Lewis Muthami Kariuki
Nairobi
Summary
Experienced textile skilled laborer with a strong focus on footwear and leather goods design. Proficient in pattern development and assembly, complemented by leadership in training and supervising laborers to enhance team performance and product quality. An extraordinary and multifaceted career in data analytics and international studies, which gives me a rare flair in the production of quality products.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Textile Skilled Laborer
Almatex Limited
Kiambu
01.2019 - 07.2025
- Pattern development and cutting of school ties.
- Ironing school uniforms.
- Assembling and stitching of small school ties.
- Assembling and stitching pants.
- Delivering products to customers.
- Training other laborers for similar roles.
- Supervising other laborers in my cadre.
Trainee
Training and Production Centre for Shoes Industry (TPCSI)
Thika
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Footwear design and pattern-making.
- Leather goods design and pattern-making.
- Grading patterns.
- Footwear and leather goods cutting and costing.
- Footwear and leather goods closing (assembling).
Energy Data Analyst
TFA and Company LLC
Doha
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted a monthly analysis of petroleum pricing and energy trends in Kenya.
- Drafted investment briefs and reports on trade and geopolitical developments in the energy sector.
- Produced insights on alternative energy and global petroleum trends.
Foreign Service Intern
Public Service Commission
Nairobi
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Attended and documented diplomatic and interagency meetings.
- Conducted guided research on foreign policy and development topics.
- Supported records management and protocol functions.
Research Assistant
Globe-track International
Nairobi
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Collected and entered data for national research projects.
- Conducted desk research, media tracking, and content editing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kerugoya Boys High School
11-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Diplomacy And International Studies
University of Nairobi
12-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Footwear And Leather Goods Manufacturing
Training And Production Centre For Shoe Industry
Skills
- Footwear design and pattern making
- Leather goods design and pattern making
- Grading patterns
- Footwear and leather goods cutting and costing
- Footwear and leather goods closing (assembly)
- Lasting of footwear
- Materials handling
- Power tools operation
- Mechanical aptitude
- Reliability
Certification
- Meal dpro: Monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning for development professionals
- Google Data Analytics
- Power BI for data visualization
- Diploma in project management
- Diploma in mental health
- Mastering national adaptation plans on climate change
- Climate change, peace, and security: understanding climate-related security risks
- Gender equality and competency training
- Youth participation in leadership, accountability, and governance
Languages
Embu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Swahili
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
Amb. Salim Mohammed Salim
Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
P.O. Box 30551-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
+254 703 503 810
muyaka2000@yahoo.com
Mr. Bernard Kariuki
Director, Almatex Limited
P.O. Box 70248-00400, Nairobi, Kenya
+254 734 348 560
almatexltd@gmail.com
Mr. Stephen Mwangi
Technical Operations Officer at TPCSI
P.O. Box 3586, 00100 Thika, Kenya
+254 718 660 161
tpcsi@leathercouncil.go.ke
Timeline
Trainee
Training and Production Centre for Shoes Industry (TPCSI)
07.2024 - 04.2025
Energy Data Analyst
TFA and Company LLC
04.2023 - 01.2024
Foreign Service Intern
Public Service Commission
02.2022 - 02.2023
Research Assistant
Globe-track International
03.2021 - 11.2021
Textile Skilled Laborer
Almatex Limited
01.2019 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Kerugoya Boys High School
Some College (No Degree) - Footwear And Leather Goods Manufacturing
Training And Production Centre For Shoe Industry
Bachelor of Arts - Diplomacy And International Studies
University of Nairobi
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