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Glen Odula

@glenodula

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Kiswahili and communication student skilled in media production, public relations, and content strategy.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek an entry-level to early-career role in media, communications, or PR where I can apply media production skills, drive content strategy, and grow in a collaborative, mission-driven team.

I am a detail-oriented Kiswahili and Communication undergraduate with hands-on experience in electoral administration, university media leadership, and community outreach. I bring native Kiswahili fluency, professional English proficiency, and a strong foundation in media production and corporate communication.

My practical experience includes serving as a polling clerk for national elections, managing communications for a 35-member university media club, producing radio and video content, and delivering a Kiswahili language program for international learners. I have improved social media engagement by 40%, co-produced documentary videos with over 5,000 views, and maintained a 98% error-free electoral documentation rate.

I am committed to applying my communication expertise to roles in media production, public relations, and corporate communication where I can contribute to organizational goals while continuing to grow professionally through hands-on projects and collaborative teamwork.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Media Club Secretary

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The Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Manage communications for a 35-member student media organization, coordinate bi-weekly articles for a 1,200-circulation newsletter, co-produced three short documentaries with 5,000+ combined views, and increased social engagement by 40% in 2023.

Editorial Management Content Creation Social Media Management Video Production Communication Meeting Minutes

Community Language Tutor

Umoja Community Center

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)

Developed and delivered a 10-week Kiswahili language and culture program for 12 international students, creating multimedia learning materials and achieving a 92% participant satisfaction rating.

Kiswahili Curriculum Development Cultural Training Lesson planning

Polling Clerk

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

Aug 2022 - Aug 2022 (0 months)

Served as a polling clerk during the 2022 General Elections, assisting over 800 voters, maintaining accurate records with a 98% error-free documentation rate, and supporting vote counting and verification across 14-hour polling operations.

Electoral Administration Voter Verification KIEMS Record keeping Team Coordination Vote Counting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Bachelor of Arts, Kiswahili and Communication

2021 -

Grade: 3.7/4.0

Activities and societies: University Media Club Secretary; produced radio projects and documentary videos; organized media literacy workshops.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili and Communication with coursework in media production, public relations, research methods, and broadcast journalism; current GPA 3.7/4.0.