Mary Nyambura Njenga
COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
To work in a progressive Organization that can offer me a dynamic, challenging and rewarding working environment to develop a successful career, to fully utilize my talent and skills, and achieve the organizational goal.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Corporate Communication Officer
Kenya School of Government, Campus
10.2019 - Current
- Writing and editing the campus events articles for the KSG weekly Bulleting
- Ensuring photo coverage for the campus events - Updating the campus’ Face book page - Liaising with the corporate communication department for media relations and publicity, developing the departments’ work plan and targets
- Working with the business development department in reaching out new clients for our services
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
Project Coordinator
Avalanche Media
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Sourcing for Clients -Organizing for Photo & Video Shoots -Project Approval
Head of Production
Utugi Television
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Overseeing the Production Activities -Preparing Airing & Working Schedules -Liaising the Marketing and the Production teams -Attending Production meetings and Forums -Initiating New Programs -Program Review & Approval -Compiling Reports -Voicing Programs and Adverts
Producer
Utugi Television
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Programs Research -Programs Production -Scriptwriting -Sourcing for studio guests -Uploading and scheduling of programmes -Voicing Programs and Adverts
Programs Administrator
Gamafrica Foundation
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Initiating Programs -Events Organizing -Media Relations -Writing Reports -Attending Stakeholder Meetings -Programs Follow-up
Assistant, Marketing Executive
AAR Insurance
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Receiving and responding to emails -Clients follow up -Allocating and receipting Premiums -Approaching new clients
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, KBC
10.2011 - 01.2012
- Scriptwriting -Editing Programmes -Audio Production -Monitoring other Religious FM stations -Presenting Programmes
Volunteer
Kenya Scouts Association
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Research & Communication Duties -Media Relations -Script and Speech writing -Compiling Reports -Events Organising -Production of Scouts Voice Magazines -Training young scouts Voice Journalists -Photography & Video recording -Assisting in the Scout Shop
Education
Degree - Journalism and Media Studies
University of Nairobi
09.2008 - 12.2012
Diploma - Public Relations Management
Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)
01.2006 - 12.2007
Diploma - Broadcast Journalism
East Africa School of Journalism
01.2006 - 06.2007
KCSE
Moi Girls Secondary School
01.2000 - 01.2003
KCPE
Jacaranda Primary School
01.1990 - 01.1999
Skills
Corporate Communications
Affiliations
REFEREES
Prof. Francis .N. Kibera, PhD
School of Business
University of Nairobi
P.O Box 53969 - 00200
Nairobi.
Tel; +254 – 20 – 4443745
Cell; 0722 513259
E-mail; profkibera@gmail.com
Mr. Roy Gachuhi
East Africa School of Journalism
P.O Box 2310-00100
Nairobi
Tel; 2721969/2730795
Cell; 0722 793937
Mr. Maurice K Njuguna
Director
Avalance Media,
Nairobi.
Cell; 0722389463
Timeline
Corporate Communication Officer
Kenya School of Government, Campus
10.2019 - Current
Project Coordinator
Avalanche Media
01.2018 - 09.2019
Head of Production
Utugi Television
11.2015 - 12.2017
Producer
Utugi Television
06.2014 - 10.2015
Programs Administrator
Gamafrica Foundation
01.2014 - 06.2014
Assistant, Marketing Executive
AAR Insurance
01.2013 - 12.2013
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, KBC
10.2011 - 01.2012
Degree - Journalism and Media Studies
University of Nairobi
09.2008 - 12.2012
Volunteer
Kenya Scouts Association
01.2006 - 01.2011
Diploma - Public Relations Management
Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)
01.2006 - 12.2007
Diploma - Broadcast Journalism
East Africa School of Journalism
01.2006 - 06.2007
KCSE
Moi Girls Secondary School
01.2000 - 01.2003
KCPE
Jacaranda Primary School
01.1990 - 01.1999
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