C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E
Irungu, John N.
ICT & Library Assistant
Peponi House Preparatory School
P.O. Box 23203 – Lower Kabete, 00604
Nairobi Kenya Mobile +254-***-***-***
E-mail: adi31f@r.postjobfree.com
EMPLOYMENT
April 2015 – to Date : Peponi House Preparatory School (Nairobi, Kenya)
Working as a ICT & Library Assistant
Duties and responsibilities
Assist with systems development
Provide user level technical support for end users, computers, printers, etc
Monitor printers, copiers, and fax machines to make sure they are working properly and getting regular maintenance.
Assist with the creation and documentation of technical knowledge base for common issues experienced by end users
Enter and update students’ records on computers
Process new materials including books, audiovisual materials, and computer software.
Catalogue materials, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, AVs
Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
Perform assistance to students during examination.
May 2013 – Oct 2014 : DynCorp International Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan – KAF BK1
In support of the US Department of Defense LOGCAP IV Contract
Worked as a Warehouseman – Document Control Section.
Duties and responsibilities
Document control management
Archiving documents ready for shipment.
Receive documents, prepare inventory, file and maintain archive and active files.
Verify quantities of all items being received/shipped to or from the warehouse
Remove material from storage and prepare for shipment
Prepare Report of Discrepancies (ROD)
Document and report discrepancies and obvious damage upon inspection of material
Verify accuracy of daily receiving report/shipping log
Store, stack, or palletize materials in preparation for storage and/or shipment
Maintain records and file paperwork per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Maintain automated and manual accounting records
Route incoming items within the area of operations as directed
Authorised Requestor/ Authorised Escort
Sept. 2011 – May 2013 : DynCorp International (FOB - Farah Airfield, Afghanistan CK001)
In support of the US Department of Defense LOGCAP IV Contract
Worked as Morale Welfare & Recreation Tech/ Admin Assistant.
Duties and responsibilities
Provided assistance to the MWR Foreman with day-to-day operation
Maintenance of MWR facilities, equipment, electronics and materials.
Provided maintenance and basic technical support for all MWR facility equipment and users.
Performs weekly maintenance on all MWR equipment.
Monitor and organize the use of MWR facility computers, phones, and other office equipment
Arrange maintenance and provide very basic technical support for MWR facility computer hardware and software
Housekeeping
Maintain monthly health bulletin boards and educational materials
Provide management assistance.
Performs other such duties as directed by the MWR Supervisor/Foreman.
Library Management and Archiving within the MWR facility.
June 2010 - Aug 2011 : Loreto Convent Valley Road (Nairobi, Kenya)
Worked as an ICT Teacher/ P.E. & Games Teacher.
Duties and Responsibilities :-
Teaching Computer primary level 5yrs – 14yrs old students
Teaching Physical Education (P.E.) level 5yrs – 14yrs old students
Trouble-shooting end-user programmes e.g. MS-Office.
Data entry, designing cards and typesetting
Data entry and maintenance of records of warehouse materials.
Moving inventory to proper receiving area
Sorting and arranging received products
Maintenance of inventory
Forwarding receipts to the accounting department
Coordinating activities during events
Stores Management Procurement
May 2000 – May 2010 : Loreto Convent Msongari (Nairobi, Kenya)
worked as a Librarian/ Computer Operator.
Duties and Responsibilities :-
Data entry and maintenance of records
Move inventory to proper receiving area
Sort and arrange received products
Maintenance of inventory
Forwarding all receipts to the accounting department
Administrative duties
All the library operations and activities
Coordinating activities during events
Data entry, designing cards and typesetting
Photocopying and photo-printing
Store Keeping and Procurement
Teaching Physical Education (P.E.) level 5yrs – 14yrs old students
Trouble-shooting End-user programs e.g. MS-Suit.
Dec 1998 - Oct 1999 : Worked in Four Jays and TEE. Enterprises (Nairobi, Kenya)
Worked as a Computer Operator.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
Data analysis
Designing and typesetting
Keying data in the computer for stocktaking
Laminating/ Photocopying
Receiving and Sending incoming mails
Selling stationeries
Undertaking telephone services for customers
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Sept 2016 - Dec 2019 : Moi University – Nairobi Campus (Nairobi, Kenya)
Course Undertaken : Bsc. Library & Information Sciences
Second Class Honours First Division (2.1)
Jan 2003 - Dec 2004 : Kenya School of Professional Studies
(now Mt. Kenya University - (Nairobi, Kenya)
Course Undertaken : Diploma in Library and Information Science.
Passed with Credit
Jan 2002 – Nov 2002 : Kenya Polytechnic University College (Nairobi, Kenya)
Course Undertaken : Certificate in Information and Library Studies
Passed with Credit
Jan 1997 - Aug 1997 : St. Joseph The Workers Training Centre. (Nairobi, Kenya)
Courses Undertaken : (1). English for Business Communications
(2). Advanced Computer Software Skills Course
OTHER TRAINING
20 August 2016 : British Council, Upper Hill Nairobi
Exam Undertaken : IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
General Training- Overall Band Score 5.5 CEFR B2
October 2013 : DynCorp International (Kandahar, Afghanistan)
Course Undertaken : Fire Warden Training
July 2012 : DynCorp International (Farah, Afghanistan)
Course Undertaken : Fire Warden Training
September 2011 : DynCorp International - DIDC (Dubai, UAE)
Course Undertaken : LOGCAP IV Afghanistan Deployment Course
Oct 1999 : Rocky Driving School (Nairobi, Kenya)
Course Undertaken : Diploma in Advanced Driving - Class BCE
1995 – 1996 : Kenya Red Cross Society (Machakos, Kenya)
Course Undertaken : Intermediate Course in First Aid (CPR)
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
1994 - 1996 : Mulala Secondary School (Makueni, Kenya)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.)
1993 - 1994 : Kangemi High School (Nairobi, Kenya)
1985 - 1992 : New Kihumbu-ini Primary School (Nairobi, Kenya)
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E.)
REFEREES
1. Mr. Chris Haynes
Head of Computing
Pembroke House
P.O. Box 23203 - 00604
Tel: +254-***-***-***
NAIROBI - KENYA
2. Alison Clegg-Butt
Librarian and Learning Support
Peponi House Preparatory School
P.O. Box 23203 - 00604
Tel: +254-***-***-***
NAIROBI - KENYA
3. Sue Small
Headteacher
Durham Intl. School
E-mail: adi31f@r.postjobfree.com
Tel: 072*******
NAIROBI – KENYA
4. Fr. Martin Keane C.S.Sp.
Provincial Superior
Holy Ghost Fathers
P.O. Box 252 - 00606
E-mail: adi31f@r.postjobfree.com
Tel: +254-***-**-**-**/
NAIROBI – KENYA