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CHIEF HIRO FITZWANGA
0735905458
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PROFILE
A result oriented individual who is outspoken, keen to detail and diplomatic in every right.
He is a problem solver and tackles any obstacle presented to him with a cool and smart
touch.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME : CHIEF-HIRO FITZWANGA
GENDER : MALE DOB : 7 JANUARY 1986 NATIONALITY : KENYAN
MARITAL STATUS : SINGLE
MOBILE : +254 735 905458 (24 Hours)
E-MAIL : [email protected] / [email protected]
ADDRESS : P. O. Box 99845, MOMBASA – KENYA.
CURRENT RESIDENCE : NAIROBI (but also flexible within East Africa)
LANGUAGES : Fluent in English and Kiswahili, with a partial knowledge of
Luganda
CURRENT RENUMERATION : Kshs 30,000/= Net after Tax
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Be an asset in imparting vast knowledge in public relations, corporate communication,
international relations and customer care productively, as well as well as gaining vast
experience in the latter, and carry out productive communication in the provision of
information services.
To be involved in organizational success and gain relevant experience, so as to become and
authority in my area of operation.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
God fearing diplomatic and outgoing people person, with excellent communication and
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public relations skills.
Able to work under pressure and minimal supervision.
An effective negotiator who relates well with a variety of people and age groups.
Honest and dependable with the desire to succeed.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to learn continuously.
Motivated with a positive outlook and good public relations skills.
Able to maintain integrity and confidentiality.
Able to see things from various perspectives and think outside the box.
Has a work smart ethic.
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Corporate Communications, Marketing and International Public Relations
EDUCATION
Undergraduate September 2008 - December 2013
University of Nairobi, School of Journalism - Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Journalism and Media Studies.
Skills of Interest
• Corporate Communications
• International Public Relations
• International Humanitarian Law
• Lobbying
• Development Communication
• Integrated Marketing Communication
Diploma September 2006 – August 2008
University of Nairobi, I.D.I.S (Institute of Diplomacy and
International Studies) – attained an Undergraduate Diploma in
International Studies (Credit)
Skills Attained
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• Knowledge of diplomatic etiquette, protocol,
correspondence and drafting of diplomatic
documents.
• Knowledge of techniques of effective communication
skills, public relations, negotiation and mediation.
• A favorable percentage of international law,
international relations, conflict management, national
security and arbitration.
• Knowledge of research skills and project presentation.
Secondary School February 2001 – November 2005
The Aga-Khan Kenya Secondary School (KENSEC), Mombasa –
attained C plain as a mean grade in KCSE O – Levels.
Primary School January 1991 – November 1999
Loreto Convent Mombasa - Attained Pass in Kenya Certificate
of Primary Education (KCPE).
WORK EXPERIENCE (AUGUST 2011 – JANUARY 2012) – EOS VISIONS GROUP
Marketing and Research Intern at Eos Visions Kenya Ltd (A leader NGO in Educational
Travel in Africa) – Assistant to the Business Development Manager of Eos Visions Kenya Ltd
in conducting research in Kenya and Tanzania concerning certain specific topics.
Achievements while at Eos Visions Kenya Ltd
Concise and detailed Research - Worked with the Business Development Manager in
producing detailed research (including overview, stakeholder and background paper
spreadsheets) in:
Healthcare - General Medicine and Healthcare Administration
English Language
Environment - Water and Sanitation
Nursing
Psychology
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Social Entrepreneurship
Media and Kenya's Development
Research on Women and Governance
Microfinance in Kenya
Women and business in Kenya
Sales support
Assisted in producing PTP (People to People) Itineraries (for General Medicine, Water
and Nursing) with the Business Development Manager.
Assisted in producing up to date Stakeholder Coffee Company International Contact
lists with the Country Manager and the Eos Visions Kenya team.
Computer Support for the Office
Troubleshooted the Problems in the Office Machines ranging from hardware problems
to viruses and corrupt files and software installation.
Outreach Support
Assisted in Outreach Preparation - by compiling lists of targets and contacts and their
profiles for different Themes
Public Relations
Contributed to the updating of the Eos Visions blog and facebook stories - mainly on
advancements in the different themes in Kenya.
Took over all the Research activities (Kenya and Tanzania) in the absence of the
Business Development Manager.
Troubleshooting of office computers.
FEBRUARY TO JULY 2012 – CONVERGED MEDIA SOLUTIONS
Web and Office Administrator at Converged Media Solutions - a website development and
online marketing firm whose services are centered on website development, webhosting,
domain registration and online content management.
Skills and Experience gained
Website & Mini-site design maintenance and updating – designing, maintaining and
updating the content in our clients websites, mini-sites or other venues of online
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presence which Converged media solutions is handling. Knowledge of Content
management systems was a core component of website maintenance and updating
and I gained valuable experience in such content management systems as Joomla
and Word Press. Examples of websites handled are: http://theclarionhotel.co.ke /
www.sunland.co.ke / www.nairobibabyexpo.co.ke and many more.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) – Maintaining relations with both
current and Prospective clients as a source of business. All these are updated into
the CRM system database.
