Mwangi Kiara

Mwangi Kiara

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Strategic Partnerships Manager at Ekklesia Afrika

  • Education

    • United States International University - Africa

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor's degree Journalism

      Activities and Societies: Chairman; Youth Alliance of Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA) club. Bachelors degree in Journalism; Concentration in Broadcast Media.Minor in Integrated Studies. Courses included Psychology, Sociology and developmental Journalism

    • Emirates Aviation University

      2016 - 2019
      Master of Science (MSc) Aviation Safety

      Emergency Preparedness at Airports but that will also include the following units; Aviation Safety and Security Risk ManagementHuman Factors in AviationAir Transport Management and StrategyCrisis Management and Emergency PlanningAirport and Airline Security OperationsAirworthinessAccident Investigation and Incident ReportingAerodrome Safety and Air Navigation

  • Experience

    • Publishing Institute of Africa

      Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
      Editor

      Sales and Marketing. I worked a lot with the sales and marketing team selling advertising space to customers and getting more subscriptions to our flagship product, a magazine called Leadership Journal.Book EditingMy main work was to edited submitted manuscripts. Mainly i was tasked with correcting grammar and story progression.

    • Hometouch Catering Services Ltd

      Mar 2014 - Jan 2021
      Business Development Manager

      Sales and Advertising.The main business of the company was the provision of catering services for weddings, home events and also corporate events. My main role was getting customers through online advertising, attending expos, door to door advertising. Health and safety OversightOversaw compliance and adherence to company standard safety standards.Carried audits of safety management of the company.Carried out investigations of safety incident and provide adequate response measures.Working with partners on annual CSR initiatives. We worked closely with Still a Mum, an organization that work to help and provide physical and emotional support to mothers who have lost babies.Stock management Involved monitoring stock levels, choosing and liaising with appropriate suppliers and the general management of the regular and timely delivery of stockHuman resource managementHiring of staff, Revision of employee contracts, Organizing employee team building eventsData Management and Analysis.Monitoring of different financials across the company.Event Management.Attendance of company events to ensure the smooth running by constant liaising with the customers and obtaining feedback at all events. Show less

    • Emirates

      Oct 2018 - Jan 2019
      Emergency Response Planning Trainee

      Updating of Station/Regional Emergency Response Plans (SERPs/RERPs)Provided humanitarian assistance and response at Dubai Airport during peak periodsEnsuring emergency readiness at Dubai Airport Terminal 3, through regular audit and updating of emergency planning material Provided adminstrative and logistical assistance during the planning and execution of an emergency simulation exercise at Dubai World Central Airport.Assisted in the facilitation of crew Emergency Response Planning and training Show less

    • Ekklesia Afrika

      Jan 2021 - now
      Sales and Distribution Manager

      I seek and maintain strategic partnerships on behalf of Ekklesia Afrika

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of Professional Development

      Career Connections Ltd
      Jul 2016