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Valentine Gachambi
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, United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
My experience
2016 - ?
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PR Lead and Media Relations Manager
AT FIRST COMMUNICATIONS.
Responsibilities
• Develop communication strategies for existing clients including Dusit D2 Nairobi, Checkpoint Software
Technologies, First Distribution, Dell/HP, Autodesk , SAS Analytics Limited, Kenya Rugby Union, Wadhwani
Foundation, Nairobits, Knect365, Delta Technologies, Mylan Pharmaceuticals
• Manage the day to day activities for several accounts and deal with client queries
• Liaise with different account leads from the wider East African region to execute client campaigns
• Develop thought leadership pieces and a wide range of editorial content for existing clients and placement in media to position them as experts in their various fields.
• Spearhead media relations for clients through press interviews, media roundtables, editorial road shows,
press releases and media interviews.
• Proactively seek out visibility opportunities for the various clients through which they can take part that
will ultimately contribute towards brand awareness and recognition.
• Event management for clients
• Identify and work with influencers to create brand awareness for clients
• Work together with digital team to advise on social media strategy and content
• Attend client workshops and conferences and come up with written content for blogs and media
• Co-ordinate client events and media related activities in other markets such as Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda
Zambia and Nigeria.
Key Projects Undertaken
• Organized media roundtables for Check Point Software Technologies which received extensive coverage in Tier 1 Kenyan media
• Worked as part of the crisis communications team following the dusitD2 terror attack where my role was
heavily focused on messaging and media relations
• Organized and co-ordinated the re-opening campaign of dusitD2 Nairobi
• Event management and media relations for the Girls in Tech Forum for Nairobits Trust
• Develop communication strategies for existing clients including Dusit D2 Nairobi, Checkpoint Software
Technologies, First Distribution, Dell/HP, Autodesk , SAS Analytics Limited, Kenya Rugby Union, Wadhwani
Foundation, Nairobits, Knect365, Delta Technologies, Mylan Pharmaceuticals
• Manage the day to day activities for several accounts and deal with client queries
• Liaise with different account leads from the wider East African region to execute client campaigns
• Develop thought leadership pieces and a wide range of editorial content for existing clients and placement in media to position them as experts in their various fields.
• Spearhead media relations for clients through press interviews, media roundtables, editorial road shows,
press releases and media interviews.
• Proactively seek out visibility opportunities for the various clients through which they can take part that
will ultimately contribute towards brand awareness and recognition.
• Event management for clients
• Identify and work with influencers to create brand awareness for clients
• Work together with digital team to advise on social media strategy and content
• Attend client workshops and conferences and come up with written content for blogs and media
• Co-ordinate client events and media related activities in other markets such as Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda
Zambia and Nigeria.
Key Projects Undertaken
• Organized media roundtables for Check Point Software Technologies which received extensive coverage in Tier 1 Kenyan media
• Worked as part of the crisis communications team following the dusitD2 terror attack where my role was
heavily focused on messaging and media relations
• Organized and co-ordinated the re-opening campaign of dusitD2 Nairobi
• Event management and media relations for the Girls in Tech Forum for Nairobits Trust
Social Media, Leadership, Event, Pr, Management, SAS, Analytics, Content, Blogs, Workshops, Software, Campaign, Social, UP, Manager
2013 - 2015
job
Account and Media Manager, Corporate Talk Group
CORPORATE TALK GROUP.
Responsibilities
• Develop and implement public relations, 360 communication strategies for clients including Microsoft East
and Southern Africa, Wiko Mobile, Kenya Reinsurance Corporation, Kenswitch Limited, Solarcentury East
Africa, Fintech Group, Bamburi Cement and BR Gaming.
• Develop and distribute press releases to media outlets including local Kenyan media and Pan African media.
• Proactively seek media opportunities for the various clients through active pitching of unique story angles.
• Evaluate and report on the reach and impact of media activities through regular media monitoring.
• Research and author thought leadership/opinion articles, newsletters for clients and distribute to various
media outlets for publishing.
• Contribute towards the development of newsletters/collateral material of client by supporting graphic design
in coming up with unique concepts.
• Create and maintain media contact lists, liaise with media outlets and develop and manage relationships with key media houses and journalists.
• Proactively seek out visibility opportunities for the various clients through which they can take part that will
ultimately contribute towards brand awareness and recognition.
• Events management for clients including procurement of suppliers, budgetary planning and event execution.
Key Projects and Achievements
• Successfully planned and executed Kenya Re's Corporate Social Responsibility Program Niko Fiti- Ability
Beyond Disability Program which won Best CSR campaign of the year campaign during the 2013 Public
Relations Society of Kenya awards. The campaign was once again nominated in the 2014 PRSK awards.
• Took part in the regional Connected East Africa Technology conference where I spearheaded Microsoft's
launch of the company's Biz4Afrika portal and made sure that the company received extensive media
coverage.
• Stakeholder relations with KenGen at the Ol Kaaria site
• Executed the launch of Wiko Mobile into Kenya where I spearheaded the event management and media
relations
• Planned and executed the launch of the Solarcentury Carport at Garden City Mall that received
widespread coverage
• Organized the press conference for the launch of Windows 10 in Nairobi where Microsoft CEO
Satya Nadella was in attendance. My role was spearheading media relations.
