Bryan Khamalishi

Khamalishi Teddy Bryan P.O. Box 2134, Kakamega. -• -•- Personal statement A highly motivated and hardworking individual, who has recently completed their College education. Seeking employment in the Social Work, Marketing and Customer Care industries to build upon a keen interest and start a career as a Public Relations Officer. Mechanically minded, with a methodical approach to working and an eagerness to learn and develop personal skills in a practical setting. Eventual career goal is to become a fully-qualified and experienced Public Relations Officer, with the longer-term aspiration of moving into Customer Care. Key Skills Advanced problem solving and numeracy skills Accomplished communication skills, both written and verbal, developed through numerous essays and presentations given during my time at college Ability to take the initiative and work well under pressure, ensuring strict deadlines are met, as successfully demonstrated during work experience placement project Flexibility, whilst maintaining enthusiasm and commitment to each task/ project Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint Education Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2012 – 2016) BSc. Development Studies Second Class, (Lower Division) Kakamega School -) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade C+ (plus) Kakamega Hill School - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Total Marks Attained 391/500 Professional Qualification Google for Africa (May 2017-September 2017) Certificate in Online Business Management. Kenya Institute of Management. (May 2012- August 2015) Certificate in Computer Studies. Work Experience Telesales Agent- StarTimes Media Ltd (April 2016- Present) Role: Respond to inquiries on phone Maximize sales growth and profitability using creative selling skills and customer service through leads gotten from all incoming channels of inquiry Contact and orient customers signing up onto StarTimes Bouquets Communicate offers / other information to agents creatively and effectively using available means of communication Maintaining good client relationships before and after sales activities Maintaining accurate and relevant reports Intern- Ministry of Labour, Social Security, and Services. Social Development Department- Kasarani Sub-County. (May 2015-October 2015) Roles: i. Collecting social development related data for planning. ii. Liaising with local communities and other development agencies in implementing community development programmes. iii.  Identifying self-help groups and community-based organizations for registration. iv.  Guiding communities and self-help groups to identify their social economic needs, and mobilizing communities to implement their development projects; and mainstreaming disability in programmes and projects.  v. Working with communities to identify and mobilize local resources for the implementation of development projects. Workshops and Training Kenya Works (August 4th - August 7th, 2015) Areas of training: a. Self-esteem and affirmation. b. Gender-based violence and remedies. c. Values and discipline in the home. d. Conflict resolution. StarTimes Media Ltd. (April 2016- Present) Area of training: a. Handling of anirate customer. b. Sales and marketing. c. Data analysis. d. Customer service Hobbies & Interests Over the years I have had interest in playing tennis, and I have been able to play it during my high school years. This has provided me with an opportunity to grow physically; more so mentally also which also has helped me be quick in decision whereby on the court you have to be alert and sharp to come up with the decision to challenge opponents to win points and sets. I am also into academic writing, and currently learning about the same and its different dynamics, research. This is also handy when to come to perfecting my typing skills and accuracy. In addition to this being able to read a lot of educative pieces, world politics, and technology. Referees 1. Clement Kandji. Head of Training. StarTimes Ltd.-- 2. Milton Alwanga. Lecturer JKUAT -