To be a committed, creative, smart working person with strong analytical skills; excellent communication skills, results oriented person; a team player with strong organization and coordination skills, high integrity and ethic seeking diverse experience and opportunities to enhance my professional career.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Projects Coordinator
All Saints Cathedral
Nairobi, Nairobi County
05.2015 - Current
Achievements:
Liaised with all Stakeholders and especially Chairpersons of different Projects.
Collated and analyzed news coverage on Projects in all social media platforms as well as news outlets.
Developed fundraising/ resource mobilization strategies for Project.
Planned, developed and maintained Public relations strategies for Projects
Organized and planned for briefing meetings between clients and consultants
Liaised with and followed up inquiries from individuals and other organizations often via telephone and email touching on Projects.
Minute taking and typing for 3 different Projects; collating and disseminating reports for all Projects
Researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media.
Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters
Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments
Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results
Assisted with on boarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization
Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships
Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events
Coordinated venue and catering arrangements, speaker and attendee liaison and material distribution for meetings and events
Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties
Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures
Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping
Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments
Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows
Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success
Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status
Trinity Centre Marketer
Allsaints Cathedral, Trinity Center
Nairobi, Nairobi County
02.2015 - 04.2015
Trinity Center marketer
Main role was to market Trinity Center to Corporate Companies
Achievements:
Developed team communications and information for meetings
Planned, Developed and Implemented Public Relations Strategies.
Liaised and answered inquiries from Media, individuals and other organizations, often via Telephone and Email touching on Trinity Center.
Researched, Wrote and distributed press releases to targeted Media.
Collated and Analyzed Cathedral news Coverage on Trinity Center.
Prepared and supervised production of publicity brochure, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programs.
Assisted with maintaining and updating information on Cathedral Website.
Assisted with managing and updating information with users on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook
Organized 4 events geared towards big launch.
Increased uptake/ hire of auditorium by 10%.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
Researcher
Nyumba Kumi Initiative - Daystar University
Nairobi, Nairobi County
11.2014 - 12.2014
Achievements:
Researched and came up with tactics that were used to improve intake of initiative by communities.
Pitched proposal to 3Daystar Community and identified people within to be used as community leaders/ contact persons.
Researched for project to identify its success and failures and possible solutions.
Administrative Assistant
Kenya Pharmaceutical Association
Upper Hill, Nairobi County
05.2014 - 12.2014
Achievements:
Successfully planned meetings.
Organized for meeting venue, snacks, and writing materials.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Participated in organizing Annual Scientific conference 2014.
Followed up with sponsors.
Drafted speeches and power-point presentations.
Facilitated registration of members during Annual Scientific Conference and supply of conference materials
Spearheaded registration of new members to Kenya Pharmaceutical Association.
Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events
Set up conference rooms, technology and materials to facilitate meetings
Monitored office calendars to plan meetings, activities and travel to maximize productivity
Managed relational database to store information for reference, reporting and analysis
Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow and readability
Managed incoming correspondence to enhance employee performance and reduce time spent on processing and responding
Public Relations Officer
ONE SONG
Nairobi, Nairobi County
09.2014 - 11.2014
Event dubbed “inspired” held at Daystar University
Main sponsors: Young Rich from K24, Business Mind Magazine, Daystar University and D&R Advertising agency.
Achievements:
Sourced for sponsors to support event.
Pitched idea to CEO of different corporate.
Sourced venue and booked in advance
Updated Daystar University on event.
Designed fliers, posters and other publicity materials.
Drafted press release, feature release, fact sheet, and media strategy for event.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
One Song International
Achievements:
Director full production of event.
Drafted duty Rota for camera men, sound technicians for event.
Spearheaded production team.
Supervised editing, photography and sales of photos and DVDs.
Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
Photography & Articles Editor
Trinity Magazine
Nairobi, Nairobi County
01.2012 - 08.2014
Trinity magazine - All Saints Cathedral
Achievements:
Scheduled activities for crew
Approved photos to be used in magazine
Recommended equipment to be used.
Edited articles before publishing.
Supported photography and video shoots by helping with equipment setup
Administrative Assistant
All Saints Cathedral, News
Nairobi, Nairobi County
01.2010 - 08.2014
Achievements:
Represented views of Youth and Children
Facilitated record keeping of meetings and all official documents.
