Doreen Kendi
BROOKINGS,USA
Summary
I am a motivated Operations Management student eager to utilize my classroom knowledge to real-world experience. Well-performing professional with substantial experience in banking and finance. Possess strong knowledge of financial principles and budget analysis from my undergraduate degree in Finance and I am proficiency in Excel. I am well-equipped to support accurate financial reporting and contribute to excellence budget management. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a cheerful outlook. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and company objectives. Detail-oriented collaborator with strong organizational skills and self-driven person to meet and exceed employer's expectations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
South Dakota State University
Brookings, USA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducting course lectures and classroom discussions, grading and providing feedback to students, providing one-to-one support to a student with special needs, assisting in preparation of instructional materials, holding office hours, communicating with instructor and students, participating in meetings and training.
Operations Intern
Sodexo
Brookings, USA
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Managing inventory levels, coordinating logistics and schedules for events, managing administrative tasks, assisting in data entry and analysis, supporting day to day operations, collaborating with colleagues, observing and learning from different departments.
Personal Banker
Absa Bank Kenya PLC
Nairobi, Kenya
11.2017 - 12.2022
- Strategizing sales techniques, assisting customers with account setup and services, cross-selling bank products, promoting financial products, conducting presentations, networking, answering customer questions, utilizing customer relationship management software, informing customers of procedures, managing time effectively.
Mathematics Teacher Volunteer
Kiamuri Secondary School
Meru, Kenya
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving, diversifying teaching techniques, establishing clear objectives, providing meaningful math instruction, mentoring students, preparing and implementing lesson plans, administering assessments, providing additional support for students with special needs, implementing peer tutoring system, addressing systematic issues, holding regular office hours.
Finance Intern
Meru County Government
Meru, Kenya
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Maintaining financial spreadsheets and databases, analyzing financial data, supporting account management duties, tracking financial transactions, preparing and posting journal entries, researching accounting issues, adhering to budgeting and accounting processes, monitoring revenue and capital allocations, producing financial statements and reports, negotiating and managing financial contracts, developing and maintaining database of financial records.
Finance and Budget Intern
South Dakota State University
Brookings, USA
05.2024
- Analyzing summer faculty contracts, routing contracts through the Banner System, providing updated academic advising guide sheets, analyzing project work orders and invoices, preparing reports for directors, identifying areas of improvement, training other interns, attending career development series, and strength-based leadership training.
Education
Master of Science - Operation Management
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration Finance Option
Maseno University
Kisumu, Kenya12.2015
Skills
- Management and Leadership skills
- Critical Thinking
- Team Interaction
- Data processing skills
- Time management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Financial Strategy Management
Affiliations
I am a member of
- American Leadership Development Association
- Association of Change Management Professionals
Additional Information
I am available to work full time.
Recognition certificate
Fundamentals of Lean from Leanscape
Languages
- English, Full Professional
- Swahili, Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Finance and Budget Intern
South Dakota State University
05.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant
South Dakota State University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Operations Intern
Sodexo
02.2023 - 12.2023
Personal Banker
Absa Bank Kenya PLC
11.2017 - 12.2022
Mathematics Teacher Volunteer
Kiamuri Secondary School
05.2016 - 09.2017
Finance Intern
Meru County Government
08.2014 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Operation Management
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration Finance Option
Maseno University