Karen Muriithi

I am a hardworking , resourceful and ambitious lady.I have extensive understanding of literature and a good command of both written and spoken English , with specific training and expertise in the vast field of education.

I am industrious, self-driven and greatly interested in developing new sales skills and improving on my existing ones. I am ready and willing to accept, adopt and develop new skills. I believe in being a person of intergrity and of great character in any environment I might find myself in.

2021 – PRESENT

• Sales person and all-rounder at True Cosmetics Westland

Square.

As a sales person, I am mainly placed in the line of face and body products.

My role involves giving our clients the correct information about the products we stock. I also advise them on what products would be best suited for them depending on their skin types and as depending on their other needs.

As an all-rounder, I also assist in promoting sales in the other two lines of products that our shop sales. These include the make-up section and the hair section. I also ensure that the store is always locked and that products are restocked from the store to the shop.

2018 – 2022

• KENYA REDCROSS MACHAKOS BRANCH COUNTY YOUTH VICE

CHAIRPERSON.

I worked hand in hand with the county youth chairperson to oversee the

Machakos county Kenya Red cross youth activities. I confirmed all reports and events proceedings on youth activities.

SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2019

• MACHAKOS SHELL STATION

Contracted as a loyalty champion to promote the Shell Loyalty Club. I mobilized customers to join the club by entering educating them on the benefits of being a member of the loyalty club. I also entered their details into an electronic registration machine that enrolled them as members of the shell club.

JANUARY – APRIL 2018

• KATELEMBO CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE BOYS’ HIGH

SCHOOL, MACHAKOS

I worked as a teacher on practice. During this period, I learned how to control the students in my classroom, how the teacher on duty should act and their responsibilities. I was also in charge of the drama club.

AUGUST 2017

• INDEPENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISION,

MACHAKOS

I worked as a polling clerk. I was tasked with ensuring good conduct of elections in the polling station as assigned by the presiding officer. I also performed any task assigned by the returning officer at the tallying center.

MAY 2016 – MAY 2017

• MISS TOURISM KENYA MACHAKOS COUNTY

My roles as the county beauty queen included; raising awareness on the unique culture of Machakos county, launching environmentally driven projects, and being an active voice in marketing the tourist attractions in the county.

MAY 2016 – JULY 2016

• NYANGWA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL, EMBU.Taught as a paid teacher of English during my second-year long holiday break.

SPECIAL TRAINING

JUNE 2019: Kenya Red-Cross; basic first aid training

SEPTEMBER 2019: Deaf Empowerment Kenya

• Shuga session training on

Behavior Change Intervention.

OCTOBER 2018: National Cohesion and Integration Commission

• Training workshop on the establishment of Amani Club in Educations Institutions

MAY 2016: Miss Tourism Kenya

• Project Management.

2015 - 2019 Machakos University - Bachelors of Education, Arts (English and literature) - (second class lower Division)

2010 - 2014 Muthale Girls’ secondary school - K.C.S.E. Certificate

2005 - 2009 Ngutaani Junior Academy - K.C.P.E. Certificate

2000 - 2004 Mwingi Academy – baby class - class 3