CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME: Gichobi Malachi Gichunge
CITIZENSHIP : Kenyan, ID No-
DATE OF BIRTH: 03, October 1993
SEX : Male
ADDRESS : P.O. BOX-, Marima, Eastern Kenya
TELEPHONE: -
EMAILS :-,-
LANGUAGES: English, Kiswahili
TITLE
Academic Freelance Writer; Academic Writing and Research
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am a self-motivated person, pro-active, quick to learn, able to evaluate problems and provide solutions. I also enjoy team work where different challenging issues and ideas call for my attention.
CAREER PROFILE
I am a sturdy, competitive, and self-driven freelance writer ardent about life and work, seeking freelancing writing assignments. Also, I have been privileged enough to be exposed to numerous and diverse types of students, worked with individuals globally, from Canada, to Africa, to the UK, to Australia, and the US. What is more, I have absorbed and gulped a good deal of knowledge.
OBJECTIVES
To employ professionalism as well as socially acquired skills.
To work effectively and deliver the best results.
To acquire new skills essential for my growth as a professional and service to the society.
To bring innovation and creativity into the world around me with help of my academic, professional, and personal skills as well.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
2013 – 2016: Maasai Mara University; BSc Environmental Science (Planning and
Management)
2011 – 2012: Excel Computer College; Computer packages and Web designing
(Distinction)
2011 (March – November): Kajiunduthi High School; Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education
Achievement: Grade B plain
2007 – 2010: Chogoria Boys’ High School; Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Achievement: Grade B minus
1999 – 2006: Hely’s Academy; Kenya Certificate of Primary School
Attained: 367 out of 500 marks
WORK AND EXPERIENCE
2016 (January – March): Attachment; Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority
Roles: Identifying environmental problems in the region,
and writing reports regarding restoration of the rivers in the
region.
2015 to present: Copywriter; www.swiftseo.com
2013 to present: Freelance academic research writer on various online writing
Platforms
Proficient in APA, MLA, Harvard, and Turabian/Chicago
referencing styles (the latest editions), perfect research skills,
excellent writing skills, quick turn-around, and Plagiarism free
abilities.
www.writerbay.com, www.essaywriters.net, www.essayshark.com
Responsibilities:
Writing content for content-specific academic projects
Researching and writing technical papers, academic essays, theses, dissertations, and assignments
Paraphrasing and summarizing after perusing content from journals
Acknowledging the information sources and ideas by a system of citation
2013 to present: E-book writing, blog writing, content curation, and SEO services;
www.elance.com, www.writegigs.com, www.contentwritings.com
Responsibilities:
Writing and editing articles.
Very well versed with US and UK styles of writing.
Maintained research paper level accuracy
Ascribed to comprehensive approach in writing articles.
Adhered strictly to time schedule
Sourced and researched articles and corresponding images
Created keyword-rich and compelling copy to vastly improve SEO and search engine rankings
2012 (November – December): IEBC Biometric Voter Registration Clerk
2012 (February – November): Computer Systems Administrator; Jatomy
Supermarket
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Research Skills
2015 (January – March): Rural Studio report: Integrated Land use in the Mid-Mara
Ecosystem
2015 (May – August): Urban Studio report: Restoration of Enkare Narok River
2015 (August – December): Study projects; Environmental Implications of the
Charcoal Business in Narok & planning for water supply
services in low income areas suburbs of Narok and
sanitation
I have in-depth knowledge in SPSS software
Leadership Skills
2015 to present: Founder; Professionals’ Academic Writing Hub
2014 to present: Chairman; Maasai Mara University Environmentalist Movement
2014 to present: Co-founder; Environmental Journalism Club
2013 to present: web administrator; Green Desert movement
Computer Skills
Proficient in computer applications like Microsoft word, Excel, Power point, Access, Publisher, Page maker, Explorer and various computer languages such as Joomla, PHP5, and HTML.
Trouble-shooting and software installations
Correction of PC hardware problems
Perfect at hand GIS & Remote Sensing skills. I can work with ArcGis and ILWIS.
Personal Skills
Ingenious and passionate about Writing.
Strong idea generator and theoretical intellectual.
Aptitude to take complicated data and present it in an easy-to-grasp style.
Impeccable grammar and punctuation.
Fluent is American/UK English and Swahili, too.
Ability to meet tight deadlines.
Sturdy interpersonal skills – Capacity to communicate with associates and clients
ATTRIBUTES
Good team leader and team player
Good interpersonal skills and able to pay attention to detail
Good leadership and communication skills
Able to multitask effectively
Can work under pressure with minimal supervision
Results oriented and self-driven individual
Ability to communicate in fluent English and Kiswahili (oral and written).
Quick turnaround. Able to follow instructions and details to produce quality work.
Great interest in work that offers career development.
Exceptional management, internet, communication, research and presentation skills, too.
EXTRA CURRICULUM
Attended a conference held on 21st -23rd march at the university chaired by ARRHUS University-Denmark, University of Nairobi & Maasai Mara University (Theme: Restoration of Mau complex).
Participated in tree planting activities around the campus and outside school.
Conducting clean ups around the university to keep the environment clean.
Participated in a clean-up activity in Narok Town during the World Environment Day (WED), on 1st June.
An active member in Environmental & Journalism club.
REFERENCES
Doctor Mabwoga
Chairman of Department, Environmental Studies
Maasai Mara University
P.O. Box-, Narok, Kenya
Cell -
Mr. Mathew K. Kigomo
Department of Land Resources Planning and Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Cell -
