Hi, I’m
HARRIET OWALLA
TRAVEL AND CONSERVATION REPORTER, SPEAKER AND MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Summary
Talented Reporter, Speaker and media relations expert enthusiastic about shaping public opinion on key issues and assisting brands develop their brand and communication strategy. Highly effective at working a clear narrative. Proficient in research, writing and delivery.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PEOPLES DAILY NEWS PAPER
TRAVEL AND CONSERVATION REPORTER
04.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Contributed to the overall growth of the publication by assisting in marketing initiatives aimed at attracting new subscribers.
- Covered high-profile events in the tourism and conservation industry in Africa like WTTC, Africa Indaba, Kwitaizina, WTM, providing timely updates to readers.
- Travel to destinations and partner with the relevant tourism boards, industry players to cover destination stories or issues affecting tourism and destinations in Africa.
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
- · Pitching, researching, reporting and writing digital stories.
- · Developing a robust travel and conservation industry network through meetings with travel industry PR representatives.
BAUHAUS LIMITED
STAFF AND SCRIPT WRITER
08.2014 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Incorporated client feedback effectively, revising scripts as necessary while maintaining artistic integrity.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write wedding stories in the magazine.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts for the wedding reality show.
- Traveled and wrote about wedding destinations in Kenya.
- Handled the company's social media pages and wrote blogs on weddings, marriage and honeymoon destinations.
THORN TREE TOURS AND SAFARIS
TRAVEL CONSULTANT AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
01.2011 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Completed accurate reservations for business and leisure travelers at point of sale.
- Promoted dedicated customer service and support by promptly resolving customer complaints.
- Organized trips for individual, family and business travelers.
- Generated reports on travel trends and customer feedback to inform business goals.
Education
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBINAIROBI KENYA
Master of Arts from INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
12.2016
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBINAIROBI KENYA
Bachelor of Arts from POLITICAL SCIENCE AND SOCIOLOGY
12.2005
Skills
- Excellent communication abilities and team work spirit
- Copywriting and editing
- Developing relationships with the relevant stakeholders in the industry players
- Pitching, researching, reporting, packaging, and writing stories for both print and digital
- Media Relations and communications strategy skills
Accomplishments
I have been on panel discussions and a speaker at various events like the We Are Africa in Capetown and Sustainability Tourism Conference in Kenya.
My views on tourism have also been featured in BBC Travel and the New York Times.
Additional Information
I have contributed in various international travel magazine outlets like CondeNaste, Skift, INews, CNBC and in local inflight magazines like Fly 540, Inzosi, Twiga, Air Kenya and Renegade Air.
Timeline
TRAVEL AND CONSERVATION REPORTER
PEOPLES DAILY NEWS PAPER
04.2016 - Current
STAFF AND SCRIPT WRITER
BAUHAUS LIMITED
08.2014 - 01.2019
TRAVEL CONSULTANT AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
THORN TREE TOURS AND SAFARIS
01.2011 - 08.2014
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Master of Arts from INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Bachelor of Arts from POLITICAL SCIENCE AND SOCIOLOGY
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