NANCY AMUSAVI  Email:  nancyamusavi@yahoo.com, or nancyamusavi@gmail.com

Tel +254-723-945169 Date of Birth: 7TH JAN 1988 Marital Status: Single Nationality: Kenyan

CAREER OBJECTIVE
		To contribute to institutional growth by empowering myself academically and professionally, enabling my employer and myself realize full potential for effective and meaningful improvement to society.
SUMMARY OF EXPERTISE
	Public Relations; Managing the affairs of an organization (both internal and external) which includes brand management, crisis management, stakeholder communication. Project Management and Proposal Writing Documenting, reporting and highlighting of organizational and project activities including development of donor reports, highlighting human interest stories ·        Designing publications; posters, brochures, newsletters using Adobe Illustrator, In- design, Photoshop. Advertising & Media Promotion; preparing content and selling an idea through appealing messages, sounds and pictures.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Television Production; concept development, scripting, directing and editing to ensure there is a flow. Videography and Photography; shooting both indoors and outdoors paying attention to sound, lighting and background Media Law; conversant with issues pertaining to ethics and law and the rights of individuals companies to avoid libel or defamatory remarks News/Feature Writing and Editing; writing stories from different angles while staying focused on the main objective/ purpose of the communication Event organizing; Preparing for different events using an event planning worksheet that includes all logistical issues that need to be considered for the success of the event ·         Video Editing using Adobe Premier Pro, Final Cut pro
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
	Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication’s, St Paul’s University, Nairobi Campus (Evening Classes)-(FINALIST/4TH YR) Specialization: Development Communication & Public Relations Project Management &Proposal Writing, Participatory Research, Development Studies, Conflict & Cooperation, Persuasion & Negotiation, Development Communications Public Relations & Fundraising, Public Relations & Advertising, Management Functions of Public Relations, Public Relations Writing & Editing, Public Relations & Proposal Writing, Principles of Public Relations, Public Relations & Business World July 2007-2010:-Diploma in Mass Communication, Multi-media University College, Mbagathi Public Relations, Effective Communication Advertising & Media Promotion, Radio &Television Production, Videography, News and Feature Writing ,Media law, Photography, Video Editing   2002-2005               Sacred Heart Mukumu Girls High School                                   Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
WORK EXPERIENCE
			February  2011 to Date-Tutor at Nairobi Aviation College, Lecturing in the following units: Video Editing/ Video Production Communication skills Media issues Public Relations English for journalists May 2010- Feb 2011  Intern, Communications and Fundraising - AMREF Kenya Country Office Responsibilities Communications and media Providing technical communications support to 33 AMREF Projects, consultants and AMREF supported secretariats through: Coordinating the production of Information, Communication and Education (IEC) and publicity materials for projects. This includes messaging and layout using Adobe publishing software’s and supervising their production. Documenting, reporting and highlighting of organizational and project activities including development of donor reports, highlighting human interest stories and sharing of best practices Responsible for the content and design on the AMREF in Kenya e-newsletter Assisting in researching, development, editing and presentation of various publications including project profiles, monthly reports, Monitoring and Evaluation reports and other documents as required. Assisting in photo and video documentation of projects activities and providing technical support for to consultants hired by the foundation Ensuring proper use of the AMREF brand by AMREF staff, consultants and suppliers. Compiling monthly reports, donor reports and progress reports. Distributing of various reports such as annual reports to AMREFs stakeholders. Fundraising     Assisting in developing innovative fundraising tools aimed at maximizing     funding potential of the foundation, such as shopping lists-simplified fundraising tools aimed at small donors. Traveling to field offices to file human interest pieces for fundraising purposes and identify funding gaps or new funding opportunities. Media and Events     Ensuring proper media coverage of all AMREF in Kenya events and activities through timely preparation and dissemination of media invites press releases and media kits.  Planning and executing fundraising events, special events and forums including stakeholders meetings, donor and board visit.  Developing and maintaining contacts with the media i.e.  Liaising with the media for coverage of events in AMREF. Administrative functions Administrative support; filing, documentation, keeping records of events, taking minutes during meetings, receiving and dispatching letters, emails, faxes and telephone calls, scanning and  ensuring the office is well stocked with the necessary stationery Provide administrative/secretarial support for various departments/divisions such as answering telephones, assisting visitors and resolving a range of administrative problems and inquiries. Schedule and coordinate meetings, interviews, appointments, events and other similar activities for supervisors, which also includes travel and lodging arrangements Attended phone calls, concluded the nature of calls and assisted callers to the proper department. Successfully organized appointments between the communications department and donors/stakeholders. Responsible for typing reports, memos and other correspondence. Kept detailed messages from the person called upon, containing name, call timing and business nature      May2010- Present ·        Volunteer/ member Ungana Project-AMREF Participating in volunteer activities for Ungana Project in AMREF   . JAN 2010-APRIL 2010    Communications Ass Intern- Prime Ministers Press Service (PMPS), Bima house Responsibilities Assisting in the itinerary and logistics for the Prime Minister Archiving of all the recorded and written footage in the office of the Prime          Minister   Production of Prime ministers Television news, video and print editing ·        News writing, Photojournalism AUG 2008 –DEC 2008 (Internship) at the Ministry Home Affairs and Office of the Vice-President at the Vice –Presidential Press Service (VPPS) & PR  and Communications Department Responsibilities ·         Assisted in the Production of the Vice presidents Television news, Video Editing ,Voicing and News writing ·        Achieved computer proficiency, demonstrated knowledge of Micro soft Excel, Power point, Adobe premiere, Adobe audition, Adobe photo shop and internet functions  ·        Writing and editing Media briefs and press releases ·        Proof reading and editing all referenced written materials ·        Research and conceived newsletter articles ·        Customer service; Addressed customer inquiries, interpreted and delivered information
HOBBIES: Travelling for wide exposure and to gain different perspective. Socializing&networking to developcontacts and build networks. Reading informative materials to improve my understanding of pertinent issues. Writing to share experiences and information and to gain constructive criticism.
			REFFERENCE
Festus Ndirangu-Head of Department, Nairobi Aviation College. Mobile:0725551403 / 0786117251 Email:ndirangu_fsts@yahoo.com Mrs. Inga Kimaru-Communications Officer , AMREF , Kenya Country Offices Mobile;+254-736 667 236 Email:inga.kimaru@amref.org Mr. Paul Agina-Communications and M&E Officer, Kenya Section of the International Commission of Jurists Mobile:0721901298  Email- aginapaul@gmail.com