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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
REFRENCES
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Cynthia Njenga

Canterbury,Kent

Summary

  • Currently pursuing a Master's degree in International Business and Management, with a keen interest in technology and its applications in diverse business environments.
  • Gained experience in time management and refined my analytical abilities via practical work in a fast-moving consumer goods company, preparing for implementation in a tech-focused workplace.
  • Dedicated to achieving high-performance standards, strong in the face of adversity and line with the fast-paced nature of the technology sector.
  • On track to earn a 2:1 and is demonstrating excellent classroom skills and the potential to make significant contributions to any department within the organization.
  • Creative professional capable of remaining calm and composed in demanding situations. Promoting positive attitude, great people skills and self-motivation.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Supply Chain Officer

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Commercial Acumen: Making purchase orders on sage for KFC eateries on a weekly basis.
  • Project Management: Controlled the delivery of supplies to 35 KFC eateries from the warehouse on a weekly basis.
  • Communication Skills: Responding to simple routine queries with readily available support by twenty eatery managers regarding the weekly's order.
  • Attention to detail: Supporting the maintenance of invoices on a weekly basis, required by finance department for payment of over fifteen suppliers.
  • Teamwork & Collaboration: Coordinated with the manager in charge in handling import of KFC supplies.

Administrative and Accountant Intern

Energy Saving Solutions
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Attention to detail: Undertook data entry tasks in accordance with defined systems on a weekly basis; Created aged receivables and aged payables account; Prepared financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, on a monthly basis.
  • Teamwork & Collaboration: Co-ordinated with my manager in planning meetings with management and maintained records, on a daily basis.
  • Organisational Skills: Facilitated in filling accounts and administration documents daily.

Volunteer coordinator

Little big smiles (community-based organization) -
Nanyuki, Laikipia, Kenya
08.2018 - 12.2020


  • Conducted ongoing evaluation and assessment of volunteers and programs, implementing necessary changes.
  • Established relationships and maintained communications with organisations, businesses and community groups to scope and recruit volunteers.
  • Uncovered opportunities for programme improvement by soliciting staff feedback and evaluating volunteer performance.
  • Supported volunteers by monitoring and reviewing volunteer activities and giving guidance.



Education

M.Sc. International Business and Management, with an Industrial Placement -

University of Kent
09.2023 - 05.2025

Certificate, Accounting packages; Quick Books and Sage - undefined

KCA University Nairobi
01.2022 - 05.2022

B.Sc. International Business Administration-marketing concentration - undefined

United States International University Africa
09.2017 - 05.2021

Certificate-Purchase, Supplies and Management - undefined

Zetech University Nairobi
01.2017 - 05.2017

Certificate-The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Our Lady of Lourdes Girls High School
01.2013 - 05.2016

Skills


  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Account reconciliations knowledge
  • Data entry
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Schedule management

Affiliations

  • Cycling
  • Photography
  • Volunteering
  • Travelling

REFRENCES

Can be provided upon request.

Languages

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent

Timeline

M.Sc. International Business and Management, with an Industrial Placement -

University of Kent
09.2023 - 05.2025

Supply Chain Officer

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
01.2023 - 08.2023

Certificate, Accounting packages; Quick Books and Sage - undefined

KCA University Nairobi
01.2022 - 05.2022

Administrative and Accountant Intern

Energy Saving Solutions
05.2021 - 08.2021

Volunteer coordinator

Little big smiles (community-based organization) -
08.2018 - 12.2020

B.Sc. International Business Administration-marketing concentration - undefined

United States International University Africa
09.2017 - 05.2021

Certificate-Purchase, Supplies and Management - undefined

Zetech University Nairobi
01.2017 - 05.2017

Certificate-The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Our Lady of Lourdes Girls High School
01.2013 - 05.2016
Cynthia Njenga