Dickens Kasami Email & Phone Number

Kenya

Africa

ACHIEVEMENT: Organisational reorganisation that achieved improved performance, operational efficiency and 75% reduction in operational costs in 6 months; recruitment and training of over 50,000 active freelance contributorsKey roles:- Transformation and innovation- Business strategy - Data analytics: Customer, Operations and People- Staffing: Recruitment and Capability Building- Product management- Coordinating content strategy with teams in Kenya, South Africa… Show more ACHIEVEMENT: Organisational reorganisation that achieved improved performance, operational efficiency and 75% reduction in operational costs in 6 months; recruitment and training of over 50,000 active freelance contributorsKey roles:- Transformation and innovation- Business strategy - Data analytics: Customer, Operations and People- Staffing: Recruitment and Capability Building- Product management- Coordinating content strategy with teams in Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, and Ivory Coast Show less

Nairobi

Lead in conceptualisation, research and development of pragmatic products and solutions for partners and clients. Recently rolled out AUDIO KIT, a hybrid offline audio distribution platform that utilises USSD and IVR technologies. Dial *789*5544#

Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi

ACHIEVEMENT: 150% growth in digital revenues within the first 12 months through optimization of digital assets and cross-functional collaboration. YouTube growth from 400K to 2.45M subscribers.Key Roles:- Editorial: Doubled visibility, engagement and growth through coordinating with News Desk- Analytics and reports: Tracking engagement rates, growth statistics, and sentiments- Team Building: Recruited and mentored best in class- Strategy: Creating and implementing an… Show more ACHIEVEMENT: 150% growth in digital revenues within the first 12 months through optimization of digital assets and cross-functional collaboration. YouTube growth from 400K to 2.45M subscribers.Key Roles:- Editorial: Doubled visibility, engagement and growth through coordinating with News Desk- Analytics and reports: Tracking engagement rates, growth statistics, and sentiments- Team Building: Recruited and mentored best in class- Strategy: Creating and implementing an online content strategy Show less

Kenya

ACHIEVEMENT: Oversaw and delivered an international and multi-faceted project that resulted into repeat business and referrals.BLUE LIONS is a communication agency dedicated to International accounts with a strong focus on African and Middle-East markets. I was the local contact person managing clients' integrated campaigns, and brand-content production. Managed, for major brands: social-media channels, online media-buying, events and offline campaigns.

Nairobi

ACHIEVEMENT: Actively participated in the growth of TUKO.co.ke from launch to being the number one website in Kenya by published over 1,800 well-optimised content and creation of a Kiiswahili department to diversify content.Key Roles:- Recruitment and training of staff- Content strategy, implementation and management- Research and Development- Fact checking- Coordination and management of the Kiswahili team.LINK TO ARTICLES PUBLISHED:… Show more ACHIEVEMENT: Actively participated in the growth of TUKO.co.ke from launch to being the number one website in Kenya by published over 1,800 well-optimised content and creation of a Kiiswahili department to diversify content.Key Roles:- Recruitment and training of staff- Content strategy, implementation and management- Research and Development- Fact checking- Coordination and management of the Kiswahili team.LINK TO ARTICLES PUBLISHED: https://www.tuko.co.ke/author/dickens-kasami.html Show less

Nairobi

ACHIEVEMENT: Named best editor for consistent performance and dedication to work; promoted to Deputy Chief Editor.Key roles: • Ensuring timely processing of news material;• Coordinating coverage of current affairs and special projects on a day-to-day basis;• Rewriting and editing copy to ensure it is readable and appeals to the target audience;• Identifying contributing writers from the region to contribute to the website;• Mentoring and coaching contributors on… Show more ACHIEVEMENT: Named best editor for consistent performance and dedication to work; promoted to Deputy Chief Editor.Key roles: • Ensuring timely processing of news material;• Coordinating coverage of current affairs and special projects on a day-to-day basis;• Rewriting and editing copy to ensure it is readable and appeals to the target audience;• Identifying contributing writers from the region to contribute to the website;• Mentoring and coaching contributors on editorial standards and internal house policies.LINK TO ARTICLES PUBLISHED: https://www.tuko.co.ke/author/dickens-kasami.html Show less

Kenya

The Social Element is an award-winning social media management agency. It works with some of the world’s biggest brands including Oreo, Toyota, MTV, Gatwick Airport, MillerCoors, Smirnoff, The LEGO Group, Sprint and The Economist.Emoderation provides multi-lingual community management and moderation services, social media consultancy and social media crisis management training to clients in a wide range of sectors. These include: finance, automotive, alcoholic beverages… Show more The Social Element is an award-winning social media management agency. It works with some of the world’s biggest brands including Oreo, Toyota, MTV, Gatwick Airport, MillerCoors, Smirnoff, The LEGO Group, Sprint and The Economist.Emoderation provides multi-lingual community management and moderation services, social media consultancy and social media crisis management training to clients in a wide range of sectors. These include: finance, automotive, alcoholic beverages, entertainment, gaming, FMCG, luxury brands, retail, fashion, media, pharmaceutical, publishing, and telecoms.Emoderation also works with leading digital agencies such as Starcom MediaVest Group, Wieden + Kennedy, Ogilvy, Saatchi & Saatchi, DDB Worldwide, Crispin Porter + Bogusky and Publicis Groupe. Show less

