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Paul Murunga

Paul Murunga

Brand Strategy
Nairobi,Kiambu District

Summary

  • I am an artist with a great love for music, cooking, design, and sports. A self-trained amateur Chef and Artist who dabbles in cooking, watercolors & pastels, a retired International sports personality who is involved in mentoring youth. I collect music and sing in the car over the sound of the radio (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.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Amateur Chef

Dorah's Kitchen (A Cloud Kitchen Start - Up)
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
01.2024 - Current
  • I started my own Cloud Kitchen Service Working out of my home to curate a variety of menus and food-based events.
  • I have mastered a multitude of culinary techniques to demonstrate knife skills, innovative preparation methods, and shortcuts, to deliver fast and efficient service.
  • Inventoried food, ingredients, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • I collaborated effectively with the kitchen and waiting staff to facilitate smooth, efficient service outcomes.
  • I responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.

Chief Storyteller (Brand Consultant)

Vizual Dialog
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
01.2019 - Current
  • 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 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.
  • Competencies: Branding and identity, Strategy & Planning, Brand Communications, management and research, Relationship Management, Writing, Photography and Sports Marketing & Investment.

Chief Commercial & Operations Officer

BSD Group
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
02.2015 - 06.2017
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, suppliers and vendors to enhance business partnerships.
  • Oversaw budget governance to achieve cost reduction targets.
  • Read and correctly interpreted documentation to understand key details and make accurate judgments about data.
  • Motivated team members by providing mentoring and development opportunities.

Business Director

Creaticus Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
09.2008 - 10.2011
  • Managed multiple partner relationships and internal projects simultaneously in fast-paced work environment.
  • Coordinated and managed paid marketing campaigns on different platforms, carefully overseeing results to deliver maximum ROI.
  • Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
  • Designed long-term business strategy to guide leadership decision-making.

Project management team leader

Ogilvy EA Ltd
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
02.2010 - 06.2010
  • Assisted with the completion of weekly reporting duties to inform stakeholders.
  • Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
  • Contributed to quote development and material reviews in support of client presentations.
  • Completed customer follow-ups to confirm satisfaction with completed work.
  • Visited project sites to confirm adherence to specifications.
  • Collated meeting minutes and reported on new items to appropriate personnel.
  • Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.

Group Account Director

Scangroup Ltd
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
10.2004 - 09.2009
  • Increased revenue by upselling and recommending products.
  • Analyzed data and information to identify issues and create tailored solutions.
  • Developed appropriate resources to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Sociology And Geography

University of Nairobi (UoN)
Nairobi, Kenya
03.1992 - 06.1996

Certificate - Theology

Word Of Life Kenya (Bible School)
Nairobi / Kenya
01.1991 - 04.1991

O Levels - Secondary Education, (KCSE)

Nairobi School (Prince of Wales, Nairobi)
Nairobi / Kenya
02.1987 - 11.1990

KCPE - Primary / Elementary Education

Hospital Hill Primasry School
Nairobi / Kenya
01.1979 - 11.1986

Skills

  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Menu planning
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Account management
  • Marketing campaign management
  • Presentations and proposals
  • Relationship management
  • Business development
  • Social media marketing
  • Public relations
  • Marketing
  • Leadership
  • Communication skills
  • Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Canva, Lightroom, Photoshop
  • Multilingual
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Knowledge of [Software]

Languages

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
Luhya
Upper intermediate

Accomplishments

Kenya Rugby Sevens Captain - 1998 Commonwealth Games

Kenya Rugby Sevens Captain - Tour to England & Netherlands 1998

Most Valuable Player - Safari Sevens Tournament, Nairobi 1997

Top Try Scorer - Safari Sevens Tournament, Nairobi 1997

Honors Cap Winner - Nondescript RFC, 2000

RWC Sevens Participant - 2001 Mar Del Plata, Argentina

  • Collaborated with team of 15 in development of Umeme Pamoja Last mile electrification Campaign in 2005 for my Client Kenya Power. This allowed the Company to achieve a 5% Increase in Rural Electrification Connections to the National Electric Grid.
  • Upsold additional products, increasing monthly revenue by 100%. Developed a solution based initiative with my client Kenya Power that led to National Rebrand of the Business.
  • Supervised a lean team responsible for executing well on projects, leading to 100% increased revenue on 3 of my assigned business accounts. Was named Best Agency Performer in 2006 and a Top 3 Revenue Earner for 4 years running while at Scangroup.

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Quote

Persistence or tenacity is the disposition to persevere despite difficulties, discouragement, or indifference. Don't be known as a good starter but a poor finisher.
W. J. King

Timeline

Amateur Chef

Dorah's Kitchen (A Cloud Kitchen Start - Up)
01.2024 - Current

Chief Storyteller (Brand Consultant)

Vizual Dialog
01.2019 - Current

Chief Commercial & Operations Officer

BSD Group
02.2015 - 06.2017

Project management team leader

Ogilvy EA Ltd
02.2010 - 06.2010

Business Director

Creaticus Limited
09.2008 - 10.2011

Group Account Director

Scangroup Ltd
10.2004 - 09.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Sociology And Geography

University of Nairobi (UoN)
03.1992 - 06.1996

Certificate - Theology

Word Of Life Kenya (Bible School)
01.1991 - 04.1991

O Levels - Secondary Education, (KCSE)

Nairobi School (Prince of Wales, Nairobi)
02.1987 - 11.1990

KCPE - Primary / Elementary Education

Hospital Hill Primasry School
01.1979 - 11.1986
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