Mbabu Jeniffer
hospitality professional
Kiambu
Summary
To develop a highly competent and hospitable environment that provides professional growth as Well as finding a challenging position in an organization where being a creative and innovative thinker will meet my competencies, in professional skills and education experience that will exploit the potential in me as I am keen to achieve further professional development.
Am highly skilled technologist with expertise in hospitality who is committed to contribute management and technical expertise to a dynamic organization in the field of higher learning and technical skills institutions
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Department of Hospitality Management Technician
Mount Kenya University
10.2016 - Current
- Working as the in-charge of the hospitality training laboratory in the department
- Assisting in the training of the students in housekeeping and in both the food and beverage production and service
- Working on the budget and cost controls of the training laboratories
- Representing the laboratory section in the school board management and quality assurance meetings
- Supervising the ordering, purchasing, receiving and issuing out of the kitchen products.
Head of the Department Hospitality Management
Uzuri Institute
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Teaching both food and beverage theory and practical’s and other hospitality related subjects
- Coordinating the hospitality and tourism department affairs at the Nairobi campus
- Coordinating student placement for attachments assessing them and supervising project writing
- Representing Nairobi campus in the strategic meetings.
In-charge of the catering department
Evans Sunrise Medical Center
11.2007 - 12.2010
- Working as the in-charge of the catering department in the hospital
- Representing the department in the management and quality assurance meetings
- Supervising the ordering, purchasing, receiving and issuing out of the kitchen products
- Working on the cost controls of the food and beverage production in the department
- Preparing menus for the main kitchen and the hospital cafeteria
- Worked both in the production and service of the meals and beverages.
Education
Master of Science - Hospitality Management
Mount Kenya University
Thika Kiambu County 04.2022 - Current
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Mount Kenya University
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
09.2011 - 05.2013
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Kenya Industrial Training Institute
Certificate in cake making and decoration
01.2011 - 05.2011
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Thika Institute of Technology (Now) Mount Kenya University
Diploma in Hospitality Management
09.2004 - 05.2007
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Millage Computers
Certificate in Computer Studies
09.2006 - 05.2006
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Consolata Girls High School
Kenya Certificates of Secondary Education
02.2003 - 05.2005
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Reverend Ikingi Boarding Primary School.
Kenya Certificates of Primary Education
01.1994 - 05.1997
Masters in hospitality management - undefined
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management - undefined
09.2011 - 05.2013
Diploma in Hospitality Management - undefined
09.2004 - 05.2007
Profiledetails
Mbabu Jeniffer Gakii, 05/03/83, Female, Kenyan, 23561016, Christian, P.O Box 202-60401, jeniffermbabu@gmail.com, 0723 932 862
Attachmentexperiences
- 01/2014, 04/2014, Sarova Salt lick Game Lodge
- 10/2013, 12/2013, Windsor Golf hotel & Country club
- 01/2007, 03/2007, Midland Hotel Nakuru
- 01/2006, 03/2006, Block hotels Kenya Lake Baringo Club
Interestsleisureactivities
- Reading inspiration books.
- Reading and writing poems
- Attending seminars and conferences
- Swimming and traveling
- Exploring natural and manmade attraction sites and hiking and camping
Attributes
I am a fast learner with a masterly of professional skill in hospitality industry, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. I have a proven track record of effective management with a strong knowledge of the technical skills and commitment to delivering accurate results and maintaining laboratory efficiency with ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively. Am self-driven and work independently and a good collaborative team player with a builder spirit in a dynamic work environment with a good interpersonal relationship and strong written and verbal communication skills both spoken and written English and Kiswahili and able to socialize with anyone and everyone of all kind.
References
- Mr. Samuel Irungu, Director academic affairs, Boma International Hospitality College, P.O Box 26601-00100-GPO, Nairobi, Kenya, irungusamwel@yahoo.com, 0714 816 192
- Dr Ray Mutinda, Head of Program, Murang’a University of Technology, P.O Box 75-10200, Murang’a, Kenya, rmutinda@yahoo.com, 0721-472441
- Dr. Kelvin Serem, Program leader, Mount Kenya University, P.O Box 342-01000, Thika, Kenya, kkimel@mku.ac.ke, 0721-102359
Timeline
Master of Science - Hospitality Management
Mount Kenya University
04.2022 - Current
Masters in hospitality management - undefined
01.2022 - Current
Department of Hospitality Management Technician
Mount Kenya University
10.2016 - Current
Head of the Department Hospitality Management
Uzuri Institute
08.2014 - 06.2015
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Mount Kenya University
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
09.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management - undefined
09.2011 - 05.2013
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Kenya Industrial Training Institute
Certificate in cake making and decoration
01.2011 - 05.2011
In-charge of the catering department
Evans Sunrise Medical Center
11.2007 - 12.2010
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Millage Computers
Certificate in Computer Studies
09.2006 - 05.2006
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Thika Institute of Technology (Now) Mount Kenya University
Diploma in Hospitality Management
09.2004 - 05.2007
Diploma in Hospitality Management - undefined
09.2004 - 05.2007
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Consolata Girls High School
Kenya Certificates of Secondary Education
02.2003 - 05.2005
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Reverend Ikingi Boarding Primary School.
Kenya Certificates of Primary Education
01.1994 - 05.1997
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