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
Outstanding communication skills
Business communication
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Corporate finance
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