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- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.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
Activity Planning
Community Engagement
Community Outreach
Event Planning
Youth Mentoring
Data Entry
Community Relations
Cultural Sensitivity
Attention to Detail
Collaboration and Teamwork
Active Listening
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