- Creating awareness on mental health issues
- Creating support groups for the minority in the community
- Counseling
- Socializing
- Swimming
- Singing
- Nature walks
ELOSY KAMAU
KATHOMI
NAKURU
Summary
OBJECTIVES: To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. An organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
LANGUAGES :
ENGLISH - written and spoken
KISWAHILI - written and spoken
KIKUYU - written and spoken
KIMERU – written and spoken
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clergy
Presbyterian Church of East Africa
NAKURU & NYERI
05.2015 - Current
- I have worked in two Parishes currently in Jerusalem Nakuru as a parochial Minister
- I have served as a Presbytery Clerk in two Presbyteries and currently the Clerk Nakuru East Presbytery
- I have proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere within the Parish and as a Presbytery Clerk in charge of thirteen other Parishes.
- I work with Parishioners to understand needs and provide excellent services and advice in a wholistic manner.
- I carry out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently ranging from pastoral to administrative duties.
- I have Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork among the leaders of various levels and groups.
- I have learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity especially in countering the post-pandemic challenges.
- I collaborate with team members to achieve target results as laid out in our calendar and budget allocations.
Parish Administrator
PCEA Thaara Parish
Kiambu
12.2010 - 12.2011
- In charge of the day to day running of the Minister’s office
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Actively listened to Parishioners, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Monitored Parish inventory to keep databases updated.
Electoral Clerk
Interim Electoral and Boundaries Commission, IEBC
Kiambu
03.2009 - 08.2009
- Civic education
- Voter registration
- Voter register verification
- Polling clerk
Parish Minister’s Secretary
PCEA Malindi Parish
01.2008 - 01.2009
- In charge of the day to day running of the Minister’s office and the entire Parish
- Responded to Parishioners requests for guidance, services and church information
- Updated account information to maintain Parish records.
- Handled finances and updated financial records for the Parish Treasurer
- Developed and updated databases to handle members data.
- Followed up with members or visitors about resolved issues to maintain high standards of service delivery
Marketing Intern
AMACO INSURANCE
Malindi
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Supported sales team with administrative assistance such as coordinating paperwork and responding to basic inquiries.
- Contacted prospective customers through phone calls and emails to develop business.
- Tracked, measured and reported on trends for sales team analysis and decision making.
- Demonstrated willingness and interest in learning new tasks and skills.
- Supported sales and marketing teams in creation and implementation of marketing campaigns.
- Sat in on sales team trainings to learn successful selling tactics and persuasion techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Mt Kenya University, MKU
Thika, Kiambu 12.2019 - Current
Bachelor - Theology
Presbyterian University of East Africa, PUEA
Thogoto, Kiambu 01.2012 - 01.2014
Certificate in Mass Communication - Media Studies
Technical University of Mombasa, TUM
Mombasa, Kenya 01.2003 - 01.2004
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Iruma Girls High School
01.1998 - 01.2001
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Certificate -
Rurama Primary School
Meru 01.1989 - 01.1997
Skills
Attention to Detail
undefinedAccomplishments
- Started support groups for widows and single parents in my first posting as Clergy
- Organized psychosocial support seminars for different groups to help them cope with the Post-Covid challenges
- Created platforms to create awareness on mental health issues within the society
Affiliations
- Member of the All African Conference of Churches (AACC) Young Theologians forum
Interests
REFEREES
Rev. Dr. Robert Waihenya
The Secretary General
Presbyterian Church of East Africa
TEL: 0721684553
Email: robngugis@pcea.or.ke
Rev George Mugambi
The Presbytery Moderator
Nakuru East Presbytery
TEL: 0720233004
Email:kimathimugambi2011@gmail.com
Dr. Dorcas Chebet
Senior Lecturer
Pwani University
TEL: +254701811945
Email: jumadorcas@hotmail.com
Dr. Catherine Kirimi
Senior Lecturer
Mt Kenya University
TEL: 0721946166
Email: ckirimi@mku.ac.ke
TEL: 0721946166
Timeline
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Mt Kenya University, MKU
12.2019 - Current
Clergy
Presbyterian Church of East Africa
05.2015 - Current
Bachelor - Theology
Presbyterian University of East Africa, PUEA
01.2012 - 01.2014
Parish Administrator
PCEA Thaara Parish
12.2010 - 12.2011
Electoral Clerk
Interim Electoral and Boundaries Commission, IEBC
03.2009 - 08.2009
Parish Minister’s Secretary
PCEA Malindi Parish
01.2008 - 01.2009
Marketing Intern
AMACO INSURANCE
01.2007 - 01.2008
Certificate in Mass Communication - Media Studies
Technical University of Mombasa, TUM
01.2003 - 01.2004
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Iruma Girls High School
01.1998 - 01.2001
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Certificate -
Rurama Primary School
01.1989 - 01.1997
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