Kenya

ACHIEVEMENT: 4.71 feedback/approval score from Executive Program In Social Media Marketing students and 15% performance bonus.EduPristine is known as a Premier Finance and Marketing Training Provider around the world. EduPristine follows CFA Institute Prep Provider Guidelines plus as an authorized training provider for FRM® and PRM, it has also become the name trusted by Undergraduate Students, Finance Professionals and MBAs alike. As a Social Media trainer, I not only help… Show more ACHIEVEMENT: 4.71 feedback/approval score from Executive Program In Social Media Marketing students and 15% performance bonus.EduPristine is known as a Premier Finance and Marketing Training Provider around the world. EduPristine follows CFA Institute Prep Provider Guidelines plus as an authorized training provider for FRM® and PRM, it has also become the name trusted by Undergraduate Students, Finance Professionals and MBAs alike. As a Social Media trainer, I not only help professionals understand the different aspects of social media/digital marketing but also give practical experience and industry-recognised certification through the programme's well-researched curriculum. Show less

Kenya

ACHIEVEMENT: Transformed transform my client's account to be the most engaging and responsive in the entire agency; achieved the first Facebook green badge in the organisation.With over 120 offices in 94 countries, Grey is a full-service network with a total offering that delivers Famously Effective brand communication solutions across every channel since 1987. The strength and success of Grey lies in the imagination, passion and creativity of our people across countries and cultures… Show more ACHIEVEMENT: Transformed transform my client's account to be the most engaging and responsive in the entire agency; achieved the first Facebook green badge in the organisation.With over 120 offices in 94 countries, Grey is a full-service network with a total offering that delivers Famously Effective brand communication solutions across every channel since 1987. The strength and success of Grey lies in the imagination, passion and creativity of our people across countries and cultures. As a Social Media specialist, I oversaw Grey clients' social media accounts in Kenya. Show less

Nairobi

ACHIEVEMENT: Nation FM was named Kenya's most visible radio station brand online (Twitter and Facebook).Key roles:- Social Media content creation- Community Management and engagement- Content research for broadcast- Guest sourcing

Nairobi

ACHIEVEMENT: Attracted 400,000 monthly unique users in three months - a big fete for a weekly magazine back then; processed and published over 650 articles.-Writing Online entertainment and showbiz articles-Re-writing and editing from print to online version-Published 650 articles on Zuqka.com.-Promoting site content via Social Media.

Kigali City, Rwanda

ACHIEVEMENT: Through the Strategic Public Relations & Research Limited, we developed the first-ever Social Media strategy for the board.

Nairobi

ACHIEVEMENT: 180% traffic growth to the Daily Nation's Lifestyle section in 3 months.Key roles:- Creating content on Social Media channels- Promoting content from the NMG's websites- Moderating User Generated Content [UGC]-Building Audience.

Mandera County, Kenya

I worked with the county government as a digital media consultant to help the institution maximize its online presence. Took a lead role in developing and implement digital media strategies, such as: digital media literacy training and capability building; creation of a multimedia and interactive web platform, and content management. I also guided the team in creating and managing social media accounts, search engine optimisation strategies, and video and audio content. The role… Show more I worked with the county government as a digital media consultant to help the institution maximize its online presence. Took a lead role in developing and implement digital media strategies, such as: digital media literacy training and capability building; creation of a multimedia and interactive web platform, and content management. I also guided the team in creating and managing social media accounts, search engine optimisation strategies, and video and audio content. The role often involved consulting with the client on appropriate digital methods to provide the best platforms to reach the local community, national government, suppliers, NGOs and all other stakeholders and development partners. Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, Operations And Technology Management

Focus on technology as an ENABLER, not a disruptor. Equipped with abilities to: Identify key operations in firms across different sectors.

Diploma, Digital Disruption: Digital Transformation Strategies

Topics covered: - Why incumbent businesses are unable to adapt to disruption - Changing competitive imperatives and leveraging.

Cam Diploma In Digital Marketing [No. 40012349], Digital Communication And Media/Multimedia

Courses covered: - Digital Marketing Planning - Digital Marketing Audit - Marketing and Consumer Behaviour - Search Engine Optimisation.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Communication And Media Studies, Second Class Upper

Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education, Kcse, A- [Minus]