• Successfully planned the media launch of the Domestic Interbank Transfer Service for Kenswitch Limited.
• Develop and implement public relations, 360 communication strategies for clients including Microsoft East
and Southern Africa, Wiko Mobile, Kenya Reinsurance Corporation, Kenswitch Limited, Solarcentury East
Africa, Fintech Group, Bamburi Cement and BR Gaming.
• Develop and distribute press releases to media outlets including local Kenyan media and Pan African media.
• Proactively seek media opportunities for the various clients through active pitching of unique story angles.
• Evaluate and report on the reach and impact of media activities through regular media monitoring.
• Research and author thought leadership/opinion articles, newsletters for clients and distribute to various
media outlets for publishing.
• Contribute towards the development of newsletters/collateral material of client by supporting graphic design
in coming up with unique concepts.
• Create and maintain media contact lists, liaise with media outlets and develop and manage relationships with key media houses and journalists.
• Proactively seek out visibility opportunities for the various clients through which they can take part that will
ultimately contribute towards brand awareness and recognition.
• Events management for clients including procurement of suppliers, budgetary planning and event execution.
Key Projects and Achievements
• Successfully planned and executed Kenya Re's Corporate Social Responsibility Program Niko Fiti- Ability
Beyond Disability Program which won Best CSR campaign of the year campaign during the 2013 Public
Relations Society of Kenya awards. The campaign was once again nominated in the 2014 PRSK awards.
• Took part in the regional Connected East Africa Technology conference where I spearheaded Microsoft's
launch of the company's Biz4Afrika portal and made sure that the company received extensive media
coverage.
• Stakeholder relations with KenGen at the Ol Kaaria site
• Executed the launch of Wiko Mobile into Kenya where I spearheaded the event management and media
relations
• Planned and executed the launch of the Solarcentury Carport at Garden City Mall that received
widespread coverage
• Organized the press conference for the launch of Windows 10 in Nairobi where Microsoft CEO
Satya Nadella was in attendance. My role was spearheading media relations.
• Successfully planned the media launch of the Domestic Interbank Transfer Service for Kenswitch Limited.
Technology, Manager, UP, Portal, Social, Campaign, Pitching, Development, Ceo, Monitoring, Fintech, Design, Service, Windows, CSR, Management, Event, Leadership, Procurement, Graphic design, Research, Public relations
2012 - 2013
job
Account Executive/Manager
BRETT COMMUNICATIONS.
Development and implementation of communication strategies for clients that included Kenya Railways
Corporation, Kenya Airports Authority, Media Council of Kenya, Kentrade and Unaitas.
• Contributing towards the creation and distribution of all communication material to the media.
• Proactively identify media opportunities for the various clients.
• Event management for the various clients.
• Preparing weekly and monthly media coverage reports.
• Manage Kenya Railways Corporation social media platform.
• Developing quarterly newsletters for Kenya Airports Authority and Kenya Railways Corporation.
• Contribute towards the design of advertisements and collateral material ensuring brand guidelines are
upheld at all times
Key Projects and Achievements
• Spearheaded the redesign and thereafter successfully developed content of four editions of the Kenya
• Airports Authority newsletter Runway. Most notable was the souvenir issue.
• Successfully organized the launch of the Nairobi Commuter Rail Service and opening of Syokimau Railway
Station that was officiated by the H.E the former President of the Republic of Kenya Hon. Mwai Kibaki
• Spearheaded the production of the documentary of the Single Window system for Kentrade agency by
developing the script, identifying key people to be interviewed, organizing shooting locations and supervision of editing of the footage.
Corporation, Kenya Airports Authority, Media Council of Kenya, Kentrade and Unaitas.
• Contributing towards the creation and distribution of all communication material to the media.
• Proactively identify media opportunities for the various clients.
• Event management for the various clients.
• Preparing weekly and monthly media coverage reports.
• Manage Kenya Railways Corporation social media platform.
• Developing quarterly newsletters for Kenya Airports Authority and Kenya Railways Corporation.
• Contribute towards the design of advertisements and collateral material ensuring brand guidelines are
upheld at all times
Key Projects and Achievements
• Spearheaded the redesign and thereafter successfully developed content of four editions of the Kenya
• Airports Authority newsletter Runway. Most notable was the souvenir issue.
• Successfully organized the launch of the Nairobi Commuter Rail Service and opening of Syokimau Railway
Station that was officiated by the H.E the former President of the Republic of Kenya Hon. Mwai Kibaki
• Spearheaded the production of the documentary of the Single Window system for Kentrade agency by
developing the script, identifying key people to be interviewed, organizing shooting locations and supervision of editing of the footage.
Social Media, Design, Event, Management, Service, Content, Implementation, Supervision, Development, Production, Redesign, Social, Manager, President
My education
2005
-
2009
Daystar University
Bachelors, Communications (Minor in Electronic)
Bachelors, Communications (Minor in Electronic)
Moi Girls School Nairobi
Certification, PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS UNDERTAKEN
Certification, PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS UNDERTAKEN
University of San Francisco
N/a, Brand Innovation and Management
N/a, Brand Innovation and Management
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