CURRICULUM VITAE
OPONDO AWINO MAUREEN
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Date of Birth:
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Nationality:
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29th Sept. 1987.
Female
Christian
Kenyan.
P.O. BOX-,
Kisumu, Kenya.
--English, Swahili and Dholuo.
Career Objectives:
To work in a reputable communication related organization where career development is highly
encouraged and my value to firm is in excess of my compensation.
Strength
I am a team player, flexible, result oriented individual with a passion for public relations, media and
communication. I am a believer in self drive and thus able to work in a challenging environment
with minimal supervision.
Computer Literacy:
I have Computer skills in:
Final cut
Adobe premier
Adobe audition.
MS-Office Suite 2007- MS Word, MS Power point, Ms Excel
Desk top publisher
Website design
EDUCATION:
Professional Training.
College:
Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
CURRICULUM VITAE
Course:
Period:
Grade Attained:
College:
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Grade Attained:
OPONDO AWINO MAUREEN
Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
Sept. 2008- Dec 2011.
Diploma
Gateway Computer Training Institute
Certificate in Computer Training
January- April2008
Certificate
Secondary Education
School:
Period:
Exam:
Grades Attained:
Siaya Township Secondary-
K.C.S.E
B- (minus)
Primary Education
School:
Period:
Exam:
Grades Attained:
Siaya Township Primary-
K.C.P.E
347/500 points.
EXPERIENCE
January – April 2008: Roptec Agencies (Voluntary Shop Attendant)
Responsibilities:
Carried out the following internship functions;
Lamination.
Binding.
Typesetting.
Printing.
Photocopying.
Scanning.
Designing (Business cards, Certificates, wedding, invitation
cards.)
Sept 2010 – May 2011: Education Communication Network (E.C.N) RADIO
Responsibility:
Programme continuity announcer.
Programme: The Chill
Coming up and researching on educative topics for discussion.
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Analysis of current issues.
Sept.-Dec. 2009:
Kenya News Agency.
Responsibility:
Gathering, collecting and typing news stories.
Installation of the public address system during public functions.
Contribution to the rural monthly newspaper publication ‘The Eye’
on a voluntary basis.
June 2012_March 2013:
Responsibilities:
Charlie’s Angels modeling and Casting Agency
Office Administrator
Registration and compiling of models details
Marketing and scouting for fresh models.
Handling logistics
Maintaining and updating the company’s website
and social network.
Record keeping records.
Casting Director
Products casted:
NIC Rights Issue
Coke 1l and 350L
Copa Coca-Cola television commercials
April –June 2013:
Responsibilities:
Eyez Modeling Agency
Office Administrator/Customer Care
Registration and compiling of models details.
Marketing and scouting for fresh models.
Handling logistics.
Record Keeping
November 2013 –July 2014: Star Times Kenya
Responsibilities:
Sales and Marketing.
Provision of information,
Provision of solution to light technical problems
Product awareness drive.(Road shows)
October 2014- December 2014:
Urban Radio 102.5
Voluntary News Editor
December 2014- To Date
Responsibilities:
Bedrock Holdings Ltd
Secretary
CURRICULUM VITAE
OPONDO AWINO MAUREEN
Flight scheduling for all traveling staff members and directors.
Receive all incoming guests and direct them appropriately.
Respond appropriately to a wide range of enquiries from existing and
prospective clients.
Ensure payrolls are scanned and sent to relevant Operation personnel for
confirmation purposes.
Receive all incoming calls and redirect them as necessary.
Receive and Dispatch all relevant parcels and documents to and from
branches to respective officers.
Manage and prioritize all communication and documentation and providing
support to the management team.
Maintain all final dues files and ensure all scheduled monthly payments are
made in liaison with the relevant department.
Ensure safe custody of sensitive and confidential company files and
equipments like title deeds, seals, stamps, letter heads e.t.c
Ensure all mails, both electronic and physical, are directed to relevant
officers in good time, and follow up on feedback if need be
Assist with preparation and administering on contracts and quotations.
Type minutes for meetings where required and maintain files relating
thereto.
Custodian and maintain up-to-date database of general Departmental
correspondences, payroll files, suppliers, staff and clients’ files.
Make general photocopying, printing and scanning of documents.
Being an active member of the Credit Control and Key Account
Management team and taking part in collection of revenue from clients.
Trainings Attended:
Training on Product Sensitization by Bedrock Holdings Ltd
Training on effective Executive Assistant by Arc Skill Kenya
Refresher training as an internal auditor ISO 9001: 2005
Online Google sponsored training on Digital Skills for Africa.
Key competencies
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
Ability to handle publics of diverse nature.
Excellent ,teamwork and relationship skills.
Personal Attributes
Result-oriented: appreciate being assessed and evaluated by performance results.
Personal ethics: Honest, of high integrity and tact.
Mature Temperament: demonstrated ability to work harmoniously, diplomatically and
effectively with a diverse group of people.
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OPONDO AWINO MAUREEN
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
Martial Arts
Handball
Reading novels
Poetry
Watching informative documentaries
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REFEREES
1. Aggrey Owiti
Technical Manager
Bedrock Holdings Ltd.
P.O Box-
KISUMU-. Kipkorir Mike
C.E.O,
Mindgem Concepts.
P.O Box 383 - 00200
NAIROBI-. Anita Busaka
Human Resource Manager
Bedrock Holdings Ltd.
P.O Box-
KISUMU-
