Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Awards
Accomplishments
HOBBIES
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GERMAIN KIRUTHU

Nairobi

Summary

A highly motivated law and accounting student with a strong academic background and leadership skills. Passionate about tax, audit, data,policy creation and alternative dispute resolution with hands-on experience in legal research, client management, and project coordination. Seeking to contribute effectively to organizations in the corporate and financial sectors through a demonstrated eagerness to learn and develop in areas of expertise.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales and Accounting Associate

Office 2000 Plus
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed client accounts, ensuring accurate data entry and account tracking
  • Conducted product research and visited new clients to expand market reach
  • Developed persuasive communication and sales techniques through daily interactions with clients

Legal Attache / Assistant Project Lead

Strathmore Law Clinic
03.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated project tasks, ensuring adherence to clinic goals of ensuring access to justice
  • Conducted and organised various project visits
  • Conducted research and involved in a team that came up with a handbook to help Persons with intellectual disabilities

Legal Attache

Mombasa law Courts
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Drafted letters to the Judicial service commission on behalf of the magistrate
  • Conducted legal research and analysis, leading to multiple legal opinions
  • Assisted in drafting judgments and rulings for magistrates, gaining insight into legal reasoning

Education

SULUHU MEDIATION CENTER

LLB -

Strathmore University
12.2024

ACCA -

Strathmore University
12.2024

Data Protection Certificate -

Strathmore University
09.2023

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Legal Research
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Leadership
  • Record preparation
  • Expense tracking
  • Project accounting
  • Data entry
  • Leadership skills
  • Project planning
  • Project coordination
  • Project management
  • Organization skills
  • Client relations
  • Resource allocation
  • Critical design review
  • Team motivation
  • Innovation skills
  • Budget mastery
  • Attention to detail
  • Team leadership
  • Team collaboration
  • Quality assurance
  • Detail-oriented
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Flexible and adaptable

Certification

Certified Professional Mediator, Suluhu Mediation Center

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Kiswahili
Proficient
C2
Chinese
Elementary
A2
Spanish
Elementary
A2

Awards

  • Dean's List Certificate, 2023, Strathmore Law School
  • Dean's List Certificate, 2024, Strathmore Law School
  • Best in Wings of Hope Project, 2024, Strathmore Law Clinic

Accomplishments

  • Participated in mediation moots through the Suluhu Mediation Center, gaining valuable legal advocacy skills and deepening my understanding of mediation processes.
  • Recognized on the Dean's List for academic excellence in both my first and second years of study.
  • Successfully supervised a team to complete three impactful projects, reaching over 200 individuals during this time.
  • Drafted work plans and project design reports, all of which were successfully executed.
  • Completed a Data Protection course and graduated successfully.
  • Worked closely with magistrates, assisting in drafting several judgments, with some of my research contributing to the final judgments delivered.
  • Received a recognition award from the Strathmore Law Clinic for excellence in the Wings of Hope program—a community outreach initiative in partnership with the Wings of Hope Center, which supports girls who have experienced rape and abandonment.

HOBBIES

  • Music: I have always had a love for music and in particular playing of instruments. i have taken part in various recitals and played in school concerts and in church. I do play in my own personal free time as well and it is always a good break from the busy schedule.
  • Football: Being captain of my high school team has to be the greatest achievement so far. I have always loved playing and watching football. Testament to this is the support that I have for my team in the English premier leauge.
  • Photography: Photography helps to tell many stories of a certain event, day or scenery. It is one of the most expressive arts and I do surely carry around my camera everywhere i travel to.

Timeline

Sales and Accounting Associate

Office 2000 Plus
06.2024 - Current

Legal Attache

Mombasa law Courts
04.2024 - 06.2024

Legal Attache / Assistant Project Lead

Strathmore Law Clinic
03.2023 - Current

ACCA -

Strathmore University

Data Protection Certificate -

Strathmore University

SULUHU MEDIATION CENTER

LLB -

Strathmore University
GERMAIN KIRUTHU