Clara Lelo
Master of Development Studies Graduate
Nairobi
Summary
Dependable and dedicated professional with history of meeting organization goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in resolving challenges and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Career objective is to advance sustainable development through a people centered approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Resurrection Temple International
Nairobi
10.2022 - Current
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Coordinated air transport, accommodation and ground transportation for over 200 conference attendees.
- Monitored office calendars to plan meetings, activities and travel to maximize productivity.
- Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow and readability.
Research Assistant
University of the Western Cape
Cape Town
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Led short-term research teams of over 10 colleagues
- Generated data models and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results.
- Scheduled appointments with over 20 research subjects over phone and through email.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research.
Teaching Assistant
University of the Western Cape
Cape Town
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support lecturer's lesson delivery.
- Tutored over 50 struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
Education
Master of Arts - Development Economics And International Development
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa 02.2019 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Socio-Spatial Planning
University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands 02.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government, Sociology
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya 10.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
Office administration
Strategic planning
Project planning
Writing reports
Relationship building
Report analysis
Research and analysis
Database searches
Research design
Literature reviews
Project Management
Questionnaire development
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
If the doors of perception were cleaned, everything would appear to man as it is: infinite.
William Blake
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Resurrection Temple International
10.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Socio-Spatial Planning
University of Groningen
02.2020 - 06.2020
Research Assistant
University of the Western Cape
06.2019 - 11.2021
Master of Arts - Development Economics And International Development
University of The Western Cape
02.2019 - 12.2022
Teaching Assistant
University of the Western Cape
07.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government, Sociology
University of Nairobi
10.2008 - 12.2012