Okango Arnold speaking at a podium during a diaspora convention session

Career

Experience

Over 8 years across marketing, digital strategy and technology, building campaigns, platforms and growth programmes for organizations in Kenya and beyond.

Timeline

Where I've Worked

Roles spanning marketing management, growth strategy, media buying, SEO and web management.

  1. Marketing Manager, Web Maintenance & Media Buyer

    Kenya Diaspora Alliance

    January 2021 - Present

    Nairobi, Kenya

    Leading marketing, digital communication and web management for a diaspora engagement organization.

    • Develop and implement digital marketing strategies across social, search and email.
    • Manage paid advertising budgets and monitor PPC performance.
    • Maintain and update the organization's website and digital platforms.
    • Plan campaigns for events and convenings, and report on KPIs.
  2. Growth and Digital Marketing Manager

    DotConnectAfrica Group

    August 2023 - November 2023

    Growth marketing and digital strategy for an Africa-focused internet organization.

    • Built growth and digital strategy plans for campaigns and audience development.
    • Managed digital channels and content distribution.
    • Tracked campaign performance and produced reports for stakeholders.
  3. Digital Marketing Manager

    Rova Digital Limited

    July 2020 - January 2023

    Managed digital marketing for clients across ecommerce, sports and services.

    • Planned and managed multi-channel campaigns for client accounts.
    • Led SEO work that improved website traffic and search visibility.
    • Increased social engagement from 1% to 5.5% through content strategy.
    • Monitored budgets, KPIs and campaign reporting.
  4. Digital Marketer

    Oracom Web Solutions

    February 2017 - June 2020

    Digital marketing and SEO delivery inside a web and digital services agency.

    • Executed SEO, content and social campaigns for agency clients.
    • Contributed to a 20% increase in sales through digital campaign work.
    • Supported website launches with on-page SEO and content structure.
    • Produced performance reports and campaign documentation.

Impact

What That Work Produced

20%

Sales growth

Increase delivered through digital campaign work.

1% → 5.5%

Social engagement

Engagement lift achieved through content and community strategy.

8+

Years experience

Marketing, digital strategy and technology.

20+

Projects delivered

Websites, platforms, campaigns and growth programmes.

Education & Training

Foundations

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

University education

Marketing, strategy and business fundamentals.

Digital marketing & analytics certifications

Professional training

Search, analytics and campaign management practice.

Next step

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