Velma Muhatia

VELMA MUHATIA P: - | E:-https://www.linkedin.com/in/velma-muhatia/ WORK EXPERIENCE Consultant – Nairobi, Kenya Freelance Consultant Feb 2023 – Present •Manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. • Proficient in data collection, documentation, analysis, and presentation, utilizing tools such as Salesforce for tracking customer progression and generating insightful reports. •Develop and implement strategies for educational institutions to ensure high student retention, academic performance, graduation rates, and overall student satisfaction. •Contribute to child advocacy efforts through the authorship of articles addressing various issues affecting children and youth. Moringa – Nairobi, Kenya Student Support and Partnerships Specialist Sep 2021 – Feb 2023 • Organized 10 monthly career mentorship sessions aimed at supporting students through school-to-work transitions. Supported 400 students to secure fulfilling career opportunities post-graduation. • Designed and implemented programs that offered frontline support for at-risk students thereby increasing student retention rate by 25% •Managed Student Support Budget and disbursement of student stipends of approximately $150,000 annually which provided financial support to at-risk students. • Partnerships lead for the Mastercard Foundation Access Program at Moringa School - Supporting to strengthen existing partnerships and nurture new partnerships resulting in 30% growth in positive career outcomes for students and doubled partner referrals. StrongStart Limited – Nairobi, Kenya Business Development Strategist Oct 2020 – June 2021 • Contributed to product development as a consultant and trainer. I spearheaded the creation of curriculums for children between 6 months and 5 years. It was aimed at enhancing the growth of their gross motor, fine motor, and cognitive skills. • Trained and empowered 20 nannies through playgroup classes that impacted them with skills that enabled them to implement the curriculum. • Enhanced children's growth through the playgroup classes that impacted their gross motor, fine motor, and cognitive skills. Africa Dyslexia Organization – Accra, Ghana Content Creation Strategist June 2020 – Aug 2020 • Developed social media marketing content for the various social media platforms and promoted content. • Conducted extensive research on prospective partner organizations in Africa that could establish valuable collaborations with the company. Butterfly Effect Ghana – Accra, Ghana Product Consultant June 2019 – Aug 2019 • Contributed to the design, facilitation, and evaluation of our new and existing educative programs • Facilitated engaging program activities, ensuring a positive learning experience for participants and aligning programs with organizational goals. Infonet Africa – Nairobi, Kenya Data Administration and Research Assistant June 2018 – Aug 2018 • Conducted in-depth research on government budget allocation and expenditure, meticulously reconciling the data for comprehensive documentation purposes. PaceMaker International – Nairobi, Kenya Volunteer Teacher Jan 2016 – Aug 2016 • Developed and facilitated reading and writing lessons for a group of 20 class four pupils who lacked basic literacy skills, guiding them from beginner to intermediate proficiency levels. • Collaborated with colleagues to launch a soap-making project aimed at supporting 10 single mothers associated with the school, enabling them to generate a sustainable income. • Spearheaded mentoring sessions for 20 pupils, focusing on enhancing their academic performance and overall well-being, resulting in significant improvements in their educational achievements. Akili Dada – Nairobi, Kenya Programs Management Intern Jan 2016 – August 2016 • Successfully guided high school students in the completion of their Google Science Fair projects, contributing to their skill development and project success. • Produced accurate and well-organized reports for political aspirants, showcasing a strong ability to handle diverse and complex information. EDUCATION Ashesi University BSc. Computer Science RELEVANT SKILLS • Program Development & Management • Social Media Marketing • Project Management • Operations Management • Customer Experience and Retention • Product Development and Management • Leadership and Mentoring • Market Analysis • Teaching and Facilitation • Partnership Development • Strategic Planning Berekuso, Ghana Completed