Fred Murimi
Corporate Communications Officer, Public Relations Officer, Front Desk Officer, Business Management Officer
Nakuru
Summary
A highly motivated individual with Excellent Communication skills and Team player. I possess Effective Organizational skills and ability to handle tasks in an efficient and timely manner. Moreover, I am committed to continuous learning while helping the institution in my position as a student leader. Community-oriented Officer comfortable working in high-stress situations and coordinating emergency responses. Seasoned team leader with unrelenting dedication to keeping community safe and secure. Proactive about using proper protocols while on duty and interacting with community contacts.I am working to achieve the highest standards I can. My friendly approach to matters enables me to build rapport with officials, fellow work mates and staff thereby improving efficiency in the organization I am working for. Proven track record of driving online traffic, generating leads, and optimizing conversion rates. Skilled in utilizing various digital marketing channels and tools to achieve business objectives. Strong analytical mind-set combined with creative thinking to deliver measurable results. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively in cross-functional teams. Committed public servant displays sound judgment under pressure in life-threatening and emergency scenarios and situations. Watchful and diplomatic professional preserves public safety, fights crime and prevents loss of life. Recognized for heroic acts and police duty excellence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
PUBLICRELATIONS & CORPORATE COMMUNICATION OFFICER
Narok County Assembly
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Typesetting, Data Entry, Research, Data Analysis and Printing.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Media Relations: Managing relationships with journalists and media outlets to ensure positive coverage of the county assembly's activities. This involved writing press releases, organizing press conferences, and serving as the spokesperson for the assembly.
- Facilitating effective communication within the county assembly. This included creating newsletters, memos, and other internal communication materials to keep staff informed and engaged.
- Crafting and disseminating messages to the public, stakeholders, and other government entities. This included managing the assembly's social media presence, website content, and public statements.
- Handling communication during emergencies or controversial situations, developing strategies to mitigate negative publicity and maintain the assembly's reputation.
HANSARD REPORTER
Narok County Assembly
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Hansard Reporting, Editing, Typing and Transcribing
- Collaborated with editors to develop compelling story ideas, ensuring diverse content that appealed to a wide audience.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
- Enhanced news coverage by conducting thorough research and fact-checking for accuracy.
- Improved overall reporting quality through meticulous editing and proofreading of articles before publication.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Participated in community events as a representative of the publication, fostering positive relationships between the news outlet and its audience members.
- Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
- Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Language and Communication (Corporate Communication) -
MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY
Diploma in Business Management - undefined
Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School Education (KCSE) -
NAKURU BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
Kenya Certificate of Primary School Education (KCPE) -
ST. JOHN’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
EFFECTIVE CUSTOMER CARE/ FRONT DESK - RECEPTIONIST
KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
NAKURU 02.2020 - 03.2020
SUPERVISORY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT - SUPERVISOR
KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
NAKURU 09.2020 - 09.2020
Skills
Communication Skill: Excellent in articulation and proficient writing, as well as able to relate well with the clients to win their desire to experiences the services and products offered
Public Relation: Excellent in looking after reputation, earning understanding and support and influencing opinion and behaviour, planning and sustained effort to establish and maintain goodwill and mutual understanding between an organization and its public
Customer Relations: Expert in customer relations, having successfully managed client expectations by understanding their needs, meeting them, and applying professionalism
Relationship Management: Ability to build loyalty by providing support to the trade through regular visits, accurate communication, maintaining constant communications with the clients, and ensuring customer satisfaction
Marketing Strategy: Expertise in promotional strategies, refining and segmenting target population, measuring marketing effectiveness, and tracking prospective customers
Market Research and Analysis: Experienced in providing market information and reports on the performance of customers and competition to ensure that the relevant marketing people are fully informed
Sales Management: Effectively identified new ideas for the development of sales opportunities, which included accomplishing set sales targets and executing the sales plan in line with the company growth strategy
Problem-Solving Skills: A resilient problem solver with experience expediting the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximum satisfaction
Planning and Organizing: Refined planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support, and ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely and professional manner
ICT Competence: Proficient in using MS suites such as Word and Excel Proficient in using the internet and emails
Honest and a transparent worker: Works under no supervision to attain the desired and set objectives of the organization or firm
Goal oriented
Work Coordination
Report Writing
Emergency Response Coordination
Leadershiproles
- 2021, Class Representative
- 2022, Secretary General of the Maasai Mara Students’ Association (MMUSA)
- 2023, Secretary to the Kenya Universities Students Association(KUSO) Committee of Constitution Making Process (CCMP)
References
- DR. JANE OMBATI, 0725989792, COD LLC DEPARTMENT, MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY
- DICKSON KARBOLO, 0725630908, MANAGER, KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (KIM)
- MIKE KIPLANGAT YATOR, 0723377536, PRINCIPAL NAKURU BOYS
- BETTY ASHLY KADESA, 0723715188, NAROK COUNTY ASSEMBLY HANSARD DIRECTOR
Training
- May 2024, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION INTERN, NAROK COUNTY ASSEMBLY
- 2023, 5th ANNUAL EAST AFRICAN STUDENT LEADERS SUMMIT, ARUSHA, TANZANIA
- 2020-2022, DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
- November 2022, CAREER, LEADERSHIP AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
- September 2020, EFFECTIVE CUSTOMER CARE SKILLS TRAINING
- February 2020, SUPERVISORY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT COURSE
Timeline
PUBLICRELATIONS & CORPORATE COMMUNICATION OFFICER
Narok County Assembly
05.2024 - 08.2024
HANSARD REPORTER
Narok County Assembly
05.2023 - 08.2023
SUPERVISORY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT - SUPERVISOR
KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
09.2020 - 09.2020
EFFECTIVE CUSTOMER CARE/ FRONT DESK - RECEPTIONIST
KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
02.2020 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts in Language and Communication (Corporate Communication) -
MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY
Diploma in Business Management - undefined
Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School Education (KCSE) -
NAKURU BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
Kenya Certificate of Primary School Education (KCPE) -
ST. JOHN’S PRIMARY SCHOOL