Arnold Mwakina

EPHRON ARNOLD MWAKINA Phone: - | Email:- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY A Disaster Management and International Diplomacy graduate with hands-on experience in transcription, translation, research, data collection and analysis, administration, and content writing. Skilled in using data collection tools like Open Data Kit (ODK) and KoBoCollect for field data management. Strong problem-solving abilities with expertise in communication, time management, and organizational skills. Fluent in English and Swahili with proficiency in French. A team player and a results-driven individual. KEY SKILLS Research & Data Collection: Interviews, Surveys, Questionnaires, Direct Observations, HOCAI Data Collection Tools: Open Data Kit (ODK), KoBoCollect, MS Excel Software Proficiency: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Access Transcription & Proofreading: Audio & Video Transcription, Proofreading, Data Conversion Content Writing: SEO Optimization, Blog Writing, Article Writing, Research Languages: English (Fluent), Kiswahili (Fluent), French (Intermediate) Soft Skills: Excellent Communication, Time Management, Team Collaboration, Analytical Thinking EDUCATION Bachelor of Disaster Management and International Diplomacy Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology, Kakamega, Kenya | 2011 – 2015 Computer Hardware & Software Maintenance (Certified) Data Networks Institute, Mombasa, Kenya | Oct 2012 – Mar 2013 Computer Packages (Certified) Data Networks Institute, Mombasa, Kenya | Nov 2008 – Feb 2009 French Studies (Intermediate, Certified) Alliance Française | May – Sep 2008 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Vihiga High School | 2004 – 2007 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Research Assistant (Part-Time) Edrak Associates | Dec 2021 – Present Administered the Holistic Organizational Capacity Assessment Instrument (HOCAI) for the USAID-funded Fahari ya Jamii project to implementing partners. The tool’s main objective was to access the various organizations’ capacities to implement the project. I collect and analyze data on various family planning methods and other sexual and reproductive health services offered by selected health facilities on behalf of an organization called Tiko (formerly Triggerise). The main data collection tool in use is KoboCollect. Support research efforts for project evaluations, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting. Technical Support Staff (Part-Time) Strathmore Business School | Oct – Dec 2021, May – Nov 2022 Provided technical support to the teams handling the 9th and 10th Annual SME Conferences and Expos, the Annual Health Summit and the East African Health Expo, thus ensuring smooth event execution. Main task was to manage exhibitor and speaker information on the online Floor platform (that was used to broadcast the conferences to various interested parties across the world) and assisted participants with technical issues. Enumerator Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services | May 2021 Collected data on occupational health and safety knowledge using KoBoCollect in various workplaces in Mombasa County. I was tasked with visiting a minimum of 4 workplaces each day for the duration of the exercise. Carried out interviews and surveys to assess employee awareness of the existing health and safety regulations. Administrative Manager Taitan Express Resources Ltd | Nov 2018 – Oct 2020 Planned and coordinated day to day administrative functions of the company. Monitored inventory of office supplies and purchasing of new material with a keen attention to budget. Ensured the compliance to the relevant laws and regulations. Maintained the company’s database and records, including data entry, filing and correspondence. Liaising with different stakeholders to ensure smooth operations of the company. Coordination of logistical support. Transcriber & Proofreader Freelance | 2019 – Present I’ve transcribed over 1000 audio and video files into written documents for various clients from platforms such as Transcription Star, AlphaSights, Casting Words, Scribie, among others. Carry out extensive online research to ensure accuracy and clarity of transcribed content. Some of the audio files had to be translated from Swahili to English. Proofread and edited content to meet client specifications and adhere to style guides. Content Writer Freelance | 2017 – Present Ghostwritten over 800 articles for different clients across diverse topics, including health and fitness, environmental conservation, business, technology, travel, sports, and entertainment. Optimize content for SEO, ensuring proper keyword usage and plagiarism-free writing. Main platform I use to check on plagiarism are Grammarly, Copyscape and text.ru. I’ve delivered high-quality, engaging content on time, adhering to clients’ word count, formatting, and style requirements. Independent Monitor World Health Organization (WHO) / Ministry of Health | Jul – Oct 2018 Monitored Kenya’s polio vaccination campaign that was carried out in 2018, collecting field data on vaccination coverage. I was part of the team that covered Kiambu County. Used the Open Data Kit (ODK) tool to collect data on the vaccination progress and ensure accurate data reporting. Constituency Monitor-Taveta Constituency Office of the Registrar of Political Parties | Jun – Oct 2017 Monitored the compliance of political parties to the Constitution, the Code of Conduct for political parties, and the Political Parties Act. Monitored any engagement in illegal activities including violence during campaigns/elections. Monitored non-compliance of political parties within Taveta constituency. Reported findings during the campaigns, and elections including election outcome/petitions. Student Trainee Kenya Red Cross Society, Mombasa | Sep – Nov 2014 Assisted in disaster response activities, including carrying out needs assessment exercises after. Participated in first aid trainings. Participated in tracing missing persons and coordinating reuniting efforts. Participated in the Red Cross membership recruitment drive. Carried out any other duties assigned to me by my supervisor. CERTIFICATIONS Certified in Computer Hardware & Software Maintenance - Data Networks Institute, Mombasa (2013) Certified in Introduction to Computers, Systems and Applications - Data Networks Institute, Mombasa (2009) Certified in French Studies - Alliance Française (2008) REFERENCES Available upon request.