Gladys Muthoni Wambugu
Summary
Experienced journalist, marketer, and secretary with a proven track record of delivering high-quality writing, managing successful marketing campaigns, and providing top-notch administrative support. Skilled in conducting thorough research, insightful interviews, and crafting captivating stories. Proficient in utilizing the Microsoft Office suite, WordPress, and various social media platforms. Possessing excellent communication and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and surpass expectations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary
Coltech Technologies
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Managing the calendar and scheduling meetings and appointments and other arrangements
- Handling phone calls, emails and other correspondences
- Taking minutes at meetings and drafting reports
- Conducting research and compiling information on various topics as directed
- Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Providing administrative support including filing, photocopying, printing and organizing documents
- Liaising with team members, clients and vendors to coordinate tasks and projects
- Preparing reports, presentations and documents for internal and external stakeholders
Marketer
Business Advertising Magazine
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Researching and gathering relevant content from client's respectable brands to include in the business advertising magazine
- Creating content for advertorials, editing content, and seamlessly blending promotional messages with valuable information for readers
- Collaborating with designers to create advertisements for clients
- Brainstorming and developing creative concepts for advertisements that resonates and align with the target audience as well as the client's marketing objectives
- Understanding consumer behavior, comments and feedback to enhance advertising content
- Adhering to brand guidelines and maintain brand consistency in all advertising content which helped strengthen brand identity and recognition
- Distributing the magazines in different regions to maximize on advert viewership
Reporter
Kenya News Agency
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Conducted in-depth research, interviewed sources and gathered accurate information for news stories which mainly appeared in The Star and Daily Nation newspapers
- Reporting and writing articles and feature stories, news reports and other content for various media platforms
- Fact-checking and verification of sources to ensure accuracy in my reports
- Interviewing sources and asking insightful questions, actively listening and maintaining objectiveness without bias
- Adhering to ethical guidelines and professional standards while reporting to maintain credibility and integrity
- Staying informed about current events and trends to produce timely and relevant content
- Able to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment and produce my reports on time
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Mass Communication and Media
Chuka University
11.2016
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Ndaragwa Girls Secondary School
Ndaragwa, Nyandarua County11.2011
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Blue Waters Academy
01.2007
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational abilities
- Time management abilities
- Attention to details
- Problem solving skills
References
1. Lydia Shiroya
Former Communication Officer - Kenya News Agency, Kiambu.
2.Simon Karuru
Business Developer and Editor - Business Advertising Magazine
3. Collins Musa
Director/ stakeholder - Coltech Technologies
Timeline
Secretary
Coltech Technologies
07.2023 - 07.2023
Marketer
Business Advertising Magazine
01.2018 - 06.2023
Reporter
Kenya News Agency
06.2015 - 10.2015
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Ndaragwa Girls Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Blue Waters Academy
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Mass Communication and Media
Chuka University
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