Climate Change
Brigitte Wanja Kinuthia
Environmentalist
Nairobi
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated professional with a comprehensive background in environmental auditing, environmental impact assessment, and environmental health and safety. With a keen understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry standards, I bring expertise in evaluating and mitigating environmental risks across various sectors. My proficiency extends to conducting thorough audits to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and implementing strategies to minimize ecological footprint. Through precise environmental impact assessments, I provide valuable insights into the potential consequences of projects, facilitating informed decision-making processes. With proven analytical abilities and a proactive approach, I am adept at identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions to safeguard both the environment and human well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Officer
Elvi Engineering And Supplies Limited
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented corrective action plans for non-compliance issues.
- Completed field checks to verify licenses and permits for various business.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
- Investigated incidents thoroughly, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures accordingly.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Promoted a culture of safety through engaging workshops and training sessions for employees on various topics such as hazard identification, PPE usage, and incident reporting.
- Ensured adherence to OSHA regulations, leading to a safer work environment for all employees.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
Field operation Intern
Octopus consultancy limited
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Participated in environmental auditing and environmental impact assessment for clients who sorted our services
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Participated in report writing on filed operation which equipped me with skills on project management and evaluation
- Offered friendly and efficient services to customer.
Digital Marketer
JoJo
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with internal departments to build digital experiences and achieve marketing goals
- Increased customer engagement through social media on use of family planning
- Managed marketing campaigns to cultivate brand awareness on early pregnancy and drive website traffic.
Education
Bachelor of environmental studies and community development -
Kenyatta University
09.2018 - 05.2022
KCSE Certificate: Secondary Education - undefined
Coulson girls’ high school
01.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
Project management skills- acted as a field operator where I received success rating on organizing, monitoring and evaluation on field operation during my internship
Customer service- received a 98% satisfaction rating from customers surveys during my internship
Communication skills - I have ability to communicate well verbally, non-verbally and also by writing
Excellent IT skills-I have a broad working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools
Budget control- worked with project management team to create cost estimates and optimize designs during my internship
Leadership skills- enrolled in a three-month leadership training forum and maintained strict control over students as a captain
Hazard Prevention
Personal Protective Equipment
Risk Mitigation
Occupational safety
Investigations
Accident Prevention
Hazard Identification
Additional Information - Referees
- Daniel Mwongela, 0799350932, Operational manager, Octopus consultancy limited, danielmwongela96@gmail.com
- Morine Wanjiru, 0791157802, Team Leader Nairobi for JoJo company.
- Joseph Kurauka, Chairman, school of environmental studies, Kenyatta university, kurauka.joseph@ku.ac.ke
Accomplishments
- Planned and implemented the company-wide rollout of a proactive safety and health target program, partnering with field management and supervisory staff and effectively reduced overall accidents.
- Supervised a team of staff members.
- Streamlined the communications process for incident reporting which resulted in improvement in positive outcomes.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
Occupational Safety and Health commitee Training
Interests
Timeline
Fire Safety training Certificate
09-2023
Occupatiponal First Aid Training
09-2023
Occupational Safety and Health commitee Training
08-2023
Environmental Health and Safety Officer
Elvi Engineering And Supplies Limited
01.2023 - Current
Digital Marketer
JoJo
11.2020 - 06.2021
Field operation Intern
Octopus consultancy limited
06.2020 - 11.2022
Bachelor of environmental studies and community development -
Kenyatta University
09.2018 - 05.2022
KCSE Certificate: Secondary Education - undefined
Coulson girls’ high school
01.2014 - 05.2017