Venessa Munene

VENESSA MUNENE P.O BOX-, NAIROBI- Email:- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 2020 – current Strathmore University Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 2020 -2024 Strathmore University Bachelor’s degree in law, Second Upper-Class Honors 2016 – 2019 Kianda High School (K.C.S.E) B+ WORK EXPERIENCE July 2024 - Current o o o o o Mitullah, Shako and Associates Advocates Legal Intern Responsibilities: Assisting in drafting and filling out legal documents such as demand letters, verifying affidavits, sworn affidavits, legal steps forward and wills. Conducting legal research on various sectors of the law. Carrying out hands-on tasks such as visiting various government offices upon request and instructions. Transcribing audios Registration of various companies and societies December 2023 Strathmore Law Clinic Research Assistant Responsibilities: o Assisted in the final stages of drafting the CUC Handbook for the HIV/AIDS Tribunal. May 2023 – June 2023 EK Mutua & Company Advocates Legal Intern Responsibilities: Drafting legal documents such as demand letters, notice of motion, replying affidavit, hearing notices, application for judgements and applications for Decree. Attending court alongside the associates in order to gain experience and knowledge of court proceedings and the practicality of it. Conducted thorough legal research using different sources such as statutes, case law, and legal databases. Developed teamwork and collaborations skills through working with my colleagues and this taught me how to collaborate effectively and communicate with fellow colleagues. o o o o February 2023- March 2023 Mavoko Chiefs Camp Legal Assistant Responsibilities: o Educated the community in matters regarding family law and the law of succession. o Acquired communication skills from interacting with members of the community. o Wrote case briefs on various cases that were brought forward by the members of the community. o Enhanced my legal research skills by reviewing past case files to identify precedents for rulings. April 2022 – May 2022 o o o o o Machakos Law Courts Legal Intern Responsibilities: Acquired skills in filing court documents and courtroom etiquette. I interviewed legal parties and took statements from important witnesses. Conducted legal research and assisted in preparation for court sessions. Taking notes during trial and assisting the court clerks in any way possible. Perform basic clerical duties such as taking calls and arranging meetings January- Social Media Manager and Assistant Responsibilities: o o o o o Content Calendar management Daily posts of contents and interactions with potential customers Running Ads on both Instagram and Facebook Customer relations Creation of posters and sending out emails. COMPUTER PROFICIENCY SKILLS o Microsoft Office o Google Workspace Language: Spanish (Entry) French (Entry) EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES o Member of Strathmore University Law Clinic (2021 – 2024) o Mentor at Elima -) o Digital strategies- social media manager at The Elima Project -) o Social work – carried out community service at Kilimani Primary School (2020) and New Life Children’s Home (2017) LEADERSHIP POSITIONS HELD o Head of my SELC team project (2023) INTERESTS o o o o o Travelling Reading Running Community Service Writing