Deborah Chepkemoi
Food Scientist
Summary
Driven to learn quickly, advance computer proficiency and training in industry operations. Solid background in field and office settings supporting team needs. Flexible and hardworking team player focused on boosting productivity and performance with conscientious and detail-oriented approaches. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Intern
Kenya Dairy Board
Busia Town
04.2023 - Current
- Conduct inspections on registered business operators,
- Conduct quality and safety tests on dairy produce, engage in surveillances and address non compliance
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Campus Coordinator
University Discipleship Movement
Nairobi
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Planned, directed, led and focus programs of nurture, service, education and fellowship for the students within the area assigned.
- Planned and directed programs that seek to engage the students with the gospel i.e. festivals, concerts.
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
- Organized leadership trainings for different university leaders; both Christian groups and student union leaders.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Entered data, generated reports, and presented to relevant authority.
- Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance. Work with appropriate committees, fellow staff and leaders to carry out the activities ministry of the church.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Encouraged and promoted spiritual renewal opportunities, including retreats, camp gatherings, conferences, special ministry events, etc., as well as small-group Bible studies for students.
- Counseled and equipped students to minister to each other, to the congregation, to inactive members and to unchurched students.
- Identify, recruit and train volunteers to assist in discipleship programs.
- Serve as a resource person and advisor to the church on university ministry matters.
- Help recruit, train and equip teachers and leaders of the various small group and discipleship programs.
- Provide pastoral care and counseling for students you are assigned to.
- Establish departmental goals and objectives by prioritizing related programs, managing the use of
facilities, planning an appropriate budget, delegating tasks and evaluating progress regularly. - Held regional student conferences challenging them on areas of evangelism, mission and leadership.
- Mobilized resources locally and internationally to efficiently support ministry activities
Production Manager
Suco Juice Company
Kampala
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Devising, improving, and reviewing new specifications and procedures for products or processes, and training staff to use them.
- Setting the requirements for raw materials from suppliers and monitoring their compliance.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Operated specialized equipment, gauges and instruments to track and assess productivity.
Volunteer Coordinator
University Discipleship Movement
Kampala
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with leadership staff and special committees to meet the vision and mission of the organization.
- Planning, directing, leading and focus programs of nurture, service, education and fellowship for the students within the area assigned.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Partnering with existing Christian/Scripture Unions in different universities to provide ongoing discipleship programs.
- Engaged in Evangelism,provided mentorship and counseling to students and assimilate new converts into discipleship ministries and the church.
- Mobilized resources locally and internationally to efficiently support ministry activities, spearheaded fundraising efforts to support social and community service initiatives.
- Liaised with churches and mission organizations, to organize and provide students with opportunities to experience God through discipleship, mission, volunteer works, and other community outreach initiatives.
- Solicited media content for distribution via digital verticals such as facebook,instagram and website.
- Collaborated with the media team personnel on development of social media outreach content.
Chef
Twiggs Hotel
Bomet
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils to ensure consumer safety.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Volunteer
Kenya Human Rights
Bomet
01.2020 - 08.2020
- facilitating and supporting individuals, communities and groups to claim and defend their rights
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Sciences And Technology
Chuka University
Kenya 09.2015 - 10.2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Moi Siongiroi Girls
Kenya 02.2011 - 11.2014
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
St Mary's Mixed Day Primary School
Kenya 01.2001 - 11.2010
Computer Packages - Computer Packages
Teleview School
Kenya 01.2015 - 03.2015
Skills
Administrative support
Administrative tasks
Operations support
Outstanding communication skills
Problem-solving
Record keeping
Client Relationships
Team collaboration
Organizational and leadership skills
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Don’t fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail.
Bruce Lee
Timeline
Intern
Kenya Dairy Board
04.2023 - Current
Campus Coordinator
University Discipleship Movement
02.2022 - 04.2023
Production Manager
Suco Juice Company
08.2021 - 02.2022
Volunteer Coordinator
University Discipleship Movement
01.2021 - 08.2021
Chef
Twiggs Hotel
08.2020 - 01.2021
Volunteer
Kenya Human Rights
01.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Food Sciences And Technology
Chuka University
09.2015 - 10.2019
Computer Packages - Computer Packages
Teleview School
01.2015 - 03.2015
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
St Mary's Mixed Day Primary School
01.2001 - 11.2010
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Moi Siongiroi Girls
02.2011 - 11.2014