CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Mercy Rapando
Phone:+254-****-***-**
Email: ************@*****.***
Location: mtwapa
Professional Summary.
Motivated and outgoing aspiring Marketer with hands-on experience in street promotions, social media, and event coordination. Passionate about nightlife culture and building strong guest experiences through creative marketing and personal outreach. Eager to contribute energy, fresh ideas, and hustle to a dynamic team.
Skills.
Digital marketing and Networking: social media management (Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok), content creation, basic graphics design (canva) and guest list outreach.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication, copywriting, public speaking.
Organizational: Event planning, Project management, Time management and team collaboration.
Technical: Google workspace, Microsoft office suite.
Experience.
1. Freelance Event Promoter (Part-Time)
Various Clubs – kisumu
*January 2024 – Present*
2. Promoted weekly events through Instagram stories, reels, and DMs to a personal network of 1.5K+ followers. Managed and scheduled daily content for the club social media channels.
3. Passed out flyers in high-traffic nightlife areas (kisumu CbD) (Nairobi)
4. Recruited groups for guest list sign-ups and helped drive turnout on weekends.
5. Assisted event coordinators with set-up, check-in, and crowd flow during events.
6. Represented local clubs and alcohol brands at college-focused events.
I have worked with alcohol brands such as kenyan originals, savannah, Redbull on their sales and marketing teams in events in clubs.
7. Participated in activation campaigns and gathered user-generated content.
8. Promoted happy hour specials and themed parties across student networks. I have promoted happy hour in various bars across kisumu
Education.
1. Bachelor of Arts – Communications and media
Maseno University
*Expected Graduation: 2025*
2. Certificate in sales and Marketing.
JKUAT 2021
Projects & Extras
* Built an Instagram page for a local college party series (@masseno gossip hub) – gained 500+ followers in 2 months
* Volunteered at NIC afterparties for crowd management and social media content
* Learning to use CapCut and Canva for event promos
References.
Manager Blackpearl Lounge and Grill
Kisumu,40100
Betty Adhiambo