Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Quote
Software
Languages
Timeline
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GEORGE RERU

Communication Strategist
Nairobi,30
GEORGE RERU

Summary

Communications professional with strong expertise in crafting compelling messaging, managing public relations, and executing strategic communication plans. Adept at fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and driving results through effective teamwork. Skilled in media relations, content creation, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring seamless communication and impactful outcomes. Dependable and results-driven, consistently delivering high-quality work while meeting organizational goals.

Work History

Qalibrated Systems Limited
Nairobi

Communications Officer
05.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Private Practice
Kakamega

Communications Director

Job overview

  • Mentored junior staff members on effective communication techniques, driving professional growth within the team.
  • Enhanced brand visibility by developing and executing strategic communication plans.
  • Streamlined internal communication processes for improved employee engagement and productivity.
  • Spearheaded public relations campaigns, resulting in increased media coverage and positive exposure.
  • Wrote content for press releases, website and social media campaigns.

Covenant Television Network
Nairobi

Creative Editor

Job overview

  • Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.
  • Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Developed style guides and editorial processes to maintain a consistent voice across all published materials.
  • Optimized content for SEO, significantly increasing web traffic.
  • Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.

Greengeko Media Ltd
Nairobi

Creative Designer

Job overview

  • Determined size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy to develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos and internet websites.
  • Utilized expertise and current best practices to verify quality of images, content and brand compliance.
  • Created compelling visual presentations for clients, resulting in successful pitches and new business opportunities.
  • Designed eye-catching packaging for products, strengthening brand recognition and consumer appeal.
  • Transformed ideas into beautiful designs used in identity branding campaigns.
  • Enhanced brand identity by designing visually appealing marketing materials and graphics.

Education

Information Sciences)| MOI UNIVERSITY

December 2017

University Overview

excellent school record of good leadership and integrity

Skills

Media Relations

Internal Communications

Photography

Corporate Communications

Marketing Communications

Presentation Materials

Media Communications

Social Media Marketing

Communication Strategy Development

Digital Communications

Social Media Management

Web Content Creation

Excellent Communication

Video Production

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Graphic, User Experience/Interaction, and Motion
  • Helped design the inaugural newsletter for my alma mater (AHS OBC) and in the process, producing the first identifying banner of its coastal wing of alumni in which I am an active member
  • Branded for Citimall’s parking space in Nyali, Mombasa along with identity marketing for House of Yoga in Nyali, Mombasa
  • Published the Complaint Handling Procedure for Pwani Media Group Ltd which was adopted after being accepted by the Communication Authority of Kenya
  • Incorporated into the media and publicity team of Dublin West SDA Church, Ireland in 2024
  • Produced branding and document designs for the Ministry of Health Port Health Services, JKIA in Kenya for two years running and subsequently got contracted by Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport - Kenya to make certificates for some annual conferences in 2023
  • Graduated to trainer in a Community Sailing course by the Three Degrees South Kenya, courtesy of Kesho Kenya organization in Kilifi county
  • Taught several headteachers from Kilifi County some hands-on skills in computer as part of a computer Literacy campaign called ICT for Development
  • MARKETING : Driving sales and Fostering customer relationships
  • ADVERTISING : Influencing consumer behavior through design
  • EDITING : Video, Audio, and Script
  • COMMUNICATION : Public management and Internal corporate co-relations.

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Email: Mobile: rerugeorge@gmail.com

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Software

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Indesign

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe AfterEffects

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Communications Officer
Qalibrated Systems Limited
05.2024 - Current
Information Sciences)| MOI UNIVERSITY
Communications Director
Private Practice
Creative Editor
Covenant Television Network
Creative Designer
Greengeko Media Ltd

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