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Nairobi County, Kenya

• Collaborating with hiring managers to develop accurate job descriptions, generating an increase in qualified applicants. • Developing candidate pipelines for diverse roles, spanning entry to senior levels from scratch. • Maintaining relationships with partner colleges to increase candidate diversity. • Focusing on a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. • Skillfully negotiating compensation packages and managing the contracting process. • Creating recruitment reports outlining the average cost-per-hire and time-to-hire, leading to process improvements that lowered expenses. • Improving new hire engagement after implementing personalised onboarding to streamline first day processes.

Nairobi County, Kenya

• Expertly sourced and recruited candidates across various African countries for diverse client needs. • Leveraged LinkedIn for candidate sourcing, contributing to an increase in qualified applicants for open positions. • Tracked and managed applicants efficiently on SmartRecruiters, streamlining the overall recruitment process.

Global

• Executed candidate sourcing and successful placements on a global scale for diverse clients. • Specialized in recruiting for high-demand tech roles within fiercely competitive markets, including Berlin and the UK. • Developed customized employee handbooks, policies, contracts & job descriptions for clients spanning various countries and industries.

Nairobi, Kenya

• Set up marketing department and built the marketing team• Increased patient numbers from an average of 90 to 136 per day• Grew social media visibility, awareness, numbers and engagement by 90%• Got the foundation up and built mutually beneficial partnerships• Developed marketing plans and campaigns for the new upcoming hospital

Nairobi, Kenya

• Set up the marketing department and built the marketing team• Developed and implemented the Bank’s marketing, branding communications, social media and website strategies• Developed and implemented internal and external communications strategy, including the design and content management for e-newsletters, development and circulation of press releases, etc.• Embedded strategic marketing by implementing digital marketing, events, campaigns and brand awareness• Developed and executed above the line and below the line brand and product awareness strategies• Developed Corporate Social Responsibility policy and oversaw the implementation through the CSR board

Nairobi, Kenya

• Communication support for the following business units – Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania Subsidiaries, Merchant Acquiring, Trade Finance, Corporate & Retail Banking, Card Center - Visa, Amex & Diners and Nairobi D• Coordinated the creation of 360 degrees advertising and communication campaigns in Tanzania, Kenya & DRC• Led a cross-functional team in the finalization, launch and roll-out of the Bank’s Retail and Corporate Banking portal• Managed relationships with the creative agencies, media and the assigned business functions• Identified opportunities for sponsorships and promotions and supported business functions in such events by availing necessary materials required and advice

• Client brand management for EABL, Housing Finance, Athi River Mining and Uchumi• Coordinated brand advertising campaign rollout for example Tusker Project Fame 6, Tusker Watch & Win Promotion, Tusker Malt Freshness Campaign, Senator Awareness campaign and Housing Finance rebranding and brand rollout• Presented creative work and budgets to client for approval or modifications• Pitched for new business alongside other agency staff

• Coordinated the Bank’s brand roll-out and trained staff and regional offices• Opened and rebranded more than 10 branches and offices across the country• Carried out of country-wide branch opening roadshows in Western and Rift Valley with capacity crowds of 6000+ people• Conducted field research and product development of the Solar and Agricultural Loan

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategic Management

Bachelor Of Science, International Business Administration With Concentrations In Marketing, Pr And Management

Certificate, Social Entreprenureship