Planned meetings and ensured that publications were produced on time.
Reviewed content to be in-line with theme of month.
Edited articles that were published in magazine as well as contributor to magazine.
Director
All Saints Media Team
Nairobi, Nairobi County
03.2013 - 10.2013
Achievements:
Ensured all events are recorded, edited and stored for archiving
Drafted schedule for whole month that included all members.
Ensured that Sunday services are running smoothly and all equipment's are in order and ready for next shoot.
Draft schedule for shooting crew.
Represented team in Worship pillar Committee.
Recommend to Pillar on equipment and quality of productions.
Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
Camera Person
Royal Media Services
Nairobi, Nairobi County
01.2012 - 05.2013
Production Department
Achievements:
Participated in shooting of press conferences, rallies as well as features.
Participated in filming of in-house productions like Inspekta Mwala, Papa Shirandula, and Machachari
Co-directed some in-house productions.
Worked with outside broadcast/ live transmission.
Worked in transmission/ technical team and in studio.
Reporter
Kass Media
Nairobi, Nairobi County
08.2011 - 01.2012
Roles and responsibilities:
News gathering and Reporting,
Sub editing,
Script writing,
Translation of scripts,
News reading
Voicing of commercials
Learned how to use different editing soft ware
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & CAUSES
Tree planting activity -KCB Bank
Climbed Mt Kilimanjaro to Marangu gate - Mandara hut 1st of January 2015
PROJECTS
WASTED PARADISE - August 2011
Wasted paradise is documentary on wonderful wildlife and bird life found in Kenyan's capital waste and treatment plant in Ruai
Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNA-iTFM4ag
Education
Bachelor - Communication- Double, Public relations and Electronic media
DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY
Nairobi, 30
01.2012 - 01.2015
Diploma - Mass Communication - Electronic media
MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY
Rongai, 31
01.2009 - 01.2011
Computer packages- Ms- Word, Excel -
GRETHENS COMPUTER COLLEGE
Nairobi, 30
01.2010 - 03.2010
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
MARY MOTHER oF GOD SECONDARY SCHOOL
Nakuru, 31
01.2004 - 01.2007
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
MAMA NGINA PRIMARY SCHOOL & MADARAKA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Nakuru, 31
01.1995 - 01.2003
Skills
Editingundefined
References
REFEREES
Peter Kamau
African Nazarene University - Sound Technician
P.O. Box 38670 - 00623
Nairobi
Cell: 0724869676
Peter.Kamah@gmail.com
Rev Alfred Apela
All Saints Cathedral
Youth Pastor
P. O. Box 40539 – 00100
Nairobi
Tel: 0721387407, 0738387837
aapela@gmail.com, aapela@allsaintsnairobi.org
Interests
ACTIVITIES
Journalism club member- School Publications
AESIEC - Daystar University
HOBBIES
Interacting
Reading
Travelling
Timeline
Projects Coordinator
All Saints Cathedral
05.2015 - Current
Trinity Centre Marketer
Allsaints Cathedral, Trinity Center
02.2015 - 04.2015
Researcher
Nyumba Kumi Initiative - Daystar University
11.2014 - 12.2014
Public Relations Officer
ONE SONG
09.2014 - 11.2014
Administrative Assistant
Kenya Pharmaceutical Association
05.2014 - 12.2014
Director
All Saints Media Team
03.2013 - 10.2013
Photography & Articles Editor
Trinity Magazine
01.2012 - 08.2014
Camera Person
Royal Media Services
01.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor - Communication- Double, Public relations and Electronic media
DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY
01.2012 - 01.2015
Reporter
Kass Media
08.2011 - 01.2012
Administrative Assistant
All Saints Cathedral, News
01.2010 - 08.2014
Computer packages- Ms- Word, Excel -
GRETHENS COMPUTER COLLEGE
01.2010 - 03.2010
Diploma - Mass Communication - Electronic media
MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY
01.2009 - 01.2011
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
MARY MOTHER oF GOD SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2004 - 01.2007
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
MAMA NGINA PRIMARY SCHOOL & MADARAKA PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.1995 - 01.2003
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