Salome Jelagat,
Daystar University,
P.O BOX 44400-00100,
Nairobi
May 25th, 2012
To
Academic Writers,
Dear sir/madam,
Re: Application for job
I am a fourth year student at Daystar University pursuing a degree in public relations and a minor in marketing. I will be graduating in June, 2012.
I am a self-driven, committed and honest individual, capable to work under minimal or no supervision.
I would like to request for a job opportunity to work in your research organization as a writer. I am currently working at Africa International University- Karen as an intern up to end of April, 2012. I am therefore ready to work with you anytime if given the opportunity.
I look forward to work in your organization.
Thank you in advance.
With this letter is my curriculum vitae.
You can contact me on telephone no. 0700-817920 or email address- salomejelagat19@gmail.com.
Yours faithfully,
Salome Jelagat
CURRICULUM VITAE (C.V)
BASIC INFORMATION
Name: Salome Jelagat Odhiambo
Year of birth: 1990
Marital status: Single
Address: 11-20105, Mogotio
Phone no: 0700817920
0752 194 402
Email: salomejelagat19@gmail.com
Nationality: Kenyan
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
2008-2012: Daystar University
Bachelor of Arts in Communication- public relations
Minor in marketing
2007-2008: Intellect Institute- Nakuru
Certificate in Computer Studies
2004-2007: Moi High School- Kabarak: A-level
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Presently worked at Africa International University- Karen at the Communications and Development office.
Work experience at the radio station- Capital F.M as a field news reporter for a short period. This brought about the real media world understanding.
ACQUIRED SKILLS
Good business writing skills which includes the writing of proposals, reports, news releases, memos and letters. The skills were acquired through business writing and public relations writing classes.
Ability to conduct guidance and counseling through the undergoing and successful completion of the Daystar University Peer Educators (DUPE) Training between January and April 2010.
Established marketing and public relations creative ideas and skills for companies or organizations
Ability to work using adobe Photoshop and illustrator soft wares. This involves the designing of fliers and cards using the above soft wares. This was learnt through a whole experience of the course (Electronic publishing and Design-Com 459)
Have acquired skills in newspaper publishing using in-design software
Well-equipped in creative feature writing skills and ideas after successfully completing the course (Magazine and Feature Writing-Com 349)
Ability to design communication strategies for companies
COMPETENCIES
Good event-organizer
Good communication skills
Ability to actively engage in team work co-operation and organizational campaigns
Well-able to work under self-drive and with less supervision
OTHER INTERESTS
Traveling
Participating in community development and empowerment activities
REFEREES
Levi Obonyo
Head of Dept of Communication
Daystar University
P.O. Box 44400
NAIROBI 00100
Tel: +254 20 272 3002/3/4
Cell: +254 751 470 200
Fax: +254 20 272 8338
Joshua Chepkurgor
P.O Box 11-20105, Mogotio
Tel- 0722819529
Mr. Stephen Manya
Lecturer, Daystar University
Bible Department
Tel- 0714033027
