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Florence Kamau

@florencekamau

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Senior academic leader with 15 years of higher education experience.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to lead academic initiatives and drive educational excellence.

I am a senior academic leader and educator with over 15 years of experience in driving excellence in higher education. My journey has been marked by a proven success in curriculum design, departmental leadership, and digital learning transformation. I am passionate about empowering individuals and organizations through strategic learning and development, and I have a strong focus on delivering impactful and sustainable results.

Throughout my career, I have designed and implemented academic programs that align with industry trends, ensuring curriculum relevance and enhancing student engagement. I have provided academic and career guidance to over 300 students annually, supporting their professional development and success. My commitment to fostering critical thinking and analytical skills among students has resulted in improved learning outcomes and academic performance.

As the Chairperson of the Marketing and Management Department, I led the development and revision of academic programs to meet current market demands, optimizing workflows for operational efficiency. My collaborative approach has facilitated the adoption of e-learning platforms, supporting digital transformation in education. I am dedicated to mentoring the next generation of leaders and contributing to the academic community through research and interdisciplinary projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Lecturer

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Multimedia University of Kenya

Sep 2017 - Present (7 years 9 months)

Designed and implemented academic programs aligned with industry trends, ensuring curriculum relevance and enhancing student engagement. Provided academic and career guidance to over 300 students annually, supporting their professional development and success.

Curriculum Design Program Development

Chairperson, Marketing and Management Department

Multimedia University of Kenya

Sep 2017 - Aug 2021 (3 years 11 months)

Led the development and revision of academic programs to meet current market demands. Coordinated departmental activities, optimizing workflows for operational efficiency.

Workflow Optimization ERP Systems

Lecturer

Multimedia University of Kenya

May 2011 - Aug 2017 (6 years 3 months)

Developed 4+ new academic programs, addressing evolving student and industry needs. Guided undergraduate students in academic research and professional development.

Program Development Research Guidance Lecture Delivery Case Study Integration

Assistant Lecturer

Maasai Mara University

Oct 2009 - Apr 2011 (1 year 6 months)

Delivered lectures in management and marketing, enhancing theoretical and practical understanding. Mentored students, supporting their academic and career growth.

Lecture Delivery Mentoring Management Marketing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Ph.D. in Business Administration and Management, Marketing

Completed a Ph.D. with a specialization in Marketing. Focused on advanced research and theoretical frameworks within business administration.

United States International University – Africa

MBA, Marketing

Obtained a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. Gained expertise in strategic marketing and business management principles.

Daystar University

Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration and Management, Marketing

Completed a double major in Business Administration and Management, and Marketing. Developed a strong foundation in core business functions and marketing strategies.