Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Essential Skills
References
Affiliations
Additional Information
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John Amakhobe

John Amakhobe

Commications Expert
Nakuru

Summary

Communications expert with 6 years of experience working in local and international organization. Extensive experience and an impressive portfolio in photography, audio visual production and film making, with a knack for crafting compelling narratives that resonate with audiences. Knowledgeable in multi-media and multi-platform communications strategies, social media marketing, and content creation.Passionate orator with a keen eye for detail. Experienced in internal and external communication, branding, media engagement and social media management.

Work History

Communication and Events Assistant

MG Innovation Hub

Role: Provided Communications and Strategic support; Events Planning, Coordination & Coverage; Wrote, edited, and distributed content (including banners, posters, photos, videos, and marketing materials); Maintained records of media coverage and collated analytics and metrics; and Social Media Output and Management.

Achievements:

  • Collaborated with teams to develop and implement digital strategies
  • Led 5 impactful training sessions on digital skills and ethics within the Maa community, empowering 1200 participants to navigate the digital landscape responsibly.
  • Systematically documented project progress and milestones using images, videos, and text to engage a wide audience, including potential donors.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement digital strategies, resulting in a 20% increase in online engagement across MG Innovation Hub.https://youtu.be/r0uc8oMNnUQ )
  • Managed end-to-end production processes for 92 projects (https://youtu.be/HrdJlmqoyDA) and conducted meticulous post-production editing, maintaining a 98% satisfaction rate from stakeholders including government, companies etc.
  • Successfully coordinated and executed 9 digital skills training programs, equipping more than 154 individuals with practical expertise.
  • Led project planning and execution for 17 initiatives ensuring adherence to timelines and achieving a 90% on-time project delivery rate.

Trainer and Editor

MG Innovation Hub in partnership with Forum CIV and ILO
  • Trained Maa community in communicaaation, digital skills, marketing, and sales
  • Educated on digital ethics and navigation
  • Coordinated and delivered digital skills training, assessing learning outcomes
  • Designed and organized training programs, both in-person and online
  • Supported users in adopting learning technologies and documented projects.

Economic Digital Strategist

MG Innovation Hub
  • Evaluated and improved digital strategy, incorporating latest interactive trends
  • Created integrated and cost-effective digital strategies, delivering value
  • Analyzed and reported on digital campaigns, utilizing customer data
  • Engaged with clients, sales teams, and management to optimize digital assets
  • Led digital event planning and execution.

Field Officer

National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and document management for executives
  • Executed social media marketing strategies to enhance business visibility
  • Maintained organized work areas and provided administrative support
  • Prepared invoices, marketing materials, and training manuals.

Achievements:

  • Efficiently coordinated complex travel arrangements and adeptly managed documents for executives, streamlining operations and enhancing productivity.
  • Successfully executed dynamic social media marketing strategies, resulting in a 25% increase in business visibility and engagement.
  • Prepared & refined marketing materials, and crafted 10 comprehensive training manuals, ensuring seamless business operations and client interactions.
  • Provided consistent administrative support.




Product Photography and Video Manager

MG Marketing Corporation
  • Created high-quality marketing videos and images
  • Managed projects from conception to final delivery
  • Identified optimal media outlets for promotional campaigns
  • Supervised post-production processes and quality control.

Achievements:

  • Produced top-notch marketing videos and images that captured attention and resonated with audiences. (https://youtu.be/KHnEvXf0j-Q)
  • Oversaw communication projects throughout their lifecycle, effectively navigating from initial concept to successful final delivery.
  • Strategically pinpointed prime media channels for impactful promotional campaigns, maximizing audience reach.
  • Skillfully supervised post-production workflows and maintained stringent quality control, ensuring impeccable final outputs.

Data Collector Enumerator

DCA Kenya
  • Contributed valuable feedback regarding questionnaire content during the L2V PROJECT.
  • Assisted in the development of training materials for new Data Collector Enumerators, contributing to their successful onboarding process.
  • Collaborated with team members to identify areas for improvement in data collection methods, leading to higher quality results.
  • Successfully completed numerous surveys within given timeframes, demonstrating strong time management skills and attention to detail.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA

Kenyatta University
NAIROBI
04.2001 -

Computer Systems & Applications - undefined

Nakuru Training College

Associate of Arts - Certificate in DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING OF TRAINERS

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZAZTION (ILO)
NAIROBI
04.2001 -

Skills

Administrative Support

Accomplishments

  • Produced compelling content aligned with branding guidelines.
  • Led successful digital skills training sessions.
  • Managed end-to-end production of marketing materials.

Publications

https://youtu.be/KHnEvXf0j-Q?si=j3SuF6c4zJJsHrPq https://youtu.be/IrKg6JQARmI?si=-e45X-Dby8YnIB8C https://youtu.be/saNh-dadaP0?si=lI6jTxNOwtH7rW7I https://youtu.be/luHGzTwlj4w?si=BABd-knShBy6Jbqh https://youtu.be/B_R8t295uO4?si=twJdLqVhAbb-jFUR https://youtu.be/B_R8t295uO4?si=twJdLqVhAbb-jFUR https://youtu.be/HrdJlmqoyDA?si=GGUpLjevYGs8j9j9 https://youtu.be/QHmZYp7LsPo?si=IuYgMz-Y4saTLDDG

Essential Skills

  • Creative collaboration
  • Content creation (video, photo, written)
  • Social media platform proficiency
  • Graphic design (Canva) and video editing (Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Event planning and organization
  • Project management

References


  • Mr. George Muturi, Founder,

      MG INNOVATION HUB LTD,

       0712261633.

  • Mr. Michael Kariuki,

      Head of Graphics Design, MG Marketing

       0790964507

Affiliations

MG INNOVATION HUB

IDEAL SOUND AND ENTERTAINMENT

NCCK

DCA

ADS

Additional Information


  • Professional Counseling: I have offered street children a safe space to process emotions and navigate challenges, fostering healthier thinking and behaviors.
  • Talent Cultivation: I have nurtured hidden potentials in street children, boosting selfesteem and opening doors to future opportunities.
  • Guided Mentorship: I have connected them with empathetic mentors, providing guidance, sharing experiences, and fostering a sense of belonging.
  • Skills Enrichment: I have also equipped them with vital life skills through education and vocational training, empowering self-sufficiency


hobbies

  • Traveling and Hiking
  • Video Shooting
  • Photography
  • Reading Books and Journals
  • Charity and Community Work

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA

Kenyatta University
04.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Certificate in DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING OF TRAINERS

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZAZTION (ILO)
04.2001 -

Communication and Events Assistant

MG Innovation Hub

Trainer and Editor

MG Innovation Hub in partnership with Forum CIV and ILO

Economic Digital Strategist

MG Innovation Hub

Field Officer

National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)

Product Photography and Video Manager

MG Marketing Corporation

Data Collector Enumerator

DCA Kenya

Computer Systems & Applications - undefined

Nakuru Training College
John AmakhobeCommications Expert