PAULINE ATIENO ODHIAMBO
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
To secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company. To secure a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my learnings, knowledge and skills. Committed to working in an environment which provides both challenges and opportunities to positively change the organization, the industry, and the world.
Highly hardworking and enthusiastic professional having graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and Film Technology and Diploma in caregiving. I am skilled in planning and organizing, budgetary development, creativity, written and oral communication, marketing and works effectively under time constraints and changing priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and clients currently looking for a position that offers variety and the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally.Visionary and results-driven CEO with over 3 years of experience in leading and scaling successful film production companies. A strategic thinker with a strong background in creative development, budgeting, international distribution, and talent management. Proven track record of producing documentary films and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of digital streaming platforms. Passionate about nurturing creative talent, building industry-leading teams, and driving company growth while maintaining a deep respect for cinematic artistry.
Entrepreneurial professional offering progressive experience in operations leadership. Skilled at identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity. Motivating leader with proven success managing cross-functional teams.
Innovative founder with background in launching successful startups across diverse sectors. Demonstrated strengths include strategic planning, team leadership, and problem-solving. Notable for creating significant impact in previous work through innovative product development and business growth strategies. Skilled at fostering partnerships, securing funding, and driving operational efficiency.
Visionary Founder known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and market analysis. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to navigate complex business landscapes and drive sustained growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and CEO
Nyadhi Creations
01.2025 - Current
- Established and currently lead Nyadhi creations, a social enterprise focused on producing handcrafted Ankara baskets, earrings and accessories that celebrate African culture and heritage.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to grow the brand while maintaining a strong social mission of empowering teenage mothers through skills training and economic opportunities.
- Manage daily operations including product development, team supervision, budgeting and marketing.
- Build and natured a network of local artisans and trainees, ensuring consistent product quality and timely delivery.
- Led community outreach initiatives aimed at equipping young mothers with creative and entrepreneurial skills.
- Foster partnerships with local and international stakeholders to expand market access and visibility.
- Ensures the organizations sustainability by aligning business objectives with impactful community development goals.
Production Manager
Big Arm Entertainment
11.2024 - Current
- Managed full-cycle production operations for film and television projects.
- Coordinated all phases of production, from budgeting and scheduling to on-site supervision, and post-production.
- Collaborated with directors, producers and crew to ensure projects were delivered on time, within scope and to a high creative standard.
- Supervised logistics such as location scouting, equipment rental, transportation and set organisations.
- Oversaw hiring, onboarding, and management of cast and crew, including negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with labor regulations.
- Maintained detailed production reports and expense tracking to support efficient resource use and financial accountability.
- Resolved on-set challenges quickly to keep production running smoothly and foster a productive team environment.
- Used specialized instrumentation to track and evaluate gas levels.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
Producer and Director
Beyond Passion Production
01.2024 - Current
- Managed and directed a team of over 50 employees in the production.
- Directed the company's entry into the international market, leading to distribution.
- Oversaw the creative development and execution of multiple box office hits, contributing to a 40% increase in market share.
- Led film development projects from concept to distribution, contributing to the successful release of over 15 films.
- Managed cross-functional teams of directors, producers, and writers to bring projects to fruition within strict budgets and timelines.
- Played a pivotal role in securing financing for high-budget films, and establishing partnerships with top-tier film studios.
Caregiver
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Personal care and hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming and administering medication.
- Household tasks, cleaning laundry and meal preparations.
- Mobility assistance, helping with transferring in and out of bed and physical therapy.
- Comfort care, providing emotional and social support.
- Health and medical care, arranging medical appointments, handling medical emergencies and assisting with injections and feeding tubes.
- Discussing the care plan with doctors and care managers and acting as the family member on call contact.
Production Manager and Producer
Zion Lion Productions
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Planning the production process from inception to completion.
- Organizing the team.
- Solving arising matters during the production.
- Communicating to the team in matters pertaining to the whole production.
- Participating in the budgetary process.
- Disseminating work to different departments within the organization.
- Marketing the organization.
- Managed over 25 employees including accountants, volunteers, logisticians and transportation workers.
- Oversaw production, performing random quality checks and ensuring best practices were followed.
- Identified opportunities to reduce waste and improve ordering and vendor relations, resulting in 15% revenue increase.
- Responded to customer inquiries via phone, email, and live chat, maintaining a response time of under 2 minutes for 90% of inquiries.
- Assisted in troubleshooting product issues, processing returns, and issuing refunds, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Managed a high volume of customer calls (up to 100 per day), resolving 95% of issues on first contact.
- Provided in-depth product knowledge, recommending additional products to meet customer needs, leading to a 15% increase in upsell success rate.
Volunteer
Bold Step Initiative
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Collaborated in a team of 10 fellow volunteers to renovate 3 houses for the elderly in Nyagondo village, Siaya County.
- Organized and managed food pantry operations at the organization resulting in a 15% decrease in spending.
