Eunice Kangai
Nairobi
Summary
Strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. Efficiently manages multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CO-FOUNDER & TRAINER
THE EVENTS ACADEMY
01.2019 - Current
- Developed 2-course curriculums
- Trained over 100 students since 2019 to date
- Enrolling, training, and facilitating students' needs and ensuring a high level of student satisfaction
- Conducting target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Studying the market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Creating and implementing relevant social media marketing and sales campaigns to meet revenue goals.
- Designing and sending out quarterly newsletters to our subscribers
- Identifying and forming partnerships with relevant stakeholders to meet organizational goals
- Submitting monthly marketing reports
PROJECT MANAGER
UBUMUNTU ARTS ORGANIZATION
10.2014 - Current
- Successfully designed and produced 9 art festivals and 3 conferences
- Enhanced media statements and presentations before sending to general public or media organizations
- Worked with marketing teams to design campaigns and communications
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts.
- Monitoring effectiveness of various campaigns and communication strategies.
- Assisting in fundraising support and sponsor relations
- Creating and updating the company's internal and external communication, marketing, and planning documents
- Selection and management of festival artists and speakers in collaboration with festival curator
- Creating, maintaining, and communicating festival and conference programs in collaboration with festival curator
EVENT PLANNER - LEAD PLANNER - EVENT CONSULTANT
WARIDI EVENTS LIMITED
12.2011 - 05.2023
- Led events team for 10 years
- Implemented event process flow that streamlined service delivery by 50%
- Supervised over 10 employees and vendors
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Interviewed, supervised, and motivated event team members to achieve optimal productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
- Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
- Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Developed sales presentations and documents to drive sales and increase brand awareness.
- Initiated an online marketing show to increase brand awareness
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
- Performed face-to-face meetings and pitches to finalize contracts for services and event details.
- Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets, and timelines
- Hired, trained, and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
PROJECT MANAGER
MASHIRIKA PERFORMING ARTS GROUP
07.2009 - 09.2011
- Improved company productivity by 10%
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
- Designed project documentation including proposals, concept notes, press kits, sponsor presentations, reports, etc.
- Initiated and maintained sponsor and donor relations.
- Initiated and maintained media and PR relations
- Designed, managed, and reported on project budgets
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
ADVERTSING COPY WRITER
THE ADVERSTING COMPANY (TAC)
01.2008 - 06.2009
- Developed, proofread, and edited copy for adherence to brand standards and voice.
- Played instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with resourceful team to elevate quality of content and designs.
- Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
- Wrote advertising material for use by publication, broadcast, or internet media to promote sale of goods and services.
- Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Presented clients with unique copy options based on overall marketing objectives.
Education
Online Post Graduate Diploma - EVENT MANAGEMENT FOR MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
THE EVENT ACADEMY
UK07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - COMMUNICATION IN ADVERTISING AND BROADCAST
DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY
Kenya08.2008
Skills
- Project planning and management
- Administration
- MS Office
- Relationship management
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management
- Event production (on and offline)
- Copy and content writing
- Attention to detail and highly organized
- Calm under pressure
- Problem solver
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms, and Google Slides
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Elementary
A2
KSL (Kenyan Sign Language)
Elementary
A2
Timeline
CO-FOUNDER & TRAINER
THE EVENTS ACADEMY
01.2019 - Current
PROJECT MANAGER
UBUMUNTU ARTS ORGANIZATION
10.2014 - Current
EVENT PLANNER - LEAD PLANNER - EVENT CONSULTANT
WARIDI EVENTS LIMITED
12.2011 - 05.2023
PROJECT MANAGER
MASHIRIKA PERFORMING ARTS GROUP
07.2009 - 09.2011
ADVERTSING COPY WRITER
THE ADVERSTING COMPANY (TAC)
01.2008 - 06.2009
Online Post Graduate Diploma - EVENT MANAGEMENT FOR MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
THE EVENT ACADEMY
Bachelor of Arts - COMMUNICATION IN ADVERTISING AND BROADCAST
DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY
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