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CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
NAME: Kananga Esther Lurie
LANGUAGES: English, Kiswahili
NATIONALITY: Kenyan
I.D NUMBER:33307514
EMAI: *****.*****@*****.***
PHONE NUMBER: +254*********
PERMANENT ADDRESS: P. O. Box 65 Gambogi
PERMANENT STATEMENT
I am an outgoing and dedicated individual who takes keen interest in communication. I have developed skills in writing for both print and electronic media. I have basic understanding on public relation and organizational communication. I find interest in Electronic media, editing for digital media and development communication. I have successfully been able to undertake roles which include producing and editing copies for documentary projects. I am an outspoken person who says what I feel is convenient for problem solving and favorable for team work. I am a fast learner who tries to learn from every new experience. I am flexible and adapt to changes in short time. I am also an ambitious person who dedicates her talent toward presenting problem solving ideas and opinions. Considering how diligent I am in ensuring there is adequate communication within my organization, I equip myself with current news and trends to help colleagues articulate their opinions as well. EDUCATION
1. SEPTEMBER 2015- APRIL 2019
CURRICULUM VITAE 2
Maseno University.
BA, COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA TECHNOLOGY WITH IT MASENO
(Electronic Media)
2. 2011-2014
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Moi Girls Vokoli High School
(I Participated in music festivals, majorly dances and a soloist. I was a prefect and a peer counselor and was also a member of straight talk club.) 3. 2000-2010
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
Presbyterian Emmanuel Academy
WORK EXPERIENCE
February 2020- Date
Jubilee Insurance Company, Kisumu
sales agent
Roles
• Working with the marketing department to influence sales
• Writing copies for advertisement
• Selling insurance policies
• Advising clients on various insurance elements
December 2019- January 2020
Department of Production and Communication, Adok, Kisumu. CURRICULUM VITAE 3
communications officer.
January 2019-2nd February 2019
Ahadi Organization
Research and surveys
May 2019- July 2019
Department of Communication and Information at Kisumu County offices. Industrial Attachment
August 2016
Volunteered at Nairobi Pentecostal Church as a worker for the DVBS event held for children aged 4-14 years.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Good presentation skills
• Team player
• Flexible and easily adapt to new changes
• Good connection and relationship with clients
• Presentation skills
• Radio production
• Public Relations
• Problem solver
INTERESTS
• Current Affairs
CURRICULUM VITAE 4
• Human Interest Stories
• Lifestyle stories
• Topical Issues
• Social Justice
HOBIES:
• Writing poems
• Singing
• Social Interaction
• Outdoor Adventure
• Travel
ASSOCIATIONS:
Counseling Ministry at Kisumu Pentecostal Church-Peer counsellor OBJECTIVE
I aim at discovering my abilities in communication. I aim at working in an environment that enables me to explore my organizational communication ability and utilize my skills in problem solving and team work and basically where I can be able to understand group dynamics in an in depth capacity. I also aim at building on my Public relations skills as well as techniques in writing and become an all rounded public relations practitioner. I seek to build on my knowledge, skill and acquire necessary experience that will help me achieve my personal goals and fulfil my aspirations as well as help me attain the feeling of purpose at work. I also look forward to CURRICULUM VITAE 5
expanding my knowledge on the use of communication to open networks for both myself and the organization I work for.
CURRICULUM VITAE 6
REFEREES:
1. Charles Othina-
Maseno University
Senior Lecturer
Tel: 072*******
2. Steve Oduor
Maseno University"
Senior Lecturer
Tel: 072*******
3. Brother Justus
Adok Production
Chairman, Department of Communication
Tel: 072*******