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Dickens Owange

@dickensowange

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Strategic HR and operations leader specializing in payroll, finance, and digital marketing.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I manage payroll and operations, contribute to digital marketing, and drive process improvements in a collaborative, growth-oriented team.

I am a results-oriented HR and operations professional with 5+ years managing payroll, finance coordination, staff engagement, and digital marketing across remote and hybrid environments. I streamline payroll processes, design efficient rosters, and improve audit readiness while balancing compliance and culture.

At OptCare I processed full-cycle payroll for 52 staff, reduced payroll closing time by 30% through reconciliations, and managed invoicing across 17 client accounts. I also led digital campaigns and a LinkedIn rebrand that increased visibility and engagement significantly.

I bring practical technical skills in Xero, QuickBooks, Excel, Google Analytics, and Adobe Creative Suite, and a collaborative leadership style focused on operational excellence, clear communication, and measurable improvements in efficiency and engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Creative Director

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Ruwaza Theatre

Nov 2017 - Present (8 years 2 months)

Founded and managed theatre operations, funding, logistics, and creative direction, overseeing productions and stakeholder coordination to sustain ongoing operations since 2017.

Leadership Fundraising Creative Direction Project Management Budget Oversight

Virtual Assistant – Payroll

OptCare Disability Services

Oct 2020 - Sep 2025 (4 years 11 months)

Managed full-cycle payroll for 52 staff and streamlined reconciliation workflows to cut payroll closing time by 30%, while overseeing invoicing across 17 client accounts and improving audit readiness.

Payroll Processing Xero Quickbooks Reconciliations Compliance Invoicing

Finance & Digital Marketing Lead

Savannah Networks

Feb 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Led LinkedIn rebranding and digital campaigns that increased followers by 45% and boosted social engagement 40%, while managing budget efficiency and quarterly marketing analyses.

Digital Marketing Social Media Management Google Analytics Content Creation Budgeting Campaign Analysis Hootsuite

Global Leadership Director

International Humanity Foundation

Aug 2019 - Jun 2020 (10 months)

Directed regional leadership workshops and multimedia content strategy, surpassing fundraising targets by 20% and increasing mentorship program retention by 35% while managing a $50K annual budget.

Program Management Fundraising Budget Management Workshop Facilitation Content Strategy Stakeholder Engagement Reporting

Videographer & Editor

4UP Digital

Jul 2018 - Jan 2019 (6 months)

Produced and edited video content to support digital campaigns and multimedia projects, contributing to social engagement and content strategy between 2018 and 2019.

Videography Video Editing Adobe Creative Suite Content Production Storyboarding