Patrick Wairimu
--342, Kenol, Kenya
OBJECTIVE
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I am an enthusiastic Operations Assistant with 2-year experience having specialized in cutting
costs, process improvement, and streamlining procedures while supporting diverse operations
and maintaining inventory proficiently. I have proven analytical, problem solving, and creative
thinking. Energized and dedicated team player with impeccable prioritisation and communication
abilities. I am tech Savvy, efficiency, and detail focused. My career objectives are;
• To work and grow in operations management by working in quality driven environment with
new opportunities and challenges.
• To continuously learn, implement, utilize, and improvise new skills and competence.
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Commerce (Operations Management Major)
University of Nairobi • Nairobi, Kenya
May 2013 - Dec 2017
I received a Second-Class Honors (GPA 69.4) certificate in Bachelors of Commerce (Operations
Management). During my four-year course, I was privileged to interact with seasoned
professionals where I acquired various skills including research and research methods and data
analytics (SPSS, Advanced Excel, Tableau, SQL, and Power BI). This knowledge has since
helped shape my academic and professional life and interests.
Certified Public Accountant (Level 1&2)
May 2013 - May 2014
University of Nairobi (Exam Centre) • Nairobi, Kenya
I acquired level one and two accounting skills and certification in areas including financial
accounting, management accounting, and information systems.
High School Certificate (KCSE)
Jan 2007 - Dec 2011
Mukerenju Secondary School • Kenol
I attained a GPA of 78 (A-) in KCSE and acquired certification and skills in subjects such as
Science, Math, and Languages. I emerged as the best candidate in my school and still holds the
accolade to date.
SKILLS
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MS Office Suite.
Communication & listening.
Collaboration and teamwork.
Leadership skills.
Research and research methods.
Data Analytics (SPSS, EXCEL, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI).
• Currently learning Python and R.
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Operations Assistant
Auto Springs East Africa PLC. • Nairobi, Kenya
May 2018 - Aug 2020
• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures and review, evaluate and implement
new procedures
• Establish work priorities, delegate work to office support staff, and ensure deadlines are met
and procedures are followed.
• Assist in preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
• May supervise records management technicians and related staff.
• Manage daily operations such as scheduling, staffing, and customer interactions.
• Formulate operational and strategic objectives.
• Quality and KPIs control and monitoring.
Support Tutor
Nginda Girls Secondary School. • Maragua, Kenya
Sep 2011 - Apr 2014
• Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
• Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and
retention concepts under the supervision of classroom teacher
• Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
• Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories,
libraries, resource centres and on field trips
• May assist in school library or office and perform other duties assigned by school principal
• May monitor students during recess, at noon hour or during the day.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
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KDSSSA Certificate of Merit
2010
The award was issued by the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Management after
achieving second place in Kandara District handball tournament.
Murang’a South Regional Chemistry Contest Award
2011
I managed to be the second-best student in our district in a Chemistry Contest.
INTERESTS
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Environmental Conservation.
Travelling.
Athletics.
Books.
Research and Analytics.