James Rogoi

Writer Resume James M. Mwangi Nom De Plume; James Rogoi Professional Summary I am a highly motivated and progress focused writer with a versatile skill-set, ranging from fictional to creative non-fiction writing. I have a track record of initiative and dependability which, I believe, will continue to add to readership and a unique point of view in the work I produce. Work Experience July 2022 – Present Lifestyle Writer – Nation Media Group  Produced personality profiles on corporate professionals, artistes, sportsmen and other persons of interest in Kenya for the Lifestyle pages of the country’s biggest media house including Business Daily, Saturday and Sunday Nation and The East African  Researched on current trends and contemporarily relevant personalities to be featured  Continually building networks in the media space October 2023 – Present Contributing Writer – CFO East Africa Magazine  Featured writer in CFO East Africa Magazine’s inaugural and subsequent editions with articles published being on interviews conducted with finance professionals in the East African region  Covered CFO East Africa’s major events; including the franchise’s launch as well as events bringing together Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) from East Africa  Contributed articles to CFO East Africa’s online platforms, specifically LinkedIn June 2024 – Present Contributing Writer – Msafiri and Travel Africa Magazines  Produced content for Kenya Airways in-flight magazine, Msafiri with articles including sites of historical significance in Kenya, local delicacies for visitors to enjoy while visiting Kenya as well as a feature on the sights and sounds of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia  My content will increasingly open up Kenya as a destination for the same platforms with specific focus on lesser known attractions in the country January 2018 – Present Self-Published Author  Published a fictional novel titled The Beasts Under Your Bed, a look into the lives of the less privileged youth in the city of Nairobi  In collaboration with other writers, I produced an anthology of short stories titled A Slice of Darkness for Breakfast  Currently in the process of writing my third book  Education January 2005 – November 2008 Egerton University – Njoro, Kenya Bachelor of Arts – Economics and Sociology Second Class Honors – Upper Division   Student Scholar Athlete and Captain of the tennis team Certificate trained in conflict resolution by the Centre for Conflict Resolution January – June 2003 Strathmore University ACCA Part 1 • Paper 1.1; Preparing Financial Statements • Paper 1.2; Financial Information for Management • Paper 1.3; Managing People ACCA Part 2 (A) • Paper 2.2; Corporate & Business Law Professional Associations Certified White Badge Chair Umpire with over 12 years of officiating experience under the auspices of the International Tennis Federation. I've traveled around the African continent on assignment. References Diana Mwango Editor, Business Daily, Lifestyle Section --KC Rottok Chasaina Community Manager, CFO East Africa --