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Whitney Waceke

@whitneywaceke

PR and Communications professional skilled in social media management, digital marketing, content creation, and digital growth strategies.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a remote role in social media management and digital marketing that allows me to apply my digital marketing skills, learn new strategies, and help clients increase visibility, engagement, and sales.

Social media and communications specialist passionate about helping brands connect with audiences. Experienced in content creation, digital campaigns, and analytics, and eager to bring creativity and results to remote opportunities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Communication Officer

Karatina University

Nov 2023 - Present (2 years)

Social media management, Stakeholder engagement, customer relations, handling complaints and writing and drafting content for university's publics. This time i have contributed to 40% increase in growth in Linkedin, X 15%, Facebook a 40% increase as well. Social media engagement increase by 20%
The number of views and reach on our socials has increased by 20% due to customer centred posts.

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Current

Communications Officer

Karatina University

Nov 2023 - Present (2 years)

Lead internal and external communications at Karatina University, producing and editing content for the website, weekly newsletter, news articles and media briefs. Maintain digital media archives, monitor media coverage, draft official correspondence and generate performance reports for communication drives and events.
The number of website reach increased by 10% by having the post reach clients.

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Current

Marketing & Communications Assistant

Kenya Revenue Authority

Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Supported marketing and communications activities including stakeholder engagements, drafting official correspondence, generating performance reports, and handling customer enquiries to support revenue awareness and compliance.

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Marketing and Communication Ass.

Kenya revenue authority

Jan 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year 2 months)

I was in Stakeholder relations.
Writing and developing content, taking part in corporate social responsibilities and communicating with internal and external publics.
During my time at KRA the customer satisfaction score was at 20% based on survey before.
I increased interactions between the office and clients by 33% since I left some clients still call me for help and guidance in Tax issues.

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Trainee Receptionist

Shimba Hills Lodge

Jul 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years 3 months)

Managed front-desk operations including guest check-ins, bookings verification, housekeeping coordination, inventory checks and basic food processing to support lodge operations.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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WIDB

Digital Marketing course, Digital Marketing

2025 - 2025

Grade: Pass

Activities and societies: Taken through digital marketing.

I studied this course so as to gain more skills in digital marketing.

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Ajira Digital

Digital Marketing and Search Engine Optimization , Digital Marketing

2025 - 2025

Grade: Pass

This was one week training, followed by 4 weeks of mentorship. Practical lessons on Digital marketing and Search Engine Optimization

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Karatina University

Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Public Relations

2017 - 2021

Grade: 3.5

Activities and societies: Kenya red Cross, journalism club

Graduated with Second class honors Upper Division.

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Karatina University

Bachelor of Communication and Public Relations, Communication and Public Relations

2017 - 2021

Grade: Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

Activities and societies: Content development, media analysis, corporate communication

Completed a Bachelor of Communication and Public Relations with Second Class Honours (Upper Division), focusing on corporate communication, content development, and media relations.

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Sacred Heart Girls High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education

2013 - 2016

Grade: B- (58 points)

Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a mean grade of B- (58 points).

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St. Joseph Catholic Primary School, Ukunda

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Primary Education

2009 - 2012

Grade: B+ (364 marks)

Completed the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education with a mean grade of B+ (364 marks).

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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