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Chef
Dorah's Kitchen
02.2024 - Current
Pablo Murunga
Advertising & Marketing
Nairobi,Kiambu District
Timeline
Brand Strategy Consultant
Vizual Dialog Ke
Jan.2019 - Current
Chief Commercial & Operations Officer
BSD Group
02.2015 - 06.2017
Business Director
Transcend Media Group (TMG)
09.2012 - 02.2013
Project Manager
Ogilvy EA Limited
02.2010 - 06.2010
Business Development Manager
Creaticus Limited
09.2008 - 10.2011
Group Account Director
Scangroup
10.2004 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Sociology And Geography
University of Nairobi
03.1992 - 07.1996
No Degree - Theology
Word of Life
02.1991 - 04.1991
High School Diploma -
Nairobi School (Prince of Wales)
01.1987 - 11.1990
GED -
Hospital Hill Primasry School (HHS)
02.1979 - 11.1986
Work History
Chef
Dorah's Kitchen
Nairobi, Nairobi
02.2024 - Current
- Established strong relationships with key industry influencers, amplifying brand reach through strategic partnerships.
- Championed rebranding efforts, leading cross-functional teams through all stages of implementation while minimizing impact on customer perception.
- Facilitated workshops for internal teams to foster a deeper understanding of company branding guidelines and best practices.
- Organized successful events showcasing products or services while reinforcing a positive brand experience.
- Guided product development teams in aligning offerings with core brand values and target audience preferences.
- Implemented innovative promotional tactics to drive consumer interest and generate buzz around product launches.
Brand Strategy Consultant
Vizual Dialog Ke
Nairobi, Nairobi
Jan.2019 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Chief Commercial & Operations Officer
BSD Group
Nairobi, Nairobi
02.2015 - 06.2017
- Coordinated and led meetings to inform management and stakeholders of operational challenges and suggested improvements.
- Collaborated with executives and management to review projected revenue and adjust resources accordingly.
- Enhanced productivity through developing and implementing effective standard operating procedures.
- Provided excellent customer care to maintain and improve customer relations, strengthen loyalty and increase product and service sales.
- Championed change management initiatives aligning staff attitudes and behaviors with organizational goals.
- Contributed to business development efforts to drive revenue and meet corporate objectives.
- Coordinated visits and provided briefs to very important personnel (VIPs) improving knowledge and awareness of operational activities, programs and offerings.
Business Director
Transcend Media Group (TMG)
Nairobi, Nairobi
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Directed financial management initiatives to maximize profitability, overseeing budgets, forecasts, and reporting processes for accurate fiscal oversight.
- Mitigated risks effectively by proactively identifying potential challenges and developing contingency plans accordingly to safeguard against unforeseen obstacles in achieving objectives.
- Streamlined project management processes to ensure timely completion of deliverables within established budget constraints while maintaining high-quality results.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing cost-effective arrangements without compromising quality or service levels.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making practices to inform strategic planning efforts and optimize performance outcomes.
Business Development Manager
Creaticus Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi
09.2008 - 10.2011
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
- Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
- Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, consistently exceeding revenue targets through upselling strategies and exceptional customer service.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
Project Manager
Ogilvy EA Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi
02.2010 - 06.2010
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
Group Account Director
Scangroup
Nairobi, Nairobi
10.2004 - 09.2009
- Streamlined internal processes for better efficiency, enabling the account management team to focus on delivering exceptional service to clients.
- Evaluated campaign performance metrics regularly, optimizing strategies as needed to maximize results for clients consistently over time.
- Worked effectively with senior-level clients such as executives to build trusting and long-lasting relationships with key accounts.
- Led portfolio of client partnerships using consultative, forward-thinking approach.
- Coordinated with department heads to develop agency revenue streams and long-term strategies.
- Pursued every opportunity to increase account revenue and diversify group revenue streams by continuously analyzing data and capitalizing on emerging trends.
- Increased client satisfaction by effectively managing multiple accounts and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Created effective, strategically-sound and innovative marketing communications plans.
- Led a team of account managers to successfully deliver high-quality campaigns for various clients, resulting in increased revenue and client retention.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Sociology And Geography
University of Nairobi
Nairobi / Kenya 03.1992 - 07.1996
No Degree - Theology
Word of Life
Nairobi / Kenya 02.1991 - 04.1991
High School Diploma -
Nairobi School (Prince of Wales)
Nairobi / Kenya 01.1987 - 11.1990
GED -
Hospital Hill Primasry School (HHS)
Nairobi / Kenya 02.1979 - 11.1986
Skills
- Brand Development and Marketing
- Brand Positioning
- Brand Alignment Strategy
- Social Media Posts
- Creative Messaging
- New Product Introductions
- Department Development
- Message Campaigns
- Budget Administration
- Event Coordination
- Creative Thinking
- Advertising Strategy
- Research Methods
- Team Development
- Content Management
- Personnel Development
- Digital Media
- Data and Trend Forecasting
- Survey Consumers
- Customer Demographics
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkPart TimeFull TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programsWork from home optionAccomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of Umeme Pamoja Electicity Connectivity Campaign for Kenya Power in 2005 bringing a significant No. of New Customers on board.
- Achieved a Mobile Phone Query and Payment Solution For Kenya Power, by completing The Advertising & Communication piece that helped to articulate the new product offer with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 30 staff members.
- Achieved Real time Monitoring of Media by introducing Media Tracking & Monitoring Software in collaboration with Steadman & Associates for tracking media coverage, articles tasks.
Golf, Art Collector, Photographer, Creative Visual Artist, Writer, Mentor
I tell stories. Stories define us, not just as a company but as human
beings. I love telling them, I love hearing them. But most of all I
love creating them. I am all about crafting and telling brand stories.
Your brand stories.
• Questions? Questions? Questions? Over the years I have
discovered that branding is about asking lots of questions about
everything. Why? To determine Influence. Simply put, to discover
who you are (identity) where you are (positioning), and the
connections that inspire or motivate action.
• My Mission: To build strong African brands that influence the world.
Summary
I am an artist with a great love for music, cooking, design, and sports. I am a self-trained amateur artist who dabbles in watercolors & pastels, A self-styled chef who is launching a cloud kitchen, and a retired International sports personality who is involved in mentoring I collect music and sing in the car over the sound of the radio (though,
once upon a time I sang in church), I am learning to play the guitar all over again... and wondering why I ever stopped playing in the first place.
An ambitious promoter and skilled people manager with a deep understanding of market trends and successful strategies to achieve sales and marketing results. Strengths include leveraging data to optimize approaches and capitalizing on new opportunities. A perceptive professional talented at storytelling and content curation.
Anticipates and creatively solves problems to execute business plans. A strategic thinker demonstrating perseverance and critical thinking skills.
Quote
The opposite of a true statement is a false statement, but the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth.
Niels Bohr
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Affiliations
- Marketing Society of Kenya
- Advertising Practitioners Association
- Public Relations Society of Kenya
- Content Marketers Guild
Software
Word, Powerpoint, Excel,
Interests
Music, Photography, Art & Sport
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