Parousia Itune Kungu

PAROUSIA ITUNE Professional Summary Detail-oriented and analytical Economics and Statistics graduate with up to four years of experience in academic writing, essay development, and applied research. Proficient in APA formatting, data analysis, and quantitative problem-solving using Excel and statistical tools. Demonstrated ability to handle complex topics across social sciences and quantitative disciplines. Adept at transforming research questions into structured and impactful academic papers. Passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based content and uncovering insights through data. Core Competencies Essay & Academic Writing (APA, MLA, Chicago) Quantitative & Qualitative Research Data Analysis & Visualization Statistical Modelling & Interpretation Microsoft Excel (Formulas, Pivot Tables, Charts) Economics & Econometrics Mathematics & Statistical Methods Literature Review & Critical Analysis Report Writing & Policy Briefs Professional Experience Freelance Academic Writer Remote | Jan 2021 – Present Developed and edited over 250 academic essays, research papers, literature reviews, and dissertations for international clients. Specialized in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles with strict adherence to referencing and citation guidelines. Delivered high-quality content across subjects such as economics, statistics, public policy, and sociology. Interpreted quantitative results using statistical tools and presented them in a reader-friendly format. Consistently maintained 90%+ client satisfaction and met all tight deadlines. Research Assistant (Contract) University-Based Independent Projects | May 2022 – Sept 2023 Assisted in the design and implementation of research studies on socio-economic issues affecting Sub-Saharan Africa. Collected, cleaned, and analyzed data using Excel and SPSS; produced visual reports for presentations. Conducted literature reviews and contributed to writing policy briefs and journal submissions. Played a key role in presenting findings during stakeholder workshops and academic colloquia. Data Analyst Intern Local Economic Think Tank, Nairobi | Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 Supported research teams in economic and statistical analysis for public policy reports. Created Excel dashboards to visualize unemployment trends, household surveys, and fiscal data. Used basic regression and correlation analysis to derive insights and contribute to decision-making. Collaborated with senior analysts in preparing data-backed narratives for project proposals. Education Bachelor of Economics and Statistics Machakos University, Nairobi | Graduated: 2020 Key Coursework: Econometrics, Mathematical Economics, Research Methods, Applied Statistics Final Year Thesis: "Impact of Fiscal Policy on Youth Employment in Kenya" Technical Skills Software: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, SPSS, R (basic), PowerPoint, Zotero, Grammarly Writing Tools: Google Docs, MS Word, Turnitin, Grammarly Referencing Styles: APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago, Harvard Certifications & Courses (Optional) Data Analytics with Excel – Coursera (2023) Research Writing and Academic Publishing – African Journals Online Workshop (2022)