Patrick Kariuki Wairimu

Patrick Wairimu --342, Kenol, Kenya OBJECTIVE _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • • • • • • 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 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • • • • • Environmental Conservation. Travelling. Athletics. Books. Research and Analytics.