Enoch Tonui

ENOCH KIPROP TONUI Tel: - Email:-PROFILE SUMMARY An efficient and passionate professional with extensive expertise in communications, training, research, presentation and a high level of integrity. In addition, I have a track record of establishing exceptional relationships with teams and possess theoretical and practical knowledge across the full corporate communications scope including; public relations, event management and planning, radio production, media relations, market research, crisis and reputation management, stakeholder engagement, brand management, managing multimedia, content/ story writing, public awareness and advocacy campaigns. With this in mind, I am currently looking for an opportunity to share the knowledge and skills I have with students in an institution of higher learning. EDUCATION • • • • Master of Arts in Journalism and Communication (Egerton University) - I have finished course work and currently writing thesis. Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies (First Class Honours)- Egerton University; 2011 to 2014: Certificate in Computer Studies; Njoro WorldNet Computers (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet and Email) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education- Njoro Boys High School CERTIFICATIONS • The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing- Google Digital Skills for Africa CONFERENCE PRESENTATION • East African Communication Association (EACA) Conference held on 25th -27th August, 2017 in Rwanda at University of Rwanda, Nyarugenge Campus. OTHER TRAINING • Training in Data Collection and instrumentation- Women Educational Researchers of Kenya (WERK) 14th to 20th September 2014 KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES • • Communication skills: Highly capable of good interaction with clients and ability to understand their needs in order to effectively attend to them. Writing skills: Prolific writer with the ability to churn out interesting topics and discussions/ arguments. Links to my written work: https://nguninews.wordpress.com/2019/03/08/wars-are-never-about-you-and-i/ https://nguninews.wordpress.com/2019/02/07/poverty-the-kenyan-situation-is-there-a-way-outperhaps-not/ https://nguninews.wordpress.com/2019/03/20/fake-news-how-not-to-be-a-victim/ https://protenv.wordpress.com/2019/03/22/international-day-of-forests-a-call-to-conserve-forests/ 1 • • • • • • • • Presentation skills: Great presentation ability demonstrated in my ability to teach and incorporate proper lecture methods that students and clients can relate to and understand in the long run. I can also confidently host a radio show. Training skills: Ability to train and teach students in an interactive and engaging way in order to ensure their participation which results in understanding of the unit. Research skills: Experienced in researching on courses I teach, content for publications and use of data to create engaging content. Organization skills: Capable of ensuring order, uniformity and organization while preparing for my lessons. Interpersonal skills: Good at one on one interaction with students, colleagues and clients in a way that fosters great and lasting relations. Integrity: Ensuring and maintaining a purely professional relationship with my students, colleagues and clients. My decisions and activities are guided by ethical considerations. ICT Competence: Proficient in handling all MS Suites and editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Pinnacle and Vegas Pro. Languages: English, Swahili, Kipsigis WORK HISTORY Part-time Tutor: Boma International Hospitality College I teach Personal Planning and Development, Hospitality Planning and Development and Business Communication Duties and Responsibilities: • Developing course content and adapting it to hospitality industry • Researching on current developments in areas I teach • Using practical approaches in passing knowledge to students • Assessing students in attachment • Preparing, administering and marking progress tests, assignments and exams Part time Tutor: Egerton University (Nakuru Town Campus); May 2016- April 2018 I taught Public Relations and Research Methods Duties and Responsibilities: • Developed the course guide that would guide the students on the units to be covered. • Effectively managed and accounted for University’s teaching, research and other resources at my disposal. • Challenged thinking, fostered debate and developed the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and rational thinking. • Passed on knowledge including practical skills, methods and techniques. • Made sure that all the units in the courses are covered and carried out research and made updates on the units I covered. • Set, issued and marked assignments, exams and continuous assessment tests. Key Achievement: Imparted knowledge including practical skills, methods and techniques. Part-time tutor: St. Paul’s University (Nakuru Town Campus); January 2017 to August 2017 I taught several communication courses Duties and Responsibilities: • Prepared semester course outlines • Researched for teaching material and relevant case studies • Engaged the students in practical assignments • I set and marked CATS and exams 2 Part-time tutor: Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (Nakuru Town Campus); January 2015December 2016 I taught Public Relations and Communication Skills Duties and Responsibilities: • Prepared and developed the course guide that contains all the units to be taught in the semester. • Delivered by covering the entire units in that class. • Reviewed, updated and researched on the course content to be used. • Ensured that the course design, content and delivery comply with quality standards and regulations of the department. • Set, marked and assessed assignments, continuous assessment tests, projects and exams. • Imparted Knowledge including practical skills, methods and techniques. Key Achievement: I successfully managed to ensure that all students passing through my hands are well trained. Volunteer Radio Presenter Egerton Radio; September 2012-April 2013 Duties and Responsibilities: • I was charged with presenting a show and all other aspects of radio production. • Carried out content research for various shows. • Went out to the field to gather news and report it. • Charged with editing sound clips and video clips and editing news. • Conducting on air and off-air interviews. • Charged with photography. • Managing the station’s social media accounts. Key Achievement: Acquired great presentation skills that made my show popular. OTHER PAST EXPERIENCES • Polling clerk at the Student Union of Egerton University elections (Nakuru Town Campus); November 2013 • Polling clerk in General Elections at Ogilgei Primary School; August 2013 REFEREES Professor Felicia Arudo Yieke PhD Assoc. Professor of Applied Linguistics Dean, School of Humanities and Development Studies- Laikipia University Tel: -; - E-mail:--Mr. Dennis E. Odhiambo Marketer- Egerton Radio Tel: - E-mail:-Mr. Robert Chesire Registrar Rift valley Institute of science and technology (Nakuru Campus) Tel: - E-mail:- 3