I am a creative and self-driven social media manager and digital content creator based in Kampala, Uganda. I enjoy developing engaging content, building online communities, and helping brands grow organically through thoughtful storytelling, strong visuals, and consistent audience engagement. I have managed TikTok and Instagram accounts for real brands and have grown my personal Instagram audience from zero to more than 6,000 followers.

Kakooza Ivory Gerald

I am a creative and self-driven social media manager and digital content creator based in Kampala, Uganda. I enjoy developing engaging content, building online communities, and helping brands grow organically through thoughtful storytelling, strong visuals, and consistent audience engagement. I have managed TikTok and Instagram accounts for real brands and have grown my personal Instagram audience from zero to more than 6,000 followers.

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I am a creative and self-driven social media manager and digital content creator based in Kampala, Uganda. I enjoy developing engaging content, building online communities, and helping brands grow organically through thoughtful storytelling, strong visuals, and consistent audience engagement. I have managed TikTok and Instagram accounts for real brands and have grown my personal Instagram audience from zero to more than 6,000 followers.

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Language

English
Fluent
Luganda
Advanced
Swahili
Intermediate

Work Experience

Content Clipper and Digital Creator at Whop Platform
January 1, 2024 - Present
Clipped and repurposed long-form content into short, engaging clips for digital distribution. Adapted content for multiple platforms while maintaining consistent formats and styles, managed content calendars, and completed assignments independently with minimal supervision.
TikTok Content Manager at Shoe Shop
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Managed and grew the brand’s TikTok account from zero to 1,400 followers within one year. Planned, filmed, and edited short-form product and lifestyle videos using CapCut, maintained a consistent posting schedule, engaged with followers, and used trending audio and hashtag strategies to increase organic reach.
Freelance Social Media Manager at Phiva Approach
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Developed and executed content strategies for client projects across Instagram and TikTok. Created brand-aligned graphics and videos using Canva and CapCut, collaborated with creative teams to maintain consistent visual identity and brand voice, and monitored engagement and reach data to improve content performance.
Instagram Growth Manager at Personal / Portfolio Project
January 1, 2023 - Present
Grew the Instagram account am_avo_star_unruly from zero to more than 6,000 followers organically. Created original photography and graphic content, developed an engaged audience through consistent posting and community interaction, and applied knowledge of Instagram Reels, algorithms, storytelling, and engagement tactics.

Education

Diploma in Communications and Media Studies, Second Class Upper at Makland Institute of Business and Management
January 1, 2023 - December 12, 2025
Photography and Graphic Design at Yeid Institute
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Uganda Certificate of Education at Lugazi Mixed School Nalaaya
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Information and Entertainment at St. Kalemba S.S.S, Villa Maria, Kampala
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Advanced Barista Course at Chariots Coffees and Barista Academy
February 6, 2023 - March 7, 2023

Qualifications

Diploma in Visual Communication
January 1, 2024 - August 31, 2026
Google Digital Marketing Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026
Social Media Marketing Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026
Certificate of Recognition in Information and Entertainment
January 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality