LINDA GATWIRI KAARIA

P.O Box 424- 60200, Meru

Tel254 714279745
Email: kaarialindag47@gmail.com
PROFILE SUMMARY

As a skilled and initiative driven Business Development professional,l am keen on handling

challenging positions and offering my skills in an established organization. The competencies I
have acquired over the years have seen me improve my skills in; practical experience in
conducting research, data management and data analysis.Excellent report writing and
dissemination skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability
to learn quickly and thrive in teamwork environments. I am a results oriented individual and an
excellent team-player with ability to prioritize own tasks, multitask, manage time effectively and
respond quickly in a changing environment.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Actuarial Science with IT - Maseno University 2014 - 2018

Studied computer packages Kiirua Technical Training Institute 2014
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education : Materi Girls' Center 2010 - 2013

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES ACQUIRED

 Data Management : experienced in managing data entry, ensure timeliness of data

collection, accuracy and completion of the data
 Data Analysis: Proficient and knowledgeable in managing employees through ensuring
compliance to the policies of the company, carrying out their work effectively and
ensuring new employees are well acquainted with the culture of the new work
environment.
 Communication skills- proficient both speaking and listening skills excellent with

interpersonal, analytical skills, multitasking and organizational skills as well.Able

to work well with people in order to achieve set goals.

  Strong analytical skills: Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant
amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
 Driven, disciplined, resilient, achievement-focused, coachable professional with ability
to work effectively both as an individual and a member of a team.
 Experience working with Trello and Slack.

WORK HISTORY

Business Development Intern

Afringa Kenya ; June 2021 to Date
Duties and Responsibilities
 Collaborating closely with Business Development Management in social media
campaigns to create regional awareness of the Afringa online platform.
 Supporting the Business Development Team in the creation and presentation of social
media and website content to increase online awareness of both the Afringa online
platform and Afringa - Academy platform.
 Supporting the Business Development team by identifying local and regional job
opportunities for updating on the employment platform.

Supervisor- Kazi Mtaani Programme- Buuri East Sub County

National Government Hygiene Programme; July 2020 to Date
Duties and Responsibilities
 Led a group of 5 supervisors in ensuring timely preparation and submission of reports
to management.
 Coordinated, developed , delivered and managed 5 staff training sessions and
development programs on all financial assistance offered through different
government funds.
 Reduced payment delay issues by 70 % by ensuring proper verification of
employees' records.
  Collaborated with the supervisory team in assigning daily duties to employees under
supervision.
 Supervised 30 Kazi Mtaani staff with Buuri East Sub County.

Finance/ Budget Assistant

County Government of Meru ; April 2018 – August 2018
Duties and Responsibilities
 Worked closely with the Budget team in documenting sensitive and vital data
according to the County’s guidelines on data documentation, archiving and sharing.
 Assisted the Budget Department in training other staff members on data analysis.
 Identified,analysed and interpreted trends and patterns in budget allocation data to
assist in making concrete and important decisions on how to effectively implement
the county budget.
 Participated in county project proposal programs and worked in the development
,review and assessment of the viability of proposed projects.

REFEREES

Lutong Zhang,
Business Development Manager,
Afringa, Kenya
Tel: +49 17634431235
Email: lutong.zhang@afringa.com

Dinah Gacheri
Budget Officer,
County Government of Meru
Tel: 0728642450
Email: dgaceri@gmail.com

Rose Kagwiria Kathurima

Human Resource Assistant- Africa Hub
Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
Tel: 0723749455
Email: R.kathurima@cgiar.org

COVER LETTER

9th September 2021

Linda Gatwiri Kaaria,

P. O. Box 424-60200,

Meru, Kenya.

Tel: 0714279745

Human Resource Manager,

Arifu,

Nairobi,Kenya.

Dear Recruiting Manager,

REF: APPLICATION FOR THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTERN - ARIFU POSITION.

It is with considerable interest that I submit my application in response to the Project Management
intern position as posted on the MyJobMag job website. I possess a wide range of knowledge and skills
that will allow me to contribute towards the success of your organization.

Throughout my career, I have handled data,prepared and presented reports. Additionally, my

established success in effectively interacting with staff and management teams positions me to make
significant contribution to your organization.

I have excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills as well as strong written and verbal communication
skills, able to work well with people in order to achieve set goals.Possess good analytical skills and able
to work effectively, prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, planning and follow-up -ability to handle multiple
priorities and independently problem solve.

I am convinced that I carry the skill set you are looking for.I welcome the opportunity to interview with
you on this position, so I can further convince you of my ability to bring success to this position. You are
welcome to call me anytime on 0714279745 to schedule an interview.

Yours Sincerely,

Linda Gatwiri Kaaria