LOUISA OWITI
Education
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
Self-motivated, committed, and determined to achieve set goals. Highly organized with a sense of responsibility and capacity to work hard under pressure and be flexible in fast-paced or changing environments. An outgoing volunteer providing experience helping non-profit organizations with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Driven by a desire to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Intern Engineer
Coopers
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Contributed to the successful completion of safety audits by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practices.
- I assisted in troubleshooting equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime and loss of productivity.
- Communicated with the engineering team to discuss methods to improve processes and performance.
- Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
- I worked closely with engineers and assisted with product testing.
AISEC Volunteer
AILES
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities. I mentored high school students
- Assisted with various philanthropic HIV/AIDS and drug-related events
- Supported public relations efforts by representing the organization at various community events, building positive relationships with potential supporters.
- Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
Administrative Assistant
New Life Home Trust
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Windows Explorer, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and Outlook were all used
- Customer relations:I was able to interact and relate to some of the important trust donors and shareholders
- Flexible and Adaptive: I would occasionally take on additional responsibilities such as working at the reception desk
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
KCA UNIVERSITY
Nairobi,Kenya 01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Nairobi,Kenya 09.2016 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
ST GEORGES GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
Nairobi,Kenyaundefined
ST HANNAHS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Skills
Organization and planning - I thrive where there is structure and routine I have learnt to tailor my life to emphasize this through the use of planners and my environments are normally highly organizedTeamwork and collaboration – Working on various group projects has helped me appreciate peoples’ different strengths and the beauty of seamlessly working together to finish an assignmentGenuine enjoyment of helping others - I have a genuine love for service and I have thus been involved in a lot of volunteer work over the years especially around my two passions of children and the environment
References
Will be provided upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
KCA UNIVERSITY
01.2024 - Current
Intern Engineer
Coopers
08.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
09.2016 - 12.2024
AISEC Volunteer
AILES
06.2015 - 08.2015
Administrative Assistant
New Life Home Trust
01.2014 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
ST GEORGES GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
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ST HANNAHS PRIMARY SCHOOL
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