Kendi Marangu
Nairobi
Summary
Results-driven Communications and Advocacy professional with 8+ years of experience in digital content strategy, stakeholder engagement, and program coordination within NGOs and private sector initiatives. Adept at driving visibility, audience engagement, and knowledge management through multimedia storytelling, social media management, and advocacy campaigns. Passionate about gender equality, social impact, and digital innovation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Brand Strategist & Program Coordinator
Food For Education - Dishi Na County Initiative
04.2024 - Current
- Developed and executed digital campaigns, increasing program visibility by 65% and stakeholder engagement.
- Managed social media platforms, ensuring real-time event coverage and audience interaction.
- Led multimedia storytelling initiatives, producing high-quality visual and written content.
- Strengthened donor and government partnerships, leading to a 30% increase in funding commitments.
- Tracked campaign performance and provided analytics-driven insights for future strategy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent brand messaging across all digital touchpoints.
- Evaluated key performance metrics, providing actionable recommendations for continuous improvement in digital strategy execution.
Business Development & Team Lead
Digital Concepts
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Secured key accounts with top brands such as Red Bull and Bic Miss Soleil, generating Ksh 3M+ in revenue
- Designed and implemented digital marketing campaigns that enhanced brand positioning and engagement
- Provided event support, including live social media updates, media coordination, and content creation
- Streamlined internal processes for increased efficiency in lead generation and follow-up activities.
Operations Manager
Kapu Digital
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Led operational and communications strategies for a team of 35+, improving efficiency by 40%
- Developed and executed advocacy campaigns that increased audience reach by 70%
- Managed multimedia content creation, ensuring brand consistency and impact
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
Communications & Account Manager
Brands on a Mission
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Led communication strategies for social impact campaigns, reaching over 1M people
- Managed social media platforms, producing engaging multimedia content
- Developed knowledge-sharing materials and advocacy tools for stakeholder engagement
- Managed client accounts to foster long-term partnerships and ensure satisfaction.
- Developed strategic plans for account growth and retention, enhancing profitability.
- Identified upselling opportunities to enhance client portfolios and drive revenue.
- Provided training to new team members, improving overall account management practices.
- Implemented CRM system to track client interactions and feedback, leading to more personalized service.
Editor
KenyaBuzz
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed digital content strategies, increasing audience engagement by 40%
- Oversaw editorial operations, ensuring high-quality publications and brand alignment
Education
BBA - International Business Management - Ongoing
Africa Nazarene University
Diploma - Business Management
Africa Nazarene University
Diploma - Project Management
Alison
Certificate - International Organizations Management
University of Geneva
Skills
- Digital & Social Media Strategy
- Content Development & Storytelling
- Strategic Communications & Advocacy
- Event Coverage & Media Liaison
- Photography & Videography
- Graphic Design & Branding
- Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
- Knowledge Management
- Monitoring & Evaluation (MEL)
- Gender Equality & Women Empowerment
- Social Media Management (Meta, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok)
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign)
- CRM & Email Marketing (HubSpot, Klaviyo)
- Video Editing & Graphic Design
- Website Content Management (WordPress, Wix)
- Data Analysis & Performance Metrics Tracking
Affiliations
- United Nations Volunteer Program, Digital Strategy & Communications
- Marketing Society of Kenya, Member
Languages
English
Swahili
French
Brands And Organizations Worked With
- United Nations Volunteer Program (Projects Support)
- Food For Education (Dishi na County Initiative)
- Red Bull
- Bic Miss Soleil
- Kapu Digital
- Java House
- Rubis Kenya
- Dairyland Kenya
- AMREF (through Brands on a Mission)
Timeline
Digital Brand Strategist & Program Coordinator
Food For Education - Dishi Na County Initiative
04.2024 - Current
Business Development & Team Lead
Digital Concepts
01.2024 - 01.2025
Operations Manager
Kapu Digital
01.2022 - 04.2024
Communications & Account Manager
Brands on a Mission
08.2020 - 03.2021
Editor
KenyaBuzz
01.2017 - 01.2019
Diploma - Project Management
Alison
BBA - International Business Management - Ongoing
Africa Nazarene University
Diploma - Business Management
Africa Nazarene University
Certificate - International Organizations Management
University of Geneva
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