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Generated Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and a schedule of materials for the proposed renovation works to Dr. Mithamo's apartment in Kayole, Nairobi
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling the renovation works of her apartment building in Kayole, Nairobi
- Worked well in a team setting, providing consult to the foremen, masons & electricians
Quantity Surveyor Intern
Questworks Ltd
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
- Readied and presented cost reports to keep stakeholders informed of job progress.
- Attended site meetings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
The University of Nairobi
Nairobi12.2021
Certificate - Counseling Psychology
Amani Counselling & Testing Centre
Mombasa01.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Basics of Computing
Kenya Coast Polytechnic (Formerly MTTI)
MombasaSkills
- Brand Development and Marketing
- Microsoft Office
- Research Methods
- Creative Messaging
- Creative Strategies
- Website Copy
Filmmaking
Self-training scriptwriter for advertising and music videos
Hobbies
Filmmaker & Scriptwriter
Blogging
Reading
Macro-photography
REFEREES
Mr Martin Owambo
Head of Unit, Finance and Budget
United Nations Integrated Office
Haiti.
mowambo@gmail.com
Mr Kevin Kimatu
Digital Media Professional
kimatukevin@gmail.com
Mr Martin Simiyu,
Senior Quantity Surveyor,
Real-Const Ltd.
simiyumartin37@gmail.com
Nyali, Mombasa.
Dr Agnes Mithamo
Pediatrician Child Specialist
agnesmithamo@yahoo.com
Nyeri.
Timeline
Junior Copywriter
Yellow Agency Africa
06.2023 - Current
Brand Strategy Consultant
Real-Const Ltd
03.2023 - Current
Creative Copywriter
5ive Africa Ltd
03.2022 - 11.2022
Freelance Quantity Surveyor
Dr. Agnes Mithamo
07.2019 - 09.2019
Quantity Surveying Trainee
Real-Const Ltd
03.2018 - 01.2020
Quantity Surveyor Intern
Questworks Ltd
08.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
The University of Nairobi
Certificate - Counseling Psychology
Amani Counselling & Testing Centre
Some College (No Degree) - Basics of Computing
Kenya Coast Polytechnic (Formerly MTTI)
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