EUNICE NYAMBURA KIMANI RÉSUMÉ CELL: 0727 – 635976 / 0736-482163 CONTACTS E-Mail: [email protected] CAREER Idealy positioned to build markets and the state of global transformation in PR OBJECTIVE industry, through enhanced skills by seeking solutions in creative ways. I am a self-motivated individual, committed to continuous development. PERSONAL I seek and enjoy challenging opportunities and as a leader, I am equipped with PROFILE the drive and personal characteristics to respond. Corporate Communication /engagement: soliciting for funds / project proposal. SKILLS Leadership Skills/ Trainer: Critical thinker/Problem solver/Great presentation skill. Cognitive Flexibility: Adaptive strategies to new and unexpected conditions. Project Planning and Management Skills: Excellent in soft /interpersonal skills Electronic Designer: illustrator, Photoshop, Desktop Publishing, Adobe InDesign software. Works-Business cards, Brochures, Posters, Newsletters and Magazines. Writing: Proposals, Budget, Reports, Press Release, Media Advisory, Factsheets, Op Ed’s, Backgrounder, Pitch Letters, Features, News articles and Screen Scripts. Photography: Nature, events and fashion photography. Tech Savvy/Social Media Manager: Blogging/Vlogging/web article writing editing. Dean’s list at Daystar University Nairobi Campus – Two certificate awards : AWARDS Attained a G.P.A of 3.68 and 3.65 out of a G.P.A of 4.0 Creativity Award at Daystar University Nairobi Campus- Awarded a trophy for Content creation achievements for the Graduation Class of 2017. Google Africa: BlackGlooglerNetwork (BGN) -Best idea- blood donation on Youtube International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) Youth Forum – NACADA Kenya Music and Cultural Festival (KM&CF) – Best Adjudicator’s Clerk The Kenya Society For The Blind Certificate Support towards the prevention of blindness, Rehabilitation, Training and Education of the Blind. Daystar University Lukenya Run/ 10 KM 2014 Certificate- road construction 2010 – 2013 March Business Processing Outsourcing Quality Coordinator WORK (BPO QC)- TECHNO BRAIN LTD BPO/ ITES EXPERIENCE . Achievement: Trained team members hence improved on productivity. Got an appraisal from a BPO Executive to a BPO Quality Coordinator. Business Processing Outsourcing Executive : (BPO Executive) . Telemarketing: selling products and services to clients in Canada-UK-USA. Managed the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software improved on client service and data base for the company. Mar 2008–Sept 2010 Sales, Marketer and Event Facilitator – KIDS FUN SUPERMARKET . In charge of planning corporate and private events. Sales and marketing. Achievement: Improved promotion outreach of various clients countrywide like Nivea and CMC Motors, increasing company’s revenue. Sept 2007- Jan 2008 Sales and Marketing Executive - GRANTON DIRECT MARKETERS . Achievement: Initiated and championed sales strategies for teams, which in turn increased the revenue for the company. OTHER 2016 to Date Assistant Communication Manager-YOUNG LEADERS KENYA (YLK) ASSIGNMENTS / KENYA GIRL GUIDES ASSOCIATION (KGGA) – A Non-Government Organization VACATIONATIONAL . Planning mentorship programs and events including global campaigns. EXPERIENCES . Digital Marketing / Videography /photography . Formulation of funding strategies to raise the set revenue targets. Achievements: Creation of blog and YouTube Channel. Leading to quick access of information for both our internal/ external publics. Jan 2017- March 2018 Festival Development/ Financial Manager, Vice Chair and Magazine Contributor- EAST AFRICA STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL (EASFF) - NGO . Set clear financial targets and budgets for all aspects of fundraising operation: Produce regular reports for cash received. Produced Short Films on YouTube channel named 'EAStudent Film Festival. Digital marketing supervision and website management. Corporate and partnerships. Solicited sponsors and partners for funds . Managed twenty committee members each heading a department. Achievement: Aced French Embassy partnership in cash and in kind. They sponsored Panel discussions and gave an award of the best short film. Achievement: Aced Infinix who sponsored ‘Smart Phone Productions.’ Ten overall winners on all film categories were awarded phones. Achievement: Ethiopian Embassy: Ambassadors’ video shoot and article . Achievement: As a Board Member, I teamed up with the Director and Executive team to come up with marketing strategies that maximized the organization’s revenue. Aced Media Relations which boosted our visibility. CAMPUS MISE-EN-SCENE MAGAZINE : Contributor/Writer/Editor . Achievement: Successful article writing, editing and publication of first ever East African student based film magazine- Campus Mise-En-Scene. Achievement: Marketed the magazine to Kenya Film Commission (KFC) who covered the cost for the magazine production. Achievement: Wrote a Personality Feature Story on Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) CEO, Dr. Ezekiel Mutua. Transcription and article compilation of the Festival Chief Juror, CEO and Executive Producer of Zamaradi Productions, Appie Matere. 