[ESTHER NEEMA]Portfolio[Journalist]

Esther NeemaPo.Box 21872-00505Nairobi, KenyaMobile Number: 0724 596 777Email Address: estherneema@gmail.comWebsite: http://kenyamore.blogspot.co.ke/

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About Me!Five years of media and media related engagements, that begun in 2006 as a writer with Hotsun Films, have been an incredible journey.My premier in to Broadcast journalism was a presenter and reporter trainee at Radio Africa, Followed closely by Tv Presenting on KBC; Expressions, a women’s talk show, highlighting the stories of women.The highlight of it so far was producing television content for Pwani TV; creating top notch TV talk shows for the station; a breakfast show and a political show, both very popular.Currently, I am a presenter with Kenya Engineer, highlighting technological stories of The Amazing World Of Engineering! One of my favorite experiences, yet! The world of Engineers is absolutely captivating.

Academic Background• Current: Masters in Development

Communication• 2013: Course in Story Telling for Social

Change• 2012: Certificate in Playwriting • 2011: Degree in Communication Daystar

University • 2006: Diploma in French Alliance

Français• 2005: KCSE certificate Loreto Convent Valley

Road(Nairobi)• 2001: St Mary’s Immaculate (Kitale)

EXPRIENCE

ExperiencesPRESENTER OF THE AMAZING WORLD OF ENGINEERING ( AWESOME) I present both features and interviews on innovations, discoveries, prospects and challenges of the engineering world. Involved in Research Scripting Presenting

2013- 2015 PRESENTER OF EXPRESSIONS (KBC)A presenter for two years highlighting both successes and challenges faced by women. Involved in Interviews Research Features. Initiated and managed

social creating a more interactive show

Experience2014- 2015 PRODUCER AT PWANI TVI Initiated two major TV talk shows. This was an exciting opportunity working under minimal facilities and equipment, yet came up with the best TV programs with high popularity and high viewership. Equipping me with great leadership skills as a producer and sharpened my creativity as well. Working at coast still remains one of my most exciting opportunities that exposed me to the culture, lifestyle and history.

2013: PRESENTER TRAINEE AT RADIO AFRICA In 2012, I was selected for a presenter trainee program at Radio Africa where there were 200 contestants. I was among the chosen seven. I trained in: Presenting Audience analysis News reporting Being personalities

PRODUCED A MINI DOCUMENTARY OF THE SLAVE TRADE STORY OF BOTH FRERE TOWN AND RABAIIn 2012, I coordinated a team to pursue the story of The sons of fathers saved from the hands of slavery. I produced, scripted, narrated and reported on the same. This was my premier to production and interest in history and culture of Kenya and even the rest of Africa. More can be viewed on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhvtEKxthUY

Early 2012 : PUBLIC & MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICERI managed client’s communication, facilitated media relations, kept track of client activities and compiled reports on the same, and recommended new branding approaches. Later, I was made in charge of Training stuff as well as preparing training content for stuff. Some of the areas of training comprised of: Etiquette, Time management & Personal Branding.

Other Activities

Other Activities!!! Phoenix Players: Editing Training at Artful Eyes Presenter on Shine FM Volunteer at Hotsun Films DOULOS Servant leadership: Team Building and

Outdoor Camping Master Of Ceremony (Festivals) Communication and Media consultant

AWARDS AND RESPONSIBILITIES /ACHIEVEMENT

Certificate for Commonwealth Essay Competition Writers around the World

Certificate for Young Writers Great Mind Anthology (for publication)

3 Certificates for Best in French for three consecutive years Certificate for participation for Model of United Nations

Delegate Certificate for basic counseling course Certificate for leadership, outreach and Team building Head girl at Mary Immaculate Debate Club in Mary Immaculate Chairlady French Club at Loreto Convent Valley Road Founder of Belle Enterprise Themed Events

CLUB MEMBERSHIP Born to lead (Current) AMKA writers forum (Current) Phoenix players (Post University) Model of United Nations (University) Communications association of Daystar (University) Drama Club (University) Debate Club French Club(High school) Counseling Club (High school)

WEBSITES/PORTFOLIO http://www.kenyamore.blogspot.co.ke/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEhhRCYOMZs https://www.youtube.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Esther_Neema http://aftercampuscraze.blogspot.co.ke/ http://wordpicespression.blogspot.co.ke/ https://bellepicha.wordpress.com/ https://bellenterprisethemedevents.wordpress.com/ http://expressionswomantalkshow.blogspot.co.ke/ http://expressionstelevisiontalkshow.blogspot.co.ke/

REFEREES Julius Njogu Pwani ~TV Head of Television ~

0721676553 ~ njogu@pwanitv.co.ke . Susan Kiprono ~ Deputy News Editor Radio Afirca

~0722383975 ~Susan.kiprono@radioafricagroup.co.ke

Kevin Ocholla~ Producer Kenya Engineer 0726838675