Bessie Nekazi Manyatta

BESSIE NEKAZI MANYATTA GRADUATE CIVIL& STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Email:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bessie-nekazi/ PROFESSIONAL PROFILE A Civil and Structural Engineering Graduate with a strong academic background and a passion for continuous learning and development. Dedicated to adding value through innovative thinking, creativity and collaboration. Driven by the desire to make a positive impact by creating effective and efficient solutions. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in team environments, coupled with excellent communication skills. CORE SKILLS • • • • • AUTOCAD. Project Planning and Controls REVIT Robot Structural Analysis. • • MS project, P6 and Primavera Risk Analysis. Communication. Problem Solving. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 2017 – 2023 Moi University, Main Campus. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural Engineering) First Class Honours-: Muthambi Girls’ High School. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE) A-(77 points) 1 WORK EXPERIENCE September 2024- Present. Junior Planning and Controls Engineer, MwaAfrika Technologies. Responsibilities Planning and Scheduling Projects, Managing the project plans, Tracking Project Progress and reporting to the stakeholders,. Skills Acquired • Project Scheduling by creating detailed project plans using MS Projects and P6. • Risk Management by identifying potential risks, assessing impact and developing mitigation strategies. • Project Progress Tracking and Reporting by monitoring project progress, comparing actual to planned progress and generating reports for stakeholders. • Stakeholder communication by regularly updating clients and other stakeholders on project status. May 2024- September 2024 Quality Control and Quality Assurance Intern, Unity Homes. Outline Involved carrying out daily progressive work inspections in accordance with the Quality Plan, approval and rejections of works carried out on site and documentation. Skills Acquired • Proficiency in conducting quality checks and inspections. • Reporting and documentation on test plans, inspection reports and non-conformance reports. • Problem Solving and root cause analysis by troubleshooting quality issues and developing preventive and corrective action plans. • Compliance and Standards knowledge including codes and specifications. • Team collaboration with the production team and other departments. Feb 2024 – April 2024 Project Planning and Controls Trainee, MwaAfrika Technologies. Outline Involved in creating and managing project schedules, resource allocation, tracking project progress and reporting on project performance. Skills Acquired • Proficiency in Ms Project Management Software. • Preparation of project plans and Progress reports. • Resource management by resource levelling and resolving resource conflicts. • Risk Analysis using Primavera Risk Analysis software. June 2022- August 2022 2 Engineering Attachee, Kenya Urban Roads Authority Outline Involved in construction of the Improvement of Affordable Housing Access roads in Shauri Moyo road project. Performed site inspection of road construction including earthworks and drainage structures. Prepared progress reports of the works carried out at the site. Skills Acquired • • • • • Site supervision for roadworks especially drainage structures and earthworks. Geometric design of road elements using Civil 3D including vertical and horizontal alignment. Report writing including progress reports Setting out of drainage structures using the dumpy level. Installation of road kerbs, side slabs and inverted drainage blocks. July 2021 – September 2021 Engineering Attachee, Kenol-Sagana-Marua Lot I Road Project. Outline Assisted in the materials testing laboratory for all soil tests, concrete and asphalt. Accompanied road inspectors for on-site inspections during construction including bridges, culverts, earthworks and asphalt works. Participated in survey works including topographic surveys. Participated in Geometric and Pavement Design of the Kenol- Sagana road. Skills Acquired • • • • • Geometric design of road elements using CIVIL 3D. Structural detailing of road structures including bridges and culverts. Surveying using Total Station and dumpy level. Site supervision and inspection of construction of road structures,earthworks and asphalt works. Carrying out laboratory testing of road materials including soils,concrete and asphalt. March 2022 – February 2023 AIESEC-Volunteer Duties and Responsibilities • • • Served as an internal communications Manager – AIESEC in Moi. In charge of Membership Development – AIESEC in Kenya as an Entity Support Team for Talent Management. Served as a University Relations Team Leader - AIESEC in Moi. 3 Skills Acquired • • • • People skills including working with others, emotional intelligence and teamwork. Communication skills including oral and written communication. Report writing. Leadership skills including influencing and taking responsibility. REFEREES Mr Lawrence Muku Lecturer, Moi University Email:- Eng Joel Ojung’a. Antique Build Solutions Ltd. Email:- Mr Rephinus Omoro, Managing Director, MwaAfrika Technologies. Email:- 4