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FRIDAH CHEPCHIRCHIR Too

FRIDAH CHEPCHIRCHIR Too

Communication & Public relations expert
Nairobi,Nairobi county

Summary

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
FRIDAH CHEPCHIRCHIR TooCommunication & Public relations expert