Ella Chege
Barking,BDG
Summary
Creative and driven professional with a passion for acting, directing, travelling, and photography. Born in Kenya, studied in Tanzania and currently based in London, Ella provides a unique cultural perspective that enhances collaborative efforts and innovative projects. A natural leader who thrives in team environments, consistently focused on achieving results. Aspiring to pursue a college education in marketing to blend artistic talents with strategic communication skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer to Improve Sales and Marketing
Heshima Charity No: 1114419
09.2025 - Current
- Conduct market research to assist the designer to create some new products for the teen market.
- Promote the new designs through social media.
- Create a film for the Heshima website, sharing the vision of the charity.
Volunteer in the Marketing & Events Department
EAST Charity 1190820
11.2024 - Current
- Help to market a range of events on social media. (For my first project, marketing 'Colour Fest' there were 29.9K views on Instagram)
- Assist in planning and delivering a range of fund raising events including Colour Fest, Quiz Nights, Discos and Galas.
Theatre Actor
East African Theatre Company
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Played multi-roles in Vivienne Franzmann's 'The It' that went on tour to numerous schools, raising awareness of rising anxiety in teens.
- Discussed the issues after the play in a series of workshops.
Education
Pearson BTEC International Level 3 (1440 Hours) -
Braeburn International School Arusha
Tanzania06-2026
IGCSEs - History (B), Food & Nutrition (B), Drama (A) Literature (A), Eng Lang (A*), Geog (7), Maths (5)
Braeburn International School Arusha
Tanzania06-2024
Skills
- Creative
- Confident
- Efficient and good organisational skills
- Collaborative team player
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Hiking: Reached the Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the world's highest free-standing mountain. (19,341 ft)
- Working towards the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
- Assistant Director of the 'Young Enterprise' club.
- Elected as House Captain.
- Completed a 3 month leadership course and attended one week's team building course in Kenya.
- Gained Grade 6 NEA award in Acting (distinction).
- Represented Finland at the Model United Nations in the UN building Nairobi and spoke to over 500 delegates.
Timeline
Volunteer to Improve Sales and Marketing
Heshima Charity No: 1114419
09.2025 - Current
Theatre Actor
East African Theatre Company
06.2025 - 07.2025
Volunteer in the Marketing & Events Department
EAST Charity 1190820
11.2024 - Current
Pearson BTEC International Level 3 (1440 Hours) -
Braeburn International School Arusha
IGCSEs - History (B), Food & Nutrition (B), Drama (A) Literature (A), Eng Lang (A*), Geog (7), Maths (5)
Braeburn International School Arusha