Wambui Kibunja

Sharon is a resourceful, hospitable, and results-driven individual with fourteen (14) months of experience as an intern, trainee and HR Assistant in five (5*) and four (4*) star Hotels and restaurants. Her open-minded, outgoing nature and zeal for consistently exceeding internal and external customer needs has instilled in her strong people skills. Sharon holds a Certificate in Human Resources in People Analytics from the Academy to Innovate Human Resources (AIHR, London), a Diploma in Human Resource Management from the College of Human Resource Management (CHRM), and she just completed her degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management at Kenyatta University.

She possesses strong technical and interpersonal skills, including strong presentation skills honed during her time at CHRM, Kenyatta University and in her current workplace. Sharon's leadership potential was recognized at CHRM, where she served as the deputy student representative and the lead person in her class group, assuring all of her potential for growth and development. Sharon is eager to gain more practical experience and further develop her skills in the field of Human Resources for both professional and personal growth.

Talent & Culture Admin Assistant (2024-10 – Present)

Responsibilities - Talent and culture

• Managing absenteeism, off days and leave days
• Cancellation and extension of expatriate work visas
• Payroll management and compliance
• Managing staff members attendance on HRMIS
• Short listing CV's and contacting candidates for interviews
• Keeping employee records and ensuring they are up to date
• Disciplinary matters - Preparing and presenting show cause letters when needed
• Helping with manpower planning and budgeting
• Assisting team members with work related problems
• Setting of calendar invites for interviews and meetings

HR, Administration and Front Desk Intern at The Crossroads Hotel, Westlands (2022-02 – 2022-07)

Responsibilities – Human Resources

• Assist with drafting job adverts, advertising roles and arranging of interviews
• Tracking employee attendance and managing leave rosters
• Updating employee records and managing employee file
• Having up to date employee documents including sick sheets, all statutory documents and medical documents
• Preparing for interviews by printing and presenting all required documents
• Welcome guests upon their arrival and assign rooms
• Perform all check-in and check-out tasks
• Manage online and phone reservations
• Inform customers about payment methods and verify their credit card data
• Register guests collecting necessary information

Trainee at Pete's Café, Kilimani (2021-10 – 2022-01)

Industrial Attachment at Safari Park Hotel and Casino (2019-05 – 2019-08)

Departments worked

• Front Office
• Human Resources
• Housekeeping
• Food Service
• Kitchen
• Procurement

Certified Human Resources Professional - Certified Human Resources Business Partner in Human Resources – HR Academia (2026-06)

Bachelor's Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Kenyatta University (2024-05)

Diploma in Human Resource Management – College of Human Resource Management (2022-05 – 2024-09)

Certificate in People Analytics – Academy to Innovate Human Resource (AIHR- UK) (2022-10 – 2023-12)

Certificate in Information and Communication Technology – KCA University (2016-01 – 2016-03)