Prudence Komu

My name is Prudence, and I am eager to apply my skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact on a global scale. I am an experienced professional in Public Relations, Media, and Events with a strong foundation in strategic communication and stakeholder relations.

Throughout my career, I have successfully crafted and executed communication strategies that have improved brand reputation, engaged target audiences, and generated media coverage in leading outlets like Bloomberg, Paypers, TechCabal, TechCrunch, Yahoo News, and Forbes Magazine. My passion for effective communication and my ability to adapt to changing trends and technologies have allowed me to build captivating narratives that resonate with diverse audiences across multiple platforms and nations.

PR & Events Specialist (2023)

• Develop press releases for partnerships and key company milestones.
• Establish media connections globally and secure coverage in top publications.
• Pitch strategic media connections to enhance brand visibility.
• Build public profiles of the leadership team as thought leaders.
• Organise media launches for strategic partnerships.
• Research and pitch for industry events to establish thought leadership.
• Assist company leadership in preparing for speaking engagements.
• Manage LinkedIn profiles of key company leadership.
• Support team in vendor relations and finance processes.
• Coordinate with agencies for media reporting and PR distribution.
• Collaborate with the Brand team for multi-market campaigns in Africa.

Group PR & Events Associate (2022 -2023)

• As the social media manager, position the organisation as an industry leader and employer by managing LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter platforms.
• Build strong media relationships with key outlets and personalities across Africa, especially in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia, Uganda, and Tanzania.
• Craft press releases and communication plans for major company milestones and strategic partnerships.
• Accompany company leaders to media engagements, ensuring their preparedness for interviews.
• Collaborate with the Exco and Leadership teams to create professional bios and update LinkedIn and public profiles.
• Research and pitch company leadership for speaking opportunities at industry events, providing support for event preparation.
• Plan and execute events with banks and strategic partners to communicate the company's value proposition.
• Ensure the company is well-represented at local and international events by setting up booths and organising marketing materials.
• Source quality merchandise and vendors for internal teams and event giveaways.
• Coordinate with social media, marketing, PR distribution, and media monitoring agencies to track efforts and achieve goals.
• Organise internal company engagements and campaigns, including staff hangouts and company-wide meetings, to drive culture efforts.
• Assist in vendor relations, ensuring timely payments, accurate records, and adherence to due processes.

Communications Intern (2021-2022)

• Run the company brand re-fresh campaign from creative execution to external communication to internal engagement. Enured the campaign was successful across all the company’s platform 
• Worked with the company leadership, including the Group CEO and founder, in preparing for speaking engagements and media interviews 
• Built the company media database, ensuring we had an updated list of key media across key markets in Africa 
• Worked with the internal communication lead in executing internal projects like company-wide meetings, internal recognition campaigns, social events for staff and internal staff webinars advocating for wellness, career growth and personal well-being. 
• Run internal and external events to engage partners and stakeholders and deliver delight to them. 
• Worked with the finance team to ensure that vendors are paid in good time, quotes are logged in in good time, and due process is followed with our internal vendors. 

Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations 

United States International University - Africa