Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Hobbies
References
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Lena Ndolo

Lena Ndolo

Nairobi

Summary

Dynamic Digital Journalist and Social Media Manager with a proven track record at Bangkok One News and AX Media Thailand. Excelled in written news coverage and boosted social media engagement by 40%. Renowned for quality news articles, multitasking, effective communication, and fostering teamwork; thus, bringing a blend of hard-hitting journalism and digital savvy to the table.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Digital Journalist

Bangkok One News
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Covered Bangkok One New's international news segment, writing breaking stories from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.
  • Researched stories by pursuing other news organizations information regularly and wrote stories within tight deadlines.
  • Complied with stringent ethical standards when covering delicate subjects, maintaining publication's standing as a reliable news source.
  • Authored articles on variety of subjects, including politics, sports and entertainment.
  • Cultivated close ties with sources, which resulted in first-hand accounts and scoops that distinguished publication from rivals.

Social Media Manager

AX Media Thailand
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Managed AX Media Thailand's corporate account on Facebook, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
  • Increased engagement rates by 5% through the production of aesthetically pleasing and captivating content.
  • Optimized posting schedules based on platform-specific analytics to maximize content visibility.
  • Enhanced social media interaction with customers.

Freelance Article Writer

Upworks Work From Home
12.2020 - 01.2024
  • Enhanced the quality of academic papers by obtaining pertinent sources and carrying out in-depth research.
  • Enhanced overall readability of documents by editing and proofreading every project thoroughly before submission.
  • Wrote over 1000 articles, blogs, and academic papers in different fields.
  • Worked together with other authors to share ideas and offer helpful criticism, which helped the team members all get better at writing.
  • Received recognition from clients for outstanding work, which resulted in recurring business and long-term working relationships.
  • Utilized advanced software tools such as plagiarism checkers (turnitin), grammar editors (Grammarly), and citation managers to ensure accuracy in both content creation and editing processes.
  • Stayed updated on current research trends and developments across a range of disciplines to create knowledgeable content that satisfied client.
  • Provided thorough direction on structure, style, and grammar usage to help students improve their writing skills.
  • Handled conflicting deadlines efficiently.

Social Media Manager

Benson Hairstyles Official Page
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Increased Instagram engagement by 40% over four months.
  • Responded to customer queries about hairstyle costs and booked their appointments.
  • Coordinated influencer collaborations, utilizing their audience to increase brand awareness by offering them a free hairstyle for a story and post.
  • Enhanced brand recognition as a result of creating and putting into practice successful social media initiatives.
  • Monitored social media trends and emerging platforms,implementing fresh tactics to keep one step ahead of the competition in salon business.
  • Successfully cultivated a devoted fan base by regularly releasing insightful content that spoke to the intended demographic.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Corporate Communications And Management

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Techno
Juja, Kiambu District, Kenya
04.2021

Skills

  • News writing
  • Mobile journalism
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Researching information
  • Social Media Management
  • Editing written materials
  • Story Pitches
  • FLUENT IN English and Kiswahili, intermediate in Spanish
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Time management abilities
  • Press Release Writing
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Completed a bachelor's degree in Corporate Communications and management.
  • Completed a 120-hour TEFL course and am TEFL certified.
  • Volunteered with Missionaries of Poor in Cararayan, Naga, Philippines where I helped feed, clean, and teach disabled kids, from 8th August to 5th September 2024. The experience taught me patience, the use of non-verbal communication, teamwork, and the ability to appreciate simple things in life.
  • Co-founded Zinduka Community-Based Organization in Mlolongo, Kenya (2016 to present), which focuses on soccer for development. Conducted a mentorship program; informing young youths of the importance of academic excellence, the effects of bullying, and substance abuse.

Certification

120-Hour TEFL Certificate, TEFL Universal - October -November, 2023

Hobbies

Traveling, Reading, Writing, Photography, Gardening, Journaling, Learning Languages, Practising meditation and yoga.

References

Contact details of 2 referees will be made available upon request

Timeline

Freelance Digital Journalist

Bangkok One News
06.2024 - 09.2024

Social Media Manager

AX Media Thailand
06.2024 - 09.2024

Freelance Article Writer

Upworks Work From Home
12.2020 - 01.2024

Social Media Manager

Benson Hairstyles Official Page
08.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Corporate Communications And Management

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Techno

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