Linda Kilwake

I am a communications specialist with close to 10 years of progressive experience in strategic communications, offline and online community management, digital communications, media relations, and engagement. I have led the design and execution of impactful and result-oriented communication strategies; managed communication efforts and objectives at an international level, lead high-performing communications teams, and implemented successful communication plans. I enjoy the ideation process as well as the implementation.

My Key Competencies include:
Strategic communications – proven experience in the development and implementation of communications plans.
Media relations – experience in driving engagement across media channels.
Campaigns – experienced in developing & running campaigns.
Crisis communications – proficient at narrative crafting and popularization.
Content generation – adept at curating channel-specific written and visual content. 
Digital Marketing Communications - I have a proven track record of managing social media accounts, creating engaging content, and building and nurturing online communities.
Stakeholder management and engagement - strong at stakeholders’ engagement for brand positioning.
Donor management and engagement - experienced in the dynamic nature of donor management at an international level. 
Event planning and execution - experienced in convening and staging events while managing all the communication aspects.
Training – experienced in media and communications training, for capacity building and process improvement.
Leadership - strong leader & team player who is tactful and organized for results and impact.
Alliance builder – experienced in relationship building and management.

Regional Communications Manager - Africa
The Navigators · Full-time 
Feb 2022 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Social Media Manager
DERRICON GLOBAL · Freelance 
Sep 2020 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Founder and Creative Lead
Proven Pro Creatives · Seasonal 
Oct 2019 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

Digital Media Manager
Lilo Pure Foods · Freelance
Jan 2021 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

Social Media Manager
Boxleo Courier & Fulfillment Services Limited · Freelance
Mar 2021 - Jun 2021 · 4 mos

Communications and Community Associate
Rawinji Studio · Part-time
Oct 2020 - Jun 2021 · 9 mos

Client Relationship Manager
LAND LAYBY KENYA LIMITED · Full-time
Nov 2015 - Dec 2019 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Editorial Assistant and Writer
Legacy Principle Media - Publishing House (Truth and Spirit Magazine) · Apprenticeship
Sep 2014 - May 2015 · 9 mos

Advertising and Public Relations Intern
Brand Spark PR and Advertising Agency · Internship
Jun 2014 - Sep 2014 · 4 mos

News Editor and Writer/Reporter
Involvement Newspaper · Apprenticeship
Apr 2013 - Apr 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

Management Trainee
Scripture Union of Kenya · Full-time
Feb 2010 - Dec 2010 · 11 mos

London Institute of Business Studies
Diploma, Level 6 Diploma in Social Sciences
Mar 2023 - Nov 2023

Daystar University
Bachelor's degree, Communication, and Media Studies
2010 - 2015

Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification
MF Treinamentos
Issued Jan 2023
Credential ID CLNPDBPQSQ-HLGHQQHQ-XSHWRPPSMP

Introduction to Digital Journalism 
Reuters
Issued Nov 2022

Social Media Marketing - Industry Specialist
Meltwater
Issued Sep 2022
Credential ID 58588985

Digital advertising for nonprofits 
Philanthropy University
Issued Aug 2022