Store Keeper Applicant with Communications Background

CURRICULUM VITAE

MARGARET SHELLA ATIENO

HOME ADDRESS: KISUMU.

CELL: 079*******

G-MAIL:**************@*****.***

MARITAL STATUS: SINGLE

NATIONALITY: KENYAN

I D NO. 34814421

D.O.B: 14TH January 1996 RELIGION:

CHRISTIAN

PERSONAL PROFILE

I am a committed and industrious communications professional with a strong background in social media, marketing and event promotion. With over three years of experience in media production, content creation, and managing social media platforms, I have demonstrated a deep understanding of effective communication strategies. I am passionate about using storytelling to promote organizational goals and have a strong ability to produce high-quality written and visual content tailored for diverse audiences. I seek to leverage my skills in a dynamic organization such as your organization to support its communication and marketing efforts across various platforms.

KEY SKILLS

• Content creation, marketing, storytelling, and speech writing across print, digital, and broadcast media

• Social media management (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, blogs)

• Administrative and logistical coordination of meetings, events, and conferences

• Stakeholder engagement and communication with partners

• Strong organizational skills, multitasking, and office administration

• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, digital tools, and social media analytics

• Experienced in improving the accessibility and usability of institutional knowledge PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Communications Officer

Lake Region Economic Bloc, Kisumu

July 2023 – November 2025

• Managed social media platforms, including creating and scheduling posts, writing compelling stories, and ensuring consistent updates.

• Covered and reported on various conferences and events, including sugarcane and agriculture sector events.

• Drafted speeches for executives and managed rapporteur duties during meetings and events.

• Developed and maintained strong communication channels with partners and stakeholders.

Achievement

Increased social media engagement by 40% and strengthened regional visibility through timely reporting.

Laser Arts Ensemble

Communication and Marketing officer, Jan 2024-Dec 2025

• Coordinated social media marketing.

• Drafted invitation letters and proposals.

• Distributed and created marketing tools.

Assistant – Administration, Logistics & Communication Globlink Agriculture Ltd., Kisumu/Nairobi Jan 2020 –June 2023

• Coordinated office administration tasks, including scheduling meetings, filing, and correspondence.

• Assisted in planning and logistics for agricultural training sessions and stakeholder meetings.

• Supported internal and external communication, drafting reports and maintaining contact databases.

• Handled procurement support and follow-up with vendors to ensure timely service delivery.

• Monitored and managed travel logistics, including transport and accommodation arrangements.

Achievement

Streamlined administrative processes, reducing delays by 25%, and improved logistics efficiency in project events.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Communication and IT in Media

Maseno University

2018 – 2019: Diploma in Journalism and Mass Media

Maseno University

2016: Certificate in Computer Packages

Rift Valley College of Management and Technology

REFEREES

Catherine Cheng’oli

Director of Communication, Lake Region Economic Bloc Email: ****************@*****.***

William Okumu

Executive Director, Laser Arts

Email; *****************@*****.***

Ian Edewa

Food Safety Standards and Agribusiness

Trainer & Consultant

Globlink Agriculture Limited

Tel: +254-***-***-***

Email; ***.*****@*****.***

Felix Semekete Opilli

Project Management & International

Relations Expert

Former UNIDO, currently at Jeeevaka

Engineering Solutions

Tel: +254*********

Email: *******@*****.***

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