My C.V.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To pursue a career in an organization whose focus is diplomacy, negotiation and development issues in the region

SUMMARY OF SKILLS
. Interpersonal and communication skills
. Critical, analytical & problem-solving skills
. Research and report writing
. Organizational skills

WORK EXPERIENCE

Feb 2007 – To date University Admissions counselor

. Advise applicants on qualifying standards and available options
. Verify applicant’s academic records for relevance to admission requirements
. Validate the authenticity of certificates and transcripts
. Prepare and submit reports to the Head of Admissions
. Participate in designing of admissions promotional publications
. Participate in promotion activities for recruitment

Feb 2006 – July 2006 University Researcher

.Research on Student Life in Universities in Kenya

Sept 2004 – April 2006 University Work study program (Reporting to the Counseling Assistant)

. Provide administrative support to the centre
. Carry out research
. Assist in the coordination of activities

EDUCATION
2007- to date Nairobi

.Master of Arts in International Relations

2002 - 2006 Nairobi

.Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
Minor: Gender Studies
GPA 3.80 (Magna cum Laude)
(Dean’s List Winter 2003- Summer 2006)

1997- 1998 Moscow Institute of Roads and Vehicles (MADI), Moscow

.Russian Foundation Course- Computer engineering

1996- 1997 Computer Visions, Nairobi

.Computer packages

Feb- Aug 1996 Alliance Française, Nairobi

.Beginner’s French

1992 - 1995 Precious Blood Secondary School, Nairobi

.Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Mean grade B+



LEADERSHIP ROLES

17th March, 21st - 22nd July, 2006 University, Nairobi

. Undergraduate representative, International Relations Program Review Conference, Nairobi

Sept – Nov 2005 University, Nairobi

. Secretary to the AIDS Control Unit (ACU) Students’ Committee

ACTIVITIES

30th August, 2006

. Sexual harassment survey and report, submitted to the University's Counselling Centre

21st- 26th August, 2006

. Assistant to the Head - Alumni Affairs, Alumni Association Re-launch event, University, Nairobi

29th – 31st May, 2006

. Supervising Usher, 3rd International CEED Conference, Nairobi

9th March, 2006

. Support staff, Univesity's HIV and AIDS Policy Launch, University, Nairobi

3rd – 4th March, 2006

. HIV & AIDS Peer education training, Joint programme –University / PharmAccess, University, Nairobi

13-16th November 2005

. Delegate, SCUSA 57 (Student Conference on U.S. Affairs), U.S Military Academy, WestPoint, New York, USA

29th July 2005

. Participant, Ford Foundation University Debate- “University leadership reflects the national political leadership.” Utalii Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya

12th – 14th July 2005

. Support staff, University Career fair, University, Nairobi

14th July, 2005

. Panelist, Cross Fire “Job less, Jobs less” University Career fair, University, Nairobi

April 2005

. Panelist, Cross Fire “Corruption and the Youth”, University, Nairobi

February 2005

. Cuban Ambassador to the Kenya Model United Nations, UNEP headquarters, Gigiri, Kenya

December 2004

. Leader of development partners delegation, Multi- lateral negotiations simulation, University, Nairobi

Jan 2003- Sept 2006

. University International students’ orientation, Nairobi

11 -24 October 2003

. East Africa’s Inter- port student - Semester At Sea program, Summer voyage (India - Tanzania)


LANGUAGES

English, Swahili & Basic French


COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Word, Excel & Publisher; PowerPoint; Picture Manager; Email & Internet


VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

August 11, 2006 Peer counselling and distribution of sanitary towels, Kibera slums, University HIV&AIDS Peer Educators program

May 15- July 21, 2006 English tutor, class 7& 8, Kasarani Primary School, Nairobi

2000- 2003 Background vocalist, Music team, International Christian Center, Nairobi, Kenya.