Curriculum Vitae - KIMATHI MWANGI | December 2019

Kimathi Mwangi
Radio Producer/Presenter

Socially, I am humble, friendly and like participating in community events. I am

also a team player, industrious, creative, flexible and always ready to learn and
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adapt to new techniques meant to improve the efficiency of my work.
jukimwa@gmail.com
Alternatively, I am always confident and succeeds in performing complex
assignments and processes within a tight schedule. Hectic and varying tasks
where I can use my innovativeness and creativity to solve the problems, brings
the best out of me.

WORK EXPERIENCE
August 2017 - Present
Producer/presenter/marketer | Tuliza FM 92.4
Researching, Producing, Presenting & Marketing the Program-Tuliza Salon aka
Ciakaa na Arume. Achievement: So far, i have been able to register 1/3 of the
program targeted salonists within a quarter year! The program has been also
voted, the favorite radio program for women in Meru county and its environs as
it's indicated on the research done by Geo-poll in January 2018.

April 2017 - July 2017

Head of Radio | Wendo Radio 100.9FM
-Creating the programming contents
-Identifying the producers & presenters to deliver the station's airing contents
-Supervising the producers & presenters
-Representing the station in corporates' conferences
-Sourcing for the advertisers
-Sourcing for roadshows sponsorship and ensuring the performances of the
same are adhered to as per the schedule
-Observing and complying with all resolutions, regulations and directions from
time to time passed, made or given by the employer
Achievement: Created programming contents, launched the station, run a
popular political program-KIRURUTANO 2017-into 2017 kenyan general
election.

February 2015 - March 2017

Makerting Executive | Baraka FM 95.5
-Representing the station in corporates conferences
-Sourcing for the advertisements
-Researching, trialing and giving analysis on competitors' commercials
-Voicing of commercials & commercial programs
-Securing the booking of advertisements, producing as ordered and coordinating
the airing of the same as scheduled
-Sourching for the roadshows sponsorship and ensuring the performances of the
same are adhered to as per the schedule
-Conforming to hours of work as may from time to time reasonably be required
of me

Achievement: Helped in making the sales of Ksh. 620,000.00

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June 2014 - December 2014

Producer/Presenter/Marketer | Countryside Broadcasting
Corporation.
Representing the station ( Weru Fm) in corporates' conferences. Sourcing for
the advertisements/selling airtime. Researching and developing Programme
Materials. Voicing of Commercials and Commercial Programmes. Securing the
booking of an adverts, producing as ordered and coordinating the airing of the
same as required. Continuity Announcing/presentation. Sourcing for the
roadshows sponsorship and ensuring the performances of the same are
adhered to as per the schedule. Observe and comply with all resolutions,
regulations and directions from time to time passed, made or given by the
Corporation. Conforming to hours of work as may from time to time reasonably
be required of me. Devoting substantially to the whole of my time and attention
during business hours to the discharge of my duties. Achievement: Secured a
program's sponsorship worthy ksh. 275,000.00

May 2011 - March 2014

Radio Producer/Presenter | Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
-Continuity Announcing
-News Presentation
-News Translation
-Voicing of Commercials and Commercial Programs
-Researching and Developing Program Materials
-Observe and Comply with all resulotions, regulations and directions from time
to time passed, made or given by the corporation.
-Conforming to hours of work as may from time to time reasonably required of
me.
-Devoting substantially to the whole of my time and attention during business
hours to the discharge of my duties.
Achievement: Creatively I came up with the most marketable name (MWAGO
FM) for the KBC's Meru region vernacular station. Helped in contents creation
for the station's programming and launching. Run successful (popular &
sponsored) programs
among them Reggae Masaa & Kwangalala mix ( a rave music show; comprising
most of Bongo, Naija & Genge).

November 2010 - April 2011

Senior Resident Deejay | Seafront Club-Nyali Bridge
-Sourcing for the various genres as demanded by patrons
-Playing different tunes as requested by revellers
-Ensuring the sound system is always functional
-Liaising with the Media for the commercial announcements
-Sourcing for the renowned artists for live performances
-Organizing other forms of entertainment like bringing acrobats and comedians.
Achievement: Brokered the deal for the most popular BONGO group of the time-
TMK WANAUME-to come and perform at our club & in Mombasa generally.

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February 2010 - August 2010

Senior Clerk (Meru North) | Interim Independent Electoral
Commission.
Supervising the junior clerks, on the registration of voters. Receiving the
registration materials from the D.R.O and supplying them to the junior clerks.
Ensuring the tidiness of the registration materials after reception. Receiving the
registration data from the junior clerks and relaying it to the D.R.O. Preparing the
payroll for the junior clerks. Organizing the meetings for the junior clerks.
Overseeing the welfare of junior clerks. Communicating the new directives to the
junior clerks as they come from above.
Achievement: Every day I could complete my work on a record time.

