Hi, I'm Nancy Gikundi, a Creative Social Media Manager and Content Strategist based in Nairobi, Kenya. I turn ideas into engaging, scalable content across Reels, TikToks, and multi-platform campaigns. I love crafting brand voices and story-driven posts that connect with audiences and drive growth. With a background in video editing and content planning, I design data-informed strategies, create visuals, and manage daily posting schedules while tracking performance. I collaborate with product teams on features and tutorials to boost engagement and sales.

Nancy Gikundi

Hi, I'm Nancy Gikundi, a Creative Social Media Manager and Content Strategist based in Nairobi, Kenya. I turn ideas into engaging, scalable content across Reels, TikToks, and multi-platform campaigns. I love crafting brand voices and story-driven posts that connect with audiences and drive growth. With a background in video editing and content planning, I design data-informed strategies, create visuals, and manage daily posting schedules while tracking performance. I collaborate with product teams on features and tutorials to boost engagement and sales.

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Hi, I’m Nancy Gikundi, a Creative Social Media Manager and Content Strategist based in Nairobi, Kenya. I turn ideas into engaging, scalable content across Reels, TikToks, and multi-platform campaigns. I love crafting brand voices and story-driven posts that connect with audiences and drive growth.

With a background in video editing and content planning, I design data-informed strategies, create visuals, and manage daily posting schedules while tracking performance. I collaborate with product teams on features and tutorials to boost engagement and sales.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Creator & Strategist / Social Media Manager / Video Editor at ENL Family
May 1, 2024 - Present
Content planning and scheduling; caption writing and hook crafting; hashtag research and trend forecasting; audience engagement and analytics review; video trimming, transitions, and subtitles; cross-platform posting with consistent cadence; brand visuals and thumbnails designed for high engagement.
Social Media Manager at Candle Whip - UK
March 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Developed and executed a cohesive social media content strategy across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to increase brand visibility and engagement. Produced product photos, videos and reels showcasing Candle Whip's handmade candle collections. Planned monthly content calendars aligned with product launches, seasons, and promotions. Wrote captions, social copy and brand messaging to build a consistent brand voice. Managed daily posting and community engagement across all platforms. Analyzed social media metrics to optimize performance and adjust content direction. Ran targeted ads to drive website traffic and product sales. Collaborated with production team on new product features, tutorials and behind-the-scenes content ideas. Monitored industry trends and competitor activity.
Social Media Manager at Cide.Studios
November 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Scheduled, created, and distributed written content, videos, and images to increase brand awareness with at least two posts every day across all platforms. Scheduled posts and applied analytics to measure success with Meta Business Suite. Responded to direct messages and engaged with customer comments to grow social media followers across platforms. Analyzed social media presence and engagement across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Consistently met short- and long-term targets. Pitched ideas to improve performance and efficiency.
Content Writer at My Forests Kenya & Switzerland
February 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Wrote content promoting products and services; conducted in-depth research and conveyed findings with accuracy; edited content before publication; stayed current on marketing trends to augment content development; built editorial calendars with team to ensure alignment and consistency.
Freelance Content Writer at Freelance
May 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Researched topics and developed content aligned with client needs; wrote articles, blog posts, resumes, cover letters and other content; edited and proofread copies; submitted work for publication.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Statistics with Computing at University of Kabianga
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Content Creation: Introduction 101 at Alison
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026
Content Creation: Video Editing 102 at Alison
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026

Qualifications

Content Creation: Introduction 101 (Alison)
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026
Content Creation: Video Editing 102 (Alison)
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet