INTRO
My name is Lynn Amy Nyambura Mungai-Gitau
I have had a 15 year experience working in the Public Relations and Event Production
Lynn Mungai
section in the Communications Arena.
I worked at Gina Din Corporate Communications for 13 years. I rose from being a
Born 28th of September 19
shy intern to the MD's Executive Assistant. In the years between, I had the pleasure
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of working in collaboration with staff at Safaricom PLC, Kenya Airways, KCB Bank,
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A SS O C I AT I O N S
Public Relations
Society of Kenya
General Motors, The IMF Bank. Under these companies, I was involved in the Kenya
Airways Doula Crisis, The KBC Motor Rallies, The Safaricom Lewa Marathon as well
as the Safaricom IPO and 1st AGM at the Kasarani Open Air Stadium.
At Xtreme Media Solutions, I worked with clients closely in the production end of
event management. I took time with clients and work on creating the vision they
LANGUAGE S
had for their events. Using the vision they had, I able to create events that are still
English
in the minds of the clients to date.
Spoken: Fluent • Written:
Fluent
WORK EXPERIENCE
Swahili
Personal Assistant to the CEO
Spoken: Fluent • Written:
Fluent
• Jul 2022 – Oct 2022
Freds Academy, Meru
• Organize meetings with clients and come up with execution able briefs for the
client.
• Procurement of items required for the school.
• Update the Managing Director on various issues raised by staff
• Liaise with the school and parents on issues raised
• Manage the Managing Director’s correspondence with parents or staff
Personal Assistant to the CEO
Samchi Group • Dec 2020 – Jan 2021
• Work and research on MD’s presentations and speeches
• Prepared strategies for the assigned clients as well as quarterly reports of work
carried and its value to the client.
• Managed event organization and execution of the events by the team.
• Contribute to new business proposals through research and taking part in the
pitching process.
• Preparation, formulation and implementation of procedure, strategic direction
and objectives.
Client Service Associate
EnM Group • Jan 2019 – Oct 2019
• Organize meetings with clients and come up with execution able briefs for the
client.
• Resolve product or service problems by clarifying the customer’s complaint;
determining the cause of the problem; finding the best solution to the problem;
expediting correction or adjustment and following up to ensure resolution to
customer’s satisfaction.
• Be knowledgeable in client’s information to be in a position to recommend
potential products and services.
• Prepare and utilize client surveys and consult other types of research to gauge
overall client satisfaction and address areas of concern.
Public Relations Consultant
Jenga Ideas • Nov 2016 – Dec 2018
• Prepare strategies for assigned clients as well as reports of work carried and its
value to the client.
• Manage event organization and execution of the events.
Client Services Manager
Xtreme Media Solutions Africa Limited • Sep 2015 – Sep 2016
Maintain customer records.
Resolve product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint.
Determining the cause of the problem, finding the best solution to the problem.
Expediting correction or adjustment and following up to ensure resolution to
customer's satisfaction.
Being knowledgeable in client's information to be in a position to recommend
potential products and services.
Prepare and utilize client surveys and consult other types of research to gauge
overall client satisfaction and address areas of concern.
Executive Assistant to the Managing Director
Gina Din Corporate Communications • Oct 2010 – Jun 2015
Manage the MD's diary and meeting schedules.
Arrange for all top notch level board meetings.
Travel and accommodation arrangements for MD and her guests.
Liaison with Kenya Airports Authority for clearance and facilitation of VISAs for
international guests that come to Kenya.
VIP reception of international guests at JKIA and hotels they are booked in.
Work and research on MD's presentations.
Coordinate MD's appearances as a Red Cross Ambassador.
Coordinate PR campaigns around Red Cross initiatives such as Kenya for Kenyans,
The Kenya Red Cross Annual Gala Night, Chagua Amani, etc.
Launched the entry and handled client service for Camac Energy now Erin Energy
Executive Account Manager
Gina Din Corporate Communications • Jun 2005 – Oct 2010
Responsibility: Developing Communication packages for all corporate clients,
media management, and event management.
Daily follow up on all public relations functions for clients.
Event development for clients.
Conference management.
Event management and concept development
PR Proposal, Client Servicing, VÏP Management
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
GINA DIN CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS • Apr 2002 – Jun 2005
Assisted in developing Communication packages for all corporate clients, media
management, and event management.
Daily follow up on all public relations functions for clients.
Event development for clients.
Conference management.
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1st Safaricom AGM 2009
KQ Doula Crash Crisis 2007
The KBC / KNRC Rally Series,-, 2010
Safaricom Ltd & Safaricom Foundation, 2005 – 2010
KCB Group, 2005 – 2007, 2010
Kenya Airways AGMs -
Kenya Airways,-
Kenya Re - 2008
LG Electronics
GlaxoSmithKline, 2006 – 2009
General Motors,-, 2009
IFC
ECOBANK
Ministry of Trade – (COMESA Summit, AGOA Forum)
UUNET
Crown Berger
Ministry of Cooperative Development & Marketing - ICA Ministerial Conference 2009
Ministry of Health - Global Health Promotion Conference 2009
Ministry of Trade - AGOA Conference 2009
Kenya Red Cross initiatives.
The Kenyans for Kenya Campaign 2011
The Chagua Peace Campaign 2013
Camac Energy/ Erin Energy
Ministry of Energy
E D U C AT I O N
Bachelor of Arts
Daystar University • Jan 1997 – Jan 2001
SKILLS
Documentation and record keeping Office supplies management Planning
Secretarial work Spreadsheet preparation and editing (Microsoft Excel)
Videoconferencing and office electronics Verbal communication
Team leadership Presentation skills Market research, intelligence
Customer service
Customer relations
Brand management
Travel planning and reservations (leisure, business) Scheduling
Public, corporate relations Office tools: Word, Excel, Outlook Office reception
Office administration, management Meeting preparation
Logistics planning and management Event management
Email correspondence E-mail and internet
Document and archive management Corporate communications
Calendar management Answering telephones and call management
Leadership skills Presentation preparation and editing (Microsoft PowerPoint)
Word processing and office software Written communication Listening
Integrity Decision making Interpersonal communication Goal setting
Communication Ability to coordinate
Presentation preparation and editing (Microsoft PowerPoint)
Written communication Word processing and office software Multitasking
Listening Interpersonal communication Integrity Leadership skills
Goal setting Decision making Communication
Multitasking
Listening
Leadership skills Interpersonal communication Goal setting Decision making
Communication Ability to coordinate Strategizing Reporting Multitasking
Listening Leadership skills Interpersonal communication Integrity
Goal setting Decision making Communication Ability to coordinate
Written communication Word processing and office software
Presentation preparation and editing (Microsoft PowerPoint) Research planning
Public Relations Project management Marketing Account management
HOBBIES
Travelling to new places
Reading
Singing
LINKS
Email:-Skype address: nyamburamungai
Twitter @Lynnmungai
Linked In: Lynn Amy Mungai-Gitau
REFEREES
Henry Muthanji
G.M, Iberafrica-
Nairobi, Kenya
Desiree Gomes
C.E.O, Engage Burson Marstellar-
Muthoni Njenga
Director, Jenga Ideas-
Nairobi, Kenya