Ruth Kilonzo

Ruth Kilonzo --· https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-kilonzo-/ PERSONAL STATEMENT Humanitarian professional with a strong background in project coordination, program support, stakeholder engagement and team leadership. Proven ability to manage multi-sectoral projects, design strategic communications plans, and cultivate partnerships to drive community impact. Adept at monitoring and evaluation, budget tracking, and capacity-building initiatives in humanitarian and development settings. Combining expertise in Human Resource Management, research, and digital literacy to enhance program efficiency and learning outcomes. KEY COMPETENCIES Human Resource Management Stakeholder Engagement Team Leadership &Capacity Building Budget Management & Grant Reporting Digital Literacy & Data Management Community Participation &Advocacy Proposals &Report Writing Public Speaking TOOLS Google Suite CRM Tools Calendly Zoho Books Kobo Collect Microsoft Suite Canva TOOLS Adobe Illustrator SPSS Notion Time Doctor 2 SitePad WordPress EDUCATION Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology- BSc. Human Resource Management- Second Class Upper Division Ajira Digital January- March 2021 Social Media Management, SEO, and Virtual Assistance International Peace Institute Certification in Peace Building, 2025 St. Angelas Girls Secondary School-: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Ikuusya Primary School:-: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Semi Arid Resilience Network, Garissa County September 2024- Present Communications and Knowledge Management Officer Roles Program Coordination: Designs and executes communication strategies aligned with organizational goals, improving outreach and stakeholder engagement. Stakeholder Liaison: Serves as the primary link between the organization, partners, and beneficiaries, ensuring cohesive messaging and collaboration. Reporting & Documentation: Drafts project reports, grant proposals, and activity summaries for donor compliance. Takes pictures during program activities for accountability and reporting Documents success stories and program documentaries that inform program reporting and MEAL Rapporteur: Takes notes during stakeholder meetings and compiles reports which inform activity reports and social media updates. Digital Literacy, Social Media &Data Management: Maintains the organization’s website, social media platforms, and digitized records for improved accessibility. Organization’s Social media platforms managed are: https://www.linkedin.com/in/semi-arid-resilience-network-771b03155/ https://semiaridresiliencenetwork.org/ https://x.com/SARN_Ke?t=fZBL5_XkNaivPOAjZXt2Vg&s=09 Nuwash Power Wash LLC February - April 2024 Virtual Assistant and Social Media Manager Accomplishments: Led the marketing department in developing and executing strategic marketing plans to drive brand visibility and customer acquisition. Designed engaging visuals and marketing materials (flyers, banners, social media posts) using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite to support marketing campaigns. Coordinated with sales teams to manage client relationships, ensuring effective communication and timely delivery of services. Managed the company’s online presence across social media platforms, improving engagement and lead generation. Corpscore Solutions East Africa December 2023- June 2024 Marketing & Creative Designer Accomplishments: Managed client communication, scheduling, and bookings through CRM, ensuring prompt responses and smooth client interactions. Handled social media management, creating engaging content that increased leads and social media engagement. Maintained detailed records of client inquiries, services provided, and feedback, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction. GLM Research and Data Services June 2022- October 2023 Research Analyst, Marketing Head & Creative Designer Roles: Research & Data Analysis: Conducted market research and produced actionable insights for education and community development programs. Team Leadership: Led marketing initiatives, increasing client engagement through targeted campaigns. Capacity Building: Trained staff on data collection tools and reporting frameworks. Tehalik Travels and Tours January 2022- May 2022 Human Resource Officer (Attachee) Accomplishments: Managed recruitment, onboarding, and training processes for new employees, ensuring a smooth integration into the company. Developed HR policies and procedures to improve workflow and employee satisfaction, leading to an increase in employee retention. Conducted performance appraisals and provided feedback to staff, enhancing performance and fostering a positive work culture. Implemented employee engagement initiatives, including team-building activities and recognition programs, contributing to a motivated workforce. Referees Zamzam Sirat, Project Manager, Semi-Arid Resilience Network-John Murimi, CEO GLM Research & Data Services-Eric Gutierrez, CEO Nuwash Power Wash LLC-Russel Wekesa, CEO Corpscore Solutions East Africa-