PERSONAL DETAILS
NAME : MARTIN KARUMBA KIMARU
GENDER : MALE
NATIONALITY : KENYAN
LANGUAGES : ENGLISH, SWAHILI.
ID NO. : 27883044
DATE OF BIRTH : 11/9/1989.
MARITAL STATUS : SINGLE
CONTACT ADDRESS: PO BOX 294-10105, NAROMORU.
PHONE NUMBER: 071*******
EMAIL : ******.*******@*****.***
******.*******@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVES
• To work diligently in a dynamic environment in order to achieve set goals.
• To build teamwork in place work and stand out as the best performing person.
• To diversify my knowledge and skills in my areas of expertise and in other fields of
education.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND OTHER COMPETENCIES
• Enthusiastic, ambitious and self-motivated.
• Ability to solve problems, build relationships, plan and organize.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Swahili Languages.
• Literacy in computer applications
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
2010-2014: Bachelor of Science Biotechnology, Kenyatta University (awaiting graduation)
DEC, 2009: Computer studies, Priceworth Computers services.
2005-2008: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Kagumo High School (A-)
2002-2004: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, St. Lwanga Academy
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
PERIOD INSTITUTION SKILLS ACQUIRED
AUGUST 2010 TO APRIL Kenyatta University Facets of Biochemistry,
2014 Biotechnology and
Microbiology such as:
1. Laboratory techniques
2. Microbial
Biotechnology
3. Fermentation
Techniques
4. Gene Technology
5. Bioinformatics
6. Plant and Animal
Tissue culture
7. Pharmacology and
Pharmacognosy
8. Gene mapping
9. Biosafety and
Bioethics
MAY-JUNE 2013 Kenya Agricultural Research 1. Molecular techniques
Institute such as: Cloning, Gel
electrophoresis,
Polymerase Chain
Reactions, ELISA.
2. Laboratory procedures
such as: Pipetting
techniques, Surface
sterilization, isolation
of nucleic acids and
preparation of
reagents.
WORK EXPERIENCE
May-June (2013): Research Assistant, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
January (2009)-August (2010): Teacher at Slopes View Academy
April-August (2012): Teacher at Jupiter Junior Schools
HOBBIES
Listening to music
Reading articles
Swimming
ACHIEVEMENTS, PARTICIPATION AND AWARDS
Kenyatta University
• Participation in Charity work at Maximum Children’s home.
• Served as vice coordinator in Evangelizers of the word movement (KUCC)
• Took part in Finance Committee Kenyatta University Catholic Community.
Kagumo High School
• Served as Chairman, C.A. movement.
• Formed Kiswahili and Law Clubs
• Took part in Athletics (10000metres)
REFEREES
Prof. Eliud N.M. Njagi,
Biochemistry Coordinator,Kenyatta University,
P.O.Box 438**-*****,
Nairobi.
Mobile No.071*******
Email:***********@*****.***
Dr.Steven Runo,
Senior lecturer,Kenyatta University,
P.O Box 438**-*****,
Nairobi.
Phone: +254*********
Email:******@*****.***/****-******@**.**.**
Mrs. Julia Wambui Gichuru,
Director Jupitor Junior Schools,
P.O. Box 6,
Naro-moru.
Phone: 072*******