Peter Odhiambo Bwire
Nairobi
Summary
Goal-oriented marketing and film expert with natural talents in developing and implementing successful strategies, driving profits, increasing market shares and strengthening customer dominance. Hardworking, performance-oriented leader offering proven expertise in project development, team supervision and campaign enhancement. Prepared to bring 8+ years of progressive experience and take on challenging position with opportunity to make lasting impact on company and customer success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer, Film
Moi University
01.2024 - Current
- Encouraged class discussions for over 60 students by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
Founder & Film Festival Director
Kitale Film Week CBO
05.2022 - Current
- Developed strong partnerships with other organizations to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Represented organization at film industry conferences and events.
- Managed administrative logistics of festival planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for the festival to meet all deadlines.
- Developed detailed festival reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
Film Researcher
The Dots Village Company
03.2020 - Current
- Performed research into study topics in Kenyan and African cinema to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding Kenyan and African film industries.
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
Lecturer, Film
United States International University - Africa
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
Event Marketing Coordinator
Trans Nzoia Tourism Expo 2023
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Wrote and distributed press releases to increase brand visibility.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
- Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
- Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue.
Program Manager
Step30 Initiative Kenya
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
Guest Lecturer, Film
University Of The West Indies St.Augustine
12.2020 - 12.2020
- Guided class discussions to encourage debate and feedback among students.
- Maintained engaging and interesting lectures by combining different media.
- Collaborated with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Drew connections between session's content and material covered in previous lectures to connect learning components.
Business Development Partner
Hip Hop Film Festival
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Established and maintained highly effective relationships with filmmakers and industry partners to drive growth.
- Communicated directly with the head office in New York, filmmakers and partners in Kenya to build strong business networks and relationships.
- Created and implemented marketing strategies and proposed innovative ideas to attract new partners.
Team Member
Cineworld
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
Retail Sales Assistant
Arsenal Football Club
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
Sales Intern
Altitude Media Group
03.2020 - 03.2020
- Shadowed sales professionals to gain deeper insight into best practices and strategies for maximizing sales revenue.
- Supported sales team with administrative assistance such as coordinating paperwork and responding to basic inquiries.
- Generated reports to track sales activity and performance.
Production and Marketing Intern
UK Jewish Film
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Contributed to mock-ups, email campaigns, and social media content.
- Helped with planning and hosting of marketing events.
- Assisted with development of event strategies and tactical plans to promote accomplishment of marketing goals.
- Collaborated with team members to help expand marketing channels.
Media Production Manager
Love Binti International
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
Youth Development Coordinator
Pan Africa Christian University
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Planned and implemented wide-ranging programs, encapsulated learnings and fielded inspirational guest speakers.
- Practiced group counseling methods for youths to learn how to express, manage and resolve issues constructively.
- Held regular meetings with parents and teachers to discuss progress or regress of child's schooling, general behavior and specific issues.
Brand and Marketing Executive
Seven Seas Technologies Group
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic and elevated sales numbers.
- Developed technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles, and newsletters.
- Identified value propositions and key messages for company marketing campaigns.
- Developed new branding strategies and marketing collateral to foster business development and achieve revenue targets.
Education
Master of Arts - International Film Business
University of Exeter & The London Film School
Exeter, UK12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts And Film Technology
Kenyatta University
Nairobi12.2015
Skills
- Social Media Management
- Event sales
- Promotional advertising
- Lecture development
- Creative Direction
- Community Engagement
- Academic Writing
- Partnership Development
- Graphic Design
- Customer Engagement
- Event Management
- Marketing Communications
Languages
Swahili, Luhya
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Lecturer, Film
Moi University
01.2024 - Current
Event Marketing Coordinator
Trans Nzoia Tourism Expo 2023
06.2023 - 11.2023
Founder & Film Festival Director
Kitale Film Week CBO
05.2022 - Current
Lecturer, Film
United States International University - Africa
04.2021 - 04.2024
Guest Lecturer, Film
University Of The West Indies St.Augustine
12.2020 - 12.2020
Program Manager
Step30 Initiative Kenya
04.2020 - 05.2022
Film Researcher
The Dots Village Company
03.2020 - Current
Sales Intern
Altitude Media Group
03.2020 - 03.2020
Team Member
Cineworld
09.2019 - 04.2020
Retail Sales Assistant
Arsenal Football Club
03.2019 - 04.2020
Production and Marketing Intern
UK Jewish Film
03.2019 - 09.2019
Media Production Manager
Love Binti International
02.2018 - 09.2018
Business Development Partner
Hip Hop Film Festival
08.2017 - 06.2020
Youth Development Coordinator
Pan Africa Christian University
11.2016 - 04.2017
Brand and Marketing Executive
Seven Seas Technologies Group
10.2014 - 10.2016
Master of Arts - International Film Business
University of Exeter & The London Film School
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts And Film Technology
Kenyatta University
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