Interacting with people and building relationships
Getrude Kurgat
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Nairobi,30
Summary
I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to serve.
I’m a visionary; able to connect the present and the future, a team player; appreciative of the value and contribution of each member for effectiveness and productivity, a good communicator; recognizing its significance to create momentum and synergy in the working environment, innovative; able to use available resources to creatively achieve institutional goals, Perceptive and analytical; ensuring objectivity and focus of effort towards the vision of the institution, intentional and thoughtful; following through on tasks to achieve excellence and very passionate; bringing vibrancy and enthusiasm in undertaking challenging and simple tasks alike.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Youth Mentor
The Navigators Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2019 - Current
- Worked within a dynamic team to accomplish the vision and the mission of the organization.
- Saved approximately $150 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed large project budgets of upto $6900.
- Coordinated a team of 15 to plan and carry out a project worth approximately $1800.
- Planned and organized cross-cultural programme.
- Mentored over 50 university students within a period of 4 years.
- Fund-raised an annual budget of approximately $5900 for work and personal expense for a period of 4 year.
- Developed over 100 partners to support the work.
- Forged partnerships with different like-minded organizations and fostered excellent useful relationships that have resulted in more efficient operations.
- Trained and equipped emerging leaders with the necessary knowledge and skills to become the next generation leaders.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to social, spiritual and psychological problems.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to write news letters and updates to relevant partners and other communications.
- Managed team of co-workers, overseeing operations of the daily running of the ministry activities.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Attachee
Ministry of Public Works and R.I.M.M. Global
Nakuru
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
- Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for [Type] projects and gained client approval on costs.
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
- Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality of all information for existing and prospective clients to protect personal and business interests.
Administrative Assistant
Kagaki School
Nakuru
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Created presentations to inform, motivate and persuade internal and external audiences.
- Monitored office calendars to plan meetings, activities and travel to maximize productivity.
- Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow and readability.
- Scheduled office equipment repair and maintenance to extend equipment lifespan and prevent unplanned downtime.
Education
Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying -
The University of Nairobi
Nairobi 09.2014 - 12.2018
Certificate in Counseling Psychology, -
Serein College
Nakuru 11.2017 - 12.2017
No Degree -
Moi Girls High School
Eldoret 04.2001 -
No Degree -
Kagaki School
Nakuru 04.2001 -
Skills
Dependable and Responsible
Confident and clear communicator
Highly adaptable
Excellent interpersonal skills
Cultural sensitivity
Organization prowess
Detail oriented and wonderful leadership skills
Excellent listener
Diligence and consistency
Resource mobilization
Fund-raising skills
Partnership development skills
Mentoring
Interests
Taking long nature walks
Learning and engaging in new experiences.
These experiences fill me with a sense of wonder and adventure that fills work and life with great suspense and anticipation. They truly are a great motivator in what may be life's mundane routine.
Timeline
Youth Mentor
The Navigators Kenya
02.2019 - Current
Certificate in Counseling Psychology, -
Serein College
11.2017 - 12.2017
Attachee
Ministry of Public Works and R.I.M.M. Global
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying -
The University of Nairobi
09.2014 - 12.2018
Administrative Assistant
Kagaki School
01.2014 - 08.2014
No Degree -
Moi Girls High School
04.2001 -
No Degree -
Kagaki School
04.2001 -