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Kyalle Wamitila

Kyalle Wamitila

Publishing Designer
Nairobi

Summary

A results-driven Publishing Designer with a foundation in Electrical Engineering, boasting 4 years of marketing experience and over 9 years in design. Proficient in managing over 100 projects, delivering high-quality content, and driving brand visibility. Adept at strategic planning, campaign management, content development, team leadership, performance analysis, and stakeholder collaboration. Seeking to leverage extensive design and marketing expertise in a dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and large-scale impact.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Pre-Sales Associate

WICOM Kenya LLC.
Nairobi
07.2023 - Current

Client Needs Assessment: Conduct thorough needs assessments to understand client requirements, challenges, and objectives; leverage deep product knowledge to recommend appropriate Google Cloud and Google Workspace solutions.

Solution Design and Proposal Development: Collaborate with sales teams to design customized solutions that address client needs; prepare and present detailed proposals, including pricing, features, and benefits, to effectively communicate value proposition.

Product Demonstration and Presentation: Deliver engaging product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the capabilities and benefits of Google Cloud and Google Workspace solutions; tailor presentations to align with client requirements and preferences.

Technical Consultation and Support: Provide technical consultation and support to clients throughout the sales process; address technical inquiries, overcome objections, and ensure a thorough understanding of product features and functionalities.

Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders; serve as a trusted advisor and advocate for clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.

Consultant Publishing Designer

Vide-Muwa Publishers
Nairobi
04.2015 - Current
  • End-to-end management of the design and production process for diverse print and digital publications, blending creative vision with technical expertise to deliver compelling content
  • Concept Development: Collaborated with clients and editorial teams to understand project goals and design preferences; conducted market research and created mood boards to visualize design concepts
  • Design Planning: Developed project timelines and set milestones; determined format, dimensions, and binding types for print publications; sketched initial layouts and planned the structure and flow for cohesive reading experiences
  • Visual Design: Selected typography, established a hierarchy through font sizes and styles, and chose color schemes; sourced, created, or commissioned images, illustrations, and graphics to enhance content
  • Page Layout: Designed templates and master pages in layout software to ensure consistency; placed text, images, and other elements in balanced and aesthetically pleasing arrangements
  • Technical Design and Production: Utilized Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other design software; prepared print files with bleeds and CMYK profiles, optimized designs for digital formats ensuring responsiveness and accessibility
  • Review and Collaboration: Worked with editors to refine and correct text and layout issues; presented drafts to clients and stakeholders, incorporated feedback, and made necessary revisions
  • Finalization and Delivery: Conducted quality control checks to ensure high standards; delivered print-ready or digital files to printers or digital platforms, provided additional assets and guidelines for future use
  • Additional Responsibilities: Managed project timelines, coordinated with writers, photographers, and printers; designed promotional materials like book covers and social media graphics, ensuring consistent branding.

National Marketing Lead

AIESEC in Kenya
Nairobi
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Comprehensive leadership and strategic oversight of the national marketing function, driving brand visibility and member engagement
  • Collaborated with the Member Committee to align marketing initiatives with organizational goals and support overall growth
  • Strategic Planning: Developed and executed national marketing strategies to enhance AIESEC’s brand visibility and member engagement; conducted market research to identify trends and opportunities
  • Campaign Management: Led the planning, development, and execution of marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including social media, email, events, and partnerships; ensured campaigns were aligned with AIESEC’s values and objectives
  • Content Creation: Oversaw the creation and curation of compelling content for various platforms, including social media, newsletters, blogs, and promotional materials; maintained brand consistency and quality
  • Team Leadership: Managed and mentored a team of Local Committee Marketing Vice Presidents, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure successful implementation of marketing strategies at the local level
  • Data Analysis: Monitored and analyzed marketing performance metrics, using data-driven insights to optimize strategies and report on the effectiveness of marketing initiatives to the Member Committee
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Worked closely with the Member Committee, local committees, and external partners to coordinate marketing efforts, ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals
  • Training and Development: Conducted training sessions for Local Committee Vice Presidents (LCVPs) and the general AIESEC plenary at national conferences, focusing on marketing strategies, brand management, and campaign execution
  • Additional Responsibilities: Coordinated marketing efforts for national and regional events, managed public relations and media relations activities, identified and implemented new marketing tools and technologies, developed and managed the marketing budget, represented AIESEC at national and international conferences, and collaborated with other Member Committee VPs on broader organizational initiatives.

Local Committee Vice President

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
Juja
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Led the local marketing function, enhancing the organization’s brand visibility and member engagement within the community
  • Coordinated with the Executive Board and national marketing initiatives to achieve local goals and support overall organizational growth
  • Strategic Planning and Campaign Management: Developed and executed local marketing strategies; directed the planning, execution, and monitoring of campaigns across various channels, ensuring alignment with AIESEC’s values and mission
  • Content Development: Oversaw the production and curation of engaging content for multiple platforms, including social media, newsletters, blogs, and promotional materials; maintained brand consistency and quality
  • Team Leadership and Development: Supervised and mentored a team of marketing members, offering guidance and training; delivered training sessions for local members and new recruits
  • Performance Analysis: Tracked and analyzed marketing performance metrics, using data-driven insights to refine strategies and report effectiveness to the Executive Board
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Partnered with local stakeholders and community organizations to synchronize marketing efforts; collaborated with other Local Committee VPs on broader initiatives
  • Additional Responsibilities: Organized marketing efforts for local events, managed the marketing budget, represented the Local Committee at national conferences, and fostered a culture of continuous improvement.

Team Lead

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
Juja
03.2017 - 01.2018
  • Content Creation and Management: Oversaw the production of high-quality content across various platforms, including blogs, social media, newsletters, and website copy; ensured consistency in tone, style, and branding
  • Team Leadership and Collaboration: Supervised a team of content creators, providing guidance, mentorship, and feedback; worked closely with the LCVP Marketing to align content with broader marketing strategies
  • Performance Tracking and Optimization: Monitored content performance metrics and user engagement; provided data-driven insights and recommendations to the LCVP Marketing for strategy adjustments
  • Editorial Oversight: Ensured all content met high standards of quality and accuracy through thorough editorial processes; maintained an editorial calendar to plan and schedule content effectively
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborated with other departments and external partners to gather necessary information and resources for content creation; facilitated communication between the content team and other marketing functions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2015 - 11.2021

Skills

  • Training & Development
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving
  • Campaign Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Data Analysis
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Typography
  • Content Development
  • Brand Management
  • Project Management
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Creative Vision
  • Team Leadership
  • Google Cloud

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Pre-Sales Associate

WICOM Kenya LLC.
07.2023 - Current

National Marketing Lead

AIESEC in Kenya
08.2020 - 07.2021

Local Committee Vice President

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
02.2018 - 08.2018

Team Lead

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
03.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
09.2015 - 11.2021

Consultant Publishing Designer

Vide-Muwa Publishers
04.2015 - Current

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home option

Affiliations

  • AIESEC

Software

Adobe Creative Suite

CorelDraw

Google Cloud Platform

Certification

Associate Cloud Engineer - Google (2024)

Work Availability

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