Martha Kihumba
Nairobi,30
Summary
To gain industry experience in the legal field preferably in the human rights sector through an entry-level opportunity while leveraging the knowledge and experience acquired to create value for the organization. Hardworking Student offering work experience and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Kikuyu Law Courts
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Management of the courts' tracking system,
- Registration of twenty new cases daily as well as tracking their progress,
- Drafting legal documents in the courtroom
- Assisting members of the public in navigating the court system
- Drafting administrative records in the court registries
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Junior Clinician
Strathmore Law Clinic
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork,
- Played a critical role in the organization and the running of the workshop on the Malabo Protocol inter-university conference and was awarded for the same,
- Created examinations and evaluated prisoners for their paralegal training,
- Consulted with other Clinic members on ongoing projects,
- Analyzed data from over 100 case files during Legal Aid week and other consultations to create a concise report for feedback
- Worked with two key partner groups to maintain the Clinic's relations and promote projects
Intern Librarian
PCEA Mama Ngina Primary School
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Created a database for the organization's library
- Managed over 100 students daily
- Improved literacy skills of elementary school students by conducting writing workshops
- Acted as an executive assistant for the deputy principal
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline library activities.
Social Relations Manager
Kibagare Initiative(CBO)
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Oversee internal communications,
- Facilitate external communications with donors and the public,
- Ideate and execute social media campaigns to attract donors
- Manage engagements
- Oversee filming, script writing and content creation for social media accounts
- Improved marketing to attract new donor.
Education
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya04-2026
Bachelor of Law -
Strathmore University
Nairobi, 3001.2023
High School Diploma -
Nova Pioneer Girls High School
Nairobi, 3004.2021
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Innovation
- Communication
- Research
- Team Collaboration
- Critical thinking
- File systems maintenance
- Clerical Support
Strong Academic Record
Creative and Resourceful
Accomplishments
- Established the St. John's Ambulance Club in Strathmore University and facilitated the training and certification of the first members of the club under the 13thSenate
- Voted outstanding student at the Malabo Protocol symposium held at Strathmore University 2022
- Holds multiple debate awards from the Nova Pioneer Debate Club, and other national debate tournaments such as the Great Debater's Challenge
- Multiple Model United Nations honorary mentions from the Sub-Saharan African Model United Nations(SAIMUN) 2018 and 2019 and Africa Leadership Academy Model African Union 2018(ALAMAU)
- Participated and won several medals, awards as well as a spot in the Tournament of Champions held in Yale University for the World Scholars Cup, 2019
Languages
English- Fluent
Kiswahili-Native
Spanish- Intermediate
Leadershippositionsheld
- Senator, 13TH Presidential Senate, Strathmore University 2021-2022
- President, Nova Pioneer Girls High School 2019
- Blue House Captain, Nova Pioneer Girls High School 2018
References
- TED IHA THOYA, President, 14th Student Council, Strathmore University, +254711619432, ted.thoya@strathmore.edu
- ROSELYNE MUTEMI, Educator, +254 726 272337
Extracurricular Activities
Member of AIESEC in Strathmore 2023
Hobbies and Interests
- Art
- Philosophy discussions and events
- Creative writing and Blogging
- Travel
Computerproficiencyskills
- Microsoft: Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- QuickBooks
Writing
I am a blogger and published writer. I am published in an anthology ' Qwani' and I enjoy writing short stories and private commissions for friends and family
Timeline
Intern
Kikuyu Law Courts
04.2023 - 06.2023
Intern Librarian
PCEA Mama Ngina Primary School
04.2022 - 06.2022
Junior Clinician
Strathmore Law Clinic
01.2022 - 04.2023
Social Relations Manager
Kibagare Initiative(CBO)
01.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Law -
Strathmore University
High School Diploma -
Nova Pioneer Girls High School
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