Cecil Ochieng

CECIL OCHIENG Nairobi, Kenya | - |- Professional Summary A qualified Social Work Professional with an extensive background in advanced management processes. Utilizes superior communication skills to build meaningful, trusting relationships that exceed client demands. A highly skilled project manager with outstanding team leadership abilities to meet targets consistently, dedicated to client needs and well-being. Follows evidence-based practices and optimum treatment modalities to address psycho-social problems such as anti-social behaviour, mental illnesses, substance abuse and other issues impacting daily life. Capable of working with diverse groups of individuals, groups, children, families and communities in meting their psychosocial challenges. Work Experience Senior Probation Officer, Apr 2017 to Present Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government - Nairobi, Kenya  Coordinating phases of prison release programs to support positive community rehabilitation.  Counselling and mentoring offenders in adjusting to community life to limit reoffending.  Investigating probation violations and other allegations and reporting outcomes to senior staff.  Gathering social and legal data on probationers and verifying details for accurate records.  Recommending probation conditions, including drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation and mental health programs.  Creating, organizing and maintaining files, daily case notes and electronic databases for up-to-date documentation.  Participating in probable cause and revocation hearings to remain informed of relevant legal processes.  Collaborating with families to improve juvenile support provisions before, during and after trials.  Monitored assigned juvenile movements to meet probation regulations and address discrepancies.  Keeping updated records of the offenders under supervision. Graduate Clerk Sep 2016 to Apr 2017 Standard Chartered Bank (Kenya) Limited - Nairobi, Kenya  Demonstrated outstanding speed and accuracy in various data entry and processing tasks.  Managed customer account opening and closing processes, ensuring relevant documentation was completed clearly and accurately.  Updated physical and online records precisely and promptly, ensuring accurate customer data and accounting information.  Handled customer enquiries and transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring optimal service.  Verified customer details, carrying out diligent checks of personal and financial documentation. Senior Field Officer, May 2015 to Jan 2016 Busara Center for Behavioral Economics - Nairobi, Kenya  Ensuring that data integrity is maintained at all times and minimizing errors in data collection  Providing project leads with daily feedback regarding survey activities.  Designed presentations summarizing research findings.  Utilized research resources, laboratories and workshops in adherence to set guidelines and procedures.  Monitored research activities to complete projects within stipulated timeframes and budget constraints.  Participated in planning of research projects in collaboration with faculty supervisors and other research assistants.  Spearheaded research into Behavioral Economics, designing protocols, leading research teams and overseeing execution. Research Assistant, May 2014 to May 2015 Kingpin Research and Consulting Company - Nairobi, Kenya  Designed and made presentations summarizing research findings at national conferences.  Took part in production of collaborative research reports and publications.  Utilized research resources, laboratories and workshops in adherence to set guidelines and procedures.  Monitored research activities to complete projects within stipulated timeframes and budget constraints.  Used initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, developing new research methods and extending research portfolio.  Distributed research findings to external bodies for broadened project scope. Project intern, Jan 2014 to Mar 2014 Youth Alive! Kenya - Kisumu, Kenya  Identified future capacity and capability needs for successful project planning.  Led and motivated project team to meet and exceed project Key Project Indicators.  Delivered presentations and briefings to senior teams and incorporated changes into project workflows.  Reviewed performance against targets, appropriately identifying and managing risks and opportunities.  Reported project status and financial updates to stakeholders and collected feedback.  Built collaborative working relationships with project teams.  Applied expertise in project management methodologies to keep teams aligned through collaborative approaches. Teacher, Jan 2010 to Apr 2013 Thurgem Secondary School and Faith Baptist Academy in Kisumu, Kenya  Monitored progress through classwork, coursework and project marking to provide extra support for struggling students.  Mentored and counselled students with adjustment and academic problems to maximize potential and improve grades.  Created lesson plans in accordance with the national curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.  Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators to improve teaching quality.  Taught students cognitive, linguistic and emotional development to promote wellroundedness.  Planned and implemented lessons utilising variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.  Observed and assessed student performance to identify areas requiring improvement. Education Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Moi University - Eldoret, Kenya  Second Class Honours, Upper Division 2015 O-Levels, Secondary Education Thurgem Secondary School - Kisumu, Kenya  B (Plain) Grade 2009 Primary Education Magunga Primary School – Kisumu, Kenya 2005 Skills and Abilities               Court report documentation Problem-solving expertise Behavioural counselling Pre-sentence investigations Research/due diligence Community service programs Juvenile diversion programs Effective communication skills Excellent organisation Business process management Human behaviour education Literature analysis Team leadership Cyber security essentials            Expert copywriting Life management Outstanding written skills Excellent computer literacy Analytical thinking Market and competitor analysis Project management Proofreading skills Technical writing Content marketing Teaching, tutoring and counselling  Government funding knowledge Languages Swahili and Luo: First Languages English: C2 Proficient Professional Certifications     Cyber Security Essentials Sophos Firewall Engineering Research Methods Integrity Assurance