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LYNDA MUTUA

International Relations
Nairobi

Summary

A highly-analytical and ambitious aspiring Communications officer possessing strong public relations, communication and project management abilities. Excels in managing print communications and enforcing proactive media plans. Committed to supporting organization's initiatives and programs.

To seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Casual Bank Clerk

Cooperative bank of Kenya
05.2018 - 08.2018

As a casual bank clerk at the Shares Department, my duties included:

  • Check and confirm dividend disposal method for all shareholders in the share register
  • Check and confirm details of shareholders to be paid via cheques and Mco-op cash and assist in populating list of shareholders to be paid via their mobile phones
  • Verify details appearing on payment request forms tally with those in records
  • Ensure that dividend bankers cheques issued are clear and all details are captured
  • Retrieve all cheques for shareholders whose payment have been processed through
  • EFT’s or Mco-op cash platform to avoid any double payments
  • Check and confirm that cheque numbers issued to each shareholder match with their names
  • Pack the cheques to be posted in a presentable and readable manner prior to posting
  • Record all mails to be posted via registered mail by use of post office bar codes for security purposes
  • Customer relations between shareholders and Bank
  • Assist in preparations and scheduling of Annual General meetings for shareholders
  • Assist In organizing and mobilizing shareholders during Annual General meetings
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.

Communications Intern

Centre for Multiparty Democracy - CMD
08.2016 - 11.2016
  • Mobilizing board members to meetings
  • Campaign management
  • Assisting in preparation of events and board meetings
  • Preparation, production and editing of official documents
  • Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.
  • Prepared or edited organizational publications such as employee newsletters or stockholder reports for internal or external audiences.
  • Wrote press releases and other materials utilizing SEO practices.
  • Used various social media platforms for media and blogger outreach.

Education

Master of Arts - Project Planning and Management

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
03.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
09.2014 - 12.2017

High School Diploma -

Lulu High School
Kwale, Kwale District, Kenya
01.2011 - 12.2013

Skills

    Microsoft Office proficiency

    Project management

    Content development

    Program development

    Press releases

    Web content management

    Campaign coordination

    Community management

    Content coordination

    Communications strategy

    Public relations

    Event planning

Timeline

Master of Arts - Project Planning and Management

University of Nairobi
03.2021 - Current

Casual Bank Clerk

Cooperative bank of Kenya
05.2018 - 08.2018

Communications Intern

Centre for Multiparty Democracy - CMD
08.2016 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

University of Nairobi
09.2014 - 12.2017

High School Diploma -

Lulu High School
01.2011 - 12.2013
LYNDA MUTUAInternational Relations