Medlyne Alice Kutwa

Medlyne Alice Kutwa PO Box-  Nakuru  Cell:- -experienced reporter Art | Theatre | lifestyle features | news Key Skills News Writing Feature Writing Columns Proofreading Web Content Generation Research & Fact-Checking Technology Summary Windows Platforms MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Digital Cameras WordPress Remarkable expertise in the ‘local scene’ in the arts, music, galleries, events, fashion and ‘style’ industries. A record of commended performances as a staff reporter for print and online editions of a local weekly newspaper with a countrywide circulation. Adept storyteller who treats news, features and other events with equal passion and thrives within the deadline-intensive, 24x7 newsroom environment. Professional Experience Web Content – Nakuru, Kenya Windhoek Observer — Windhoek, Namibia Base FM - Freelance Writer, 2016 to Current Staff Reporter, 2015 to 2016 Radio DJ, 2015 to 2016 National Theatre of Namibia — Windhoek, Namibia PR Assistant, 2013 to 2015 Pollination Publishers Marketing/Sales, 2009 to 2013 Covered a range of areas like art, theatre, lifestyle and news, as a full-time reporter (and photographer) for the paper. As a journalist, did articles that had credible information and as a writer, told stories that people wanted to read. Provided complete, accurate and compelling coverage of both anticipated and spontaneous news for the paper. Worked as a presenter at a radio station, playing jazz music, talking about the entertainment scene around the world and talking about social issues. Internships The Echoes Campus Paper — Windhoek Intern, 2007 Interned at the campus newspaper at the current Namibia University of Science and Technology. Fulfilled multifaceted duties that included reporting, news/feature writing, researching, fact-checking, proofreading and headline/cutline writing. Education Contemporary And – Nairobi, Kenya C& Critical Writing Workshop, December 2016 Namibia University Of Science and Technology - Windhoek, Namibia BA in Journalism, Namibia University of Science and Technology – Windhoek, Namibia Certificate Information Administration Nairobi University - Nakuru Campus Certificate in Public Relations REFEREES Jacqueline M.W. Asheeke Sub-Editor -/--OR- Inger Preis CEO Pollination Publishers -/- - Some of my work can be found here: http://www.observer.com.na/index.php/entertainment/5043-hango-s-nude-photography http://www.observer.com.na/index.php/entertainment/5013-versatility-at-its-best http://www.observer.com.na/index.php/entertainment/5895-rantings-of-a-fashion-nut-saggy-boobs-rock http://www.observer.com.na/index.php/opinions/5716-when-life-looks-beautiful http://www.observer.com.na/index.php/entertainment/5769-whiskey-101 http://www.observer.com.na/index.php/entertainment/5689-wigging-out http://www.observer.com.na/index.php/entertainment/5645-rantings-of-a-fashion-nut-capsule-wardrobe http://www.observer.com.na/index.php/entertainment/5466-tres-journey-to-the-psyche http://www.observer.com.na/index.php/opinions/5401-side-chick-mania http://www.observer.com.na/index.php/entertainment/5130-rantings-of-a-fashion-nut-man-braids-and-plaits