Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
References
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Adams Sammy Olaka

Adams Sammy Olaka

Mombasa

Summary

Dedicated and goal oriented holder of a BSc in Marine Engineering open and eager to grow professionally to become a global asset and to spark meaningful change in my field.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructor

Harbour View Maritime Training Institute
10.2024 - Current
  • Course delivery via lectures and practical exercises of Personal Safety and Social Responsibility Course
  • Student assessment and certification
  • Ensuring training is done in compliance with international safety standards
  • Student Mentorship and Guidance

Systems and Service Engineer

Sunjin Entech Co. Limited
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Conducting operational tests on equipment and machinery
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
  • Installation, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment
  • Performing hydraulic equipment installation and repair
  • Managing projects, taking lead in making presentations to potential clients
  • Preparing daily reports of work done for assessment

Direct Sales Representative

Kenya Commercial Bank
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Sales and Promotion of bank products and services
  • Customer acquisition and relationship management
  • Customer education
  • Product knowledge and training
  • Team leadership

Junior Marine Engineer

Mbita Ferry Services
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Implemented maintenance programs
  • Conducted maintenance, repair and overhauls
  • Participated in engine room watch keeping and report writing
  • Performed bunkering operations
  • Participated in undertaking safety procedures and drills on board

Program Manager

Kuza Upeo Africa
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Coordinated and oversaw projects undertaken
  • Ensured work-ability and compatibility of projects
  • Monitoring and evaluation

Sales Officer

Joyco Company Limited
03.2021 - 05.2021


  • Performed sales both in wholesale and retail to customers
  • Managed the business' social media accounts to promote sales
  • Kept stock of clothes
  • Conducted marketing drives in other towns to reach more customers

Pump Attendant

Shell Service Station
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Vended fuel and sold lubricants to customers
  • I acted as Quality Marshall, performing supervisory roles in compliance with the HSSE policy.
  • Compiled and presented reports on the daily sales

Management Information Systems Officer

Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Programme (KYEOP)
09.2020 - 10.2020


  • Compiled and sent reports of attendance, programs undertaken by participants and the interventions subjected to them


Marine Engineering Intern

Sun Fire and Safety Supplies Limited/ M.V Bari
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Worked in the engineering workshops doing metal work on lathe, milling and drilling machines
  • Performed repair and maintenance of fire fighting equipment and life saving appliances from ships
  • Performed maintenance, repair and service work on MV Bari to bring it to seaworthiness

Education

BSC - MARINE ENGINEERING

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
11.2019

HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -

Friends School Kamusinga
11.2013

PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -

Fountain Gate Preparatory School
11.2009

Skills

  • Marine engineering principles
  • STCW Compliance
  • Project management
  • Effective Communication
  • Team work and Collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Mentorship and Training
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Registered Graduate Engineer, Engineers Board of Kenya, 10/22/21, CURRENT, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Official Member- Interim Vice President, Maritime Club of Kenya, 04/17/24, CURRENT, Mombasa, Kenya

References

  • Joseph Mwangi Ngaru, African Region Sales Manager, Sunjin Entech, jngaru@sunjincmk.com, (+254) 748283359
  • Eng. Samuel Otieno Abich, Mentor, Graduate Engineers Internship Program Manager, sabich@ebk.go.ke, (+254) 716809201
  • Munyoki Mwendwa, Proprietor, Sun Fire and Safety Supplies Limited, nyoki30@gmail.com, (+254) 722871754
  • Dr. Christiaan Adika Adenya, Chairman Marine Engineering Department, University Professor, adika@eng.jkuat.ac.ke, (+254) 733750176

Timeline

Instructor

Harbour View Maritime Training Institute
10.2024 - Current

Systems and Service Engineer

Sunjin Entech Co. Limited
05.2023 - 09.2024

Direct Sales Representative

Kenya Commercial Bank
02.2023 - 05.2023

Junior Marine Engineer

Mbita Ferry Services
01.2022 - 11.2022

Sales Officer

Joyco Company Limited
03.2021 - 05.2021

Pump Attendant

Shell Service Station
11.2020 - 01.2021

Program Manager

Kuza Upeo Africa
11.2020 - 12.2021

Management Information Systems Officer

Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Programme (KYEOP)
09.2020 - 10.2020

Marine Engineering Intern

Sun Fire and Safety Supplies Limited/ M.V Bari
05.2019 - 07.2019

HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -

Friends School Kamusinga

PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -

Fountain Gate Preparatory School
  • Registered Graduate Engineer, Engineers Board of Kenya, 10/22/21, CURRENT, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Official Member- Interim Vice President, Maritime Club of Kenya, 04/17/24, CURRENT, Mombasa, Kenya

BSC - MARINE ENGINEERING

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Adams Sammy Olaka