CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name : Sarah Wairimu Kamau
ID No. : 21992602
Nationality : Kenyan
Religion : Christian
Gender : Female
Marital Status : Married
Languages : English, Kiswahili
E-Mail Address : *************@*****.***
Contact Address : P. O. Box 46043
Nairobi
Mobile No. : 072*-***-***
CAREER ASPIRATIONS
To be a competent performer who upholds a high standard of professional ethics.
To combine the education skills with the work experience acquired over the years
To be a productive worker with ability to work under minimum supervision.
Currently looking for a challenging, one which will make best use of existing skills and experience while enabling further personal and professional development. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
2006: (Jan to Dec) Multimedia University formerly Kenya College of Communications Technology (KCCT)
IMIS Higher Diploma
Units Covered GRADE
Information System Strategy Pass
Database Development Merit
Business Information System Project Merit
Project Management Distinction
Management Information System Merit
Contemporary Information System Development Merit 2005 (Jan-Dec) : IMIS Diploma
Units covered
Information System Practice Merit
Business Fundamentals Pass
Communications and Business Technology Pass
Business Information Systems Pass
Programming and Web Applications Pass
Information System Building Merit
2003 : Valley Business School Nairobi
Course: Secretarial
Units covered Level Grade
Tying I, II & III First Class
Office Practice/Secretarial Duties I & II Pass
Business Studies I First Class
English for Business Communications I & II Pass
Shorthand 60 wpm
COMPUTER PACKAGES & DRIVING
Ms Windows, Ms Word, Ms Dos, Ms Excel, Ms. Access, Ms Powerpoint, Pagemaker. A valid driving licence EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1995 – 1998 : New Elimu High School
Nakuru
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
1986 – 1994 : Hyrax Primary School
P. O. Box 124
Nakuru
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
TRAININGS ATTENDED
• Global Code of Ethics
• Corporate Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Time Management
• Good Distribution Practices
• Pharmacovigilance Practices
• Control of Counterfeit Products
• Global Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Practices
• Information Security
• Data Privacy
• Work Place Hazards & Managing Risks
• Occupational Health & Safety
• First Aid and Fire Fighting Trainings
WORKING EXPERIENCE
April 2004 – to date
Company : Position : Personal Assistant – Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director
Surgipharm Limited Nairobi
Duties
● Provide professional secretarial support while maintaining a high standard of workmanship, confidentiality
● Managing the Director’s diary, filing and preparation of all papers/ presentations
● Updating of monthly sales reports and sending to principals
● Handle incoming emails from most of our Principals & replying accordingly
● Compiling monthly and quarterly claims and sending to our principals
● Completing and ensuring Quotations/ Tenders meet the deadline
● Controlling and issuing of promotional materials and samples to Medical Representatives
● Ensuring the filling system is in correct order and up-to date.
● Handling incoming and outgoing correspondences
● Handling Medical Representatives work e.g presentations, updating weekly and monthly reports
● Procuring and controlling Business Cards for the Reps & Order Books/Sample Books
● Preparing office documents i.e letters, advertisements, reports, presentations, business proposals
● Maintaining proper filling systems for the Marketing Department
● Assist in placing orders to our principals
● Assist in Travel arrangements, accommodation, Visa applications etc.
● Coordinate medical product/company launch meetings & symposiums 2002 (January - December)
Fortress Brokers Limited Nairobi : Position : Secretary Duties
Handling visitors
Handling the telephone
Handling incoming and outgoing correspondences
Completing insurance proposal forms
Updating business records
Handling of petty cash and preparing petty cash analysis
Confirming statements of accounts
Delivering and collecting documents from clients and insurance companies
Typing and filing
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work under minimum supervision.
Hardworking, flexible and reliable, Fast Learner, Determination to succeed and excel HOBBIES
Traveling, learning, singing, reading and watching movies REFEREES
1. Mr. Rakesh Vinayak
Director (Sales & Marketing)
Surgipharm Limited
P. O. Box 46043
Nairobi
Tel: +254-*********
Email: *************.*******@*****.***
2. Humphreys Arunga
Business Unit Head - Pharma
Surgipharm Limited
P. O. Box 46043 -00100
Nairobi
Tel: +254-*********/ +254-*********
Email: ******@**********.***
3. Mr. Boniface Muhia
Managing Director
Fortress Insurance Company
P. O. Box 14115
Nakuru
Tel: 037 212409