I'm Mercy Mungai, a creative marketer who thrives at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology. Over the past three years, I've grown DaVinci Gourmet brand revenue across six African markets from $3M to $4M by blending brand strategy with hands-on creative work—from UI/UX and visual storytelling to AI-powered innovations. I’m drawn to roles where I can fuse consumer insights with design thinking to create compelling brand experiences across food, beverage, and consumer tech, whether as a Brand Manager, Creative Strategist, or in hybrid marketing/design spaces across diverse industries.…

Mercy Mungai

I'm Mercy Mungai, a creative marketer who thrives at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology. Over the past three years, I've grown DaVinci Gourmet brand revenue across six African markets from $3M to $4M by blending brand strategy with hands-on creative work—from UI/UX and visual storytelling to AI-powered innovations. I’m drawn to roles where I can fuse consumer insights with design thinking to create compelling brand experiences across food, beverage, and consumer tech, whether as a Brand Manager, Creative Strategist, or in hybrid marketing/design spaces across diverse industries.…

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I’m Mercy Mungai, a creative marketer who thrives at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology. Over the past three years, I’ve grown DaVinci Gourmet brand revenue across six African markets from $3M to $4M by blending brand strategy with hands-on creative work—from UI/UX and visual storytelling to AI-powered innovations. I’m drawn to roles where I can fuse consumer insights with design thinking to create compelling brand experiences across food, beverage, and consumer tech, whether as a Brand Manager, Creative Strategist, or in hybrid marketing/design spaces across diverse industries.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Brand Executive at Kerry Group
June 22, 2024 - Present
Manage strategic brand operations for a premium foodservice brand across 6 African markets. Develop and deliver presentations for regional leadership on brand performance and market strategy. Coordinate vendor and distributor management and lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure brand execution.
Marketing Operations Assistant at Kerry Group
April 1, 2024 - June 21, 2024
Coordinated marketing events and brand activations for beverage and bakery product launches. Conducted market analysis to identify consumer trends and supported product development initiatives.
Marketing Intern at Kerry Group
May 15, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Provided administrative and creative support to the Marketing Manager. Assisted in creating marketing presentations and coordinated logistics for marketing events.
Junior UI/UX Intern at iLab Africa
January 10, 2023 - April 21, 2023
Contributed to the design and development of digital interfaces for university web platforms. Conducted user research and developed design specifications.
Design Lecturer at Strathmore University
February 13, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Developed and delivered content on design principles and tools for web development. Collaborated with instructors to provide a cohesive learning experience.
Sales Agent and Retailer at Herbal Garden
May 15, 2019 - October 20, 2022
Managed inventory and provided customer service for skincare products. Conducted marketing and promotions to drive sales.
Personal Assistant at Unknown
January 10, 2019 - May 28, 2019
Managed the lecturer's schedule and correspondence, assisted with research projects, and handled administrative tasks.
Brand Executive at Kerry Group – Nairobi
June 22, 2024 - Present
Grew DaVinci Gourmet brand revenue across six African markets (Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Ethiopia, Morocco, Mauritius); managed $400K annual marketing budget; launched brand operations in Kenya, Mauritius, and Tanzania; designed and executed activation strategies; grew social media presence by 300%+; coordinated regional trade shows and major masterclasses; built distributor partnerships and led cross-functional campaigns; delivered executive impact presentations and collateral across regions.
Marketing Operations Assistant at Kerry Group – Nairobi
April 1, 2024 - June 21, 2024
Provided strategic support to Marketing Manager for retail bakery and beverage brand portfolio; supported product development initiatives; conducted market research; coordinated vendor onboarding, materials production, and post-event evaluation; maintained brand consistency across regional territories.
Marketing Intern at Kerry Group – Nairobi
May 15, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Supported regional brand initiatives, conducted market research, contributed to event planning and post-event analyses, and assisted with communications and collateral development for brand launches.
Design Lecturer at ILAB Africa
February 13, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Developed and delivered curriculum on design principles, color theory, UX design, and interface design for a full-stack development program; taught practical Canva and Figma applications; guided hands-on project work.
Sales Agent & Retailer at Herbal Garden
May 15, 2019 - October 20, 2022
Managed inventory and customer service for skincare retail; created in-store displays and promotional campaigns to boost product visibility and customer engagement.
Volunteer at Lavington Primary School
January 10, 2022 - April 4, 2022
Supported classroom instruction and provided individualized learning assistance to students.
Personal Assistant at Strathmore Law School
January 10, 2019 - May 28, 2019
Managed scheduling, correspondence, and administrative operations for a law school lecturer.
Brand Executive at Kerry Group (Nairobi) – DaVinci Gourmet Brand
June 22, 2024 - Present
Grew DaVinci Gourmet brand revenue across six African markets from $3M to $4M; launched brand operations in three new markets; established distributor partnerships; led regional activation campaigns, social media growth, and AI-powered innovations to strengthen brand storytelling.
Sales Agent & Retailer at Herbal Garden (Kenya)
May 15, 2019 - October 20, 2022
Managed inventory, customer service, and sales operations for skincare retail; created in-store displays and promotional campaigns to improve product visibility and customer engagement.
UI/UX Intern at ILAB Africa
January 10, 2023 - April 21, 2023
Designed and developed digital interfaces; created wireframes and prototypes using FigJam; conducted usability testing and user research.

Education

Bachelor in Business and Information Technology at Strathmore University
July 19, 2019 - June 30, 2023
Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education at Kianda School
January 19, 2015 - October 20, 2018
Kenyan Certificate of Primary Education at Kianda School
July 7, 2007 - October 20, 2014
Bachelor of Business and Information Technology at Strathmore University
January 19, 2015 - October 20, 2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at KianDa School
July 7, 2007 - October 20, 2014
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at KianDa School
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Bachelor in Business and Information Technology at Strathmore University
July 19, 2019 - June 30, 2023
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Kianda School
July 7, 2007 - October 20, 2014
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at Kianda School
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026

Qualifications

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
July 7, 2007 - October 20, 2014
Bachelor of Business and Information Technology
January 19, 2015 - October 20, 2018

Industry Experience

Education, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Other

Skills

Experience Level