2013 April-Dec Corporate Communications and PR- KENYA YOUTH FOR CHANGE . Achievements: Increased awareness among the Kenyan youth on civil law education. Brand visibility and building via county tours. (NGO) Feb 2010 – July 2010: Web Editor Intern - K24 TV STATION MEDIAMAX COMPANY . Achievements: Increased online subscription for Capital Talk show by the former Africa correspondent for CNN and CNN International Jeff Koinange and ‘The doctor Show’ by Louis Otieno, a former renowned TV personality. Oct 2009 – Dec 2009: Administration Intern- THE GOVERNMENT OF KENYA UNDER THE MINISTRY OF HERITAGE AND CULTURE . Achievements: Increased membership registration of the Kenyan cultural groups by creating awareness through designing of event posters. Planning of cultural events/ invigilation of cultural performances. EDUCATIONAL 2014 - 2017 BA COMMUNICATION: A DOUBLE CONCENTRATION IN ELECTRONIC BACKGROUND MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS - DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY Achievement: Dean’s list great performance GPA of 3.68 and 3.65 out of 4.0. Post Production Manager: Documentary ‘Chained Childhood’: Premiered at the East Africa Student Film Festival (EASFF). Filmed at the coastal area of Kenya. Producer, Director and Editor: Producer in charge of budgets, planning and organization. Webisode Director ‘Bets & Secrets.’ ‘Eunique Show’ Vlogger: My YouTube Chanel is Eunice Kimani Editing Software proficiency: Adobe CS6, Final Cut X and Cool Edit. Achievement: Director of an Award Winning Short Film ‘Affliction’ which premiered on Film Week in Daystar University. PROFESSIONAL 2009Jan–Sept 2010 DIPLOMA IN MASS COMMUNICATION AND BROADCAST COURSE JOURNALISM – EAST AFRICAN SCHOOL OF MEDIA STUDIES (EASMS) . Knowledge in key areas such as Advertising, Media Management, Investigative Journalism, Public Relations, Sub Editing, Video Production and Communication Research... 2008: INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF DRIVING LICENCE (ICDL 1 and 2) – AT INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY (IAT) . Advanced Proficiency in Information & Communication--Microsoft Outlook, Concepts of Information Technology, Databases- Microsoft Access, Spread Sheets- Microsoft Excel, Presentations - Microsoft Power Point, Word Processing – Microsoft Word. SHORT COURSES May 2019 -Ongoing: ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT FIRMS (APReCoM FAST TRACK PROGRAM ) - AT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ADVERTISING (ISA) . An industry developed course- seeks to polish executives in PR and Communication on entry positions by developing personal skills, shortening the learning curve and giving top-line understanding of the field 2019: THE CAREER HUB – AT CENTONOMY . Career planning/Leadership/ Social Capital 2006: COMPUTER PACKAGES- AT WANG POINT TECHNOLOGY . Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Power Point, Internet and Email Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF, Microsoft Access. Kenya Girl Guide Association (KGGA)– Seeking to empower girls. MEMBERSHIP International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) Marketing Society Of Kenya (ongoing registration) WORKSHOPS CREAW NGO-Centre for Rights Education & Awareness/Education Centre for Women in Kenya (AMWIK) and CRADLE-Children’s Foundation joint initiative- education on Sexual Offences Act, upholding women’s right. Google- Social Media Strategy and Advertising: Google Ads Rotaract Club of Daystar University Nairobi Campus Diani conference Zambia Youth Conference and church Mission Rotaract Club of Daystar University Nairobi: Founding Organizing Secretary. Dulous Daystar University: Servant leadership. Trainer team building activities Zamaradi Productions: Master class-Film production/lighting/directing/financing International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) International Drug Demand Reduction Conference and Workshop in partnership with NACADA VOLUNTEER Rotaract Club of Daystar University Nairobi Campus- Organizing Secretary WORK / . Achievement: General Cleaning of Diani Hospital. Jigger removal and medication to those infested by jiggers in Diani Village. CHARITY . Achievement: Fundraised to buy chairs for Korogocho Children's Home hence Improved on the learning environment. Mirror PR: Blood Drive Organizer– Blood Drive Donation Campaign -100 donors Smiles of Hope Leadership: Fundraising for Children’s Home in Nairobi area. Royal Media Group/Citizen TV: Daystar Christianity and Media Voluntary program VCT Counseling Group: Educating Kangemi slum dwellers on the importance of knowing one's HIV/AIDS status and how to live positively. Zambia Youth Conference and Church Mission : Fundraising for food and clothing and visiting kids in Zambia Children's Home in Lusaka Zambia REFEREES: Mr. Emmanuel Wanyonyi Director East Africa Student Film Festival (EASFF) Editor in Chief Campus Mise-en-Scene Magazine CELL: 0721-565929 E-Mail : [email protected] Eng. Wainaina Mungai Paul Information Communication and Technology Consultant CELL: 0722 - 811171 E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Onesmus Kamore Sales Head : Digital Business – Techno Brain LTD –Kenya Branch CELL: 0721 - 893487 E-Mail: [email protected] .