FAITH WEKESA
BUNGOMA
Summary
I am detailed oriented strategic-thinking Communications professional adept at writing, editing and shaping copy to meet specific needs, enhance perception and drive change. Decisive and focused with expertise in team leadership, program management and complex problem-solving. Maintains positive media relations and promotes specific messages.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Communications
County Government of Bungoma
BUNGOMA
08.2017 - Current
- Developed and manage the production of external communication collaterals that include newsletters, documentaries and online articles
- Established and maintained relationships with mainstream and other stakeholders through media outreaches, stakeholder meetings and events management
- created and Implemented the organization's communication strategy that created policies and guidelines that governed content accuracy and branding standards and consistent engagement with our public
- Managed communications with external and internal stakeholders.
- Developed media packs that include; press releases, media briefs, interviews and sponsored articles for mainstream newspapers.
Communication Consultant
Dana Communications
NAIROBI
01.2013 - 03.2017
- Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on business objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition and industry trends.
- Oversaw professional social media messaging through content development, follower engagement, social listening, trend analysis and by leveraging competitor research.
- Studied objectives, promotional policies or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
Kampala, UgandaSkills
- Collateral Management
- Professional Networking
- Public Presentations
- Stakeholder Communications
- Policy Writing
- Digital Communications
- Communications Strategies
- Crisis Communications
Referee : Joseph Wambati, 0721971335
County Secretary, Bungoma County
Timeline
Assistant Director of Communications
County Government of Bungoma
08.2017 - Current
Communication Consultant
Dana Communications
01.2013 - 03.2017
MBA - Business Administration
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY