Carmella Adere

Motivated and versatile professional with experience in administration, social work, community development, stakeholder engagement, and office coordination within both public and private sector environments. Skilled in administrative support, report writing, records management, communication, scheduling, and community outreach, with a strong ability to build professional relationships and work effectively in diverse teams. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills committed to delivering efficient support services while maintaining professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Sociologist at Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) (2023-03 – 2024-03)

• Supported administrative and coordination functions for road infrastructure projects within a public environment.
• Conducted Social Impact Assessment, compiling and maintaining structured reports for decision making.
• Assisted in planning and scheduling field activities, stakeholder meetings and site visits.
• Participated and presented project information in public participation forums and sensitization processes.
• Monitored activity progress and communicated updates to project teams to support timely execution.

Office Assistant at Adere & Company Advocates (2020-07 – 2021-04)

• Provided day-to-day administrative and clerical support to advocates and office staff.
• Managed correspondence, client appointments, filing systems, and document preparation.
• Handled client inquiries professionally while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Maintained accurate records and supported efficient office workflow.

Front office/ Receptionist at CAS Consultants Limited (2015-08 – 2016-09)

• Welcome clients and visitors professionally while handling inquiries and phone calls.
• Coordinated meetings, appointments and communication between clients and projects teams.
• Managed emails, correspondence, filling system and office documents efficiently.
• Assisted in organizing project documents, meetings and administrative activities.
• Maintained professionalism, confidentiality and smooth front office operations.

Youth & Health Education Volunteer at Holy Trinity Parish, Buruburu (2013-01 – Present)

• Assisted in coordinating community outreach programs, youth activities, and parish events.
• Supported scheduling, logistics, record-keeping, and volunteer coordination.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and commitment to community service.

Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences – Catholic University of Eastern Africa (2017-01 – 2022-09) Kenya

International Computer Driving License – Institute of Advanced Technology (2016-07) Kenya

Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) – Laiser Hill Academy (2009-01 – 2012-11) Kenya