Doreen Achieng’
PR/Communication
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
2030
2030
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Public Communications Intern
Ministry of Cooperatives and Macro, Small and Medium Enterprises
1 2024 - Current
- Assists in building corporate relations
- Developing content on topical issues and uploading into institutional website
- Assists in the preparation of media reviews, briefs, press releases and statements
- Assists in maintaining public relations relations records and documents
- Participates in event organization
- Engages in media monitoring
Industrial Attachment
Maasai Mara University
2019.05 - 2019.07
- Assisted in building marketing strategies to increase the number of student applicants in the institution
- Commended for strong writing skills of articles, proposals, pitch letters and also editing
- Worked with colleagues to create publicity campaigns and identify improvements in communications
- Utilized social media outlets to increase customer followers by posting relevant messages
- Creating marketing materials, such as flyers, brochures, social media posts, and newsletters
- Assisted in managing the university's social media accounts, creating posts, responding to comments, and analyzing engagement metrics
- Writing press releases, pitching story ideas, and coordinating media interviews with university officials
Education
Short course - Introduction to Digital Journalism
Reuters
Bachelor of Science - Communication and Public Relations
Maasai Mara University
2015.01 - 2019.01
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
St. Anne's Sega Township Secondary School
2011.01 - 2014.01
Skills
Detail-oriented
Multitasking
Relationship building
Interpersonal skills
Customer relationship management
Team player
Negotiation
Communication skills
Written communication
Collaboration
Customer-centric approach
Analytical skills
Information analysis
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Microsoft Office proficiency
Shortcourses
Introduction to Digital Journalism, Reuters (Online), 01/01/23
References
- NELLY KOSGEY, Assistant Director Public Communications, State Department of Cooperatives, P.O BOX 30547, Nairobi, 00100, nellykosgeykulei@gmail.com, +254720773497
- Dr. Ikachoi Dennis, Lecturer, Department of Media Films and Communication, P. O BOX 861, Narok, 20500, denisikachoi@gmail.com, +254700348936
Training
Public Relations Society of Kenya Conference, Mt. Kenya University, 10/01/18
Timeline
Industrial Attachment
Maasai Mara University
2019.05 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Science - Communication and Public Relations
Maasai Mara University
2015.01 - 2019.01
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
St. Anne's Sega Township Secondary School
2011.01 - 2014.01
Public Communications Intern
Ministry of Cooperatives and Macro, Small and Medium Enterprises
1 2024 - Current
Short course - Introduction to Digital Journalism
Reuters