Rachel Waithira Muiruri
Nyeri
Summary
Administrative with outstanding organizational skills and dedication to creating an environment of smooth workflow; clear and consistent communication and collaboration and cohesion among and within the organization.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
The International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
2019.11 - 2021.12
- Cassava propagation using tissue culture techniques including, initiation, multiplication, acclimatization, virus cleaning and molecular diagnosis for cassava viruses
- Preparing clean cassava varieties for transit to the Ibadan, Nigeria genebank within a timeframe
- Training students visiting the KEPHIS tissue culture laboratory
- Maintaining over 200 cassava varieties in the growth room.
Internship
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)
2018.10 - 2019.10
- Took part in various laboratory processes of testing for the presence of pests and diseases in crops
- Familiarized myself with ISO standards and the quality management system used by the station
- Developed GIS maps for various projects
- Took part in gathering evidence for the staff and station’s work plan and performance contract.
Personalized Shopping
2015.03 - 2018.09
- Shopping for clothes on orders from individual clients and delivery
- This entails taking clients’ measurements, shopping for the specified item, delivering, constant correspondence with the client and online marketing.
Projects Manager
Klay-klay Group of Companies Limited
2012.02 - 2014.05
- Developing schedules and budgets for projects
- Client correspondence by email and phone
- Following up on client responsibilities and setting up client meetings
- Drafting contracts and proposals
- Office Management.
Intern
PANAFCON Limited
2011.01 - 2011.04
- Took part in various projects related to engineering and environmental consulting
- Collection of data at a borehole located near a service station in South Coast Mombasa to check for contamination with petroleum
- KENHA Resettlement Action Plan
- Data collection and entry for the development of the National Water Master Plan 2030 study
- Holding forte for the Office Administrator.
Education
Master of Science in Plant Breeding -
Kenyatta University
07.2025
GIS Mapping -
Regional Centre For Mapping of Resources For Development
2017-02
Bachelor of Science (Plant Ecology and Environmental Science) -
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
2012-06
French studies -
Alliance Francaise, Nairobi
01.2008
Secondary School Education -
Mahiga Girls’ Secondary School
2006-12
Primary School Education -
Nyamachaki Primary School
2002-12
Skills
Project Work Planning
Client Correspondence
Office Management
Meeting Facilitation
Budget Preparation
GIS Mapping
Emailaddress
rachelmw15@gmail.com
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/15/88
References
- Dr Morag Ferguson, Crop Germplasm Scientist and Molecular Breeder, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), m.ferguson@cgiar.org, +254 733524685
- Dr Catherine Muui, Lecturer, Kenyatta University, Muui.catherine@ku.ac.ke, +254 710511221
- Beatrice Kathure, Human Resource, Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Bkathure@co-op.bank.co.ke, +254721470346
Hobbies and Interests
- Leadership
- Plant Propagation
- Personalized shopping
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
The International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
2019.11 - 2021.12
Internship
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)
2018.10 - 2019.10
Personalized Shopping
2015.03 - 2018.09
Projects Manager
Klay-klay Group of Companies Limited
2012.02 - 2014.05
Intern
PANAFCON Limited
2011.01 - 2011.04
French studies -
Alliance Francaise, Nairobi
Master of Science in Plant Breeding -
Kenyatta University
GIS Mapping -
Regional Centre For Mapping of Resources For Development
Bachelor of Science (Plant Ecology and Environmental Science) -
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
Secondary School Education -
Mahiga Girls’ Secondary School
Primary School Education -
Nyamachaki Primary School