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Shawn Mandere

@shawnmandere

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Sales and communications professional using analytics to drive growth and solve problems in fast-paced teams.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a practical, fast-paced role where I can combine sales, digital marketing, and analytics to drive growth, strengthen relationships, and contribute to technology and entrepreneurial solutions.

I’m a sales, marketing, and communications professional focused on driving outcomes through relationship-building and data-informed decisions. As a Sales Executive at Career Directions Limited, I owned lead generation and client outreach, supported sales presentations and deal closure, and contributed to market analysis and strategy development.

I also bring strong digital and community engagement experience—from managing social media and content creation at organizations like FinAcco Hub and Sheba Plastic to running alumni and parent engagement at African Leadership University. With background exposure in program and technical support work, I’m motivated to conserve and enhance technology resources while developing entrepreneurial skills in practical, fast-paced environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Sales Executive

Career Directions Limited

Sep 2024 - Mar 2025 (6 months)

Led email-based lead generation and client outreach, delivering sales presentations and supporting deal closure. Managed client relationships and contributed to market analysis, strategy development, and administrative reporting.

Lead Generation Sales Presentations Client Relationship Management Market Analysis Sales Strategy

Alumni Engagement Intern

African Leadership University

Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 (3 months)

Built relationships with alumni and parents through social media to encourage participation and strengthen community belonging. Managed social media accounts and supported engagement activities for ALU stakeholders.

Social Media Management Alumni Engagement Community Building Digital Communication Stakeholder Engagement Administrative Coordination

Communications & Marketing

FinAcco Hub

Oct 2023 - Feb 2024 (4 months)

Supported communications and marketing by contributing to strategy development, content creation, and media relations. Helped drive digital marketing and brand management initiatives.

Strategy Development Content Creation Media Relations Digital Marketing Brand Management Communications Planning Marketing Support Analytical Skills

Social Media Manager

Sheba Plastic

May 2023 - Jan 2024 (8 months)

Managed all social media accounts and created graphic content to support brand communication. Participated in incubator programs, conferences, and pitching events while working remotely.

Social Media Management Content Creation Graphic Design Digital Marketing Brand Management Remote Collaboration event support

Technical Support Intern

Rising Academy Network

Jan 2023 - Feb 2023 (1 month)

Supported a pilot project by programming tablets and phones distributed for educational purposes in partnership with the Ministry of Education in Rwanda. Assisted the technical team with device preparation for school deployments.

Technical Support Programming Devices Tablet Deployment Mobile Device Setup