KEZIAH GITHINJI

As a resourceful and diverse media, film and communications expert keen on utilizing my skills in the growth and formulation of workable communication strategies and policies that will promote growth in the organization. I have been able to successfully lead, motivate and organize personnel and various organizations. I hereby submit my application for the above-mentioned position.

My career is highlighted by consistent success at improving brand visibility as well as ensuring marketing deliverables are continuously integrated with media messages to optimize assets. I bring on board the following expertise; film production, videography, content development, budget management, media management, communication management, production management, photography. project management, printing publications, leadership and supervision.

From developing communications initiatives and marketing collateral to overseeing internal and external communications strategies, I excel at generating effective and positive organizational exposure and enabling the success of overall communications efforts.

As a passionate Lecturer leveraging my expertise in teaching film, communication and journalism, I have been instrumental in passing on knowledge to students, building their confidence and helping them acquire discipline. Having trained and stirred a passion for education in students, I have successfully nurtured their talents and helped them discover their passion. Most importantly, As a visionary and transformational leader, I am a highly capable change agent who has successfully contributed to positive change in student discipline, holistic formation, and enrollment in all the institutions I have worked in. Major highlights of my experience include; teaching the students the designated course making sure all content has been disseminated to the students as per the course outline, setting, moderating, administering and marking examinations. Given my experience, I am looking to further engage my teaching and training expertise in the development of the student’s future and would love to attract the attention of well-established institutions.

I am a diverse and tenacious professional with a wealth of experience in handling Media, Communications and Film Production. I am looking for avenues that will maximize my career potential. I have provided success to companies by building beneficial links through effective internal and external communications. Moreover, I am highly creative and the various experiences acquired have equipped me with handling the following; documenting the captured content on social media, mass media and other communication mediums to create sensitization on our anti-corruption agenda, editing documentaries and feature stories, assisting in web development and management, managing all technical aspects of video recording and editing, ensuring cameras and accessories are in good working order before any assignment is handled and taking professional shots as per schedule. Additionally, I am a keen communicator with honed interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical abilities, I aspire to join a reputed organization handling assignments in film, media and communications where my wide array of skills and efficiencies can benefit the organization.

• PhD in Film Studies- Kenyatta University; July 2018 to Date.
• Film Directing- Ladima Foundation, January to April 2021.
• Copyright Law- Harvard University, January to April 2021.
• Masters of Arts in Communication Studies- University of Nairobi; September 2012 to December 2014.
• Theological Education by Extension- Presbyterian College; April 2012 to May 2013.
• Diploma in Film and Television Production- The Mohamed Amin Foundation; February to December 2010.
• Bachelors of Arts in Journalism, Marketing and Broadcast Journalism- United States University, Nairobi; 2006 to 2009.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education- Our Lady of Mercy, South B, 2002 to 2005.