IRENE WAIRIMU
Nairobi
Summary
Administrative professional adept at managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence. Excellent communication and organisational skills, with strong focus on confidentiality and professionalism. Proficient in office software and capable of supporting executives and teams efficiently.
Overview
2
2
Languages
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SECRETARY VOLUNTEER
Viwandani comprehensive community organization
Nairobi, Nairobi
01.2020 - Current
- Dealt with confidential and sensitive data and appropriately maintained records.
- Organised and maintained electronic and paper-based filing systems to ensure data confidentiality and facilitate easy access.
- Maintained organised filing system documenting business operations.
- Handled incoming calls and enquiries, providing professional assistance and directing to appropriate departments for resolution.
- Administered petty cash, processing reimbursements and managing expenses to adhere to budgetary guidelines.
- Coordinated and ensured implementation of projects.
- Coordinated school sponsorships by ensuring timely payment of fees, managing shopping needs, and monitoring progress for reporting to donors.
- Prepared and served nutritious breakfast for school children each morning.
- Mentored individuals while distributing sanitary packs to promote health and hygiene.
Internship counselling psychologist
Reuben center
Nairobi, Nairobi
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to address clients' emotional, psychological, and behavioural issues.
- Offered guidance and support to clients' families, educating them on how to best support their loved ones.
- Participated in regular supervision and continuing professional development activities to enhance therapeutic skills and knowledge.
Attachment
Mathari teaching and reffaral hospital
Nairobi, Nairobi
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to address clients' emotional, psychological, and behavioural issues.
- Developed personalised treatment plans in collaboration with clients, focusing on achieving specific, measurable goals.
- Counselled individuals with mental health conditions, facilitating coping strategies and resilience-building.
- Maintained confidential records of all client sessions, assessments, and treatment plans in compliance with professional standards.
- Guided and educated clients' families on effective support techniques to enhance clients' recovery.
- Communicated with family members to advocate for patient needs when patients were unable to self-advocate.
Education
Diploma - Front office
AMREF International university
Nairobi -Kenya 2024 - Current
Certificate - Counselling psychology
Nairobi women hospital college
Dagoreti 2022 - 2023
Certificate - Health care assisistant
Code blue medical training instiute
Nairobi -Kenya 2022 - 2023
Certificate - Front office
Our lady of mercy vocational training center
Nairobi -Kenya 2019 - 2020
Certificate - K.C.S.E
Kiima kiu secondary school
Makueni 2015 - 2018
Certificate - K.C.P.E
Mukuru primary school
Nairobi -Kenya 2004 - 2014
Skills
- Filing system management
- Filing organisation
- Documentation
- Project coordination
- Client relationship management
- Professional communication
- Telephone etiquette
- Email correspondence
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Swahili
Beginner
A1
Shakur njeru
- Director -Viwandani comprehensive community organization
- Tell: 0721179458
- Email: Shakur@Viwandani
Stanley Muriuki
- Director- Mega smart solutions
- Tell: 0729592131
Faith David
- Lecture: AMREF
- Tell:0721810512
Sr Dorothy kweyu
- Senior lecture :AMREF University
- Tell: 0727628765
Timeline
Internship counselling psychologist
Reuben center
09.2024 - 01.2025
Attachment
Mathari teaching and reffaral hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
SECRETARY VOLUNTEER
Viwandani comprehensive community organization
01.2020 - Current
Certificate - K.C.P.E
Mukuru primary school
2004 - 2014
Certificate - K.C.S.E
Kiima kiu secondary school
2015 - 2018
Certificate - Front office
Our lady of mercy vocational training center
2019 - 2020
Certificate - Health care assisistant
Code blue medical training instiute
2022 - 2023
Certificate - Counselling psychology
Nairobi women hospital college
2022 - 2023
Diploma - Front office
AMREF International university
2024 - Current