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Janet Gathuru

Janet Gathuru

Nairobi

Summary

Seasoned digital marketing specialist offering 3 years of related experience, results-driven approach and dedication to achieve remarkable client results. Leads routine operations and special projects for new and established customers. Achievements include developing, revamping and strengthening campaigns to drive revenue growth. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3

Certifications

Work History

Digital Marketing Intern

Digipath Africa
05.2024 - Current
  • Designed and presented social media campaign ideas for 4 clients.
  • Tracked social media trends and adapted to attract target follower demographic.
  • Assisted in creating visually compelling graphics for 7 clients' social media platforms, increasing engagement among followers.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for new marketing campaigns that resonate with target audiences effectively.

Social Media Manager & Content Creator

Let's Talk Deep Podcast
Nairobi, Kenya (Remote), Nairobi
03.2024 - Current
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments to publish 1 podcast weekly.
  • Increased the reach on Instagram to 263 accounts within the first 2 weeks.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Marketing Intern

Super Cosmetics Ltd
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with the director in the content development of the company’s new website to increase engagement with target audiences within 5 weeks.
  • Researched on the best courier services and wrote a courier service concept note to facilitate e-commerce sales to embrace the latest trends in the rise of e-commerce
  • Demonstrated strong verbal communication and research skills by conducting interviews among 150 customers in-store to address their needs.
  • Assisted in handling influencer relations by sending hampers to 14 influencers in collaboration with the brand boosting brand awareness.

Mentee

GDEXA
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Gained invaluable insights from a leading industry expert in marketing and leadership, enhancing knowledge and confidence in the field
  • Achieved a significant improvement in work delivery through increased self-confidence, effective goal-setting, and higher job satisfaction
  • Developed strong communication skills essential for effective digital marketing and client engagement.

Social Media Marketer

Kdee Nails
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Developed and executed a content strategy and increased Instagram reach by +127.2% within the first seven days, boosting brand visibility and audience engagement
  • Created new tactics and creative posts ideas bringing a +190% increase in content interactions and +147% increase in impressions within the first seven days
  • Monitored and reported on content performance and compiling monthly social media reports
  • Monitored comments and DMs daily and increased profile visits by +18.8% within the first seven days, driving more traffic
  • Enhanced communication between customers and the nail-technician business, by addressing inquiries and responding to the DMs online.

Digital Marketing Freelancer

Digipath Africa
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Partnered with Design Lux, event company, to create social media content and captions, increasing reach by 97% in the first week
  • Demonstrated excellent writing skills by live tweeting for Africa Executive Coaching Council’s online convention that reached 10.1k accounts daily

Collaborated with Agiza Online, an e-commerce platform to create content that reached +93% accounts in the first week.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
10.2024

Skills

  • Microsoft tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Social media management
  • Content creation
  • Strategic thinking
  • Client relationship management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Innovation & adaptability
  • Creativity
  • Collaboration
  • Verbal communication skills
  • Ethical awareness

Certification

  • Google ADs Search Certification.
  • Google Ads Display Certification.
  • Redesign Learning Solutions.

Personal Information

Title: Digital Marketing Specialist

Timeline

Digital Marketing Intern

Digipath Africa
05.2024 - Current

Social Media Manager & Content Creator

Let's Talk Deep Podcast
03.2024 - Current

Marketing Intern

Super Cosmetics Ltd
02.2022 - 08.2022

Social Media Marketer

Kdee Nails
06.2021 - 10.2021

Mentee

GDEXA
05.2021 - 03.2022

Digital Marketing Freelancer

Digipath Africa
03.2021 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Janet Gathuru