- Trained other volunteers on managing the food shelves.
- Created, organized and managed shift calendar for over 20 other volunteers.
- Planned and promoted three successful fundraising events for the organization including a silent auction, dinner, and concert which generated over Kshs100, 000 in pledges.
Assistant Director
Wakawaka Productions Company
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisted the director in the process of film productions.
- Worked closely with other departments to ensure that efforts are directed towards achieving a quality production.
- Worked on 4 successful movies back-to-back as assistant director.
- Awarded as the 'Best Creative Director' for the year by 2016 by the Wakawaka Productions.
Sales Person
Pioneer Assurance Company
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Sold insurance policies to clients.
- Maintained records and reports of insurance policies.
- Maintained regular contact with clients.
- Sought out leads and new clients.
Education
Certificate - Business Development Skills
SANARA/MASTERCARD FOUNDATION
01.2025
Diploma - Caregiving
Alison college
01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts and Film Technology
Kenyatta University
01.2019
Certificate - computer studies
Queenstar Computers
01.2014
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Wagwer High School
01.2012
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Nyagondo Primary School
01.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Entrepreneurship and Creativity
WICE PROGRAMME
Diploma - Beauty Therapy and Hair Dressing Technology
Sophisticut College
Skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- Marketing
- Editing
- Cinematography
- Design
- Scripting
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Online Marketing
- Content Creation
- Problem solving skills
- Strong prospecting
- Creativity
- Adaptability skills
- Critical thinking
- Confidentiality
- Good planning
- Organizational skills
- Result and performance focus
- Team Leadership
- Budgetary skill
- Project management
- Budgeting
- Market research
- Customer service
- Team building
- Community outreach
- Creative problem solving
- Crisis communication
- Client engagement
- Relationship and team building
- Ethical leadership
- Talent recruitment
- Start-up operations
- Cultural awareness
- Staff management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Bio Data
Kenyan, Female, English, Luo, Kiswahili
Awards
- Best Overall Film, Kenya National Drama Festival, 2017, Trail of Misery
- Best Costume and Make-up, Lake International Film Festival, 2018, Trail of Misery
- Best Advertisement Project Producer, Kenya National Drama Festival, 2018
- Adjudicator Special Award, Kenya National Drama Festival, 2018, Secondary
- Nominated Best Film, Mobile Film Festival, 2018
References
- Juma Omala, Policy Advisor, juma.omala@gov.ab.ca, 0703199909
- Boniface Abudho, Field Officer, Frank and Knight, oderobonface@gmail.com, 0717264504
- Sir David Kakuta Milwa, Director KenzeHills Production, davidkmulwa@yahoo.com, 0720437185
Experience Highlight
- Produced Trail of Misery, Kenyatta University, Department of Theatre arts and Film Technology.
- Produced New Dawn Machahood Film Festival.
- Produced 'We Are Kenya' Documentary Mobile Film Festival.
- Costume and Designer artist, 'Trail of Misery'.
- Make-up artist, 'Confessions of Brenda' St. Teresa Ndalat high school.
- Produced and Directed award winning Advertisement, St. Mary's school, Narok.
- Casted, Directed, and Co-produced film and video projects. Planned, organized, and budgeted film shoots.
- Assisted in the writing/rewriting of scenes, treatments, and portions of scripts, for scene locations.
Summary Profile
Highly hardworking and enthusiastic professional having graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and Film Technology and Diploma in caregiving. I am skilled in planning and organizing, budgetary development, creativity, written and oral communication, marketing and works effectively under time constraints and changing priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and clients currently looking for a position that offers variety and the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally. Visionary and results-driven CEO with over 3 years of experience in leading and scaling successful film production companies. A strategic thinker with a strong background in creative development, budgeting, international distribution, and talent management. Proven track record of producing documentary films and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of digital streaming platforms. Passionate about nurturing creative talent, building industry-leading teams, and driving company growth while maintaining a deep respect for cinematic artistry.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Luo
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Founder and CEO
Nyadhi Creations
01.2025 - Current
Production Manager
Big Arm Entertainment
11.2024 - Current
Producer and Director
Beyond Passion Production
01.2024 - Current
Caregiver
01.2020 - 01.2024
Production Manager and Producer
Zion Lion Productions
01.2019 - 04.2022
Volunteer
Bold Step Initiative
08.2017 - 12.2018
Assistant Director
Wakawaka Productions Company
09.2016 - 08.2017
Sales Person
Pioneer Assurance Company
05.2015 - 12.2015
Certificate - Business Development Skills
SANARA/MASTERCARD FOUNDATION
Diploma - Caregiving
Alison college
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts and Film Technology
Kenyatta University
Certificate - computer studies
Queenstar Computers
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Wagwer High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Nyagondo Primary School
Some College (No Degree) - Entrepreneurship and Creativity
WICE PROGRAMME
Diploma - Beauty Therapy and Hair Dressing Technology
Sophisticut College
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