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Noni Gatere

Business, Media & Tech Specialist
541 - Nairobi,Kenya

Summary

A self- driven and accomplished business professional with over 10 years local and international experience growing organization value through strong communication, strategic thinking, and influential relationship-building. Having the ability to form and sustain strategic relationships, address business challenges as well as shape executive decisions and actions.

Overview

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Languages
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Certifications
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years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Producer, Lecturer - Film & TV

Africa Digital Media Institute
Nairobi , Kenya
2020.04 - Current
  • Employ a variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
  • Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Ensure that the class projects are high-quality, well-coordinated, planned in advanced, stay within budget and are delivered on time
  • Use my skills and judgment to further the interests of the Institute, practice due diligence to protect its property, investments and reputation.

Independent Business Consultant & Film Producer

Self Employed
Nairobi , Kenya
2014.08 - Current

· Managing relationships with business partners and stakeholders across multiple industries including – agencies, media houses, influencers, government regulators, professional bodies, and suppliers.

· Creating strategic plans, business development and marketing strategies that enable organizations exceed set targets and objectives.

· Identifying changing business strategy and objectives and create programs, content and communication in line with organizational goals.

· Improving efficiency and effectiveness of projects through cost reduction, standardization, and service quality improvements.

  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.

Contestant Producer - East Africa's Got Talent

Rapid Blue (Pty) Ltd
Nairobi , Kenya
2019.02 - 2019.11

· Development and implementation of the communications & marketing strategy.

. Leading contestant management team in delivery of contestant acts, resulting in the successful broadcast and viewership.

· Tracking media (social media, radio, Tv & print) to create reports that inform strategy development.

· Maintaining the brand image through creating and maintaining strategic relationships.

Corporate Territory Manager

Microsoft Corporation
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2013.03 - 2014.06

· Closed revenue targets against a portfolio of 125 corporate accounts (commercial and public sector) while achieving YoY growth of 17%

· Managed and lead a high performance team to ensure consistent achievement of organizational targets.

· Improved customer satisfaction and increased revenue through the detailed profiling of the infrastructure, business processes and products deployed within accounts.

· Developed programmatic strategies, events or training sessions based on identified pattern, trends or issues within the distribution channel.

Large Account Manager - East & Southern Africa

Dimension Data
Nairobi , Kenya
2010.08 - 2011.12

· Increased revenue growth and focused account penetration within East & Southern Africa by cross-selling and up-selling Microsoft solutions.

· Understanding Microsoft’s business strategy and articulating its benefits to customers.

· Focus on solution based selling by positioning technology that would greatly address business challenges and enhance customer experience.

· Account discovery, profiling and planning to drive revenue growth within the region.

Product Development Manager

Alliance Technologies
Nairobi , Kenya
2009.05 - 2010.07
  • Reviewed product development operations, including budgets, expenditures and research.
  • Distinguished product issues and gathered information on customer experiences.
  • Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
  • Leveraged industry trends and competitive analysis to improve customer relationship building.
  • Secured long-term accounts by recommending strategies to promote brand effectiveness and highlight product benefits.

Corporate Communications Executive

AccessKenya Group
Nairobi , Kenya
2005.05 - 2006.10
  • Managed media relations and campaigns to address public communications in crisis situations.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with members of media in order to promote positive coverage.
  • Developed and implemented short- and long-term communications strategies.
  • Built and strengthened industry partnerships to improve product placements, amplify coverage and maximize effectiveness of marketing strategies.

Customer Service Administrator - East Africa

Fedex Corporation
, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan
2005.05 - 2006.10
  • Developed lasting relationships with customers, which helped to bring in additional business opportunities.
  • Updated customer service database with new information, including address changes and contact details.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Achieved the highest customer service rating of 98.9% in the region.

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Business Administration

United States International University
Nairobi
2002.01 - 2005.08

Skills

    Grit & Tenacity

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Certification

Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People

Timeline

Head Producer, Lecturer - Film & TV

Africa Digital Media Institute
2020.04 - Current

Contestant Producer - East Africa's Got Talent

Rapid Blue (Pty) Ltd
2019.02 - 2019.11

Helping Clients Succeed, Steve Covey

2015-10

Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People

2015-08

Independent Business Consultant & Film Producer

Self Employed
2014.08 - Current

Corporate Territory Manager

Microsoft Corporation
2013.03 - 2014.06

Entrepreneurship Development, Enablis

2011-05

Large Account Manager - East & Southern Africa

Dimension Data
2010.08 - 2011.12

Product Development Manager

Alliance Technologies
2009.05 - 2010.07

Corporate Communications Executive

AccessKenya Group
2005.05 - 2006.10

Customer Service Administrator - East Africa

Fedex Corporation
2005.05 - 2006.10

Bachelor of Science - International Business Administration

United States International University
2002.01 - 2005.08
Noni GatereBusiness, Media & Tech Specialist