Curriculum Vitae Patrick Muturi Karanja P.O BOX 19508-20100 Nakuru, Kenya Email: karanja20069@gmail.com Cell: +254 723 266 467 / + 254 774 275 029 VISION STATEMENT Innovative utilization of Media and Communication tools in creating a knowledge based society; through creative development of robust communication strategies that can aid critical decision making in securing a stable and prosperous future for corporates, institutions, organisations and disparate groups. Incorporate multidisciplinary perspectives which acknowledge information and communication as anchors of practical solutions to societal challenges, through enhanced collaboration in pursuit of social-cultural and economic change for all demographics of our society. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication, Egerton University. Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media, St. Paul’s University. Diploma in Film Video Production, Kenya Institute of Mass Communication. Senior Management Certificate– Kenya School of government. 2010. CAREER ORIENTATION Media and Communication expert; practicing Journalism, documentary production, media relations, advocacy communication, Media campaign management, project design, features Writing and corporate communication. WORK EXPERIENCE Twenty three years of film/video documentary production, journalism and general media production. 1 Curriculum Vitae 10 years of mentoring junior staff and interns in the area of film/video documentary production and news gathering. Development of social advocacy programmes and environmental conservation efforts through film/video documentaries. Currently: Principal Film Officer at Ministry of Information & ICT Leadership roles Eight years as head of a regional film production unit in a government agency; performing administrative duties and supervision of staff. Liaison and coordination of clients in documentary co-productions Development and execution of work plans, monitoring and evaluation Conducting and guiding research for documentary proposals & script development. Competences Media production; news gathering, video shooting, writing articles, scripting for documentary. Corporate communication; media relations, public relations initiatives, online communication management, management of internal communications through developing, retrieving and disseminating organisational reports. Advocacy communication; opinion writing, social entrepreneurship, analysis of political information and democracy to help shape organisational strategy in a dynamic social-political environment. Administration; staff appraisals, budget formulation and execution, crisis management, monitoring and evaluation. ACHIEVEMENTS Has participated in the production of over fifty documentaries on social, cultural and economic topics. Has won an award for the best performing field officer in a government ministry in 2008. (Ministry of information and communications) Has twice won as producer/director and soundman, the best documentary award for Kalasha film festival in Kenya; 2011 and 2014. Attendee; Cannes film festival 2009. 2 Curriculum Vitae BIO DATA -Male, aged 49 years, Married -Citizenship: Kenyan -Languages: English, Swahili -Religion: Christian. REFEREES Dr. Josephine Khaemba: Lecturer, Egerton University, Nakuru P. O Box 15367 Nakuru. Cell: +254 722 265 757. Email.kmulindi@yahoo.com. Fred Lenapeer: Deputy Clerk, County Assembly of Samburu, P.O Box 3, Maralal, Kenya. Cell: +254 722 385 184 Email: fredriaruni@yahoo.com.. Kevin Wamalwa: Regional Film Officer, Department of Film Services, P. O Box 516, Eldoret +254 721 515 377. Email: wekesawamacho@yahoo.com 3
