Samuel Muriithi Gitandu
Freelance Writer | Researcher | Information Management Specialist
sammuriithi2015@gmail.com | +254 713 724 742
Nairobi, Kenya
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Professional Summary
Versatile freelance writer and researcher with a strong foundation in Information Science and Librarianship. Skilled at transforming complex topics, especially in legal, academic, and technical fields, into clear, engaging, and factually accurate content. Adept at deep research, SEO optimization, and content strategy to increase audience engagement, lead generation, and conversions. Brings proven experience in information organization, retrieval, and presentation to ensure content is accurate, accessible, and impactful.
Core Skills
Research & Fact-Checking
SEO Content Development
Editing & Proofreading
Information Retrieval & Management
Social Media Content Management
Information Analysis & Presentation
Professional Experience
Freelance Researcher – Orange Digital Marketing | Jan 2023 – Jan 2025
Conducted in-depth research on legal topics for the U.S.-based law firms, producing targeted articles to boost lead generation and client conversions.
Created compelling, factually accurate content optimized for online visibility.
Analyzed complex legal information to make it accessible and persuasive for target audiences.
Freelance Writer & Editor – VIP Writer | Oct 2021 – Dec 2022
Researched and produced high-quality academic and scientific content for diverse clients.
Edited and proofread materials to ensure clarity, tone consistency, and grammatical accuracy.
Delivered projects within tight deadlines while maintaining client satisfaction.
Industrial Intern – Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) | Jun 2018 – Nov 2018
Classified and cataloged informational resources for efficient retrieval.
Assisted patrons in locating relevant materials and using online repositories.
Promoted information literacy and digital resource use among library visitors.
Selected Writing Projects
Legal Blog Series for U.S. Law Firms – Produced 20+ SEO-optimized articles on personal injury, criminal defense, and family law topics, resulting in increased website traffic and higher client inquiries.
Academic Research Papers – Developed multiple scholarly papers on topics ranging from environmental science to business management, maintaining rigorous academic standards.
Marketing Articles for Digital Agencies – Created persuasive, brand-aligned blog posts and landing page copy to support marketing campaigns.
Social Media Campaign Content – Wrote engaging captions, threads, and visuals for LinkedIn and Instagram, boosting audience engagement rates.
Information Management Guides – Authored resource guides on records management, classification, and digital archiving for institutional use.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Science (Librarianship) – Karatina University
Tools & Platforms
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office
Grammarly
WordPress
Canva
ChatGPT
Social Media Platforms
