Experience

Ikigai Nairobi

• Kenya
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events & Experience Associate

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Community Assistant

  • Jan 2022 - Jan 2023



KenaByKena

• CROCHET BUSINESS

  • Jul 2017 - Jan 2023

  I am the founder of KenaByKena. I make and sell hand made customized adults and baby clothing items. (Scarves, beanies, baby booties and baby sweaters amongst others.) I am the founder of KenaByKena. I make and sell hand made customized adults and baby clothing items. (Scarves, beanies, baby booties and baby sweaters amongst others.)



Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conference Assistant

  • Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

  Planning and Coordination of the entire 2-day conference. Planning and Coordination of the entire 2-day conference.



Bloomingdale Planners

• Associate Planner

  • Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

  Reporting directly to the Director, my main role predominantly involves directing and executing a broad range of events according to client specifications. This includes negotiating the best deals and contracts on behalf of clients with vendors and venues to ensure our customers host their events within their budget and scope. A large part of my role involves utilizing a combination of interpersonal and psychology skills when engaging with clients to identify their requirements and tailoring bespoke packages within their scope, budget and requirements.I also provide overall leadership and guidance to event teams and serve as the first point of contact to vendors and suppliers ensuring all invoices are paid on time and conducting quality checks on procured items for events.Key Achievements • I have managed to successfully coordinate 15 events receiving positive feedback;• Utilized my negotiation skills and consistently secure the best market rate with suppliers;• My Social Media Management has attracted client queries through our Instagram account and this has also achieved securing new clientele;• I have had the privilege of coordinated high end events including the First Lady and other Government Dignitaries.



WellnessWithWabaiya

• Mental Health Advocate

  • Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

  Visited two schools in Nyandarua County and Makueni advocating for Mental Health and raising awareness on the same to the Children in these Schools. These projects were facilitated by the reigning Miss Universe Kenya 2018/2019 Visited two schools in Nyandarua County and Makueni advocating for Mental Health and raising awareness on the same to the Children in these Schools. These projects were facilitated by the reigning Miss Universe Kenya 2018/2019



Chiromo Hospital Group

• Kenya
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Psychologist Intern

  • Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  My role as a Psychologist predominantly involved providing tailored counselling services to 50 patients both in individual sessions and family sessions. I provided comprehensive clinical intake, administering tests and collaborated with a team of professionals to provide accurate diagnosis and curate an intervention and treatment plan. Key Achievements • Successfully supported clients through a full treatment plan from start of treatment to recovery;• Introduced new interventions to deal with anxiety and stress as well as to conduct group therapy;• Achieved a success rate of returning outpatient clients.



Spinal Injury Referral Hospital

• Psychologist Intern

  • Jul 2018 - Sep 2018

  My role as a Counsellor was to provide face to face therapeutic sessions as well as planning for and facilitating group Therapy for recovering patients. A large part of my role required apply interpersonal skills when engaging with patients and ensuring all activities were executed in complete confidence and in adherence to the internal policies and guidelines.Key Achievements • Successfully conducted intense family therapy sessions;• Introduced new ways of helping patients gain insight on their ailment.



SCAD

• Programs Intern

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  SCAD (Student's Campaign Against Drugs)My main role predominantly involved participating as part of the program team where we visited High Schools in and outside Nairobi County and interacted with students and provided information and knowledge regarding drugs abuse. A large part of my role also involved providing a high level of administrative support including creating presentations, writing reports and grant proposals for submission to potential donorsKey Achievements • Managed the SCADA Twitter and Social Media Accounts;• Interacted with high school drug abusers and helped them gain insight.