Catherine Mwaura
Information And Knowledge Specialist
Nairobi
Summary
Knowledge and information control specialist experienced in storing, managing, and maintaining company and project documents while ensuring accuracy and quality.
Experienced in processing documents for revision and approval, organizing documents from conception to distribution and filing. Participated in the creation of systems used in document control processes. Possess a growth mindset and willing to help team move business forward with any task.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Records and Knowledge Manager-Internship
Public Service Commission, PSC
04.2024 - Current
- Sort and organize files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Draft reports on projects, impacts, and outcomes for knowledge sharing.
- Assist in identifying, collecting, documenting, and storing tacit or implicit knowledge for conversion into shared knowledge.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of the knowledge management strategy and other initiatives.
- Streamline the information retrieval process for more efficient decision-making by organizing and cataloging company documents.
- Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures through regular review and update cycles in collaboration with department heads.
- Complete transmittal logs and store them in files for specified durations.
- Manage file archival and information retrieval.
- Performe document reproduction, printing documents from electronic sources such as email attachments, PDF files, and cloud storage.
Records Officer
Kenya Women Finance Trust
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed physical storage units, maintaining organization and accessibility of archived files.
- Maintained strict confidentiality standards, ensuring the privacy of sensitive information for clients and employees.
- Conducted regular audits of record-keeping systems to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures.
- Utilized document imaging software to index, store, and retrieve records.
- Transferred inactive records to storage to free up space and preserve history.
- Destroyed records in line with retention schedules to protect confidential information and comply with regulations.
- Created and maintained an electronic filing system for quick and easy retrieval of records.
- I sorted all paperwork and documents alphabetically and according to dates and significance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Science
Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi 04.2001 -
Skills
Document Management
Knowledge Sharing
Analytical Thinking
Problem-solving abilities
Digital file organization
Database Administration
Records Management
Effective Communication
Microsoft Office
Adaptability and Flexibility
Interpersonal Communication
References
Mr Simon Kurui
Principal Human Resource Management Officer
Email: skurui@public service.go.ke
Tel:0720765102
Mrs. Penina Mwangi
Head Records Manager at KWFT
Email: wmwangi@kwftbank.com
Tel:0722991792
Timeline
Records and Knowledge Manager-Internship
Public Service Commission, PSC
04.2024 - Current
Records Officer
Kenya Women Finance Trust
05.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Information Science
Technical University of Kenya
04.2001 -