Vivian Ayuma Murwa
Nairobi
Summary
To work in a position that is dynamic, demands innovation, initiative and sharing of relevant skills that effectively contribute to overall teamwork in an organization and achieve quality productivity for my benefit as well as that of my employer.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Specification Engineer, Product line manager Wp EA
Mapei East Africa
06.2022 - Current
- Offer Technical Support to applicators, distributors and clients on the right and correct products to be used.
- Work with Quantity surveyors, structural Engineers and Architects in product specification.
- Designs training programs to enhance the skills and competencies of distributors and applicators.
- Conduct site visits to clients.
- Carry out product samples at site and during trainings.
- Conduct training to applicators, distributors and clients on product knowledge and applications.
- Support distributors with site visit and customer assurance.
- Assess training needs, develop curriculum, and deliver training sessions to improve applicators performance and align with Mapei’s core values.
- Ensure and maintain a healthy, safe, and secure working environment in compliance with the relevant industry, regulatory and legislative requirements, company procedures, regulatory authorities and requirements of customers.
- Construction chemical solution products: Waterproofing, Flooring (epoxy, PU, screeds), Repair systems, Sealants, Tile adhesives and grouts, Concrete protection, grouts, Sealing and bonding, primers, Self levelling screeds, Concrete admixtures, Sports systems, Resilient adhesives, Rebar protection
Specification Engineer
Pidilite Industries
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Dr. Fixit Waterproofing Experts
- Specify, approve and execution of both commercial & residential projects and Convert specifications into sales.
- Conduct seminars/webinars and other engagements with the influence community including contractors, Consultants, Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Applicators.
- Business generation from the attendees of various demand generation meets.
- Attending and organizing various training programs on construction chemicals.
- Responsible for closing the loop of specifiers and contractors.
- In charge of all the project works. From preliminary site visits, project execution and maintenance.
- Consultant on all waterproofing works.
- Site supervisor and guidance on all waterproofing projects for Dr.Fixit.
- In charge of all Technical support for Dr. Fixit Projects and customers.
- Train customers on proper use of the Dr. Fixit Products.
- Oversee proper training on all waterproofing works to dealers of Dr.Fixit.
- Represent Dr. Fixit in Waterproofing Symposiums and conferences.
- Dr. Fixit Waterproofing Experts
Sales and Project Coordinator
In Doors East Africa Ltd
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Preparation of client’s budgets and Quotations.
- Overall, In charge of customer service, project management and Sales department.
- Liaise with applicators on the progress of works.
- Offer Technical support on the project.
- Site visits to and supervision of projects.
Industrial attachment – Intern
East African Engineering Consultants
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Preparation of Expression of Interests (EOIs) and Request for Proposals.
- Design of Water, Storm Water and Sewerage Structure.
- Preparation of Feasibility Studies for Civil Engineering projects.
- Preparation of Tender Documents for Civil engineering projects.
- Project site visits and site organizations.
- Contract negotiations.
- Office Organization /Management.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil and Construction Engineering, Project Management
01.2011 - 12.2017
GPA: Second Class (Upper)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
01.2007 - 11.2010
GPA: Mean Grade B
Skills
Civil & Structural Engineering design
Water proofing specification and application
Training program design
Curriculum development
Training session delivery
Engineering software proficiency
Auto CAD
SewerCAD
WaterCAD
GlobalMapper
GoogleEarth
Civil3D
MSproject
Preparation of Expression of Interests (EOIs)
Design of Water Structures
Design of Storm Water Structures
Design of Sewerage Structures
Preparation of Feasibility Studies
Preparation of Tender Documents
Project site visits
Site organization
Contract negotiations
Accomplishments
- 08/2011 - 06/2013, Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Construction Engineering (Project Management), Technical University of Kenya, Second Class (Upper)
- 01/2005 - 12/2008, Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Lugulu Girls High School, Webuye, Mean Grade B+
Interests
Reading
Travelling
Teaching
Swimming
Strength And Skills
Civil & Structural Engineering design, Water proofing specification and application, Designs training programs to enhance the skills and competencies of water proofing distributors and applicators, Assess training needs, develop curriculum, and deliver training sessions to improve water proofing applicators performance, Skilled in engineering softwares and computer applications such as Auto CAD, SewerCAD, WaterCAD, GlobalMapper, GoogleEarth, Civil3D, MSproject, Preparation of Expression of Interests (EOIs), Design of Water, Storm Water and Sewerage Structure, Preparation of Feasibility Studies for Civil Engineering projects, Preparation of Tender Documents for Civil engineering projects, Project site visits and site organizations, Contract negotiations, A highly responsible, proactive, reliable, and a quick learning team player who designs workable solutions and tackles challenges in all tasks involved leading to achievement of set targets and objectives.
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Kenyan
Timeline
Specification Engineer, Product line manager Wp EA - Mapei East Africa
06.2022 - Current
Specification Engineer - Pidilite Industries
02.2020 - 06.2022
Sales and Project Coordinator - In Doors East Africa Ltd
03.2019 - 02.2020
Industrial attachment – Intern - East African Engineering Consultants
12.2017 - 06.2019
Technical University of Kenya - Bachelor of Engineering, Civil and Construction Engineering, Project Management
01.2011 - 12.2017
Lugulu Girls High School - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education,
01.2007 - 11.2010