Joshua OMONDI ONYANGO
Nairobi
Summary
Experienced Desktop Publishing and Information and Communication Technology specialist. I have a flair for publication layout and a natural talent for organizing complex information clearly and logically to achieve the desired presentations. My experience spans over 20 years, ICT department where I performed the IT services and coordinated desktop publishing functions and administration. I am also versatile with design, typesetting and formatting simple to complex publications for individual, business, and corporate needs. I also perform data entry and transformation from one format to another, utilizing the various desktop publishing applications and editing tools to produce desired outputs based on provided specifications. I am keen to details and adaptable to new situations and challenges.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelancer
ICT/DTP
02.2021 - Current
- Provided consultancy service in formatting and printing of various publication for the following establishments in Kenya:
- Anglican Development Services (ADS), Kenya and Community Health Partners based in Narok County, working on their (Strategic Plans, Annual Reports, Event Programmes.
- Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK), Strategic Plans and Policy Manuals
- Little Angels Network – Design and formatted various forms, adoption procedure flow charts and printing
- ADS South Rift, Nakuru Kenya. Designed and formatted their Full Strategic Plan, Popular version and printed copies
- ACK Shinyanga Parish – Strategic Plan and brochures.
- ACK Emmanuel Riruta Parish - Strategic Plan
- Even programme for various individuals and organisations
- Logo Designs and business template for various business start-up.
ICT Officer
NCCK
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Summary of main duties and responsibilities.
- Performing ICT System Administration: Data processing, office automation, setup and installation and maintenance, user support, and staff onboarding training.
- Coordinating and performing desktop publishing and production of information and communication materials.
- Liaising with printing firms and designers for out-of-scope productions.
- Events planning committee member with key responsibility in development and production of event materials.
ICT Officer
RFH Hospital
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Summary of main duties and responsibilities.
- Management and administration of IT department: Data processing, office automation, setup and installation and maintenance, user support, and onboarding staff training.
- In charge of design and production of hospital business forms.
ICT Assistant
NCCK
01.2004 - 05.2019
- Summary of main duties and responsibilities.
- Performing ICT System Administration: Data processing, office automation, setup and installation and maintenance, user support, and staff onboarding training.
- Coordinating and performing desktop publishing and production of information and communication materials.
- Liaising with printing firms and designers for out-of-scope productions.
- Events planning committee member with key responsibility in development and production of event materials.
Documentation Assistant
NCCK
01.1993 - 12.2003
- Summary of main duties and responsibilities.
- Perform records appraisal, cataloging, and retrieval, web development.
- Perform design, layout, and typesetting of publications and storage management.
- Operate high-volume copiers, large and small laminators, and binding and finishing machines to finalize projects per establishment needs.
- IT Support.
- Typesetting – Newspaper, Newsletters production.
Education
Higher Diploma - Management Information System Unit
Kenya College of Communication Technology (KCCT) (Now Multi Media University)
Nairobi, Kenya01.2005
Diploma - Management Information System
Kenya College of Communication Technology (KCCT) (Now Multi Media University)
Nairobi, Kenya01.1993
Data Processing Management, Information Technology I & II, Information Technology, Business Communications, Microcomputers and Networked Systems and Programming Project
Kenya School of Professional Studies
Nairobi, Kenya01.1991
Certificate - Desktop Publishing and Computer Operations
Starcom Softwares
Nairobi, Kenya01.1990
National Certificate - Account Clerk
Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI)
Eldoret, Kenya01.1990
Skills
- Information and Communication Technology: IT Maintenance, User support, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook; Zoom, Google Suite, Webex
- Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing and Operations: Graphics design typesetting and formatting and basic Photo editing Versatile in the use of production application like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDraw, logo design, formatting, and layouts tools
- Data Processing and Management: Data entry, Transcriptions, Virtual Assistance, and Typing
- Information and Communication Technology
- Graphic design and typesetting (DTP)
- Data Entry and processing
References
- Bwibo, Adieri, Executive Director, bwibo.adieri@adskenya.org, 0717 404167, Anglican Development Services, Nairobi, Kenya, 00603, P. O. Box 25196
- Andrew, Wekesa, ICT Manager, awekesa@ncck.org, 0733 807 588, National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), Nairobi, Kenya, 00100, P. O. Box 45009
Certification
- Virtual Assistance
- Transcription
- Data Management
- Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
- Fire Safety
- Fiction Writing
- Youth Ministry
Languages
Languages: English, Swahili
DETAILED QUALIFICATIONS
- I have done a few units in Diploma and higher Diploma in Management Information Systems, Desktop Publishing Certificate, with experience in typesetting and formatting various publications namely: newspapers and newsletters, magazines, and books, among other business publications, and a touch-typing speed of 45wpm.
- I have over 20 years of experience in Information and Communication Technology and specialization in desktop publishing and multi-tasked with information and communication technology (ICT), and knowledge and familiarity with different textual and graphic file types.
- Mastery level of proficiency with a variety of electronic desktop publishing and editing systems like Microsoft Suite, Adobe Illustrator, and CorelDraw suite, enough to generate the desired production of a publication, and can quickly adopt to other desired applications.
- Experienced with creating medium to complex electronic documents and templates according to individual, commercial, and corporate customer specifications.
- Versatile with data transformation or conversion of various data formats (e.g., Text to MSWord or other formats, PDF to MSWord, MSWord to PDF.
- I am able to perform effective file maintenance and file management, including saving, naming, backing up, deleting, and archiving documents according to established policies and procedures.
- Familiar with the printing process and newspaper production schedules.
- I am also ready to learn different systems and adapt to new environment and systems.
Timeline
Freelancer
ICT/DTP
02.2021 - Current
ICT Officer
NCCK
11.2019 - 01.2021
ICT Officer
RFH Hospital
05.2019 - 09.2019
ICT Assistant
NCCK
01.2004 - 05.2019
Documentation Assistant
NCCK
01.1993 - 12.2003
Diploma - Management Information System
Kenya College of Communication Technology (KCCT) (Now Multi Media University)
Data Processing Management, Information Technology I & II, Information Technology, Business Communications, Microcomputers and Networked Systems and Programming Project
Kenya School of Professional Studies
Certificate - Desktop Publishing and Computer Operations
Starcom Softwares
National Certificate - Account Clerk
Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI)
Higher Diploma - Management Information System Unit
Kenya College of Communication Technology (KCCT) (Now Multi Media University)