School Manager at Miraj Schools (2023-01 – 2024-12)
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring that everything from class schedules to staff activities runs efficiently.
- Hired, trained and supervised teaching and non-teaching staff, ensuring they are well-equipped to perform their roles effectively. This includes conducting performance reviews and managing professional development.
- Developed and managed the school's budget, allocating resources appropriately, and ensuring the school's financial health. This also includes handling fees, paying salaries, and other financial obligations.
- Ensured the school meets all legal and regulatory requirements set by the Ministry of Education, the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), and other relevant authorities.
- Developed and enforced school policies in areas such as discipline, safety, attendance, and academic performance.
- Ensured that the curriculum aligns with national education standards (Kenya's 8-4-4 system or the Competency-Based Curriculum - CBC), while also incorporating innovative teaching methods to improve student learning.
- Supervised academic performance across different levels, ensuring that students are achieving their academic goals. This includes regular assessments, tracking student results, and taking corrective measures when needed.
- Worked with teachers to provide extra support to students who may be struggling academically, and ensuring that those excelling are appropriately challenged.
- Oversaw marketing strategies to attract prospective students. This includes promoting the school through various channels such as community events, advertisements, and social media.
- Ensured that the school buildings, classrooms, and grounds are safe, clean, and conducive to learning. This includes overseeing maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and addressing any infrastructural needs.
- Ensured that teachers and other staff members undergo regular training to improve their skills and stay updated with educational trends and methodologies.
- Established and maintaining strong relationships with the local community, government agencies, and other educational institutions. This helps in creating partnerships, securing funding, and enhancing the school's reputation.
- Involving Students in Community Projects: Encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities, social responsibility programs, and community service projects to develop well-rounded individuals.
- Developed and implementing long-term strategies for the growth and development of the school, including expanding facilities, improving the quality of education, and exploring new educational opportunities.
Graduate Trainer at DRC (2020-01 – 2022-01)
- Conducted on boarding programs for new graduate employees to familiarize them with company culture, values, processes, and procedures.
- Introduced them to their teams and key stakeholders, ensuring a smooth transition from the academic environment to the professional workplace.
- Designed and delivering training sessions aimed at developing essential skills for graduates, including technical skills, soft skills (e.g., communication, problem-solving, time management), and industry-specific knowledge.
- Tailored training materials to meet the specific needs of different graduate cohorts, ensuring that content is relevant and applicable to their roles.
- Assessed the skills and competencies of graduate trainees to identify areas for improvement and growth.
- Monitored their progress through regular feedback, performance reviews, and evaluations, and adjusting training approaches as needed to ensure continuous development.
- Provided one-on-one coaching and mentoring to graduates, helping them navigate the early stages of their careers, offering career advice, and assisting with personal and professional development.
- Helped graduates set career goals and objectives while providing them with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve them.
- Worked closely with various departments to understand the specific skills and knowledge required for different roles and customizing the training accordingly.
- Ensuring that graduates are integrated into their respective teams and have the necessary resources to succeed in their roles.
- Regularly reported on the performance and progress of graduates to HR or senior management.
- Using data and feedback to continuously refine training programs, making them more effective and aligned with business goals
Business Development Advisor at Refugee Trust Education (2018-01 – 2019-12)
- Identified potential market opportunities for small businesses in [region].
- Developed and maintained relationships with local businesses to understand their needs and provide solutions.
- Assisted in organizing training workshops for entrepreneurs on basic business management and marketing strategies.
- Supported local entrepreneurs with business advisory services.
- Promoted workshops to teach financial literacy and business sustainability.
- Conducted outreach to foster relationships between local businesses and community organizations.
Assistant/Department of County Affairs at County Government of Garissa Office (2017-05 – 2017-08)
- Organized and maintained filing systems, ensuring all documents were accurately categorized and easily accessible.
- Regularly updated and archived files as needed, adhering to County government policies and procedures for document retention.
- Typed a wide range of documents including reports, letters, and memos with high accuracy and efficiency.
- Ensured proper formatting, grammar, and clarity while meeting deadlines for various typing tasks.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records for financial, operational, and administrative purposes.
- Utilized digital and manual systems to track and monitor data, ensuring compliance with company standards and confidentiality protocols
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, sorting and distributing it efficiently to the relevant departments or individuals.
- Ensured timely and accurate delivery of critical documents and correspondence.
- Managed inventory of office supplies and equipment, ensuring that stock levels were maintained and replenished as needed.
- Coordinated repairs and maintenance of office equipment to ensure proper functionality and minimize downtime.
- Collected and delivered documents, packages, and other materials as requested by the office or clients, ensuring timely and safe delivery.
- Managed logistics for special deliveries and pickups, ensuring efficiency and attention to detail.
Ward-based Voter Educator at Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Kenya (2017-01 – 2017-10)
- Facilitated voter education activities in liaison with local stakeholders, relevant authorities and community leaders, distributed and disseminated voter education material in health
- Acted as a link between the Centre, markets, and community Centre and any other convenient place.
- As the IEBC constituency Election Coordinator and the community, mobilized the eligible voter registration.
- Prepared weekly activity reports and submit to the Constituency Coordinator.
- Publicized registering of voters verification activities, distributed verification to verification clerk within the ward, supervised verification clerk within the ward, ensured the security of register of voters inspection material, collected and submitting inspection data on claims to the Returning Officer
- Publicized the registration activities and movement of kit within the ward, opened and closed of the registration centre at designated time, ensured security of BVR kit conduct voter registration and met the weekly registration target.
Intern at Northern Mart Limited (2015-10 – 2015-12)
- Helped ensure the store was always well-stocked with essential items and properly arranged for customer accessibility.
- Assisted with receiving deliveries, ensuring that products were accurately logged into the inventory system and stored appropriately.
- Regularly monitored stock levels on shelves and proactively restocked products to ensure availability for customers.
- Organized products in a visually appealing manner, ensuring that all shelves were neat and well-maintained.
- Managed product placement according to store layout plans, ensuring that high-demand and popular items were easily accessible.
- Processed customer payments accurately and efficiently, including handling cash, credit/debit card transactions, and digital payments.
- Ensured that each transaction was properly recorded, maintaining transparency and accountability
