Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Published Papers
Awards
Publications
Other Qualifications
References
Other Positions Held
Training
Timeline
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Thomas Opiyo Okumu

Thomas Opiyo Okumu

Consultant
Eldoret

Summary

Seeking a position that allows me to apply my strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with my passion for continuous learning, to make a positive impact and contribute to the overall goals of the organization.

Self-directed and innovative professional with a proven record of initiating and setting goals for programs by the organization’s strategic objectives. I have over 15 years of experience identifying, planning, managing, and structuring work plans related to community development projects, and the psychosocial well-being of people to enhance sustainable social development. I have the ability to develop and implement innovative programs that support the strategic direction of the organization coupled with great knowledge on children and community mobilization. My focus is to secure a position within the organization where I will exercise the skills and experience I have gathered over the years, to support the organization to make a difference in society.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

PART – TIME LECTURER

Mount Kenya University
04.2023
  • Experience of supervising and guiding the students on their projects and providing key inputs in research work, proficient in preparation of study materials and the other development and practical training sessions for students, proven track record of conducting the workshops in educational events for enhancing student’s knowledge

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The Heart to Action Organization
10.2022
  • Successfully oversee executive leadership, organization’s training by aligning the organization’s objectives and missions to those of donors to increase revenue and growth and develop integrated strategies.

PROGRAM ADVISOR

Envision by World strides
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Developed and implemented plans for individuals to achieve greater independence, their daily goals and community integration.

Direct Support Professional

Echoing Hills Village
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Made sure that all workers under my leadership operated their day-day operations of helping the residence accordance with requirements, agency policy and quality program standards and that all the workers and residence enjoyed the cordial relationship.

FRONT OFFICE Supervisor

International Student and Faculty Services - Ohio University
08.2020 - 04.2022
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem solving skills that maintained team efficiency and organize workflows to meet daily demand.

peer advisor

International Student and Faculty Services - Ohio University
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Applied my strong background experience of being an international student to help international students settle in a foreign country.

chief of policy and partnership for community services

Heart to Action Organization
01.2018 - 07.2020
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with the executive partners to establish and achieve long term objectives, providing organization with strong and sustainable organizational leadership

Country director

New Life Bible College and Seminary
01.2008 - 07.2020
  • Researched and instituted behavior management strategies for education, increasing their comprehension and developing a rapport and a culture of caring among students.

Religious minister

Global Empowerment Christian Center
01.2008 - 07.2020
  • Assisted in the formation of this organization and its operation by single handedly raising funds to buy their land, helped in making sure that the land has its title deed
  • Have also assisted in making sure that the organization has its leadership in place, program implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the projects.

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) International Development Studies - undefined

Ohio University
Athens, OH

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Development Studies - undefined

Mount Kenya University
Thika, Kiambu

Certificate – Public Administration and Evaluation - undefined

KISII University

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

64 SECONDARY SCHOOL

Skills

Communication skills: Excellent at verbally communicating effectively with teams inside and outside the organization and maintaining good and professional working relationsundefined

Published Papers

  • The Socioeconomic Impact: Assessing the Risk and Burden of Malaria on Vulnerable Populations in Kenya, International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE& Health, 45(2), 19–29, https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i21516
  • Effects of Drugs and Substance Abuse on Students’ Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Turkana County, Kenya: Research Methodology Formulation, Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science, 37(1), 51–61, https://doi.org/10.9734/jesbs/2024/v37i11297

Awards

  • Academic Achievement
  • Extracurricular Activities

Publications

  • The Socioeconomic Impact: Assessing the Risk and Burden of Malaria on Vulnerable Populations in Kenya, International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE& Health, 45(2), 19–29, https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i21516
  • Effects of Drugs and Substance Abuse on Students’ Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Turkana County, Kenya: Research Methodology Formulation, Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science, 37(1), 51–61, https://doi.org/10.9734/jesbs/2024/v37i11297

Other Qualifications

  • Certificate in Computer Applications; Ken Africa Data Solution
  • Medical Administration Certification
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

References

  • Diane Cahill, Director of Operations, Ohio University, cahilld@ohio.edu
  • Dr. Benson Chinungo, Program Manager, Heart to Action Organization, heart@hearttoaction.org
  • Dr. Abraham Murgor, Head of Department, Mount Kenya University, amurgor@mku.ac.ke

Other Positions Held

  • Executive Administrative Assistant - Policy and Finance, Eltofam Foundation, Eldoret, Kenya, 01/2017 - 07/2020
  • Content Supervisor, Kenya Population and Housing Census, Eldoret, Kenya, 05/2019 - 09/2019
  • Director/Lecturer, Kingdom Empowerment Bible College, Kenya, 01/2008 - 07/2020
  • Director, Global Empowerment Christian Center, Kenya, 01/2007 - 07/2020

Training

  • Leadership, Administration and Management, Northwestern Christian University, Florida, 01/2019 - 11/2020
  • New Life Bible College and Seminary, Hillsville, Virginia, 01/2013 - 02/2018
  • Landmark Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, 01/2011 - 11/2013
  • Landmark Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, 01/2009 - 11/2011

Timeline

PART – TIME LECTURER

Mount Kenya University
04.2023

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The Heart to Action Organization
10.2022

PROGRAM ADVISOR

Envision by World strides
06.2022 - 09.2022

peer advisor

International Student and Faculty Services - Ohio University
08.2021 - 02.2022

Direct Support Professional

Echoing Hills Village
04.2021 - 04.2022

FRONT OFFICE Supervisor

International Student and Faculty Services - Ohio University
08.2020 - 04.2022

chief of policy and partnership for community services

Heart to Action Organization
01.2018 - 07.2020

Country director

New Life Bible College and Seminary
01.2008 - 07.2020

Religious minister

Global Empowerment Christian Center
01.2008 - 07.2020

Master of Arts (M.A.) International Development Studies - undefined

Ohio University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Development Studies - undefined

Mount Kenya University

Certificate – Public Administration and Evaluation - undefined

KISII University

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

64 SECONDARY SCHOOL
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