Enewsletter Design – With all types of Applications. From Mailchimp, Mailerlite to
Constant Contact.
Social Media Maintenance - Designing, managing and maintaining the social media
profiles of both current and new clients.
Office administration tasks - such as following through with tasks given by the lead,
managing e-mails from prospective and current clients, dispatch of invoices, receipts
newsletters and e-data to clients, filing and follow-up of bank deposits and
payments.
Follow up on prospective business and marketing of our package to prospective
clients.
JULY 2012 TO OCTOBER 2012 – BLUE WEBS AFRICA
Business Development Executive – Corporate Duties
• Developing sales strategies for various target Markets.
• Developing new sales contracts.
• Managing key accounts through communication of new products.
• Building and maintaining customer data base
• Website & Mini-site design maintenance and updating – speciality in Joomla Sites
OCTOBER 2012 TO DECEMBER 2012 – REELFORGE MEDIA MONITORING
Media Monitor Duties Clipping of various Print, Electronic, Online Media and Adverts for detailed Analyzing
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Analyzing of Print, Electronic, Online and Adverts and compiling detailed summaries Research Skills and Experience Gained Detailed Clipping of Media Analyzing of various Media Channels Research Skills
MARCH 2013 UPTO DATE - LEISURE & TRAVEL GUIDES EAST AFRICA LTD
Senior Social Media Promoter in the Editorial /Marketing Department Duties Handling all Social Media and Online Accounts of all clients of Go Places Kenya. Collecting information of advertisers property, prepare the text and update this
information as well as photos on all e-platforms Following up approval of artworks with clients Carrying out social media/ e-marketing functions under Leisure & Travel Guides East
Africa and its associate companies. Overseeing and coordinating with IT departments to ensure that websites and social
media are directly linked and structured towards target consumer engagement. Running internet/ e-marketing campaigns to further consumer engagement and any
other type of campaign. Preparing Press Releases. Photography. Preparing Media Plans for all e-marketing campaigns. Conducting Client based interviews Attending events, promotions and exhibitions to create editorial pieces. Experience Gained and Achievements Was fully in charge of Social Media Marketing and Promotion of the Internationally
recognized/ highly coveted Chefs Delight Awards which took place at the KICC on the 26th of April, 2013. This was a one of a kind culinary tourism event which showcased the best in culinary tourism which was presided by the Ministry of Tourism itself. I was successful in putting out social media and marketing campaigns that culminated to the event.
Improving my skills in e-marketing, social media marketing and basically online based public relations and Marketing
Creating e-marketing campaigns for all the wings of Leisure & Travel East Africa/ Go Places Kenya which include Travel, Wine and Dine, Shopping and Entertainment.
Carrying Out client based interviews Photography.
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Former Trainee at Lowe Scanad for radio commercials and adverts. AWARDS & HONORS
October 1998: – Third Prize in Lions Club Peace Poster drawing competition, awarded by
Lions Club of Mombasa.
July 2002: Was a member of the Aga-Khan soccer under 16 soccer team that were
second runners up in the Mombasa Private Schools Under 16 soccer tournament at the
Shree Swaminarayan Academy, Mombasa.
December 2008: Award of Diploma in International Studies by the University of Nairobi.
LANGUAGES
English: Proficient in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Kiswahili: Proficient in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Luganda: Partially proficient in listening speaking and reading.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Passed International Computer Driving License (ICDL), both Part I and Part II leading to the
acquiring of an International Computer Driving License (ICDL), besides that also competent
in Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop, Joomla and Wordpress Content Management
System, Printer, Copier, Scanner and Faxing.
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Sports -- playing rugby and soccer also enjoy swimming, basketball, tennis.
Entertainment -- Music, Movies, informing documentaries and Reading Law journals.
Purposeful traveling and site seeing.
Making friends.
Computers and learning about new trends in softwares or applications online.
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REFERENCES
1. Mr. Stefan Lingott Global HR for the Eos Visions Group E-mail: [email protected]
2. Dr. Michael Grosspietsch
Executive Director Eos Visions Group New York Tel: +1 (347) 260-7557; +49 (0) 173-6175543 Skype: michaelgrosspietsch E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.eos-visions.com
3. Mr. Arthur Kakai
Country Manager Eos Visions Kenya & Tanzania Tel: +254-020 2608800 Mobile: +254 721363434 E-mail: [email protected]
4. Tuva Adams Tuva Business Development Director, Blue Webs Africa Mobile .0725 874816, 0735874816 Email: [email protected]
5. Hussein Jiwani Operations & Marketing Director, Leisure & Travel Guides East Africa Phone: 020-3747258
Email: [email protected]