Communications Specialist Objective
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To build a successful career in communications field through dedication and hard work
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Motto
My attitude, and not aptitude determines my career’s altitude.
Summary of Qualifications Print Media
Published writer with strong editing skills
E lectronic Media
An experienced photographer with an ability to work on multimedia content and disseminate across various platforms that include YuTube, social media and on websites.
Other Competencies
A reliable, motivated self-starter; with an ability to spark interest, take initiative and work with others for a collective objective.
W ork Experience July 2014 to Present
Key Achievements -- Produced the organization’s annual report, quartely newsletters and other IEC materials. -- Assisted in developing and operationalizing LVCT Health’s communications strategy. -- Led the process of revamping the organization’s website.
Technical Communications Officer
- Trained staff on photography and usage of digital platforms in disseminating key health messages. - Actively participated in documenting key organizational events and activities. - Assisted program staff in proposal development. - Increased organizational visibility by constantly updating the website and social media platforms; and mobilizing the media in covering key institutional events. - Represented the organization in key policy formulation and advocacy meetings.
December 2012 to April 2014
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Knowledge Management Officer
Key Achievements -- Introduced PeaceNet Updates, a weekly in-house publication highlighting organizational developments that was disseminated to donors, partners and the public. - -- Initiated an effective web and social media strategy that led to a significant increase in organizational web traffic. -- Organized photo exhibitions in Likoni, Burnt Forest and Nairobi for community members to share experiences and appreciate the essence of peaceful co-existance. -- Partcipated in conflict prevention by responding to alerts received via Early Warning, Early Response System and engaging other actors in dealing with the reported impending conflicts.
December 2010 to September 2011
Communications Officer
December 201 to September 2011
Key Achievements -- Oversaw the reconstruction and maintenance of institutional website and social media accounts hence increasing visibility to external publics. -- Improved documentation of organizational activities by using personal equipment (DSLR camera) to capture event snapshots. - -- Led planning, coordination and documentation of high profile events - including a three day Civil Society Organizations Conference that attracted over 300 participants who deliberated on education reforms in the country and a two-day workshop on Education Bills that attracted over 40 members of parliament.
Key Achievements -- Supported the production of USAID 50th Anniversary Film -- Enhanced USAID visibility by updating website and social media pages.
Communications Intern
-- Assisted in editing and preparation of fact sheets project reports and other vital organizational documents highlighting USAID achievements in Kenya. -- Established statistical data bank for use by various USAID programs.
December 2005 to November 2010
Columnist Kenya Times
Key Achievements - Positioned “Tears and Laughter” as one of the most popular columns in the newspaper by contributing well researched humor pieces that attracted readership globally. - Contributed news features, personality profiles and opinion pieces on topical issues. - Appeared in one of newspaper’s edition under the headline: Ateka’s Paper Mountain - which focused on my journalistic talent and determination to succeed.
Just Believe
Published Works Click to read
We are proud to present this inspirational story by Silvano Ateka
on-line
By Silvano Ateka
It was a journey reminiscent of the Israelites leaving Egypt for the Promised Land.
Books 13/2/2013
Kenyans are not reading books any more SILVANO ATEKA Family Literacy Day, an annual event aimed at raising awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy activities as a family was marked recently.
Two shortstories published in South African anthologies
Photography & Graphic Design Portfolio Click on images to access on-line
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Technical Skills
-- Graphic design (mastery of Adobe Creative Suite) -- Photography -- Video shooting and editing
Academic Background September 2006 to August 2010
Achievements - Graduated with Honors - attained cumulative GPA of
3.75 out of 4.0.
- Appeared on the Dean’s List eight out of 11 academic
semesters. BA Journalism (Concentrated in Public Relations and Pursued nternational Relations I as a Minor)
- Awarded Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship for academic
excellence. -
-- Participated as a student journalist in 60th Annual
DPI/NGO Conference held in New York from 5th – 7th September 2007 and which focused on climate change.
- November 2009: represented USIU in an inter-
University Youth Conference and presented a paper entitled: “The role of youth in fighting ethnicity and impunity in Kenya.” J anuary 1994 to November 1998 Secondary School Education (KCSE)
- Obtained Grade C+
Referees Antonio Braizeniv Business Development Manager LVCT Health +254 723 554 466 abraizeniv@lvcthealth.org
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