Venessa Ominde
Sustainable Energy And Enviromental Expert
Bukhaywa
Summary
Passionate about renewable energy and environmental sustainability research, seeking environments that allow for knowledge expansion and skill utilization. Seeking a challenging role in a stimulating and dynamic environment that values results and promotes both individual and team growth. Utilizes a pragmatic approach to provide timely and cost-effective solutions using modern technology. Values assertiveness and expressing opinions for the benefit of the team. Committed to fast-tracking sustainable change as a continental and local youth leader.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Projects and Communications Director
Soldier Fly Diverse Limited
06.2024 - Current
- Develop and manage internal and external communication materials for the company
- Lead and execute digital campaigns, and communicate effectively with prospects, clients, and the SFDL team
- Support inventory maintenance, and digital training activities, and ensure timely product delivery
- Facilitate client onboarding and assist in various duties and special projects assigned by the immediate manager
- Lead ideation, management, and delivery of technical projects
- Project Manager of the Youth In Sustainable Aquaculture Challenge Fund
- Model overground ponds designed for Azolla, Duckweed, and catfish
- Developing fertilizers for both horticulture, aquaculture, and herbs and spices
Program Lead (Volunteer)
Primacy Youth Development Initiative
08.2023 - Current
- Identifying funding opportunities
- Assisting in proposal drafting and funding applications
- Serving as the spokesperson and ambassador
- Fundraising event planning and execution
- Cultivating strategic partnerships
- Staying updated and applying industry knowledge
- Co-program designer of the Sustainable Education and Leadership for Africa Fellowship
Trainee
Parakete Institute
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Agile Project Management
- Scrum Project Management
- Lean Six Sigma Project Management (White-Belt)
Trainee Guided Projects Program
Student Energy
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared project documents including the Project Charter and Project Plan
- Conducted feasibility studies to identify a suitable site
- Sent out RFPs to identify a suitable EPC for project execution
- Collaborated with the selected EPC throughout the installation process to facilitate knowledge transfer
- Managed the project's Instagram page
Renewable Energy Intern
Homebiogas
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Installation of biogas systems
- Operation and maintenance of biogas systems
- Financial data logging
- Reception of potential customers
- Content creation and management
- Identification of potential partnerships and opportunities
Renewable Energy and Environmental Conservation Intern
Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Jamhuri Energy Centre
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Seedling preservation and management
- Cookstove and fireless cooker fabrication
- Solar photovoltaic and biogas systems maintenance
- Bookkeeping
- Traineeships
Education
Bachelor of Science - Renewable Energy and Environmental Physics (Hons)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
09.2019 - 06.2024
Diploma - Legal Studies
Alison
12.2018 - 04.2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Naivasha Girls’ Secondary School
02.2015 - 11.2018
Skills
Team leadership skills
Personal Competences
Advanced, Native, Moderate, Developed good communication skills as the Secretary-General of the JKUAT Association of Green Energy and the Student Energy Chapter at JKUAT., Leadership and organizational skills demonstrated through my roles in various associations, including organizing activities such as tree planting, training, and fundraising, and corresponding with the university administration and outside parties to plan activities. Community Manager of the Sustainable Education and Leadership for Africa Fellowship., Proficient in Windows, most Office Suites, and Google Suites, assembly programming (Z80CPU), C++, building websites on Squarespace and WordPress (SFDL), graphic design using Canva, and using Notion and Asana for project management., Demonstrated through involvement in Student Energy’s Guided Projects Program, the Solar Electrification of Gachororo Primary School, and the Global Sustainability Bootcamp by How to Change the World. African Youth Mentorship Project co-designer, SELA Fellowship Program Lead, and Partnerships Lead.
Driving Licence
Category B (Manual and Automatic Light Weight Vehicle)
Projects
- Youth In Sustainable Aquaculture challenge fund Grantee project, 2024-2025, Creating 45 sustainable dignified jobs for young people, bringing my capstone project to life through solar biomass drier to prevent post-harvest agricultural losses, increasing inputs through BSF feed production., KES 1.8 million
- Solar Electrification Project at Gachororo Primary School, 2022-2023, 5kW system and 5kWh Lithium-ion backup, Student Energy Guided Projects -10,000 CAD$. The project benefited 2000 students in their preprimary primary and secondary education with a sustainable source of energy.
Conferences
- Delegate and Exhibitor at the Youth Energy Summit 2023
- Delegate at the Student Energy Summit 2023 and COP28
- Delegate at the United Civil Society Conference (UNCSC) 2024 conference in Nairobi
Hobbies
- Reading novels
- Swimming
- Cooking
- Playing guitar
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/08/00
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Kenyan
Broad Area Of Specialisation
- Agriculture (Black Soldier Fly and Catfish farming)
- Clean cooking technologies
- Solar photovoltaic installation
- Environmental protection
- Sustainable energy practices
- Foresight
- Communication
Awards
- Best Overall Award for How to Change the World
- Education for Sustainable Development-Social Impact Award
- Students for SDGs; Africa Queen of Energy Student Award
- Star Organiser of the Institution of Green Engineers’ Energathon 2023
Accomplishments
Wrote a winning business proposal that was awarded Ksh 1,800,000 to create 45 decent jobs for young people through BSF as inputs, develop a hybrid solar biomass drier to reduce post-harvest losses and catfish farming through the Youth In Sustainable Aquaculture Project
Certification
Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) - Project Management Institute.
Timeline
Projects and Communications Director
Soldier Fly Diverse Limited
06.2024 - Current
Trainee
Parakete Institute
05.2024 - 06.2024
Program Lead (Volunteer)
Primacy Youth Development Initiative
08.2023 - Current
Renewable Energy Intern
Homebiogas
01.2023 - 03.2023
Trainee Guided Projects Program
Student Energy
08.2022 - 10.2023
Renewable Energy and Environmental Conservation Intern
Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Jamhuri Energy Centre
01.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Renewable Energy and Environmental Physics (Hons)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
09.2019 - 06.2024
Diploma - Legal Studies
Alison
12.2018 - 04.2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Naivasha Girls’ Secondary School
02.2015 - 11.2018
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