OKEYO PHOEBE AKINYI
Email:*************@*****.***
Tel: 071*******
PERSONAL PROFILE
Date of birth: 30/06/1998
Marital status: single
ID number: 34967145
Gender: Female
Languages: Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Nationality: Kenyan
Religion: Christian
PROFILE SUMMARY
I am an educated and competent journalist with the ability to deliver effectively. I am highly skilled in public relations, broadcast and article writing in effective to proper and accurate news dissemination and sources credibility.
I am pro-active and able to keep numerous plates spinning without losing focus. I also work with the basic laws and ethics in journalism and mass communication making me accountable for anything that happens during or after undertaken tasks.
I am a reliable and trustworthy person with a strong and professional attitude. Right now I’m looking for a suitable role where there will be significant career development opportunities.
CAREER OBJECTIVES
To be productive in every aspect in my field of work and work to my at most ability.
To utilize my skills and unique abilities for the benefit of organization, community and general public through creative and innovative approaches to problem solving and strategic developments.
To contribute to success in my place of work by providing required solutions, skills and expertise by being a sound asset for the organization to achieve its noble objectives for the beneficial interest of the society at large now and in future.
To work in accordance with organization policies with minimal supervision to achieve high level performance while enhancing creativity, self- motivation and team work.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
High degree of autonomy and tolerance.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Undertaking wide range at complex tasks while paying high attention to details.
Excellent communication skills.
Avoiding conflicts between work and personal interests.
Familiar with the laws and ethics in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Treating problems or unexpected events as opportunities to learn from.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2016 to 2020 Chuka University
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
Second class honors (upper division)
2012 to 2015 Kadoka Girls Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
B plain
2003 to 2011 Kiranda Girls Boarding Primary
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
344 marks
WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2022: Ongoing internship with the public service commission at
Kenya Accreditation Service under Communication and
Marketing
April 2021-December 2021: Volunteer at the Kenya News Agency, Migori County under
The Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology
Section: News writing, photography and editing
May 6th 2019 to July 31st 2019: Worked with the Kenya News Agency (KNA) under the
Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology.
Section: News writing.
HOBBIES
Reading articles and Novels
Doing research
Listening to music
REFEREES
1.Mr. George Agimba Charles
County Information Officer
Migori.
Cell Phone:
2. Mr. Henry Nkoru Nabea
Lecturer
Chuka University
Cell phone: 072*******
3. Stella Gakii
Former Course mate
Chuka University
Cell Phone: 071*******