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Felista Gichure

Felista Gichure

NAIROBI,EMBAKASI

Summary

I am eager to contribute to a dynamic organization where I can expand my knowledge and experience in the technology sector. My goal is to embrace opportunities that enhance my skills and propel my career forward, while taking on increased responsibilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Contact centre agent

CCI
01.2023 - Current
  • Manage large amounts of inbound calls in a timely manner
  • Identify customer needs, clarify information and provide solutions and alternatives
  • Follow communication scripts
  • Build sustainable relationships and engage customers by taking the extra mile
  • Meet qualitative targets

Polling Clerk

I.E.B.C
08.2022 - Current
  • Ensure the smooth flow of voters at the polling station
  • Mark voters as proof that the respective voter has voted
  • Preparation and arrangement of polling and counting rooms
  • Assist the Presiding officer in sorting and counting ballots
  • Assist voters where possible or if they need help in any way
  • Assist the Presiding officer to stamp and issue ballot papers to voters
  • Assist the Presiding officer to set up the polling station before the day of election
  • Verification of voters details in the register, this includes details such as the voter’s name, ID and voter’s card number
  • Set up and demarcate the polling station and ensure there is order at all times
  • Ensure that voters exercise their right to vote and cast their votes in secret
  • Ensure the polling station is neat and tidy/ keep the polling station neat at all times
  • Perform any other function that may be assigned by the Presiding Officer

Sales shop

Fragrance Market
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • I helped stock shelves and display
  • Helped valued customer find suitable fragrance
  • Providing outstanding customer service to customers
  • Knowing stock inventory
  • Handled all cash procedure accurately to expedite the client’s transactions

Sales Agent

Jamii Towers Telecommunication Limited
01.2018 - 08.2020
  • Source for new business leads, service accounts, obtaining orders for acquisition, and establishing new sub-agent accounts by visiting targeted outlets for existing or potential sales
  • Adjusts content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet or trade factor
  • Focus sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers for training and education
  • Submit orders by referring to price lists and product literature

Field Assistant (Research)

Millward Brown
01.2014 - 12.2017
  • Collecting data from individuals and organization about products
  • Conducting research organization and initiating safety measure in a facility or a Performing surveying and test on equipment for quality
  • Delivering qualitative results through research

Sales (promotion)

Unilever
09.2013 - 10.2013
  • Collecting data from individuals and organization about products
  • Conducting research organization and initiating safety measure in a facility or a Performing surveying and test on equipment for quality
  • Delivering qualitative results through research

Internship

United States International University
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Assisting students in software programs like MS Word, MS Excel and Raising tickets to technical or application issues concerning lab
  • Formatting, installing and updating software’s
  • Setting up lab for classes
  • Daily Checklist and Ping report for the lab
  • Able to resolve issues concerning with remote desktop server on citrix system Installation and configuration of computer hardware operating systems, such as pastel, SPSS, Oracle, Xammp/Wampp, Joomla etc
  • Monitoring & maintaining computer systems onsite
  • Troubleshooting system and network problems and solving hardware/software faults
  • Supporting the roll out of new applications
  • Installation and configuration of Window

Receptionist

Premier Hair and Beauty College
09.2008 - 10.2008
  • Provide information on services offered by salon
  • Book appointments face to face with client
  • Deal with money from salon services
  • Cashing up money from daily services
  • Making sure money is secure after daily services
  • Tidy and maintain salon reception area

Education

HIGHER DIPLOMA - MIS

Vision Institute of Professionals
01.2011 - 12.2011

DIPLOMA - MIS

Vision Institute of Professionals
01.2010 - 12.2010

FOUNDATION DIPLOMA - MIS

Vision Institute of Professionals
07.2009 - 12.2009

Skills

Data entry

Otherrelevant

  • Awarded Certificate of commendation for Book keeping in MIS
  • Certificate in soft skills

Timeline

Contact centre agent

CCI
01.2023 - Current

Polling Clerk

I.E.B.C
08.2022 - Current

Sales shop

Fragrance Market
03.2020 - 01.2021

Sales Agent

Jamii Towers Telecommunication Limited
01.2018 - 08.2020

Field Assistant (Research)

Millward Brown
01.2014 - 12.2017

Sales (promotion)

Unilever
09.2013 - 10.2013

Internship

United States International University
01.2012 - 12.2012

HIGHER DIPLOMA - MIS

Vision Institute of Professionals
01.2011 - 12.2011

DIPLOMA - MIS

Vision Institute of Professionals
01.2010 - 12.2010

FOUNDATION DIPLOMA - MIS

Vision Institute of Professionals
07.2009 - 12.2009

Receptionist

Premier Hair and Beauty College
09.2008 - 10.2008
Felista Gichure