Alex Muriithi

ALEX MUTETHIA Urban and Regional Planner Intern-https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mutethia/ Nairobi, Kenya | - SUMMARY ● I seek an environment that encourages and enables professional growth, where I can effectively utilize my skills and knowledge. ● I aim to enhance my professional abilities in an organization that values hard work, regulation, and trust in responsibilities ● This commitment drives me to contribute meaningfully and grow alongside the organization. EDUCATION ALX Virtual Assistant. ALX Artificial Intelligence Essentials University of Nairobi – Nairobi, Kenya Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning October 2024 – December 2024 October 2024 – December 2024 September 2017 – October 2021 WORK EXPERIENCE Urban and Regional Planner Intern February 2024 - Present State Department of Lands and Physical Planning – Nairobi, Kenya ● Developed land use plans that promote land management policies and sustainable development, contributing to the approval of 2 projects. ● Assisted in the formulation of policies related to land use and urban development, impacting 10+ urban development initiatives. ● Conducted public consultations and engaged stakeholders in gathering input on planning initiatives, engaging with over 200+ participants. ● Conducted research and analysis on environmental conditions, planning guidelines, economic factors, and documentation to inform planning decisions ● Demonstrated attention to detail and responsibility in all tasks, resulting in zero errors in documentation. Sales Associate. June 2023 - August 2023 PinkAfrica Agency – Nairobi, Kenya ● Promoted and sold brand products to 200+ consumers with a high level of customer service. ● Maintained good relationships with existing customers and sought out 3 new business opportunities. ● Thoroughly understood the products and services to inform potential customers, leading to a 5% increase in sales. ● Tracked customers' preferences and suggested advertising and positioning ideas, contributing to improvement in customer satisfaction. ● Provided quality assurance and conducted market research for improved sales strategies. Sales Associate. March 2023 - June 2023 Swivl Agency – Nairobi, Kenya ● Retained old customers and acquired 10+ new customers. ● Achieved/met set sales targets under time constraints, increasing sales by 7% ● Kept accurate sales records and prepared weekly and monthly sales reports for the area sales manager. ● Collected market intelligence and submitted regular competitors' information on pricing and promotion activities to management. ● Provided continuous feedback on product quality and service issues to the supervisor. ● Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of market trends Brand Ambassador November 2021 - April 2023 Game Changer Agency – Nairobi, Kenya ● Maintained brand and service knowledge to anticipate questions about products/services and deliver thoughtful responses. ● Achieved goals and marketing objectives, delivering memorable customer experiences and driving brand awareness and loyalty. ● Set up 50+ service demonstrations at events and communicated service features and benefits to customers. ● Engaged 300+ customers in conversations, built connections, and offered additional service information, leading to a 10% increase in customer loyalty. Participated in 5+ trade shows, events, and other promotional activities to showcase the brand and its products. ● Conducted market research and analyzed data to identify trends and opportunities for the brand. ● Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Research Assistant. October 2021 - January 2022 Private Entity – Nairobi, Kenya ● Examined the main forms of crime frequently committed during the COVID-19 outbreak in Dandora. ● Examined whether there was a spike in crime rates during the COVID-19. ● Determined the relationship between the police and locals in Dandora during the COVID-19 pandemic. ● Collected secondary and primary data for accurate evaluation and analysis, leading to reliable research findings from 50+ sources. ● Demonstrated good judgment and attention to detail in all research activities Enumerator August 2019 - september 2019 Kenya National Bureau of Statistics – Nairobi, Kenya. ● Ensured that the entire assigned area was covered by visiting all buildings and houses within the enumeration block. ● Visited every household without exception and entered information into the handheld device correctly and completely, covering 100+ households. ● Maintained confidentiality when collecting sensitive information. ● Demonstrated a strong sense of responsibility and accountability. SKILLS Excellent research, analytical, and report writing skills | Excellent oral and written communication skills | Decision Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and judgment | Strong relationship-building and networking skills. | Self-motivated, proactive, and focused | Ability to work independently and as part of a team. | MS Word, Outlook, MS Excel, and PowerPoint | Data Entry. LANGUAGES Kiswahili - Native English - Expert REFERENCES Joy Muriithi - Game Changer Agency Brand Ambassador- Betty Kinya - High Court of Kenya Legal researcher of the High Cout-