June 2008 - November 2009

Resident Deejay | Silver Restaurant-Maua
-Sourcing for the various genres of music as demanded by patrons
-Playing different tunes as requested by revellers
-Ensuring the sound system is always functional
-Liaising with the Media for the commercial announcements
-Organizing for the renowed artists, acrobats & comedians live performances
Achievement: Brought Zion Express sound (the #1 reggae sound then) to
Perform in our premises.

May 2005 - August 2005

Producer/Presenter/Reporter/Translator | Pwani FM
-Producing a HIV/AIDS campaign program for the youth-World of Teeniz
-Cohosting a music chart show-Reggae Kipwani
-News Reporting
-News Translating
Achievement: Due to the popularity of the Program World of Teeniz I got
invitations to give motivational talks in Burhania, Mbaraki & Hamisi high schools.

August 2003 - June 2004

Business Representative (Meru) | Marketer
Selling and promotion of Zion express products in Meru. Acting as DJ in
representation of Zion express sounds in Meru and its environs. Planning for
Zion entertainment visits in Meru and surrounding areas. Sourcing information,
networking (with entertainment community in social places) in regard to Zion
express mode of entertainment. Responsible for production of music as
demanded (mode and type of music enjoyed) in Meru and its environs. Trailing
daily team progress, competition, public response coordinating with related
departments for maximum resources output. Helping in formation strategy in
topping the music market in Meru and its surroundings. Achievement: Sold
250,000 copies of tapes & cds produced by Zion Express.

May 1999 - Present

Contributor to the Editor | Nation Media Group
Writing commentaries on topical life issues to the Editors in Chief for Daily
Nation & Taifa Leo/Jumapili publications.

EDUCATION

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2012 - 2012
Olympics in the UK-Sport Reporting
BBC
Live sport commentating, reporting, interviewing, researching, names phonetics,
accuracy, building a strory from SM leads, story verification, producing sport
documentaries & magazines.

2005 - 2008
Diploma in mass comm
Mombasa Polytechnic University College
2003 - 2003
Deejaying
Zion Express Deejay Academy
Course on how to survey the kind of music required by one's fans, creation of
humor when entertaining, playing current music to fans and getting opinions.
Politeness in communicating to fans and communicating relevant issues.

2002 - 2002
Acting
Sanaa Group
Course on how to be creative in producing, directing & acting plays, poems &
oral narratives.

2001 - 2001
Photography
Kodak Limited
Course on taking excellent photographs, handling cameras, production of
excellent video tapes, socializing with personal customers, relating better to our
personal situation vis a vis our work & being broad minded.

2000 - 2000
HIV/AIDS Management
Plan International
Course on self awareness on AIDS scourge, dealing with AIDS infected &
affected individuals, ways of reducing AIDS spread.

1999 - 2002
Certificate of Secondary Education
St. Cyprian High School
1990 - 1998
Certificate of Primary Education
Kiromwathi Primary School

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SKILLS
Ability to coordinate
Corporate communications
Creativity
Digital content development and editing (social media, blogs, etc.)
Interpersonal communication
Journalism
Marketing
News writing and production
Presentation skills
Public Relations
Radio production
Simultaneous interpreting
Storytelling
Trade fair promotion
Verbal communication
Visual communication
Written communication

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Swahili
English

HOBBIES
Cracking jokes
Debating on developing political issues
Listening to yesteryear classic love ballads, soft rock, bongo & reggae
Making new friends on new events
Researching & Reading on Internet
Researching & writing topical articles
Socializing with every contact coming my way
Traveling when I can afford
Watching football & movies

CERTIFICATES
July, 2017
Certified Internet Marketing Practitioner (CIMP)
One learns about the alternative marketing choices to be considered in planning
a marketing program that may involve the Internet. The Internet can play many
important roles within a traditional marketing effort and it can also serve as the
foundation of a firm’s marketing effort. Although the Internet is increasingly
prominent in successful marketing programs, recent developments have shown
that it is not an easy ticket to success.
June, 2008
Communication
This certificate helps you develop the knowledge and skills to understand how
the media works and the role it has in society.

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November, 1998
K.C.P.E
This is a certificate awarded to candidates after they are done with an eight year
primary school programme.
November, 2002
K.C.S.E
This is a certificate awarded to a candidate once they are done with their four
years secondary school education programme.

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